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rx7 vs 924goaferboy
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interesting ye olde top gear clipdo they only come in red or something? don't think iv ever seen a standard one in another colour also whats the deal with 6 digit licence plates? i wondered when i got mine but thought it may have been a personalised plate. quote of the day: "but really the back seats would only suit legless dwarfs" so true!
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Saru
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No Brand Loyalty
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I've driven a white one with the non-turbo engine and I've seen non-turbo ones in dark blue, too.
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1974 Saab 99 EMSI bought a new car. It's 35 years old. My friends said I was mad. We'll see.
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Well, there's a coincidence. On top of a pile of brochures kindly given to me by Baz I have a Performance Car reprint issued by Mazda for a white 924 (924 DLC) vs RX7 (C67 DKR). The RX7 won, obviously, or I suppose Mazda wouldn't have reprinted it.
Goaferboy, if you like I can have sift through and send any RX7 brochure type stuff for the cost of postage?
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rx7 vs 924Robinxr4i
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good find very funny!
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Those 924's sound better than I previously thought, I'd want the Mazda most I reckon but never say never.
Does that buzz get annoying?!
Anyway, off to check ceefax page 263
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Of course that was before they employed Richard Hammond ;D |
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it really is depressing to see how much the BBC has dumbed down
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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These old TG's appear quite stiff, but they are informative, and quite educational too i suppose.  |
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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DutyFreeSaviour
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Back For More heartbreak and disappointment.....
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I want his jacket!!!!
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Back from the dead..... kind of
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I thought it was nothing short of boring myself. It is possible to do informative and entertaining at the same time. Fred Dibnah was a genius at it. Richard Hammond can be good when he's not doing his scripted larking with Jezza. The car-in-water escape and Renault Megane crash spring to mind here.
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org |
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rx7 vs 924goaferboy
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Does that buzz get annoying?! I wouldnt know. I don't let it get that far! the bit where its looking at the rev counter and it buzzes at about 5k is wrong. it doesnt come on untill just before the redline (bout 7k if I remember right). if you look at the clocks other times the buzzer goes off, it comes on at the right time. I'm glad they let it go off in the clip. now I know what it sounds like! iv always been curious  Well, there's a coincidence. On top of a pile of brochures kindly given to me by Baz I have a Performance Car reprint issued by Mazda for a white 924 (924 DLC) vs RX7 (C67 DKR). The RX7 won, obviously, or I suppose Mazda wouldn't have reprinted it. Goaferboy, if you like I can have sift through and send any RX7 brochure type stuff for the cost of postage? yeah sure. pm me if you find anything good. cheers! edit: yeah the clip was a bit boring. informative though. the blokes voice did my head in too. never thought id hear the word wankel on bbc! |
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Last Edit: Dec 8, 2006 11:52:19 GMT by goaferboy
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I thought it was nothing short of boring myself. It is possible to do informative and entertaining at the same time. Fred Dibnah was a genius at it. Richard Hammond can be good when he's not doing his scripted larking with Jezza. The car-in-water escape and Renault Megane crash spring to mind here. Did you watch the 1991 episode that was posted the other day (its on Google Video). I agree it was a little "stiff" but the facts were in there... I miss the informative nature of some TV programs, that's all.... I like the new format TG, I just watch it sometimes and realise I've learned nothing from it... and I miss that. It's why I don't watch TV a lot anymore, and tend to read the web forums more with peoples build ups etc. I find that MUCH more interesting... If they kept it entertaining but informed you more... I'm sure I'd watch a lot more TV... But to be be honest I'd rather spend half hour knowing something is gonna come of something, than watching half hour of telly just incase something happens |
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rx7 vs 924BenzBoy
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I didn't know those RX7's had four wheel steering. Cool!
I agree, listening to that presenter was like eating soggy cardboard! It reminded me of one of those corporate videos on how to lift boxes safely in the office or summat. I don't like the present TG policy of "we don't lift bonnets", but I wish they'd find a happy medium between informative journalism and interesting presenting styles.
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I know what you mean CC, I rarely switch on the TV on purpose yeah TG is entertaining, just like PMR is, but more having a laugh than the old watch n learn, the only programmes I learn off REALLY are the head surgery, and hospital progs the GF makes me watch, bloody interesting. Thats why I like mags and the net, informamion wher you want it and when, since Video is my bag though, i'll have to try translate my likes over to tape somehow... I did not know REX's were 4WS either! |
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rx7 vs 924goaferboy
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yeah I think the rear wheels/axle/whatever just "bend" when cornering. I don't think they're directly controlled by the steering wheel.
"Though Mazda had considered active four wheel steering after testing the concept, Kijima proposed an arrangement that would allow a small degree of rear steer to be created by the rear suspension as it reacted to cornering loads."
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Last Edit: Dec 8, 2006 12:55:45 GMT by goaferboy
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rx7 vs 924BenzBoy
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I remember reading something about the 4WS system on the Mazda 626 (late '80s one). I think that used hydraulic rams to push and pull the suspension slightly in and out against the bushes. Clever system.
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The Citroen ZX had passive rear wheel steering apparently which is probably along the same lines as the RX7. Honda and Mitsubishi had proper 4WS cars as well though.
Totally off topic, for entertaining and fun, The Gadget Show takes some beating on Channel 5. Or maybe I've just got the hots for Ms Perry...
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org |
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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I wouldn't touch her with someone else's.... she's apparently had most of the riders on the MotoGP circuit.
Like the Mersey Tunnel.....
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Prius T-Spirit, Alfa 156 Sportwagon, Alfa 75 TSpark Veloce, Mazda MX-5 1.8iS
Honda VFR750FT, Ducati 750SS, BMW R100RT, Hongdou GY200
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I wouldn't touch her with someone else's.... she's apparently had most of the riders on the MotoGP circuit. Like the Mersey Tunnel..... and keefy called me gay.   ;D |
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;D