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Nov 21, 2011 17:11:05 GMT
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That's a terribly awkward proportion, having the rear wheels so far back. Isn't it, but somehow kind of works as well, gives it a kind of sure footed air. Agree, somehow it just works, unorthodox but looks like it is about to pounce. Very nice find! |
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Nov 18, 2011 21:17:43 GMT
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I was very moved by Johns attitude on here while he was ill and thought that he must be a pretty special bloke to deal with things as he did. I definitely think I missed out by not meeting him, but his presence on here will long maintain I'm sure.
Huge condolences to his family and close friends.
RIP
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Nov 18, 2011 21:12:52 GMT
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Can't argue with that. It works, and probably betrays how much work has gone in to it to make it look that effortless.
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Nov 18, 2011 16:44:11 GMT
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Been wanting to give track drifting a go for a while, but not too happy about using my car. This Groupon offer may be of interest to some of you - www.groupon.co.uk/deals/london£60 for a 2 hour session, that's my Christmas present sorted! |
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Nov 10, 2011 16:21:14 GMT
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This is just flying out the door  Another year, another bump. I'll be putting this on ebay in 2014 so you'd better be quick..... |
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The features do not really bring the cars to life. I think this is because there is very little space given to experiencing the cars and actually driving them. A lot of the write ups just feel like an interview with the owner, running through the spec sheet. That's interesting, but more of an opener to the exciting stuff surely. This is true for almost every mag I read though. It is part of the reason I do some writing occasionally, I get fed up with the "and then he did this, and then he fitted that, and after that broke, this other thing was done."... with little about the passion behind the car or the experience of being in it. Classic and Sportscar is one of the exceptions to this, but then they have massive distribution, lots of advertisers and a reasonable budget to spend. I subscribe to Evo and Octane, very different market, but they succeed at what I am saying. I read road tests in Evo, sometimes starting out with very little interest in the car, but the quality of the writing (mostly) makes it worthwhile. It's all about an interest in driving. Practical Classic doesn't offer any of this either but that still seems to be successful, so not saying my wish is a recipe for success. I wish Retro Cars success too, just thought I'd mention where I think it is lacking for me though. If the writer’s worth their money (not that that’s a lot these days) then they should be able to work out what is the most interesting part of the story. For example, do you really want to know how quick a stockish Beetle is or are you more interested in how the guy went half way around the world/cancelled his wedding to go to a swap meet to find a certain part? Yep, accept that, which is probably why it took the XE Toledo for it to click with me. Here is a very exciting car to drive, however I didn't pick up on that experience. Fair play, if a car has not been modded to 'go' then concentrate on 'show' - I just don't think the 'go' is being covered where it would make the best read. |
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I've subscribed to this mag since Issue 1 and I do really like it.
I am nervous to open debate about it all over again, as we all seem to go round in circles on this subject. However, I have finally realised why, personally for me, it doesn't quite get me as excited as it should.
The features do not really bring the cars to life. I think this is because there is very little space given to experiencing the cars and actually driving them. A lot of the write ups just feel like an interview with the owner, running through the spec sheet. That's interesting, but more of an opener to the exciting stuff surely.
I want to know how these things drive, what they sound like, how quick, how noisy, how they handle, how they ride.
I want to be taken on a journey in the car.
E.g. Martins Toledo in this issue. I KNOW it's a great car, but the feature did nothing to convey the most important bit, the drive.
This for me, is the fundamental reason that I could live without the mag these days.
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Last Edit: Nov 9, 2011 14:58:25 GMT by alolympic
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The dashboard!  I wonder what they planned on showing on the screen within the steering wheel? Presume it wasn't just a TV to watch Battlestar Galactica? |
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Now I've seen it, I can't believe I've not seen the 4 ring exhaust on a modified Audi. I hope it happens! Absolutely, a genius little touch! |
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People doing silly things with their roof, I happen to think it's always worth a go.
Nothing that hasn't been said before about the 'retro' debate.
My take on it is, a Leon isn't retro, no one can claim it is. It wouldn't have been allowed on here a few years ago, BUT
No one forces anyone to look at it if they don't want, and often there is some very cool stuff that can translate.
Maybe we should just name such threads with 'Modern content' then people can just ignore if they are that bothered.
I have always loved the rear half of the Leon, something great about the sweep of the window line.
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Dude, you're post rate is epic!....and you have a full time job yeah!? Let's make the most of DBizzles posts because I think things may change in a few months |
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I have a rule not to respond to an ad unless I am in a position to buy, but I have to say, that is probably the nicest place to put that money that I could imagine. I want to hear it!
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Any good shampoo mixed stringly enough should be okay - something like Duragloss 901.
Alternatively, snow foam, or a weak mixture of a degreaser like Bilt Hambers Surfex HD should shift it.
Try and get as much off via solution, rather than friction, i.e rubbing hard with a sponge, to protect the paint!
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Challenge over surely -  If not, check your pulse |
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My sweet Lord, that is all sorts of incredible!  Thanks for the photos as always. |
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Oct 27, 2011 21:28:23 GMT
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As above, I'm confused. Was gonna get a z4, but feeling a more retro streak. help. A little bit more info to narrow things down might help |
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Oct 27, 2011 21:26:02 GMT
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Oct 27, 2011 11:48:43 GMT
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Love it, great standard but also loads of potential. Cool daily!
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Oct 25, 2011 21:58:13 GMT
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201. When you spend the day patching the garage tin roof when the Grade 2 listed house is leaking so badly that the ceilings are falling in
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