Soapboxes are *~delightful!~*? I won't hear of it!

[I8A4RE]

Yup the carrera GT, IS my favourite car in the world. If I caould pick any car it would be it. Have you heard the sound those things make...... PURE SEX

[Delvance]

Sound.. I'll take a cammed 4age spinning at 10k rpm.

Yes.. I'm a biased Jdm head

[J]

Sound.. I'll take a cammed 4age spinning at 10k rpm.

Yes.. I'm a biased Jdm head

sames.... ill take my box on wheels to go...

"whats the retail on one of these"
"more than you can afford pal... ferrrrrari"

NYEOOOOOOOO NYEOOOOOO *ferrari sounding like a pussy*

"....smoke him"

[bushido]

Sound.. I'll take a cammed 4age spinning at 10k rpm.

Small or big port? 20V or 16V? the TRD N2 levin is the best sounding AE86.

Although the japs make nice cars, it really does take modifications to induce that "spine tingling pants creaming" effect that some euros have.

From personal experience when I drove a DB9 for the first time I couldnt stop giggling, felt like I was high and had cold chills every millisecond I sat in its beautiful interior. And thats even before I started the bugger. The R8 is the same. The gallardo is on a whole different level..

Have driven numerous jdm cars (modified and stock) and nothing can match that feeling as above. Sure they are fast and have some interesting technology but they are just clinically boring. That one midnight purple R34 was different. Sure euros are fast but this was UUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNBEILVABLLEYYYYYYYY fast. Until I couldnt figure out how to enagge reverse. But the point of my rant is that in a Euro you dont have to be going fast to enjoy driving, The passion, the engineering the way you feel
cant be matched in any JDM. tuned or not..

just my 2c

[J]

Sound.. I'll take a cammed 4age spinning at 10k rpm.

Small or big port? 20V or 16V? the TRD N2 levin is the best sounding AE86.

yeh love the sounds this machine makes. ive watched all of Keiichi Tsuchiya's vids in this thing... car and the dk are insane.

honestly though id prefer his trueno

[bushido]

as a streeter sure but on the track TRD N2 FTW!!.

[FTEvolution]

Euro styling is so curvy/svelte/classy.. But we don't want that!!! It's like a woman all polite in bed moaning a little and just laying there.. (in no way am I saying I want a bogan in bed either o.0)

*cough* cold fish *cough*

And, there is no sexier car in the world than



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[BorepYano]

there is no sexier car in the world than

+1

although I'd like to point out "what happens to the passenger's head if you flip?"
"they're not paying for the fuel, f them"

actually wouldn't that be great? to have removable safety gear depending on how much you like the passenger/s. lol (I know I've had ppl in my car that I'd remove the floor for - "you're not paying for fuel, u fat bastard, flintstone this sh*t!")

[koolio1234]

+1 to the cobra

and this thing is bloody ridiculous...I cream myself at just the idle noise -----> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6GsqYZeMms
& http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_SC3NumX0k

[bushido]

Also +1 for the cobra.

And the modern ford GT is a glorified F150 lightning in a svelte body.

1967 GT40 with 180 degree headers, Now thats a ford worth creaming over..

[koolio1234]

Also +1 for the cobra.

And the modern ford GT is a glorified F150 lightning in a svelte body.

1967 GT40 with 180 degree headers, Now thats a ford worth creaming over..

sure but the fact they they managed to squeeze out over 500hp from a f150 pickup engine is quite remarkable (probably just slapped on those superchargers though )

[J]

+1 for the cobra aswell

the replicas look just as good, too bad they are knockoffs

[FTEvolution]

+1 for the cobra aswell

the replicas look just as good, too bad they are knockoffs

If it wasn't for the knock offs then there would be a damn sh*t load less of them around I can tell you. My long term automotive plan is to build a replica, so many ideas floating around my head, but I have given myself until I am 40, that's 10 years, plenty of time haha.

I keep thinking to myself that I should stay true to the marquee and use a 427 Ford engine, but then I remember how much I dislike Ford reliability (and don't get on your high horse, my company writes software for Ford NZ and I see first hand all of the recalls etc). What does that leave me with?

Try to find an Aston Martin Vanquish engine (V8 twin supercharged/intercooled)? But that's probably bloody ford too haha.
Toyota/Nissan V8 with twin GT35/40R turbos? Fk the marquee? it's all about the powa biches?
BMW/Merc V8? Damn tempting, but it will put a sizable dent in my pocket
Old skool Jaguar V12 with some intensive modifications? Don't think I haven't been tempted.
Stick with the marquee and bite my tongue, get a 427 and SC that SOB?

What engine would you guys put into a Cobra replica. And before any of you punks think to say ROTANG!!! I will get this out of the way now...



EDIT!

Almac cars, make the bodies
Kiwi Race Cars, supply the chassis and everything mechanical
Individual stage pricing etc

STAGE 4 - Complete Kit (incl. stages 1-3)
Less motor, gearbox, paint and wheels - priced to individual requirements.
APPROX.
$80,000.00
Accelerator linkage and pedal - complete
Badges - 427 FORD COBRA
Badges - nose & deck emblem
Battery
Bumper Chrome - Front
Bumper Chrome - Rear
Bumper over riders ? Set x 4
Bumper pin grommet x 8
Bumper pins stainless steel x 8
Collector chrome Plated (pair)
Filler cap 3 1/2" diameter
Filler neck, hoses and clamps
Handbrake set (Cables and Escort handle)
Headers 351 - 429 engine H.P.C. coated (pair)
High stop
Instruments
Lights (complete car)
Louvers (rough casting) (pair)
Wheels, Original style, 15 or 17?, includes spinners.
Paint ? Price POA
Your choice of colour. Price based on PPG system, clear over base. Payable direct to painter on completion of job.
Pedal box (manual) - complete with Booster, Pedal & Pads, Brake and clutch
Master Cylinders.
Petrol tank
Radiator
Radiator fan 16"
Rear stabiliser kit & rod ends
Rear view mirror
Roll bar - twin
Roll bar grommet (set)
Seat belt kit, retractable - pair
Seats cloth x 2, fully upholstered ? Price POA
Seat runner and Frame - pair
Side pipes Chrome - pair
Steering column complete with Boss
Steering wheel
Tonneau cover ? Price POA
Tyres - Complete set ? Price POA
Upholstery - Leather or cloth, your choice. ? Price POA
Windscreen and frame
Wind wings & sun visors - pair
Wipers/motor - complete
Wiring (includes installation) ? Price POA
Assembly
On Road costs ? as below all Prices POA.
Certification
VINZ
Wheel Alignment
Tune up - initial only, you will need this done again after you have run the car

427 SC accessories

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