whats the best car you've driven and why?
03-05-2008, 06:31 PM
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Long story cut short, Basically the Cadets I was in ahd a day out at RAF Marham, they had one of these bad boy sat in a hanger and was warming up fpr some practice runs. Then for some reason, the group got asked who would like to go up in this machine and I got chosen.
03-05-2008, 06:32 PM
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Ive got a couple mates who work in the RAF on planes, I suppose thats the sort of thing they work on then? Or aint that sort of plane still used? Sorry if I sound thick, I just dont know...suppose that makes me thick then dunnit 
03-05-2008, 06:36 PM
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lol wernt a dig at you mate...besides a cessna crusader means fuck all to me (is that a big plane or a boat?) same as when the missuses old man tells me about the 20+ flights on concord he's had or god knows how many 3mnth cruises he's had through being one of Dunlops MD's....it aint cars so its wasted on me tbh Ive got a couple mates who work in the RAF on planes, I suppose thats the sort of thing they work on then? Or aint that sort of plane still used? Sorry if I sound thick, I just dont know...suppose that makes me thick then dunnit
Ive got a couple mates who work in the RAF on planes, I suppose thats the sort of thing they work on then? Or aint that sort of plane still used? Sorry if I sound thick, I just dont know...suppose that makes me thick then dunnit 
its also had 2 brand new engines and turbo's! Best part of Ł45k spent but it still retaines its value plus the new price of the engines and turbos!
03-05-2008, 07:21 PM
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The Harrier wouldn't stand a chance against the Pensioner's Saff!
Yes the Jump Jet, as that how we started off, Vertical lift and off we went! Truely awesome experience!
03-05-2008, 07:21 PM
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Being totally honest id say my escos gives me the biggest grin, even when poodling around at 30. 
Next would have to be the 645 convertible. Absolutley loved everything about it.
Then after that would have to be the bmw 850 that i was going to buy but decided against it after it had an expensive diff problem that i noticed at the very last minute.
Next would have to be the 645 convertible. Absolutley loved everything about it.
Then after that would have to be the bmw 850 that i was going to buy but decided against it after it had an expensive diff problem that i noticed at the very last minute.
03-05-2008, 07:32 PM
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been in a few nice cars,bentley turbo,porsche 911 turbo,850 bmw,audi rs6, not driven any of them as i dont like driving whats not mine.
liked the 911 but a bit like an m3 with a turbo.
liked the 911 but a bit like an m3 with a turbo.
03-05-2008, 07:57 PM
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Old gaffers DeTomaso (this one is only a n/a Roush lump tho):
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03-05-2008, 08:12 PM
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my mates mums boyfriend had a DeTomaso when we were growing up,wasnt a pantera,dont know what it was but the whole roof folded back to get in it.
03-05-2008, 09:08 PM
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Our 850csi was the best long distance cruiser I've ever had.
For sheer fun out and out, gotta be a TVR Chimaera 500. More power than grip and demanded respect whatever the weather
Not a bad long distance car either, did 750 miles in it in France the first week end we owned it
For sheer fun out and out, gotta be a TVR Chimaera 500. More power than grip and demanded respect whatever the weather
Not a bad long distance car either, did 750 miles in it in France the first week end we owned it
03-05-2008, 11:58 PM
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Most impressive car I have ever driven
The most impressive passenger ride was sitting next to Martin Schanke piloting an RS200 Evo round Borehams old test track......it made me vomit!!!
A well healed pal arranged the MIG ride for me.....and guess what? It also made me vomit!!!
The most pleasurable AND impressive for me though is the Paddle Steamer Waverley
The reason being you can view the engine up close and there is nothing and I mean nothing on earth like it. Its totally mesmerising and I have watched from the engine room for a full 8 hour cruise on a few occasions!
Its a living entity!!!!!!!!!
The most impressive passenger ride was sitting next to Martin Schanke piloting an RS200 Evo round Borehams old test track......it made me vomit!!!
A well healed pal arranged the MIG ride for me.....and guess what? It also made me vomit!!!
The most pleasurable AND impressive for me though is the Paddle Steamer Waverley
The reason being you can view the engine up close and there is nothing and I mean nothing on earth like it. Its totally mesmerising and I have watched from the engine room for a full 8 hour cruise on a few occasions!
Its a living entity!!!!!!!!!
04-05-2008, 03:51 AM
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Driven lots through work like 997 GT3RS, M6's and RS6's etc etc but I would go for....
RS4 V8 - Amazing car just has a soul about it
Mate Dylans 330 Escort Cossie - low mileage and just nice and tight feeling, and a soul again
997 Turbo - just mind blowing surge
But without a doubt the most FUN car was......
Brother in laws 230bhp at wheels Supercharged Saxo...... just so many good memories and beating things you shouldn't have
RS4 V8 - Amazing car just has a soul about it
Mate Dylans 330 Escort Cossie - low mileage and just nice and tight feeling, and a soul again
997 Turbo - just mind blowing surge
But without a doubt the most FUN car was......
Brother in laws 230bhp at wheels Supercharged Saxo...... just so many good memories and beating things you shouldn't have
04-05-2008, 07:32 AM
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rod....u simply had to put that, didnt u ? so sad to see an aged man go on about the same old same old ALL THE FUCKING TIME:........
anyone told u it gets boring yet ??
i am very tempted to have a sierra built by either martin or harvey just so i dont have to listen to your tune anymore and shut you up.......
anyone told u it gets boring yet ??
i am very tempted to have a sierra built by either martin or harvey just so i dont have to listen to your tune anymore and shut you up.......
2 words........DO IT!!
04-05-2008, 09:35 AM
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Funny this...
Rods a cunt for obvious reasons but you still got to respect his car and what its done. Just such a shame he can't be nice about it.
As for Michael - one thing I can't stand is cunts directly/indirectly bragging about the cash they have. It amazes me the bum lickers that suck up to him on here. If anyone else was like it on here people would rip the shit out of them.
Perhaps Michael don't like it that some old cunt with a shitty saph has a seriously quick car that was built with limited funding. Anyway Michael stop giving it large, put you money where your mouth is and build a faster car than Rod.
I bet 50p you don't build it (or get the car built!) and another 50p that if you do it will be slower!
Rods a cunt for obvious reasons but you still got to respect his car and what its done. Just such a shame he can't be nice about it.
As for Michael - one thing I can't stand is cunts directly/indirectly bragging about the cash they have. It amazes me the bum lickers that suck up to him on here. If anyone else was like it on here people would rip the shit out of them.
Perhaps Michael don't like it that some old cunt with a shitty saph has a seriously quick car that was built with limited funding. Anyway Michael stop giving it large, put you money where your mouth is and build a faster car than Rod.
I bet 50p you don't build it (or get the car built!) and another 50p that if you do it will be slower!
04-05-2008, 09:41 AM
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04-05-2008, 10:53 AM
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The most pleasurable AND impressive for me though is the Paddle Steamer Waverley
The reason being you can view the engine up close and there is nothing and I mean nothing on earth like it. Its totally mesmerising and I have watched from the engine room for a full 8 hour cruise on a few occasions!
Its a living entity!!!!!!!!!
04-05-2008, 11:25 AM
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http://www.btinternet.com/~Paddlers/PSWaverley/
Been on every trip she does on the West Coast of Scotland many times plus a few when she berths down South.
Been on every trip she does on the West Coast of Scotland many times plus a few when she berths down South.
04-05-2008, 11:28 AM
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Been on every trip she does on the West Coast of Scotland many times plus a few when she berths down South.
Been on every trip she does on the West Coast of Scotland many times plus a few when she berths down South.
04-05-2008, 11:28 AM
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04-05-2008, 11:30 AM
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04-05-2008, 11:31 AM
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http://www.btinternet.com/~Paddlers/PSWaverley/
Been on every trip she does on the West Coast of Scotland many times plus a few when she berths down South.
Been on every trip she does on the West Coast of Scotland many times plus a few when she berths down South.
Very interesting.
04-05-2008, 11:35 AM
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15D - I know your in the trade, once youve been in one of the new "prefabs" you might change your mind. I have heard stories that you can hear someone fart from 2 floors away lol, proper penthouse spec is probably different. If they were well built I also would love one of these as I am a naval architect by 1st degree and watching BAE building warships would be heaven! People have moved in and then complained about the noise of shipbuilding........ 
dont start me!!!!!!
dont start me!!!!!!
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04-05-2008, 11:40 AM
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04-05-2008, 12:01 PM
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favorite of mine is prob my old rs2000 so controllable over the limit just ate tyre engine gearboxe and props!
best one i have driven was prob a 996 gt3 rs when they first come out only went about 1/2 a mile to the compound but big grins, was told by the valeter that he wanted to hear me go all the way up the road so gave proper abuse!
best one i have driven was prob a 996 gt3 rs when they first come out only went about 1/2 a mile to the compound but big grins, was told by the valeter that he wanted to hear me go all the way up the road so gave proper abuse!
