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    Image of Steve_in_NC Steve_in_NC
    12/07/09

    In reply to Auto-Erotic Design: The Pagani Zonda’s Wing Mirror
    That mirror brought this to mind. I wonder if the Zonda employs deadly sparkler rays from them for anti-theft protection?
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    Image of Mobius Mobius
    12/07/09

    In reply to Auto-Erotic Design: The Pagani Zonda’s Wing Mirror
    I adore these independent supercars with unique designs. The Zonda is a car with enough "wow" to make jaw-repairing a valid and rewarding career path, and the Spyker... Ooooh the Spyker...
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    Image of smalleyxb122 smalleyxb122
    12/07/09

    In reply to Auto-Erotic Design: The Pagani Zonda’s Wing Mirror
    I'm not going to try to make a case for any particular mirror, but I'm not particularly fond of the Zonda's mirror. It just looks to me like I'm being mooned by a giant wasp.
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    Image of Tanshanomi Tanshanomi
    12/07/09

    In reply to Auto-Erotic Design: The Pagani Zonda’s Wing Mirror
    I dare not post it again, like I did over on Hooniverse, but I'm thinking it...
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    Image of skaycog skaycog
    12/07/09

    In reply to Auto-Erotic Design: The Pagani Zonda’s Wing Mirror
    This is probably the most awesome rearview mirror I've ever seen.
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    Image of meatbag_pussrocket meatbag_pussrocket
    12/07/09

    @skaycog: not bad but i see your whirly bird and i raise you one bowl of asian racer-boy humor
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    Image of skaycog skaycog
    12/07/09

    @meatbag_pussrocket: Very funny!
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    Image of das_borgen das_borgen
    12/07/09

    @meatbag_pussrocket: in my VW, I had one that said
    " objects in mirror are Hondas "

    which was very f acetious considering my VR6 was stock save for a chip tune and underdriven pulleys good for maybe 12hp and about 15 tq
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    snapoversteer 'bout to get told promoted this comment das_borgen was starred das_borgen was unstarred
    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    12/07/09

    @das_borgen: Still funny, though.
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    Image of VeeArrrSix VeeArrrSix
    12/07/09

    @das_borgen: "I8AVTEC" license plate?
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    Image of das_borgen das_borgen
    12/07/09

    @VeeArrrSix: nop, nothing fancy at all
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    Image of Pessimippopotamus Pessimippopotamus
    12/07/09

    In reply to Auto-Erotic Design: The Pagani Zonda’s Wing Mirror
    Nothing can really beat that.
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    12/07/09

    In reply to Auto-Erotic Design: The Pagani Zonda’s Wing Mirror
    Single high mount.
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    12/07/09

    Periscope
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    12/07/09

    Oops. Try that again.
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    Image of Number_Six Number_Six
    12/07/09

    @snapoversteer 'bout to get told: Check out one of Isdera's more recent efforts.
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    Edited by Number_Six at 12/07/09 2:58 PM Number_Six was starred Number_Six was unstarred
    Image of Number_Six Number_Six
    12/07/09

    @Number_Six:
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    Image of sectachrome sectachrome
    12/07/09

    @snapoversteer 'bout to get told: I cant stand that asymmetrical single mirror shit.
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    12/07/09

    @sectachrome: Neither could anyone else, I guess. They ditched it pretty quickly. I like it, but then, I get nostalgic for all kinds of bad '80s ideas.
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    Image of fuchikoma‮ fuchikoma‮
    12/04/09

    In reply to Is That An Undertray In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?
    I'd love to get one of those for my car just to keep the road salt out...
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    Image of Mr. M Mr. M
    12/04/09

    @fuchikoma: It actually has the opposite effect. The tray is "vented" to direct the airflow under the car. This also has the additional result of directing a moist spray of salt-laced moisture against the bottom of your car. That, and there are gaps betwen the panels and the body, so all the better to trap that gunk right up against the metal.
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    Image of Number_Six Number_Six
    12/04/09

    In reply to Is That An Undertray In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?
    What happens when the dangling red wire snags on something?
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    Image of ColonelGentleman ColonelGentleman
    12/04/09

    @Number_Six: You'd probably have a pretty bad electrical smoke leak. I hear they sell refill kits but maybe only for English cars.
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    Image of Ian Wish Ian Wish
    12/04/09

    @Number_Six: the bigger problem is probably the big black box lying on the floor that it's attached to... seems like it might slow you down a bit.
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    Image of electricarchie electricarchie
    12/04/09

    @ColonelGentleman: [www3.telus.net] Indeed. thankfully by 1997 the prince of darkness was slowly being replaced by Bosch in Land Rovers, so my car hasn't had many electrical gremlins... *knocks on every available wood surface*
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    Image of Scandinavian Flick Scandinavian Flick
    12/04/09

    In reply to Is That An Undertray In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?
    I see London, I see France, I see a torque-vectoring rear differential from an xDrive50i.
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    12/04/09

    @Scandinavian Flick: Excellent.
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    Image of iancoleTX iancoleTX
    12/04/09

    @Novaload: Seconded
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    12/04/09

    In reply to Is That An Undertray In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?
    Damn...

    I thought it was the new H2!
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    Image of Miscellanea Miscellanea
    12/01/09

    In reply to Porsche Panamera Styling Inspiration Discovered
    Ok, so here it is. I cried blasphemy when the first images of the Panamera appeared. "That rear-end is awful", I shouted. "It would be better if it were a wagon", I continued. Nitpicking the design, I managed to dive deeper into all that is wrong the Panamera design. But then, I decided that I was perhaps being unfair. I should indeed wait to pass judgment on the newest steed in Porsche's stable. At least I could wait until I saw one in the flesh.

    And then I did. And now I drive by it everyday twisting my neck to extend my view of it. Sometimes, it drives by me. It is Auqa Blue metallic with the two tone luxor/beige cream interior and RS Spyder wheels. It is glorious. Ban me now if you feel necessary for saying this, but I like it. I like it a lot. This is a car that must be seen in person to appreciate. It does not photograph well... at all.

    Instead, in person, it is well proportioned. Even the rear end looks appealing. Watching it in motion, the Panamera is graceful and powerful. I must say that I rescind most of the brutal comments I made about this beast. I still think that wagon version would be the bees knees, but the car is very attractive and fits within the Porsche line up appropriately. Especially for those who want to transport more than 2 people and don't want an SUV.

    Simply put, I am a believer and a dreamer. One day perhaps, I might have one.
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    Image of Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est
    12/01/09

    In reply to Porsche Panamera Styling Inspiration Discovered
    Don't ever speak ill of holy Bristol and it's patron saint St. Anthony of Crooks again.

    Walnut veneer splinters under your nails and suchlike forms of "nicely understated" torture will otherwise ensue. In case of further articles in the same vein, please report to the basement of 368-370 Kensington High Street, London W14 8NL.
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    Image of muhnkee_2 - Avantime Owner and 100% Jaloper muhnkee_2 - Avantime Owner and 100% Jaloper
    12/01/09

    @Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est:

    hear hear old chap!
    you know youve made it when you own a bristol!
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    Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet promoted this comment muhnkee_2 - Avantime Owner and 100% Jaloper was starred muhnkee_2 - Avantime Owner and 100% Jaloper was unstarred
    Image of bzr bzr
    11/30/09

    In reply to Porsche Panamera Styling Inspiration Discovered
    The Germans, copying the Brits? NOW we've truly won the war.
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    Image of VeeArrrSix VeeArrrSix
    11/30/09

    In reply to Porsche Panamera Styling Inspiration Discovered
    Pics won't load today for some reason... dammit Nibbles! Check out the 4 door 928 made for ASC in the 80's.
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    Image of desmalta desmalta
    11/30/09

    @VeeArrrSix: Oh my god it looks like a Pacer!
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    Image of HoonThatFerrari HoonThatFerrari
    11/30/09

    @desmalta: Yer right... it's a Paceorsche!
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    Image of merlot_brougham merlot_brougham
    12/01/09

    @VeeArrrSix: Dr. Porsche's personal 928 styling disaster.
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    Image of area_educator area_educator
    12/01/09

    @VeeArrrSix: Are any of those 4 doors actually useable?
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    Image of Cheeseslap Cheeseslap
    12/01/09

    @merlot_brougham: I thought they gave the good Dr. a green one? I've heard he really liked the car. *shrug*
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    Image of merlot_brougham merlot_brougham
    12/01/09

    @Cheeseslap: Burgundy actually, I tried to post my pic of it from the Porsche Museum but it didn't load. The hatchback lines are totally different, think it was done in house instead of by ASC.
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    Image of Cheeseslap Cheeseslap
    12/01/09

    @merlot_brougham: The story I heard was that a group of engineers or line workers or both made it at the factory in their spare time as a gift to Herr Doktor.
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    VeeArrrSix promoted this comment Cheeseslap was starred Cheeseslap was unstarred
    Image of merlot_brougham merlot_brougham
    12/01/09

    @Cheeseslap: I was going to try posting the placard in front of the car at the museum. Yeah, I took pictures of those too. I'll just type it out:

    "Even a Porsche likes to go on family vacations. So professor Ferry Porsche had his technicians and engineers build him a very special car: a Porsche with four doors and four seats. What he got was the 928, a car that met his demanding specifications: a comfortable family car. But always a Porsche."

    Google 928 Studie H 50 for pics. I also got pics of the early, extended wheelbase 911s that were created (for more interior room). The proportions on them are all kinds of weird.
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    Image of VeeArrrSix VeeArrrSix
    12/01/09

    @Cheeseslap: There is a 4 door 911 made by Troutman-Barnes in CA in the 70's. Nibbles wouldn't let me post it... The 928 was an in-house design and was a gift for the President of ASC. ASC did not produce the car.
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