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    The Coolest, Slowest Vehicle At SEMA

    Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA

    Mobsteel Bags 400HP Taurus SHO

    Seibon Creates Carbon Fiber Elise, Smart, Makes Both Heavier

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    Image of thunder; now eta-powered thunder; now eta-powered
    11/06/09

    In reply to Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA

    These are the same guys that did the Reactor Mustang; a '67 resto-mod. I've seen that car at a couple of local car shows, and it is amazing in the detail that was put into it. The only detractor, in my opinion, was that it was a Mustang. Like the Camaro, the Mustang has been way over done, and no matter what modders do to them, they still don't stand out.

    But this Fairlane... Now they need to do the same with a wagon! #fairlane
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    Image of HoonThatFerrari HoonThatFerrari
    11/05/09

    In reply to Seibon Creates Carbon Fiber Elise, Smart, Makes Both Heavier
    All these guys need to do next is to figure out a mod that'll knock about 50 HP off the Elise once they've made it heavier with their carbon fiber, and they can win some kind of aftermarket Darwin Award.
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    Image of I was drivin' that Model A I was drivin' that Model A
    11/05/09

    In reply to The Coolest, Slowest Vehicle At SEMA
    Suicide doors on a slow, FC van.

    That's like taunting death.

    I like it. #subaru
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    11/05/09

    In reply to The Coolest, Slowest Vehicle At SEMA
    Delightful. Always appreciate a vehicle who's torque is greater than its horsepower.

    I wonder if it could fit in the back of my van? #subaru
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    Image of Paul Y. don't drive too fast. Paul Y. don't drive too fast.
    11/05/09

    In reply to The Coolest, Slowest Vehicle At SEMA
    The 66mpg claim was made up by Malcolm Bricklin -- supposedly these realistically get 40ish.

    ...and this van is a little cutie. I once saw a picture of the pickup version hoisted into the bed of a full-size Ford truck. They're insanely small.

    I dare anyone to not like a rear-engined, two stroke, suicide-doored, forward control kei van with an amusing slogan. It's very... Jalopnik. #subaru
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    Image of area_educator area_educator
    11/05/09

    In reply to The Coolest, Slowest Vehicle At SEMA
    I think I'd like to get one and paint it like the A-Team van*

    I know the Mystery Machine would be more accurate, but I never really liked Scooby Doo.

    *or a first gen Scion xB. #subaru
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/05/09

    In reply to Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA
    Very nicely done, interesting take on the rear especially. So, Ben, I'm an old fogey and I'm not enraged by this customization....so either the car's not that over the top or I'm not so over the hill.

    Now get off my lawn. And take that carbon fiber monster with you! #fairlane
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    Image of Xelmon Xelmon
    11/06/09

    @Novaload:
    My guess is that it's both.

    Yes, there's plenty of modern parts on there, but the overall style still has a that look to it.

    Definitely like it. #fairlane
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    Image of LandofMinos, Prediction, probability of procuring a poncy Prius for purchase. Piss off! LandofMinos, Prediction, probability of procuring a poncy Prius for purchase. Piss off!
    11/05/09

    In reply to Mobsteel Bags 400HP Taurus SHO
    No, No, No.

    You can't put lipstick on a mid-size FWD pig and whore it out. That's just wrong.

    What are you going to do with 400HP though the front hoops, defy Isaac Newton?

    No, you'd drive everywhere constantly feathering the throttle less you mitigate the sidewalk of pedestrians, light poles and trees. #mobsteel
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    Image of Daedalus454 Daedalus454
    11/05/09

    @LandofMinos: The new SHO is AWD. #mobsteel
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    LandofMinos, Prediction, probability of procuring a poncy Prius for purchase. Piss off! promoted this comment Daedalus454 was starred Daedalus454 was unstarred
    Image of LandofMinos, Prediction, probability of procuring a poncy Prius for purchase. Piss off! LandofMinos, Prediction, probability of procuring a poncy Prius for purchase. Piss off!
    11/05/09

    @Daedalus454: AWD, FWD, it still has a transversally mounted engine it's still a pig. #mobsteel
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    Image of egoods egoods
    11/06/09

    @LandofMinos, Prediction, probability of procuring a poncy Prius for purchase. Piss off!: By your logic, EVOs are "Pigs" with there AWD and transversely mounted engines. #mobsteel
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    Image of pres pres
    11/05/09

    In reply to Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA
    This poor car has a case of billet diarrhea. The craftsmanship isn't in question here by a long shot but someone should tell the Ring Brothers that the billet fad dropped off many years ago. #fairlane
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    Image of Bumblebee Bumblebee
    11/05/09

    In reply to Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA
    If I could install velocity stacks on my cock, I would. #fairlane
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    Image of I was drivin' that Model A I was drivin' that Model A
    11/05/09

    In reply to Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA
    I'm not a Ford fan, but I have to admit, I like it.

    Restomoddedrod.

    When I manage to afford the right 50's-60's land-yacht, I intend to put a maxi-engine in it with proper suspension/brakes, and to keep the interior as stock-looking as possible, yet with nice things like modern tunes/air-conditioning/etc.

    Fortunately, the 1968 Chrysler 300 convertible I used to pass, daily, found a new home, 'cause I almost stopped to ask about the price a few times per week. #fairlane
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    Image of bzr bzr
    11/05/09

    In reply to Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA
    Now all it needs is some Turbonique!
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    Image of the good dr zero the good dr zero
    11/05/09

    @bzr: Come now, what doesn't need a rocket powered differential? #fairlane
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    Image of powermatic powermatic
    11/05/09

    In reply to Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA

    I could spend a long time staring at that engine bay. Beautiful, clean work all around-would love to see it in the flesh.

    However, to really piss off a 'purist', you need to show up at a Porsche meet in a 356 Outlaw. Oh, the humanity! #fairlane
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    Image of veronykah veronykah
    11/05/09

    @powermatic: That is amazing. I'd show up anywhere in that. #fairlane
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    11/05/09

    In reply to Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA
    I like it in general, but matte metallic finishes always look like cheap plastic to me. #fairlane
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    Image of High Speed Indeed High Speed Indeed
    11/05/09

    @snapoversteer 'bout to get told: Seconded. Kind of reminds me of current Chrysler stuff - good looking but cheap materials. #fairlane
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    Image of TowMe TowMe
    11/05/09

    @snapoversteer 'bout to get told: To be hones... I quite like it... its better than overused chrome and fits the cars modernized styling.

    I guess its a matter of taste really. #fairlane
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    Image of veronykah veronykah
    11/05/09

    @snapoversteer 'bout to get told: My thoughts exactly. Like the handles and gas cover on the 350z, makes an otherwise great looking car look cheap.
    On something as modded as this it truly makes it look like plastic to me. #fairlane
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    11/05/09

    @TowMe: I love the idea of not giving in to the chrome; I just don't like this solution. #fairlane
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    11/05/09

    @veronykah: Good example, and what's with the little divots all over that car? #fairlane
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    Image of skaycog skaycog
    11/05/09

    In reply to Fairlane Afterburner: This Is How It's Done, SEMA
    Wow! I'm impressed, and I don't impress easily. Retro design at it's best! #fairlane
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