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Tomsk sez so long Ash78, and thanks for all the fish!
11/06/09

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Some say he once wrestled a Duplo figure to the ground using only his mind, and that if he could be bothered to do so, he would fire the bloke that came up with Bionicle. #lego
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Skunky
11/06/09

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Some say, that he once assembled an Ariel Atom purely out of 2x4 bricks... #lego
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I was drivin' that Model A
11/06/09

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Some say, this used to be James May's house.... #lego
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Maxichamp
11/06/09

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I was going to say that they accurately replicated Alonso's brows, but then realized all of the figures had the same thick brows. #lego
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lilwillie
11/06/09

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Sweet.

The F1 sets from Ferrari are top notch, wish they would make more of them. I always wanted to make a MOC of a F1 race. Not that a person couldn't now by building their own cars and sticker sets, but LEGO released sets would be so much better.
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IDesigner loves himself some car
11/06/09

@lilwillie: Hrmmm, well there goes my next 4 saturdays as I make several F1 race cars and their support teams... #lego
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lilwillie
11/06/09

@IDesigner loves himself some car:

I started too. Then ran out of proper parts after getting plans of peeron.

I think I am scaling back my idea. I am going to try and build Black Hawk Farms Raceway in Rockton IL. Then make a bunch of Improved Touring cars and some Formula Vee's cruising the track.

Ya, little crazy with the LEGO but it is a good excuse to play with my two sons. #lego
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IDesigner loves himself some car
11/06/09

@lilwillie: I completely respect your lego/racing enthusiasm. Sadly I'm in my early 20s, so I lack children to play legos with and my parents have all my legos boxed up at home. Someday when i have my own house and/or children I'll be able to to fulfill my dream. #lego
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lilwillie
11/06/09

@IDesigner loves himself some car:

Nice to know I am not the only AFOL in the auto world.

The "Dark Ages" is what it is called, the time from your youth to your time as a adult when you set LEGO aside for other things. Only a few friends know I am a AFOL, now a lot on here do also, but its easy to disguise my love of LEGO with two kids.

Here was my Formula Cars I built for them
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IDesigner loves himself some car
11/06/09

@lilwillie: That is sweet. Great work.

Btw, is that qui gon jin in the back with the cape? #lego
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lilwillie
11/07/09

@IDesigner loves himself some car:

Some parts of off Qui but it is not, just a Fig I use in all my MOCs. #lego
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
11/06/09

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Does this mean that Lego is about to field an F1 team? #lego
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Alfisted
11/06/09

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Lego Stig is a snappy dresser. #lego
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jbownsabmw- Koopas Beware
11/06/09

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Makes me want to go back to my parents house, find all my legos and make race cars. Then add guns, rockets and wings resulting in an epic air battle where Lewis Hamilton dies and Jarno Trulli comes in second.
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10/27/09

In reply to $50,000 Ultima GTR Shatters $1.6 Million Ferrari FXX Top Gear Track Record
When reached for comment, the Stig said: " " #ultimagtr
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skulldriveshaft picasaweb and youtube
10/27/09

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I came across the Ultima GTR a few years back.

The principles of construction have stuck in my head, so much so, that I have a secret wish to turn a few FWD turds into interesting monsters. #ultimagtr
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skitter
10/27/09

@skulldriveshaft picasaweb and youtube: That issue was epic. By far my favorite part was the Monaro getting 18mpg over 1000 miles of unlimited roads. #ultimagtr
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skulldriveshaft picasaweb and youtube
10/28/09

@skitter: it's a helluva lot better than my 13.7 mpg with a 5.7 Hemi #ultimagtr
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Miscellanea
10/27/09

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So wait? This thing is only $50k? Is that without powertrain? What's the catch? If not, it's time to start cashing in some investments. Oh wait, it's right hand drive...
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skulldriveshaft picasaweb and youtube
10/27/09

@Miscellanea: eh? #ultimagtr
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Miscellanea
10/27/09

@skulldriveshaft picasaweb and youtube: I'll take trannies dragoning trannies for $200, Alex. #ultimagtr
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Munjal Thakkar
10/27/09

@Miscellanea: Its not right hand drive, I've seen plenty here in the states especially at Cars and Coffee events #ultimagtr
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Leeeeena the Jalopchick
10/27/09

@Munjal Thakkar: There are a few running around in northern California too. I bet you could wrangle a ride in one at a Euro Sunday event. #ultimagtr
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skulldriveshaft picasaweb and youtube
10/28/09

@Miscellanea: What is 06UFO? #ultimagtr
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Tommy861
10/27/09

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So a fast car is great but... who was driving? #ultimagtr
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loki007
10/27/09

@Tommy861: Some say he shifts with his right hand because he lost his left in a tragic pants zipper accident and Iron Chef turned him down because he can only cook with 5w-40. All we know is that he is not the Stig but in fact, he is a clone from the Stig's toenail jam. #ultimagtr
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brandegee
10/27/09

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Where's the 2.oT version for the budget-minded? #ultimagtr
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mytdawg
10/27/09

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Sproing. If I was spending my money (and I've never gotten to where I could spend someone else's, dammit) I'd buy one of these over a 1.6 mil Ferrari any day. SBC for the win. This is right up there with the Ariel in my "if only" file. #ultimagtr
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I was drivin' that Model A
10/27/09

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0-60 solidly in sportbike territory?

Check.

Luggage area?

Check.

A/C & radio?

Check.

Can wrench on it, myself?

Check.

$50K.

Here's my check.

I can avoid speed bumps, no problem. As it is, I've managed to avoid using reverse for 8 months. Speed bumps? Bah. Those are much easier to spot than 0.05° inclines. #ultimagtr
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Krebb
10/27/09

@send lawyers, guns, and money: you can always just push if you want to go in reverse #ultimagtr
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I was drivin' that Model A
10/27/09

@Krebb:

Yeah, but my W124 is a bit portly, and I'm partially-crippled, so it doesn't work too well.

Left-leg power is somewhat limiting. #ultimagtr
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eriqdiesel
10/28/09

@send lawyers, guns, and money: I'm a para in a wheelchair, and I drive an '84 300cd with hand controls. I've ran it out of gas twice and had to push it to the side with one hand. Always an adventure. Benz crips unite! #ultimagtr
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I was drivin' that Model A
10/28/09

@eriqdiesel:

Dude, my hat is off to you!

Most days, I can get away without using a cane, but it's obvious I should be when I walk. I'm kinda stubborn that way.

It is coming up on cane season, though...the holiday shopping season. Keeps rug-rats at bay, usually, and wakes those up who nearly trip over it.

Last night I parked in a spot I swear had a slope to it, but not enough to roll from a stop. Left leg out the door still works pretty well, thankfully.

I'm glad bone and titanium fuse. I just hope I don't find the breaking point of the combo.

I've learned to trust the low-fuel light in my Benz. When it comes on, I've got 2.8 gallons 'till walkin'. For you, under the right circumstances, that's nearly 100 miles! #ultimagtr
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