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Old 18-07-2011, 11:13 AM   #4651
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I'm just wondering how the driver didn't notice

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Old 18-07-2011, 07:27 PM   #4652
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I'm just wondering how the driver didn't notice

ok i give up?
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Old 18-07-2011, 07:30 PM   #4653
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looks like something in the fuel cap, but cant make out what
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Old 18-07-2011, 07:32 PM   #4654
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yer was thinking the same thing, but it looked like a reflection????
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Old 18-07-2011, 07:33 PM   #4655
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You guys must have tiny monitors... or bad eyes.

The fuel cap is hanging out of the fuel door.
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^^ as above... you couldnt see that? lol it seems the norm with carolla drivers tho
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Wow, um, yeah the fuel cap:

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Old 18-07-2011, 10:08 PM   #4658
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I'm just wondering how the driver didn't notice
It's a Corolla driver...... They probably wouldn't even notice if their wheels fell off.
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Old 19-07-2011, 08:53 PM   #4661
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Dont tell me the orange car is actually an MR2..
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Old 19-07-2011, 09:46 PM   #4662
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Turbo-Sup...item4aacf62a47
Check the bottom pics... Turbo XR6 with this added many LOL'S
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Dont tell me the orange car is actually an MR2..
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Electric chargers exist (they produce something like 1 or 2 psi at best)

But these things are just shocking.
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Check the bottom pics... Turbo XR6 with this added many LOL'S
"pooper charger" ??? lol check the Dyno sheet...

How on earth does a fixed volume of air (fix fan) help you when you vary the throttle??? Maybe they need a variable speed hair dryer switch?
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Dont tell me the orange car is actually an MR2..
Looks like it was an early 90s' Z32 300zx
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Old 20-07-2011, 09:56 AM   #4667
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Looks like you could use this as a road kill scooper
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Old 20-07-2011, 03:34 PM   #4668
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^ I think they are just really into Transformers
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Old 20-07-2011, 04:26 PM   #4669
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hahaha new holden/chev
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2009-Hold...item3369b3f39a
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Old 20-07-2011, 04:32 PM   #4670
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Does this old bugger just hot glue random crap from his shed on to cars?

Must be a HP monster if it looks li- oh wait... turbo diesel..... sweet.
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Old 20-07-2011, 04:36 PM   #4671
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turbo diesel chev.....................sweet lol
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oh ffs it even has gutter feelers....
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This thread just keeps on giving and giving......

PS - I'd love to see his previous work on his 2005 XR6 !!!! ( )
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Old 20-07-2011, 05:10 PM   #4674
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From the ad "This vehicle is a one off model and the body kit can not be copied as it is my own design except for the side skirts."

Damn, i wanted my car to look just like that!

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WTF! is he blind?
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If i left a laughing comment in question about item do you think I would get in trouble from ebay?
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That's brilliant! Cut price Murcialago!!!

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Old 20-07-2011, 06:58 PM   #4679
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That's brilliant! Cut price Murcialago!!!
The parking cops didn't like it enough to avoid the ticket tho.....or was he fined for the crack in the front spoiler?
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