Epic Fail's - Motoring [Read original post, no off topic discussion]

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by dimka100

This is gonna get flamed I guess but here it goes ….

2011 FPV GT Black limited edition on sale – $3K extra gets you … Black paint!!!

I mean seriously, people got exited from the suspension mods, wheels, brakes, front bar on the motor show prototype model – instead what FPV gives us is a stock GT with black paint … oh wait it also has a authenticity certificate included for the black pain … what a joke!

http://www.caradvice.com.au/131492/2...alia-125-only/

Read the comments people, seems like just about everyone including Ford fans and owners think that it’s a joke …

So it's not really the same as what was on show? Just the paint?

[Road Games]

Originally Posted by Riksta

My grandparents had a Camira. I have fond memories of it. Was a really nice car. Was also one of the last Camiras ever made.

I was at the Beaudesert show in 1982 and there were 3 silver camiras.. from memory an slx sedan / slx wagon and an sle sedan all with maroon dual stripes and the same trim as the vh slx/sl-e commo's and maybe an orange/ blue SJ not sure either way they looked awesome to a pre-teenager

[NC1183]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Proton Jebat.. in Slovak language the meaning is very vulgar

The front of that looks a lot like a current gen Lancer

[Ford_The_Win]

Originally Posted by NC1183

The front of that looks a lot like a current gen Lancer

Proton have some sort of deal with Mitsubishi going on, the Jumbuck is basically a ute version of an early 90s Lancer and a few of their other models are identical to the Lancer.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by NC1183

The front of that looks a lot like a current gen Lancer

Because it is a Lancer.

[black54]

Suspension by Lotus, body by wtf??

[Sizey]

Don't you just hate it when your tow truck melts through the main wiring loom when loading up a car with the tray at half tilt.

[XRGhia]

Trying to remove a stacker while in a **** mood and with a hammer ftl...


Looks like I hit the metal bracket a little too hard...




eh, i didn't need it anyway.... and it had a small-ish crack in it already, so i don't give a damn that it's smashed....

[Coyote mk3]

Was hoping you were gonna put that up haha.
Sorry mate, but still having a small chuckle here.

So what size sledge hammer was it :P

[huggiebear]

i dont think it was a sledge hammer.. i think more jack hammer

[In Focus]

http://video.carsguide.com.au/207235...ea=videoindex5

[4.0i OHC]

Most people think that the relationship between Holden and Daewoo first started when Holden stopped importing the excellent Opel-sourced XC Barina, and relaced it with the woeful Daewoo-sourced TK Barina.

However, it stretches back a bit more than this, back to the 1980s! Here are some 1980s Daewoos for you to take a look at:

1. Daewoo Maepsy


2. Daewoo Royale Salon


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IryxdnOwtfM

3. Daewoo Royale Prince


4. Daewoo Royale Salon Super

[gtxb67]

Originally Posted by fairlaneman

Most people think that the relationship between Holden and Daewoo first started when Holden stopped importing the excellent Opel-sourced XC Barina, and relaced it with the woeful Daewoo-sourced TK Barina.

However, it stretches back a bit more than this, back to the 1980s! Here are some 1980s Daewoos for you to take a look at:

interesting, but the gemini was never a holden was it - it was an izuzu
and with the others, the only link with holden is the parent company, because none of those commode dore shapes were holden's anyway

not putting your post down, more holden

[Spanrz]

I nearly cried tonight, in pure laughter. Some bloke thought by putting a "sports exhaust" to a Toyota Camry makes it go faster.
It was all noise and no go.

My wifes 1.6L Toyota Yaris was faster. When he planted it, it was all noise and no guts to it. You could hear it trying, but it just wouldn't move. LOL epic fail.

[Falc'man]

Originally Posted by fairlaneman

1. Daewoo Maepsy
2. Daewoo Royale Salon

3. Daewoo Royale Prince
4. Daewoo Royale Salon Super

Appropriately named for hairdressers.

[|Nate]

More nail salons I think: Gorgeous Pretty Beauty Nail Salon

Now for a fail: Clicky

[ebxr82nv]

Originally Posted by |Nate

More nail salons I think: Gorgeous Pretty Beauty Nail Salon

Now for a fail: Clicky

You should have had some sort of warning on that fail! It's been half an hour since I looked at it and my vision still hasn't fully returned.

[exdubbleya]

Originally Posted by gtxb67

interesting, but the gemini was never a holden was it - it was an izuzu

yep, the first gemini in Aus was badged Isuzu, after that Holden:
holden gemini=daewoo mapsy=opel kadet=chevrolet chevette etc etc

Probably the most successful global shared platform of the 70's (loved my geminis as a kid)

[AC]

The right side of the road is.... ?

[Jimmyd]

Originally Posted by exdubbleya

yep, the first gemini in Aus was badged Isuzu, after that Holden:
holden gemini=daewoo mapsy=opel kadet=chevrolet chevette etc etc

Probably the most successful global shared platform of the 70's (loved my geminis as a kid)

That may be, but the Ford Escort was widely feted as the most successful global platform of the '70s

[aussie muscle]

Originally Posted by gtxb67

interesting, but the gemini was never a holden was it - it was an izuzu
and with the others, the only link with holden is the parent company, because none of those commode dore shapes were holden's anyway

not putting your post down, more holden

Those were all based on designs by opel. eg gemini was just a opel kadett. from Holden's point of view, they were all designed and built in australia (from designed and built overseas components).

ford did the same thing, but they didn't have to rename them.

[Jimmyd]

At least Ford was honest about it and clearly identified the Aussie Escort as a CKD vehicle (Complete Knock Down, basically imported as a flat pack for local assembly); and if you saw a 1977 Escort in England, Germany, Australia, South Africa, etc. they all looked the same...........

[sneaky]

found these photo's on my old hard drive today, thought i would share...

was called out to this early one morning - he collected a power pole and came to a sudden stop

[gtxb67]

Originally Posted by Jimmyd

At least Ford was honest about it and clearly identified the Aussie Escort as a CKD vehicle (Complete Knock Down, basically imported as a flat pack for local assembly); and if you saw a 1977 Escort in England, Germany, Australia, South Africa, etc. they all looked the same...........

and ford don't claim to be australian while taking cars from other markets. the other mob takes parts from all over the world and claims them as their own

[Falcman0o7]

Originally Posted by gtxb67

and ford don't claim to be australian while taking cars from other markets. the other mob takes parts from all over the world and claims them as their own

SPOT ON!!! Don't get me started on them fools...

[chrisfpv]

Heres one for you all:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=220825437165

[fordman302]

im a little concerned what the mention xr6 may have looked like, that is just horrible

[huggiebear]

pretty sure that one has been posted 4 times now

[T-Pak Addict]

Originally Posted by chrisfpv

Heres one for you all:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=220825437165

Oh God..... Some people should not retire and go on to do projects like this..... Shudders at what the XR6 was like.....

[XRGhia]

only in NSW, haha