Superthread LXIX - Honouring Mork from Ork - RIP Robin Williams

[butchmcdick]

Scott Prince

How does this man get paid to be on tv. ?

 

[Drew-Sta]

So you're saying people shouldn't drive AMG's, Ferraris, Maserattis, etc.?

This "if you don't drive a manual, you're a girl" shtick is the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

My tongue is firmly in my cheek as I say it. I do think manual's are best; for driving enjoyment, for control and for general feel, but I'm not a dick about it.

The AMG's, Ferrari's and Maserati's are all pseudo manual's anyway; closer to racing 'flappy panel' stuff, but still manual's in their gear box. How they're manifested is a bit different.

I don't even drive, so I disagree that it's a man card requirement. It's a 'have children' requirement and maybe a 'I like driving' requirement

:lol:

 

[Eelementary]

My dream car is an AMG C63, but I suppose I should give up on that because I'll never afford one.

 

[Drew-Sta]

Scott Prince

How does this man get paid to be on tv. ?

Half of them are posing for cash, really.

Rugby league has sold its soul to the almighty dollar.

 

[Eelementary]

My tongue is firmly in my cheek as I say it. I do think manual's are best; for driving enjoyment, for control and for general feel, but I'm not a dick about it.

The AMG's, Ferrari's and Maserati's are all pseudo manual's anyway; closer to racing 'flappy panel' stuff, but still manual's in their gear box. How they're manifested is a bit different.



:lol:

Ah. Fair enough.

Lot of people in the "real world" say that about autos and they're serious.

And true - their 'boxes are usually clutchless manuals, but most people will just put it in "D" and have some fun.

 

[Drew-Sta]

My dream car is an AMG C63, but I suppose I should give up on that dream because driving it would make me a girl or some shit...

Brosef! So is mine!

Lurv the 6.3l V8.

And the manual's are racing style, so not auto - trust me ;-) I prefer the saloon, but only because I have a kid... :sarcasm:

 

[Rhino_NQ]

anyone see beaver do the start for the storm game?

crameron smith and billy srater


you need to pass an English test to get into the country but not to get on commentary teams

 

[thorson1987]

Anyone who can't drive stick shouldn't be allowed their license.

Anyone who buys a car that isn't stick and aren't:

* An amputee
* A grandmother
* Partially blind

... should have their license suspended and when they resume, are restricted to red P plates.

I do agree that you should have to get your licence in manual.

 

[Eelementary]

Brosef! So is mine!

Lurv the 6.3l V8.

And the manual's are racing style, so not auto - trust me ;-) I prefer the saloon, but only because I have a kid... :sarcasm:

Lovelovelove!

I was lucky enough to drive one - it was awesome. Stupid amounts of power and torque, with unbelievable refinement and quality.

 

[Drew-Sta]

Lovelovelove!

I was lucky enough to drive one - it was awesome. Stupid amounts of power and torque, with unbelievable refinement and quality.

Then you press the 'special button', and the suspension lowers, the engine growls, you pump the accelerator... /sigh

...

... then change your underwear :lol:

 

[Eelementary]

Then you press the 'special button', and the suspension lowers, the engine growls, you pump the accelerator... /sigh

...

... then change your underwear :lol:

AMG just know how to engineer a fine car.

There is a guy near my work who owns one. He occasionally comes into my store for a chat...I have to call for a mop and bucket thirty seconds after he arrives. Beautiful machine.

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

anyone see beaver do the start for the storm game?

crameron smith and billy srater


you need to pass an English test to get into the country but not to get on commentary teams

Obviously Steve Menzies has been replaced by this guy...

 

[soc123_au]

Those AMG V8s are a weapon. A customer of mine has a CLK63 AMG Black. He let me take it for a few laps around eastern creek at a track day a few years ago. Went pretty hard, but the sound of it at full noise down the straight! I had a hard on for days. I have always had V8s or rotataries but this thing was the full package. My Mustang would eat it down the quarter though.

 

[Eelementary]

Those AMG V8s are a weapon. A customer of mine has a CLK63 AMG Black. He let me take it for a few laps around eastern creek at a track day a few years ago. Went pretty hard, but the sound of it at full noise down the straight! I had a hard on for days. I have always had V8s or rotataries but this thing was the full package. My Mustang would eat it down the quarter though.

But it's the balance of speed, power, technology, refinement, comfort, class and technology that makes the AMG's so special IMO.

Not that there is anything wrong with a 'Stang.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

posting on throne

 

[soc123_au]

I agree, the "package" that is the AMG is unbelievable. So it should be at north of 400k. My beast has more power & tourqe, but will never compete with a car of that calibre in handling & refinement. In saying that I have tried, it is a pretty serious car. It should be finished in another few months & I will post some pics.

 

[Bazal]

OMG...a 67 Shelby Mustang GT500. Now that's a car

 

[soc123_au]

OMG...a 67 Shelby Mustang GT500. Now that's a car

Mine isn't a real Shelby. But it is a real 67 GT big block fastback.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

My car gets 300 hectares on a single tank of kerosene. But you have to put it in H.

 

[Bazal]

Mine isn't a real Shelby. But it is a real 67 GT big block fastback.

Still jealous. Sexy, sexy cars