Later Diablos used Nissan headlamps as well....
Interesting, I had 3 diffrent X1/9's years ago. Love to see pics of your 74. Fun cars. Anyways its the last generation Esprit i was thinking of...I do recall some parts from the X that were used on the 308 GT/4
Yes, even Ferrari and Lamborghini aren't above raiding the Fiat parts bin. The GT4 and Urracco door handles and trunk/engine cover release are shared with the X1/9.
Since the original poster is on my ignore list, I can't quote her. Nonetheless, my response is: Who freaking cares? The Noble is just a POS!
Sorry, but YOU are retarded. The point of the noble is not exclusivity but pure unadulterated speed. It is not a Ferrari, and its intention never was to be one. It is a pure track racer, nothing more, nothing less. If you fail to realize this, don't buy the car, simple as that.
What you say is what you are! That thing is a half-step above a home built--not quite a track car, Captain Oblivious.
This thread is very interesting apart from the few knuckleheads that are retorting with nonsense. I never made the relation btwn the 300zx and the Diablo. Very cool to know to the 'behind the scenes' info. Thanks.
IIRC Mike Noble worked with Gordon Murray on the McLaren F1. Not to mention the Noble M400 will out acclerate, out brake and out corner almost anything on the road, including an F40, F430 and hangs right with an Enzo!! Not really a POS now is it?
You beat me to it. I also think this tidbit is pretty invaluable. It has been like this for years with no complaint, and now that they are revamping the model line it finally breaks the ice? Speaking of which, when does the new Noble come out? Peter Hatch
I went for a ride in one, and they should change the tail lights because that's all you will see. The thing was spookie fast.
I agree with you there. I love how people are saying all these comments and then they go and say something about how the rims or seats can make a car. I know that it can and it cannot, its just something that has been way too overlooked by car companies. People are finally getting it and adding leds like LOTUS and NISSAN. This isnt a thread to flame others about. I just wanted to know if anyone else noticed.
Out of interest, other than reading on the internet, what gives you the foundation for calling the Noble a POS? Thanks in advance. Jamie
Well, Jamie, my opinions come from first-hand experience. I think there's an axiom out there about assumptions, my friend. So, how about almost being killed on board a car at Mosport that was built in the so-called Noble factory? Is that a decent foundation for you? Chassis rail broke, which is perhaps not a characteristic you want in a track car. That said, Lee Noble is a brilliant designer. It's just sad that the manufacture of these cars is poorly executed. Let alone what's going on with USA cars now...
You mean how BMW M roadsters and coupes rear sub-frames rip apart from the car under track conditions?
Speaking of tail light sharing, back in the 70's, the same tail lights could be found on Lambos, Masers, & Panteras. Did that make all of those cars less special? I would say no. Did that make them all less unique? Maybe a little, but I can sure tell you from 20' away, if I'm looking at an Espada or a Pantera.
Been there, done that, too. At least the bimmers have some occupant safety engineering. Helpful when the subframes shred...unlike the when chassis rails crack on poorly built kit cars...
Before Lotus changed to round taillights on the Esprit, they sourced them from the Toyota Trueno/Sprinter AE86.
So I am torn on this. I suppose it is possible that manufacters of low production supercars have to cut costs somewhere and I would rather have my Lotus with Toyota taillights then no Lotus at all. Little thing like this can make a big difference in the bottom line of producing a car. At the same time I don't like reading Toyota on the tailight everytime I wash the back of the car. I posted the pictures of the Diablo and the 300ZX, that was a new one for me. Check out the Mclaren and Corrado mirrors. I bet the guy driving his million dollar Mclaren didn't know his mirrors are from a V-Dub. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Are you sure about that? The VWs mirrors look more rounded and the stem of the mirrors on the McLaren are a bit longer, maybe they tweaked em. Maybe it is just the angle
There are alot of X factors, one, how do you know that wasnt a demo car, with many miles on them, the Pagani F prototype is based off the Zonda C12S and has over 300K on it, for all you know its a demo, could have been in a accident etc. Also you figure, sure the chassis rail broke, BIG THING i know that, but mind you, there have been worse things happening from bigger manufactureres.
