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Discussion in 'General Automotive Discussion' started by ninyo, May 23, 2004.

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  1. Mr. Francesco

    Mr. Francesco F1 Rookie

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    Some people have to much time on their hands. I give him credit though for the work and result that he was able to achieve.
     
  2. Fastviper

    Fastviper F1 Rookie

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    #3027 Fastviper, Dec 30, 2011
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  3. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 26, 2005
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    What's exotic about a kit?
     
  4. VF1Skullangel

    VF1Skullangel Formula Junior

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    The question is what isn't there exotic about a kit?

    It might look like **** but how often do you see an exotic or a kit? I don't. Sometimes kits are even more rare to find than an original. I've seen more Gallardo's than I have replica's.


    LOL

    But that Pontiac V6 has more balls than the real 308.
     
  5. JeremyJon

    JeremyJon F1 Veteran

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  6. 550Maranello575

    550Maranello575 Formula 3

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  7. VF1Skullangel

    VF1Skullangel Formula Junior

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  8. Bradley

    Bradley F1 Rookie

    Nov 23, 2006
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    But I wonder what a "Chevi" 350 small block engine is. . . another replica of something else? ;)
     
  9. VF1Skullangel

    VF1Skullangel Formula Junior

    Nov 22, 2008
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    Thats not a miata based kit. Look at the Interior, thats MR2 spyder interior. Its non stretched. Looks terrible, The DNA kits looked much better for being short wheel base.
     
  10. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    Looks a bit like a fish, gasping for air....
     
  11. Bxtech

    Bxtech Formula Junior

    May 4, 2006
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    #3036 Bxtech, Jan 23, 2012
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  12. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 11, 2008
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  13. Bradley

    Bradley F1 Rookie

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    Yeah, I know what you mean. Not intended to fool anyone - and people are charmed by miniaturization! Never thought I'd say this about a "replica," but. . . yeah, it's cute.
     
  14. SWB

    SWB Formula Junior

    Nov 12, 2006
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    If thats the car that got hit with a missile launcher in an episode of Miami Vice, its gotta be worth something to someone :)
     
  15. Dincenzo

    Dincenzo Formula 3

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    #3042 Dincenzo, Feb 6, 2012
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    Saturn Skyllardo
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2011-Gallardo-Replica-Lamborghini-built-saturn-sky-convertible-spyder-hurry-/270907496744?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3f13585928

    You can't make this stuff up!

    "To start things off i bought this car from a friend not too long ago he paid 60k to build it."

    "Honestly this car is just stunning and the first time i looked at it i cried since it was so beutiful."

    "All my freinds were shocked when i told them this car is a replica."
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  16. Bradley

    Bradley F1 Rookie

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    All that work and it still looks like a Saturn. :(

    Okay. I concede that: 1) It might be very well-built. (2) The builder might have great ability and even talent. (3) The engine might be modified so that it's extremely fast.

    All that said, what I hate is that this is in no way a Lamborghini Gallardo. I guess that makes me a "hater." The sad part about so many of these "replicas" is that they are cool "hot rods" or consumer-modified custom cars in their own right.

    In other words, there's absolutely nothing wrong with this kit except that it's no Lamborghini. "Friends can't believe it's a 'kit' " is b.s.

    Call it what it is: A modified Saturn that some people - even I - might think is kind of cool as a modified car. Don't call it a Lamborghini, pretend it's a Lamborghini, claim that it's "just the same," "a perfect copy," or "my friends can't tell the difference."

    It's still a Saturn. Just tell the truth and I have no problem with "replicas."
     
  17. Darolls

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    I'd like you to take it to my friend's shop in Palatine for viewing. Let me know when!
     
  18. BLUROAD

    BLUROAD F1 Veteran

    Feb 3, 2006
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    I think I just threw up a little in my mouth....
     
  19. rdefabri

    rdefabri Three Time F1 World Champ

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    The first time I looked at it - I CRIED TOO! It's THAT bad!

    My friends were shocked when I told them this car is a replica....it LOOKS SO LAME, NO SELF RESPECTING KIT MANUFACTURER WOULD CALL IT A "REPLICA"!!!

    Take my car....PLEASE!!

    Thank you, thank you...I'm here all week folks! :D
     
  20. willrace

    willrace Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Oct 21, 2006
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    Oh, my.............A Saturn replica that looks like a Corvette replica of a Gallardo. Just WOW.

    Good thing it has that Corvette V8 grunt to back up the looks...........Oh, wait......

    We've all seen worse.
     
  21. 4re Nut

    4re Nut F1 World Champ

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  22. source

    source Formula Junior

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    #3049 source, Feb 9, 2012
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  23. Flo400

    Flo400 Formula Junior

    Jun 8, 2011
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    You're still saving a lot of money that you can spend on better looks :)
     

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