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Post by Sky » 17 Nov 2004 10:17 pm

Sky is the name I use on all the Multiplayer games I play. So I just use it for everything now.
My real name is Chris and I am redlines son.

I Don't own a Volvo, I drive a Vauxhall Corsa (hope thats not offensive to you guys) and I only passed my test last Friday :| .

Just wanted to see what my dad goes on about all the time for myself :lol: .

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Post by Tom » 17 Nov 2004 10:22 pm

Sky wrote:I Don't own a Volvo, I drive a Vauxhall Corsa (hope thats not offensive to you guys)
I must say, I am really very offended that you drive a Corsa, mate. :roll:

LOL

We all have our own preference..
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Post by Sky » 17 Nov 2004 10:31 pm

LoL these volvo's you all have are cool. But I wanted something newer. :o

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Post by Tom » 17 Nov 2004 10:49 pm

Sky wrote:LoL these volvo's you all have are cool. But I wanted something newer. :o
Fair enough mate. I have no problem with that at all. I'm sure you're proud of your humble motor :)

You're fucked if you crash though :lol:
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Post by foggyjames » 17 Nov 2004 11:34 pm

Tom wrote:You're fucked if you crash though :lol:
Tom there, being the expert on what to drive if you crash.... :-P

Welcome Sky! Is your dad someone we'll know, or just another random 300-series-loving lunatic? For what it's worth, I learned in a Tigra (basically a Corsa), and it scared me off them for life!! I can understand you wanting something newer - the wind noise is my main beef with the 'oldness' of the 300s. However, there's nothing quite like thrashing a Saxo VTR off the line (*) in a 16 year old barge...and knowing you're getting cheaper insurance!

cheers

James

* - A 360 isn't actually quicker...but you usually win because a) you've got better traction and low-down torque, and b) they don't see it coming, so don't bother building the revs up!
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Post by redline » 18 Nov 2004 09:36 am

James , what do you mean " Is your dad someone we would know or just another random 300series loving lunatic " . its me REDLINE as he put in his post .Still I suppose it was quite late when you read his post so I will forgive you this time for calling me random LOL . The corsa wasn't my idea by the way althogh, being a 1.2 16valve its quite nippy. Yes I have driven it and I did wash my hands afterwards.oh and its red as oppossed to pink.
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Post by Sky » 18 Nov 2004 09:46 am

lol obviously didnt read the post properly :roll:

Also yes I have heard that Tom crashed twice :o

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Post by redline » 18 Nov 2004 09:54 am

my sons quite the little avatar queen isn't he LOL
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Post by foggyjames » 18 Nov 2004 12:50 pm

Absolutely right...that's just my total inability to read :)

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'85 360 GLT
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'70 164
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Post by Tom » 19 Nov 2004 05:33 pm

Sky wrote:Also yes I have heard that Tom crashed twice :o
You heard right, mate. Can't beat a 340 in a crash, you really can't. Well, I'll let you judge for yourself:

DAMAGE TO MY CAR (16 year old jalopy):

Tracking off slightly, small dents in the n/side door and wing (ie, not in urgent need of replacement)

DAMAGE TO OTHER DRIVER'S CAR (brand new Mk4 Estate):

Door needs replacing, wing needs replacing, bumper needs replacing, new side repeater required, hubcap scratched to hell.


Not rocket science really is it? ;)
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Post by special » 19 Nov 2004 05:47 pm

mk 4 what exactly ?
mk 4 747 passenger plane?
:lol:
dare to be different

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Post by foggyjames » 19 Nov 2004 06:01 pm

Of course a lot of it has to do with the angles and speeds, etc...but there's no denying that 300s are tough. Just not tough in comparison to a wall... :(

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'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
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Post by 5lab » 19 Nov 2004 06:07 pm

hush. git :P

it was a mk4 golf.
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Post by Uba » 22 Nov 2004 08:08 pm

Just to complete the original question here is mine:


E*** UBA simple as that

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Post by DeKay » 23 Nov 2004 01:30 pm

Uba wrote:Just to complete the original question here is mine:


E*** UBA simple as that
... I don't get it.... am i being thick?
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