The Official UCP Ownership Challenge

[Egg Nog]

This challenge itself has been around for quite a while, but I hate to keep repeating it everytime someone posts a new car... this will be here for reference, and I'll post a bunch once we've accumulated enough :)


The Challenge:

Post a picture of your name (username, hopefully) on a sheet of paper that is stabbed over the shifter of your car. (Preferably, mention UCP as well, but I suppose you don't have to)

[kiwitt]

Want proof, here's proof.

Edited by Egg Nog: I posted a photoshopped version of this image, so you can at least slightly read it ;)

[Misho]

Do you also want a pic of my girlfriend with "Misho" written across her chest ??! :D
Coz I already have a pic of that !
now gimme +2 before i post !! ;)

[Egg Nog]

Do you also want a pic of my girlfriend with "Misho" written across her chest ??! :D
Coz I already have a pic of that !
now gimme +2 before i post !! ;)

That's okay, I believe that she probably exists :D. Hey, what do you drive anyway?

[Falcon500]

I dont actually have a digital camera (shock Horror :eek: ) my parents fear technology for some reason...ittook me months for them to get a DVD player and in the long run we a DVD/VCR as a gooey medium...But i havent had anyone doubt me wet so i guess im fine :cool:

[Suka]

Well i thought i might as well just add my picture to the pile, just for the sake of it.

[Egg Nog]

Here's Turbo_fumes' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4:

[Misho]

Here's Turbo_fumes' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4:

just out of criousity, why didnt he post it himself ?!! :confused:

and again, not trying to doubt the proof or anything, just out of curiosity. how can we know what kind of car this is by picturing the gear knob only ??! :confused:

[Niko_Fx]

just out of criousity, why didnt he post it himself ?!! :confused:

and again, not trying to doubt the proof or anything, just out of curiosity. how can we know what kind of car this is by picturing the gear knob only ??! :confused:

Well in Turbo_Fumes' case is easy cause he posted various pics of the inside.

Mine would be easy cause it's easy to believe that I have a Civic :) (I don't have a digital camera, but will try to get one from a friend or something just to add another proof of ownership to the collection ;) )

Kiwitt I believe him cause I have seen the interior of Galants. Plus he is in a VR-4 club, etc.

I don't know anything about libras at all. But I believe Suka.

But yes, maybe over the Hood or something could be a better proof? I don't know...

[Suka]

I don't know anything about libras at all. But I believe Suka.
The interior matches the car very well dont you think. This way you can tell that the car is the same.

[Niko_Fx]

The interior matches the car very well dont you think. This way you can tell that the car is the same.

Yeah, the interior is red just as the car is. But couldn't this be done on any other car in the whole world? ;)

I said I believed you.

[Suka]

Yeah, the interior is red just as the car is. But couldn't this be done on any other car in the whole world? ;)

I said I believed you.
I know you believe me.
Surely you could take a variety of pictures showing the car is yours like interior then pan out and round to the front.

[DrGonzo]

I finally got around to it :)

[Niko_Fx]

Thats a very nice and clean interior you have there Dr Gonzo :) ;)

[DrGonzo]

Thanks! I do my best to look after it :D

[Egg Nog]

At long last, I've been able to get this done :)

[carlover]

At long last, I've been able to get this done :)
Who's gonna give you a +2? I can't even give you a +1 before I spread more rep. around. :rolleyes:

[Niko_Fx]

Here's my proof of ownership :)

[Misho]

i still dont see how a shifter knob can identify the car ?!! unless ofcourse its a Mercedes SLR !! :D

we need to modify the ownership proof.


Note: i am not trying to say anyone here is a liar or anything !

[Suka]

Well if anyone can come up with a new way of testing its you Misho, you did invent the Misho Theory and the the Misho Ratio. We have to bow down to that!!

[carlover]

I think we should make everybody plant there piece of paper on the side mirror. That might work a little better. :)

[Matra et Alpine]

I think we should make everybody plant there piece of paper on the side mirror. That might work a little better. :)
Too easy to just stick on soem other guys car and then claim it.
The stick at least means you had to get inside !!!

[Misho]

Well if anyone can come up with a new way of testing its you Misho, you did invent the Misho Theory and the the Misho Ratio. We have to bow down to that!!

thank you thank you !!

although i am pretty sure if i suggest something, it will be too complicated as usual !!

[NoOne]

thank you thank you !!

although i am pretty sure if i suggest something, it will be too complicated as usual !!
Obviously engineering is your niche in life ... somethings are just meant to be ;)

[Spastik_Roach]

How about on the steering wheel, or on the inside of the windscreen? Or on the engine, if its a pretty distintive engine (like if it says Toyota 2.0 Twin Cam)

[bballmikey105]

OK I am going to solve this stupid problem once and for all. Every one on this forum, go outside, get a big knife and carve your name on the door of you car, then stand next to the car and take a picture holding your user name on a piece of paper. If it is not your car, you will be arrested and will never be allowed on UCP again. If you have a nice car though, DONT do step one.

Hey, at least it's an idea.

[Batmobile_Turbo]

noow this is 100% bonafied, i really do own a Saleen S7.:D

[bballmikey105]

thats so obvious ;)

[Egg Nog]

noow this is 100% bonafied, i really do own a Saleen S7.:D

No. :D

[Spastik_Roach]

But you know that my Porsche 959 will waste your S7 :D

[Batmobile_Turbo]

But you know that my Porsche 959 will waste your S7 :D
i have a 959 too, i can prove it once i get photoshop...

[Spastik_Roach]

*COUGH* Right

[Suka]

noow this is 100% bonafied, i really do own a Saleen S7.:D
I see that my proof is quite popular. :D

[carlover]

noow this is 100% bonafied, i really do own a Saleen S7.:D
:rolleyes: You just hacked into my computer, stole the picture and rote your name over mine in paint! Here is the original picture! I spray painted my name on and rote the reat with a marker. :rolleyes:

[Sweeney921]

My 1998 Volvo 850

Theres also a pic of it breaking 100,000 miles!

[whiteballz]

i have some ownership for ya!

[Spastik_Roach]

Maybe taping a piece of paper over the fascia, showing the whole daash in the photo, and the paper having your name written on it!

[SilverG35SportC]

I will try and get a pic of my dads G :D

[werty]

proving ownership through pictures can only be done if you trust the person's word

Putting your name on the inside or outside of the car can be done anywhere-i could find a ferrari at the local supermakrket and quickly write werty on a peice of paper then take the picture- and no one would ever know if it was truly mine or just another car i saw--same thing can be done at a nice car show

[SilverG35SportC]

NOt if you go on the inside and do it and take many pics.

[Coventrysucks]

i could find a ferrari at the local supermakrket

Didn't know they sold them there, I'll have to pop down to my local, maybe get some beans as well :D /kidding

[werty]

NOt if you go on the inside and do it and take many pics.
that can be easily done at a car show, especially when they leave the car doors, hood, and trunk already open for you :cool:

[Gabman]

I'm not sure how to explain this, but...

Put a piece of paper with your name on it behind the windshield, and take a picture from the outside where we can see both the name and enough of the car to make sure that it is, in fact, what you claim it to be.

To prevent the use of cars from exhibitions, you should also take a picture of yourself nude at the front seat. :)

Lack of digital cameras has made my name/car flick unavailable.

[Sweeney921]

awesome idea

[<AAA-MOD>]

why not just take a picture of your ownership slip. over here they have your name on it, as well as the VIN and Make/Model. Blur out any other data you don't want shown. done deal!

[Sweeney921]

but see, i don't know where that's disapeared to..........

i think i've proven myself enough anyways

[kitkat]

does the 2 points apply to a motorcycle? i own a yamaha ysr80. it's a small motorcycle with a 80cc two stroke engine. what kind of proof do you want?

[crisis]

How about a photo of you and the car salesman, not neccessarily mounted, a copy of your birth certificate, a scan of your drivers licence, a fax of your bank statement, an artists impression of your passport, a web cam image of you shagging the local bike in the back seat, a charcoal etching of your school leavers statement and a note from your mum?
Gentlemen please!

[Spastik_Roach]

I like the idea of a note from your mum. Or the fireman :D

The others...

[350hp_civic]

lol i would if ihad i digi cam :D

[mechanixfetch]

I really think that the exscuse "i don't have a digital camera" should be outlawed. just scan a real photo or borrow a friend's camera.

[carlover]

Digital cams are getting cheaper these days. I got a state of the art (SOTA) digi for only 150 dollars.

[DB9Vantage]

I don't have a license but I do have my own car .... Nissan Micra .... Would I get 2 points even if its a boxy, top of the range MK1 but still crap muddy field stormer? In a few weeks I'm getting a Subaru though .... What sort you may be asking? Impreza? No .. Legacy? No. It's the old pickup thing they made ages ago! It can drive in a straight line so it needs a sledgehammer to something to sort out the tracking! Hey, once I get that does this mean I have a car collection??? :p In that case .... will I get 4 points and a bonus point for a collection of cars :D ?? Anyway ... I'll post some pics of my Micra. I would say she's a beaut but then I'd be telling seriously big lies!

[Nigel]

I dont think you can dispute my ownership from this set of pics. I would have to be a master photoshop artist, or I would have had to break into someones car.

[Blue Supra]

well i wood love to claim ownership of the lovely blue thing pictured here but that woodnt be provable so i took some fotos of the awesome yellow beast also pictured, i didnt put the paper on the stick coz its only like 2 inches of shifter (i cut it really short) so its inside the driver window (i seriously woodnt claim ownership of this car unless it was mine and you'd have to agree with me here)i was originally planning to actually do some stuff with it just cause its been in the family since new (mums car) but i dont think i will. its just a good dependable car and i look after it and it looks after me. i did try and get a photo through the rear windscreen so you can see the interior better (i have actually worked on the interior a bit) but the glare from that aussie sun, well its not so good for cameras. and if the pic looks distorted its coz i took them at a massive resolution and they had to be shrunk to be uploaded. sorry bout that.

[Nigel]

so the yellow thing is yours? or is it your parents'?

[Blue Supra]

Its mine, mums got a magna now, mmmm V6... anyways, hope that answers your question. :D

[meanroy]

Here is a nice shot of the interior!

BTW, I scored a front clip (actually front half of the car) for $250 - Hope to pick it up next week.

[lfb666]

My Audi A3 - 1997

[Spastik_Roach]

And now, are you going to post a huge series of pics of your car and its interior, with the piece of paper in 20 different locations? :D :p

[werty]

i know a new way for proof of ownership.....the pictures says it all :p

[SIMPLETON]

i know a new way for proof of ownership.....the pictures says it all :p

Very good werty. geez youd think once somebody owns an Enzo they would stop searching the internet for Enzo pics :D

[werty]

Very good werty. geez youd think once somebody owns an Enzo they would stop searching the internet for Enzo pics :D
you would think, but i have this *twitch* problem *twitch* :p

[Spastik_Roach]

Woah check it out! A Ford Fiesta! And a Passat! And that awesome Porsche!

And that ugly red thing..

[Sweeney921]

theres no pics..........

i never got my +2 for my pics, but im not gonna bother anyone for them......... :rolleyes:

[Egg Nog]

Here's Mechanixfetch's "new" GTI ;)

[werty]

hey egg nog, you still give out rep for ownership? :p

[escort mexico]

finally found a camera...

[my porsche]

what does werty do anyway to where he can live in arizona and have the connections to even get an enzo? i wouldnt expect anyine in arizona to be able to get one until a few years after the release.

[Niko_Fx]

what does werty do anyway to where he can live in arizona and have the connections to even get an enzo? i wouldnt expect anyine in arizona to be able to get one until a few years after the release.

It's just a joke, he doesn't own one.

[my porsche]

i was gonna say....i live in a giant city and still havent seen one

[F1_Master]

The only "giant" cities in Texas range from Houston, Austin, DFW, Gavelston. And they are not that big. Every so called "giant" city in Texas has nearly been heard of.

[Viper007]

We have a lot of guys out here who drive automatics. Where are the manuals?!?!?!?

[SlickHolden]

There are ways to get around this and soon i will show you how a Username and UCP in a pic can be fake. Shouldn't be more then 2 weeks :D

[Blue Supra]

Photoshop? Seen that tried. :D

[Lagonda]

My 2001 Clio 1.6 16V 3-door.

[Misho]

once again, i am not trying to name anyone here a liar. but how is a paper with ur name showing nothing but the shifter knob prove that this is the car u claimed ?!!
EggNog, i think its time for an Updated EggNog Challenge. :)

[Lagonda]

Just hope that people are honest. A failsafe method is impossible unless you give up a lot of privacy. And honestly why would you go through the trouble to fake this ? What's the point?

[Blue Supra]

Good point, Like i could have just SAID i owned a datsun and i doubt anyone would have gone "no you dont! egg nog test! or we wont believe you!" coz its a datsun... if i said yeh iv got a 04 HSV GTS then id have to produce or be shunned... its all relative, the better your car the less chance you have of people believing you.

[Spastik_Roach]

I like the idea of takin a pic of piece of paper over shifter, but takin pic so whole dash could be seen. Maybe we could have pics were we need the hood up and the hood down, something to make pics harder to fake.

[PerfAdv]

If someone is going to cheat they are going to cheat and if they successfully cheat you they will rejoice just that much more. Why not keep proof, optional. If someone wants to lie about a car they don't have they must have some pretty serious issues and this is their outlet. Share pics of your cars here and share pics of just cool cars somewhere else.

I have an Enzo and you are a doofus....I can really someone with an Enzo validating himself like this.

[:Exige:]

I'm doing the Egg Nog challenge on behalf of my cousin. He has an Exige .. ill make a thread with some general pictures of the car too. We only collected it today and its quite loud :D

[Esperante]

I'm going to go visit the private warehouse down in the Menominee Valley in a couple of weeks so I can show you my XJS. It's owned by my dads company, so it's old and empty, except for that car. I'm only 14, but my uncles a car collector and he gave me the car. I've been working on doing stuff to it for ages.

anyway, here's my dad's Fiat Spider 2000. Someone earlier complained about the lack of manuals, so here you are. By the way, I drove this baby once, very tricky shifter.

[Egg Nog]

Thanks for those last two guys! Those are both awesome cars!

[Esperante]

yep. And as soon as I get my CD drive fixed, I'll post some of the Fiat out in the open air.

[The Tuner]

yep. And as soon as I get my CD drive fixed, I'll post some of the Fiat out in the open air.


how soon is that gona be? looks luvly...

[drakkie]

soon, i will take pics of my dads Citroen Xsara, and maybe my uncle allows me to take some of his cars: iso grifo , fiat 600 multipla and more.offcourse ill do the test...

[QuattroMan]

i know a new way for proof of ownership.....the pictures says it all :p
that is to bad we cant trust our readers.. :( it is so stupid to put a paper on your shifter to proof ownership......

[PerfAdv]

that is to bad we cant trust our readers.. :( it is so stupid to put a paper on your shifter to proof ownership......
That's kinda what I said a few weeks ago...just go with the UCP flow.
The challenge has its benefits.:)

[Matra et Alpine]

that is to bad we cant trust our readers.. :( it is so stupid to put a paper on your shifter to proof ownership......
it saves a whole lot of BS and hassle in pointless and wasted convos with kiddies who want to claim owernship of cars they only have wet dreams about :)

It keep sthings honest here on UCP and we know it's a simple test.
All claims for a car have to meet the challenge.
Then nobody is victimised if someone asks them to prove it.
I think we get LESS kiddie-claims here on UCP becuase the challenge is the first thing asked. So folks know not to bother with any BS.

[jcp123]

I'll get mine for ya when I visit home. I'll have to get creative to get an intact piece of paper over that t-handle on my Hurst shifter...

[QuattroMan]

it saves a whole lot of BS and hassle in pointless and wasted convos with kiddies who want to claim owernship of cars they only have wet dreams about :)

It keep sthings honest here on UCP and we know it's a simple test.
All claims for a car have to meet the challenge.
Then nobody is victimised if someone asks them to prove it.
I think we get LESS kiddie-claims here on UCP becuase the challenge is the first thing asked. So folks know not to bother with any BS.


you got it my friend....

[jcp123]

ok here's my egg nog tested vehicles...the first is my '68 (i got a new shifter and havent put the mirror up on the windshield since the other pics), followed by my dad's '73 Mach 1, and then after that's the '67 Convertible

[jcp123]

2 more of the convertible

[crisis]

2 more of the convertible
Nice cars. You are now a qualified UCP car owner.

[Blue Supra]

and eligible for braggin right with those cars too!:D

[jcp123]

and eligible for braggin right with those cars too!:D

Thanks! They're great cars, each different and awesome to drive in their own unique ways.

[Egg Nog]

Here's one for my "new" 1986 Porsche 944 :)

The post about it is here (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?p=156442#post156442)

[Supercarfreak123]

what does werty do anyway to where he can live in arizona and have the connections to even get an enzo? i wouldnt expect anyine in arizona to be able to get one until a few years after the release.

hahahahaha!!!

[Entropyman]

Here are the pics for my 2000 Mustang GT.

[Blue Supra]

nice pony man! i like it:)

[SilverG35SportC]

Heres the Prius..I will take some of the G35 Sport Coupe soon.

[FikseGTS]

posted a full size pic in the high-rez forum...


http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showpost.php?p=194294&postcount=281

[crisis]

posted a full size pic in the high-rez forum...


http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showpost.php?p=194294&postcount=281
You have my undying envy. :)

[SilverG35SportC]

Yeah man that is a pretty sweet ride! :eek: :eek: :D

[Mustang]

haha nice avatar G35S

[Blue Supra]

posted a full size pic in the high-rez forum...


http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showpost.php?p=194294&postcount=281


:eek:

nice colour:)

like crisis said, undying envy:D

[McReis]

My turn! Finally I had the time and patience to do do such.
I think it is an essential step to be a respected member so it's never too late to post it.

[Bad Dragon]

And here my pics of the UCP ownership. A bit dark, but hey, it's winter here.

Greetz from Robert aka Bad Dragon
Calibra
http://sc.groups.msn.com/tn/6F/E0/thedragonriders/3/205.jpg
http://sc.groups.msn.com/tn/6F/E0/thedragonriders/3/206.jpg
Beemer
http://sc.groups.msn.com/tn/6F/E0/thedragonriders/3/207.jpg
http://sc.groups.msn.com/tn/6F/E0/thedragonriders/3/208.jpg

Still for more details and stuff, look at my site www.bad-dragon.nl

Greetz from Robert aka Bad Dragon

[McReis]

The guy thinks he's the road Terminator! Look at his pose and words!! :D
Just kidding. The Calibra looks awful TO ME, but the beemer is allright.
Welcome and nice Christmas for you!

[Bad Dragon]

Iam so glad you all doesnt like the calibra. Therefore you all wont buy one and I will be in the pocession of a rare car.

Greetz from Robert aka Bad Dragon

[Spastik_Roach]

Iam so glad you all doesnt like the calibra. Therefore you all wont buy one and I will be in the pocession of a rare car.

Greetz from Robert aka Bad Dragon

Thats good thinking! :D

[clutch-monkey]

i didn't really do an eggnog test, i'm just using this thread to post pics of my car. frankly if u don't believe i have a 13 yr old car worth $7000 then i don't care, its not the sort of thing people would fake having. i just wanted to put the pics up.
my sis took these pics on her camera at 6am in the morning, which is why there is no sheet with my username on it. now you can laugh at my car :)

[johnnynumfiv]

I wont laugh, at least it is a good looking car, i got the shaft when it comes a winter car, 1996 taurus station wagon :) im gonna rice it out with cardboard, i can't wait for spring so i can drive my race car around and school the fools at school :)

[clutch-monkey]

post a pic when you've finished your 'modifications'! :)

[KeRmIt]

hey guys check this out not only over the shifter but in the engine bay of my baby. Just for that little extra reassurance of ownership !I hope im not too late... enjoy

P.S i hope now ill be a little more respected by other users here.
i know alot of users dont find me truthful after my post on the eleanor BUT ! i assure you i am no liar and i do own this cobra !

[clutch-monkey]

thats a sweet car. how much was it? we want buy one in a year, whats a good price etc.

[Egg Nog]

Here's MinnesotaSTi's Subaru WRX STi :)

[early93viper]

Didn't know if I had to post it here as well. :)

[Matra et Alpine]

My daughter's - which may get the occasional trackday pr hillclimb in my hands :)
I'm trying to convince her to take up competition with it - but she's too much into horses still :(
Ah well, here's the egg-nog sheet of paper.
The car is a Quantum Coupe - attached a pic of it too.
Once it gets a polish and tune-up ( the previous owner has the suspension at it's higest adjustment ) I'll post more pics.

[henk4]

I'm trying to convince her to take up competition with it - but she's too much into horses still :(


It still can be considered a quantum leap from horses to cars :) . Fortunately my daughter gave up horses five years ago and she is now pottering along in the MR2. No track ambitions though.

[P3RG4R3C]

My daughter's - which may get the occasional trackday pr hillclimb in my hands :)
I'm trying to convince her to take up competition with it - but she's too much into horses still :(
Ah well, here's the egg-nog sheet of paper.
The car is a Quantum Coupe - attached a pic of it too.
Once it gets a polish and tune-up ( the previous owner has the suspension at it's higest adjustment ) I'll post more pics.

You owned an Alpine, didn't you?
Where is it now? :) :D

[Matra et Alpine]

You owned an Alpine, weren't you?
Where is it now? :) :D
I'm a compulsive collector of nice cars.

The A610 is still here, is mine and mine alone :) About to go for a complete engine rebuild - it's more complex than I'm happy taking on. So saving pennies !!

The Bagheeras continue to be my "long term projects" ( now in it's 4th year ) which is a complete concourse rebuild using a 'new' chassis. In all likelohood at the end of the rebuild the 2 1/2 cars will only result in one road car - less road tax and insurance :)

The Espace is the 'horse transport' and is slowly starting to look and smell like a stables !! :(

The Corsa is the family town car and wife/daughters current commute trasnport.

On the 'shared' front, the MGB GT is now confirmed SOLD. So we've 2 months to source and prep a new car for this seasons rallying. 1961 Mini Copper is the current top candidate. The Stryker has now had the Burton engine installed and we picked up some new ancillaries at the Autosport show Burton stand along with full potti and Avanti as a lateChristmas pressie to myself :)

Phew, it's been a busy last month and helluva lot busier year !!!!
Especially as currrently the insurance company are asking more for the Quantum for my daughter. So we may drop a 1100 Ford lump in till she gets a years experience and they're willing to cover the XR2 engine !!

[McReis]

Especially as currrently the insurance company are asking more for the Quantum for my daughter. So we may drop a 1100 Ford lump in till she gets a years experience and they're willing to cover the XR2 engine !!

So that is a Fiesta XR2 based car??? I've never heard of such car. Never seen one either...

[Clivey]

I'm not yet 17 therefore I don't yet have a license but I expect my first car will be the 2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4i16v Twinport SXi 3dr my mum owns (it has my personalised numberplate on it already)...insurance costs prevent anything with a bigger engine but I can't complain with that...it's a nice car. I'll have to get round to doing the 'Egg Nog challenge'

Clivey

[6'bore]

I'm not yet 17 therefore I don't yet have a license but I expect my first car will be the 2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4i16v Twinport SXi 3dr my mum owns (it has my personalised numberplate on it already)...insurance costs prevent anything with a bigger engine but I can't complain with that...it's a nice car. I'll have to get round to doing the 'Egg Nog challenge'

Clivey


Why the hell would anyone in thier right mind put a personal number plateon a corsa. Its o.k on a bigger car. Eg. mercedes. EG My grandads which is DWH 266. DWH standing for his initilals

[2ndclasscitizen]

maybe because they want to, because they don't have a merc, because they think you can be a prat without having a merc. whats wrong with having your initials on your plates? what makes it alright for your grandad to put them on his merc but not for Clivey to put them on his Corsa?

[whiteballz]

agreed 2ndclass.

6'bore, ive noticed you laying into younger members recently for things weve all done when we were newbies.

lay off abit?

[my porsche]

whats wrong with custom plates 6-bore?

look up my first or one of the first posts, "My Porsche Body Kit" i was delusional, i actually thought i was gonna get a $45,000 car and then engine body and interior modifications!

give new members a break :(

[Radoman]

I have some shots of my car. It's about frickin time. Never mind the frost.. It soon warmed up that morning as I took it out to Golden. It's a mess now, though :(

[Spastik_Roach]

Your MR2 looks exactly the same as Wouters!

[Blue Supra]

wouter has an MR2? i thought he had a mini?:confused:

[McReis]

wouter has an MR2? i thought he had a mini?:confused:


In fact Wouter as sold the Mini an bought the nice MR2 that features in Henk's avatar. The Mini was too fast...in what comes to the rusting process. :D

[Wouter Melissen]

I have some shots of my car. It's about frickin time. Never mind the frost.. It soon warmed up that morning as I took it out to Golden. It's a mess now, though :(
It's nice to see another MR2 not fallen victim to the big-rim mafia.

[henk4]

I have some shots of my car. It's about frickin time. Never mind the frost.. It soon warmed up that morning as I took it out to Golden. It's a mess now, though :(

Looks great, not too much problems with the rear fenders?

[Clivey]

Sorry to bother people but how do you use the quote feature on this forum? I was going to say that I'll be having the corsa as my first car and the number plate was less than £300...better than "chavving it". If I could afford a mercedes for my first car I'd have one, but i'd wait until I had the experience to drive it. I want to build u p a no-claims bonus as quicklty as I can so I can then move onwards and upwards.

[henk4]

at the right side of the post is always a quote button. If it is your own post you will also find an "edit" button which you may use if you want to improve your earlier post.
When you want to quote, just click the "quote" button and the whole message window will open with the message you want to quote. You can select through normal editing what specific part of the message you want to quote. If you are able to quote this, then you have mastered the art.

[Clivey]

at the right side of the post is always a quote button. If it is your own post you will also find an "edit" button which you may use if you want to improve your earlier post.
When you want to quote, just click the "quote" button and the whole message window will open with the message you want to quote. You can select through normal editing what specific part of the message you want to quote. If you are able to quote this, then you have mastered the art.

Oh ok thanks, I saw the button in the reply window that says 'wrap [QUOTE] tags around text and got confused. I s'pose it's quicker to quote the whole message unless it's a long one

[6'bore]

Sorry to bother people but how do you use the quote feature on this forum? I was going to say that I'll be having the corsa as my first car and the number plate was less than £300...better than "chavving it". If I could afford a mercedes for my first car I'd have one, but i'd wait until I had the experience to drive it. I want to build u p a no-claims bonus as quicklty as I can so I can then move onwards and upwards.


I assume you was trying to quote me when I said....


Why the hell would anyone in thier right mind put a personal number plateon a corsa. Its o.k on a bigger car. Eg. mercedes. EG My grandads which is DWH 266. DWH standing for his initilals

?

[henk4]

Oh ok thanks, I saw the button in the reply window that says 'wrap [QUOTE] tags around text and got confused. I s'pose it's quicker to quote the whole message unless it's a long one

you did it. :)

[Radoman]

Looks great, not too much problems with the rear fenders?


Actually the other side is showing some rust. That's going to get done next, but I like my cars to run nicely before they look nice.

[henk4]

Actually the other side is showing some rust. That's going to get done next, but I like my cars to run nicely before they look nice.

We had a show on discovery Channel (Wheelers/Dealers) where they bought an MR2 in a pretty bad state, refurbished it and sold it with a nice profit. Wouldn't know whether Canadian discovery would boradcast that (it was an English programme) but it gave some nice hints what and how to do things.

[forza_autodelta]

This challenge itself has been around for quite a while, but I hate to keep repeating it everytime someone posts a new car... this will be here for reference, and I'll post a bunch once we've accumulated enough :)


The Challenge:

Post a picture of your name (username, hopefully) on a sheet of paper that is stabbed over the shifter of your car. (Preferably, mention UCP as well, but I suppose you don't have to)
sorry i can't put it on the shifter.http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12616

[Clivey]

I assume you was trying to quote me when I said....



?

Yeah lol. I'm actually looking around for something to drive around in for a year for around £2500...any ideas bearing in mind it has to be low on insurance?

[forza_autodelta]

Yeah lol. I'm actually looking around for something to drive around in for a year for around £2500...any ideas bearing in mind it has to be low on insurance?
buy a Mini Cooper :D

[Clivey]

buy a Mini Cooper :D

:cool: That's something I would seriously consider. I like the original Mini but I'm also thinking about the practicality and reliability problems I may have with one...I guess it's all part of the fun and i could always borrow...my mum's car :)

[Wouter Melissen]

:cool: That's something I would seriously consider. I like the original Mini but I'm also thinking about the practicality and reliability problems I may have with one...I guess it's all part of the fun and i could always borrow...my mum's car :)
If you run into a problem with the Mini, you need not worry. This forum is crowded with Mini experts!

[TheOne]

just for ya eggnogg:)......and for proof of me sig
the 240sx is a bit dirty cause its still bein fixed(just tweaking some small engine problems, it is stock cept for maybe the intake, it'll get a turbo later and maybe i'll be able to go to mineral wells for drifting)
as for the eclipse........it is the beater since the 240sx isn't runnin:)

[TheOne]

here's some more of the 240sx.
and believe me, i will not rice it out, i allready found what turbo kit/ quiet exhaust to put, and i might just get the '90 front lip or however you call it, and some rims cause hubcaps on donuts don't do too well(am thinkin some 5-zigen gunmetal, which are black with chrome lips), oh and 180sx tailights.

[Egg Nog]

just for ya eggnogg:)......and for proof of me sig
the 240sx is a bit dirty cause its still bein fixed(just tweaking some small engine problems, it is stock cept for maybe the intake, it'll get a turbo later and maybe i'll be able to go to mineral wells for drifting)
as for the eclipse........it is the beater since the 240sx isn't runnin:)

Sweet cars man :) - thanks for sharing!

[Quiggs]

I've seen some bent 5Zigen wheels. Might want to spend your money elsewhere. BBS, Borbet, OZ. Just goofing on TireRack.com, I think a 16x7 OZ Superturismo in bronze with a custom polished 2" lip would look stellar. Or if you're going to race it, forget the lip. They're about 18lbs a piece and strong as hell.

http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/images/WheelModels/oz_superturismo_evolution.png

[TheOne]

i could always go to www.wheelsnext.com , they also sell some i like, almost same as the 5-zigen

[Fleet 500]

The Challenge:

Post a picture of your name (username, hopefully) on a sheet of paper that is stabbed over the shifter of your car. (Preferably, mention UCP as well, but I suppose you don't have to)
Okay, here's two of my cars.
1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine.

[Egg Nog]

Okay, here's two of my cars.
1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine.

Sweet. That looks $*(@#ing comfy.

[CdocZ]

Question for Egg: is this a competition? I just want to know really, just wondering.

[Fleet 500]

Sweet. That looks $*(@#ing comfy.
Yes, they are comfy! :)

[spi-ti-tout]

Okay, here's two of my cars.
1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine.
Are you jcp123 in disguise? :p

[Fleet 500]

Are you jcp123 in disguise? :p
Okay, the truth is... we are identical twins. :D

You would be surprised how many classic car enthusiasts there are nationwide (maybe even worldwide).
Maybe that's why '69 Hemi Chargers, which sold used in 1980 for about $5,000 are now selling for about $50,000 and up (way up).

[Egg Nog]

Question for Egg: is this a competition? I just want to know really, just wondering.

Nope, not a contest of any kind. It's just a fun way to prove ownership of whatever car you have. It originated out of need for proof in the face of idiots who claim to have a car that they actually don't own.

[Blue Supra]

I OwnZ a 5uPr4 Br0 its teh 5h!t! mY UnC1e b0r+ it 4 m3.

that kinda thing gets annoying after 1 post so the POO test is the best way to discourage would be wannabes...

[Manik]

Okay, here's two of my cars.
1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham and 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine.

wow those are 2 HUGE cars, I saw a old cadilac the other day parked infront of the video store. It's back end stretched an extra 3 feet out front all the other cars....you must get noticed in both of them.

[Fleet 500]

wow those are 2 HUGE cars, I saw a old cadilac the other day parked infront of the video store. It's back end stretched an extra 3 feet out front all the other cars....you must get noticed in both of them.
Yeah, I know what you're talking about. I've got some photos somewhere of my cars parked next to smaller ones and they stick out very far. I'll post them when I can find them. ;)

[my porsche]

post it of one next to an original mini cooper

[Fleet 500]

post it of one next to an original mini cooper
I will if I see one parked somewhere.
I have parked it next to one of those electric Toyotas. It was the '76 limo... it stuck out about 4-5 feet!

[jcp123]

I have to see if I can find the pic of our '68 Cad we had at the school auto shop on the lift over our BMW 2002. That was freakin hilarious.

[Fleet 500]

post it of one next to an original mini cooper
How about this...
Here is my '76 limo parked next to a Toyota (?).
The front of both cars are evenly lined up.

[Fleet 500]

And, the '76 limo in my driveway next to my sister-in-laws '84 Toyota Camry...
(Again, the front ends are even.)

[Fleet 500]

Hey, jcp123, I bet you would love to own this '57 Chevy. Note the inscription on the fender ("Lost in the '50s forever.")

[Egg Nog]

How about this...
Here is my '76 limo parked next to a Toyota (?).
The front of both cars are evenly lined up.

Honda Insight. They're pretty damn sweet except for the expensive battery changes every few years or so. Don't exactly get the blood flowing or anything, but they're great for the grandparents :D

[Fleet 500]

Oh, Honda. Thanks for the answer.
At least I was correct guessing it was electric.

Here is another length comparison.
My '70 Coupe de Ville and a mid-80s downsized Cadillac.
(The '70 is 225" long; the other one is 195".)
The top photo shows that the front ends are lined up, and the bottom photo shows the length difference. :D

[onetoolfan]

http://www.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=20792192/PictureID=445073672/t_=22065996

Arghh I hope this works.

Edit: obviously not.

[motorsportnerd]

OK, here's proof for the nerd mobile - 97 Ford Mondeo.

[:Exige:]

Dads new shape Range Rover
http://img17.exs.cx/img17/4703/picture0115pi.th.jpg (http://img17.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img17&image=picture0115pi.jpg)

[McReis]

Dads new shape Range Rover[/URL]


Not only lucky, but with good taste! Congrats to your dad.

[:Exige:]

Not only lucky, but with good taste! Congrats to your dad.
Why thankye :)

[Clivey]

I've finally managed to get my phone software functioning correctly on my pc. Here's my mum's Corsa (which I'm hoping to inherit)

[DavidC]

As requested, my Alfa GT.

[Clivey]

As requested, my Alfa GT.

Whose is the silver Supra in front of your car? (love the new alfas except for the 147 facelift)

[DavidC]

Well spotted. That's my dad's.

I dunno who owns this one but it's parked outside my house right now!!!!

[D2LTA]

O.k. how bored am I?

My '89 Lancia Delta Hf integrale 8v old skool.

[henk4]

O.k. how bored am I?

My '89 Lancia Delta Hf integrale 8v old skool.

if its reputation is anything to go by you will never be bored keeping this car together. :) , (which then rewards you pretty well I hope)

[D2LTA]

Maybe 6 years ago.... it's been a battle with the scrapyard ever since.....

The brakes/suspension have been overhauled, engine/clutch renewed, interior retrimmed, now i have found big rust holes and the ecu/battery/alternater have justy melted, it also needs a respray.

When it goes its a buzz.... knocks you back in the seat and sounds great :D
....maybe next year....

[henk4]

Maybe 6 years ago.... it's been a battle with the scrapyard ever since.....

The brakes/suspension have been overhauled, engine/clutch renewed, interior retrimmed, now i have found big rust holes and the ecu/battery/alternater have justy melted, it also needs a respray.

When it goes its a buzz.... knocks you back in the seat and sounds great :D
....maybe next year....

ultimately the scrapyard is going to win :rolleyes:

[D2LTA]

Never... i refuse to be beaten.... I will prove to the haters with thier japanese sportscars and german ubercruisers that you can run a performance italian car on a modest salary..... Even if it means losing my house/ family/job/friends... etc..

:mad:

[henk4]

Never... i refuse to be beaten.... I will prove to the haters with thier japanese sportscars and german ubercruisers that you can run a performance italian car on a modest salary..... Even if it means losing my house/ family/job/friends... etc..

:mad:

you really sound determined :)

[VtecMini]

I dunno who owns this one but it's parked outside my house right now!!!!That's mine. Honest.


O.k. how bored am I?

My '89 Lancia Delta Hf integrale 8v old skool.Nice! Any chance of some more pics? Also; where's the stereo gone? Was it stolen by a thieving chav or was it just sold in aid of the upkeep of the car? :)

[McReis]

Nice! Any chance of some more pics? Also; where's the stereo gone? Was it stolen by a thieving chav or was it just sold in aid of the upkeep of the car? :)


It a "drawer" stereo. One of those you take home with to make sure you don't loose the stereo and win a window in pieces.

[Juggs]

i cant really put a peice of paper of the shelby's shifter because its more like a T than a knob (its an auto). is there another place i could put the peice of paper that would be satisfactory?

[Ferrer]

i cant really put a peice of paper of the shelby's shifter because its more like a T than a knob (its an auto). is there another place i could put the peice of paper that would be satisfactory?
Next to it?

[D2LTA]

Nice! Any chance of some more pics? Also; where's the stereo gone? Was it stolen by a thieving chav or was it just sold in aid of the upkeep of the car? :)

Thanks, being pre-evo it doesn't stand out in the crowd, my wifes car only has a tape player so with the 'grale off the road the stereo goes into her car..... i'm not one of those people who don't believe in having a stereo in their car, (I know some lancia people who feel this way) quite the opposite... decent tunes can enhance the driving experience.... especially its LOUD!

I was following the Violet Lambo from Glasgow to Perth.... what a drive... he never gave it too much thou, just as well as i would have blown up trying to keep with him.

[P3RG4R3C]

That's an awesome car! What motor do you have in there?

[D2LTA]

It is a small family hatchback which was modified for rally purposes by Lancia after the Group B super cars were outlawed.

It has a 2.0 liter turbocharged motor with an advanced differential 4wd system.
In standard form in 1987 (first year of manufacture) it had 185bhp, weighing 1200kg. 0-60 was 6.57sec top speed 133mph. Quite respectable in '87.
I had planned to keep it stock but i started to get beaten by fast old cars which was more embarrasing than the ricers (escort mk2 with cossie power comes to mind) so I have now modded mine with a BWE chip, Abarth High lift cam and a few more bits n pieces, it should be pushing at least 260hp now :rolleyes:

[spi-ti-tout]

Should I prove my '90 Corolla?
A nice little thing, gets us from Point A to B, white and MANUAL :)
I don't drive anyway so its actually no use. But if its here long enough I can learn how to drive in it :)
BUT - 1.3L, but just 120kph/4000rpm MAX :(
I sometimes go to sleep on just 20 minute journeys because of how slow it is...
Oh well, I'll post some pics if anybody wants to see, its clean ATM so it won't look so bad :p :)

[Ferrer]

Ok guys so here it is clean and shiny for you.

PS. The 4th pic is me in the car. :cool:

[P3RG4R3C]

Cooper S!!! :eek:

I love that car!

Congratiulations on owning it!

[Suka]

Hm...a BMW 0.5 Series.

[Ferrer]

Cooper S!!! :eek:

I love that car!

Congratiulations on owning it!
The best thing about it, the exuast noises when you lift the trottle... :)

[Ferrer]

Hm...a BMW 0.5 Series.
Yes, to be truly honest I wanted a proper BMW, but they were just too expensive or had to be the 316i... in which case I decided for the Mini.

[f3lix]

Hello all.
New here and the first thing I have to do is show off my new baby.
My RX8. She's so good to me. I haven't broken her in yet though, so I haven't had a chance to see what she can really do. Only 300 miles on her.
We picked up the showroom floor car, perelli 18" axis rims, and perelli low-profile tires that just finish the look and hold the car to the road.
My dream car, since I *used* to have a first gen RX7, which I also loved. Until someone rearended me and _I_ got the ticket.
Hey an 18yr old girl in a sports car and an old man in a pickup, I was in third gear, the cop thought I didn't stop at the stop sign. I had to - my significant other stop first, and had to wait on a car! The engine was modded, but the tires were still old, and it was wet outside, I'd spin out or at least bark my tires REALLY bad if I started in first. But hey, the old cop wouldn't know a good car if it hit him.
So anyway - my RX8 baby. I've got more, but I don't have them accessable right now.

[Rockefella]

Hello all.
New here and the first thing I have to do is show off my new baby.
My RX8. She's so good to me. I haven't broken her in yet though, so I haven't had a chance to see what she can really do. Only 300 miles on her.
We picked up the showroom floor car, perelli 18" axis rims, and perelli low-profile tires that just finish the look and hold the car to the road.
My dream car, since I *used* to have a first gen RX7, which I also loved. Until someone rearended me and _I_ got the ticket.
Hey an 18yr old girl in a sports car and an old man in a pickup, I was in third gear, the cop thought I didn't stop at the stop sign. I had to - my significant other stop first, and had to wait on a car! The engine was modded, but the tires were still old, and it was wet outside, I'd spin out or at least bark my tires REALLY bad if I started in first. But hey, the old cop wouldn't know a good car if it hit him.
So anyway - my RX8 baby. I've got more, but I don't have them accessable right now.
Nice car, could you just comply with the egg-nog test by slapping a piece of paper w/ your UCP name on it over the shifter and providing a pic. (Just scroll up to get a visual of what I'm saying) :)

[f3lix]

yeah, if I had it with me, I would. But the hubby has it today - so he can show it off :) We have an agreement that he can have it twice a week. He loves it too, but since I lost my RX7, the 8 is "My" car. Wouldn't wouldn't have gotten it without his credit though, so I've gotta give him a little :)

[Rockefella]

yeah, if I had it with me, I would. But the hubby has it today - so he can show it off :) We have an agreement that he can have it twice a week. He loves it too, but since I lost my RX7, the 8 is "My" car. Wouldn't wouldn't have gotten it without his credit though, so I've gotta give him a little :)
Very generous of you. I'm sure your husband enjoys that deal. :)

Speaking of RX-8's, this f'n girl that lives 3 houses away from me dropped out of school as a senior, and instead of being scolded by her family, receives a brand new Black RX-8, fully loaded. Or maybe she does prostitution, IDK. She might have an STD.

[Quiggs]

yeah, if I had it with me, I would. But the hubby has it today - so he can show it off :) We have an agreement that he can have it twice a week. He loves it too, but since I lost my RX7, the 8 is "My" car. Wouldn't wouldn't have gotten it without his credit though, so I've gotta give him a little :)
Sounds like the agreement my aunt and uncle have for his blue one. He drives it most days, but once or twice a week they swap. He let me drive it once too, but I don't think that'll happen too often. He's been with me in my car so he knows how I drive. :)

[Blue Supra]

Or maybe she does prostitution, IDK. She might have an STD.

:D :D :D

LMFAO!!!

OMG THATS SO FUNNY!!! :D

[Matra et Alpine]

this f'n girl that lives 3 houses away ....... maybe she does prostitution, IDK. She might have an STD.
Sound like she refused your earlier advances in High School there Rocke :)

let it go man :D

[whiteballz]

PwNeD

[viper01]

So I have to put a piece of paper over the shifter. Ok. Well, you should have your proof soon enough that my dad owns a 2000 Viper GTS.

[P3RG4R3C]

Heh, nice... :D

[oodis]

i will try this test thing tomorrow

[6'bore]

i will try this test thing tomorrow

What cars do you own?

[oodis]

What cars do you own?
well the ones worth mentioning is Rolls Royce phantom and LPE chevy SSR. i dont have the SSR yet cause its currently getting tested in Lingenfelter.

[Bob]

Those cars suck. I could easily beat them with my CCR and Zonda. :p

[6'bore]

Can't wait to see the egg-nogg then.

[P3RG4R3C]

well the ones worth mentioning is Rolls Royce phantom and LPE chevy SSR. i dont have the SSR yet cause its currently getting tested in Lingenfelter.


So you have personal chaffeaur (sp?) for the Phantom, right? :cool:

[oodis]

So you have personal chaffeaur (sp?) for the Phantom, right? :cool:
no one dares drive it but me lol

i dont think i will do the egg-nogg test anytime soon. maybe next week

[6'bore]

no one dares drive it but me lol

i dont think i will do the egg-nogg test anytime soon. maybe next week

hmmmm :cool: Yesterday you said you would post them today, now it's next week. Why not now?

[GT F1]

He's talking the language of BS. :D

[Rockefella]

no one dares drive it but me lol

i dont think i will do the egg-nogg test anytime soon. maybe next week
So what you're saying is that you don't have a RR phantom.

[Esperante]

Essentially, yes. But you could've figured that out when he started the BS.

[oodis]

hmmmm :cool: Yesterday you said you would post them today, now it's next week. Why not now?

very lazy thats why :D
no use posting anything now until i complete the Egg-nogg test right.

my pics that i currently have are either boring and not good quality pics anyway. unless you want to see a piece of paper with two different pesons' names. one dude on sc.net and some chick on another site. One that says 'Manos' on it and the other says 'CKG690'



language of BS? i assure you, not over here :D

[Esperante]

Egg Nog test right? how do you do the Egg Nog test wrong? All you have to do is take a picture of your username on a piece of paper stabbed on the stick...

[oodis]

Egg Nog test right? how do you do the Egg Nog test wrong? All you have to do is take a picture of your username on a piece of paper stabbed on the stick...

sorry i meant to say it like this

no use posting anything now until i complete the Egg-nogg test, right?

i

[spi-ti-tout]

Well you can post in other stuff but I'm sorry to say that all claims of ownershit will not be accepted until EGGN test is done

[Egg Nog]

For some reason I remember oodis from a long time ago and he did truthfully have (or used to have) a 911 Turbo. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he's telling the truth. If it was a random new member, I totally wouldn't believe it, but this is different.

It's nice to see you back Oodis. When's the last time you were here, like a year ago? ;)

[oodis]

For some reason I remember oodis from a long time ago and he did truthfully have (or used to have) a 911 Turbo. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he's telling the truth. If it was a random new member, I totally wouldn't believe it, but this is different.

It's nice to see you back Oodis. When's the last time you were here, like a year ago? ;)
yo! yeah i think a bit more then a year.

this is al i have now that is clear. I will try my best finishing this test tomorrow.

[Bob]

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=244&page=1&pp=15

He did have the 911 Turbo and egg nog says he saw proof on sc.net. Nice cars, you are one rich guy!

[GT F1]

yo! yeah i think a bit more then a year.

this is al i have now that is clear. I will try my best finishing this test tomorrow.
:eek: :eek: :eek: I have finally found you! My dear son, oodis. :D

[Bob]

:eek: :eek: :eek: I have finally found you! My dear son, oodis. :D
I'm going to have to ask you to complete the egg nog test for fatherhood of oodis. I'm not quite sure what that is though ;)

[Spastik_Roach]

We are not worthy!

[oodis]

ewww, those turbo pics look disgusting. I tuned it to the max and put on a sound system and a bodykit, but when i get fed up of porsches, i sold it for $58,000 to the RR dealership.

this is what it looked like before i sold it

ok i am going to go get a piece of paper and write

'Egg-nogged'
UCP

[oodis]

:eek: :eek: :eek: I have finally found you! My dear son, oodis. :D
oh no you dont, you're not gonna egg-nogg me, only specific people can poke papers on my gear knob. :D

[6'bore]

You have any interior pics of the Porsche?

[Blue Supra]

omg!

want pics of the phantom! saw one a few weeks ago and drooled...

[Sauc3]

ewww, those turbo pics look disgusting. I tuned it to the max and put on a sound system and a bodykit, but when i get fed up of porsches, i sold it for $58,000 to the RR dealership.

this is what it looked like before i sold it

ok i am going to go get a piece of paper and write

'Egg-nogged'
UCP
You. Are. My. God. :p

Any and all pictures of your Phantom are ALWAYS welcome here.

[oodis]

here you go guys. here are some ways i chose to egg-nogg the car cause i the paper would always tilt when i poked a hole for the gear lever to fit. i put it on the flying lady and i put 2 interior ones.

[johnnynumfiv]

Thats a pimp ride.

[Pando]

oh no you dont, you're not gonna egg-nogg me, only specific people can poke papers on my gear knob. :D
Ew, I want to get that image out off my head! :p NICE car. Really nice. :D

[KELSA]

here you go guys. here are some ways i chose to egg-nogg the car cause i the paper would always tilt when i poked a hole for the gear lever to fit. i put it on the flying lady and i put 2 interior ones.

i just love those grills

[Radoman]

Beautiful, Oodis. You lucky prick :p

[r1ckst4]

here you go guys. here are some ways i chose to egg-nogg the car cause i the paper would always tilt when i poked a hole for the gear lever to fit. i put it on the flying lady and i put 2 interior ones.
hey, how do we know for sure that you own the car? and not just a driver for some rich family eh? :D

[Blue Supra]

*drools*

[clutch-monkey]

hey, how do we know for sure that you own the car? and not just a driver for some rich family eh? :D
either way he gets to drive them doesn't he :D

[6'bore]

here you go guys. here are some ways i chose to egg-nogg the car cause i the paper would always tilt when i poked a hole for the gear lever to fit. i put it on the flying lady and i put 2 interior ones.


I retract my statements.

[oodis]

hey, how do we know for sure that you own the car? and not just a driver for some rich family eh? :D

alright here is a pic of the car on some street with both doors open. i blurred out the license plate cause i put this pic as POTD on another local forum. I dont think any family would give me the keys to a car like that to be honest lol

[Pando]

alright here is a pic of the car on some street with both doors open. i blurred out the license plate cause i put this pic as POTD on another local forum. I dont think any family would give me the keys to a car like that to be honest lol
Man that phantom is growing on me. Although I've always liked it it's getting more stylish for every pic I see.

[Esperante]

Daaaaaaaa............Jag.

[Radoman]

Sweet Jag, Esp., Is that an XJS?

One time somebody brought in a V12 coupe to the shop and I had to do it, but is it just me or is that V12 rather... not very V12-like? Or do you need alot of space to let it stretch it's legs?

[Esperante]

Sweet Jag, Esp., Is that an XJS?

One time somebody brought in a V12 coupe to the shop and I had to do it, but is it just me or is that V12 rather... not very V12-like? Or do you need alot of space to let it stretch it's legs?
Indeed-the V12 model too. Last time I checked, the engine filled practically every nook and cranny under the hood. ;)

[Radoman]

Yes, I cracked the hood when I was washing it; there's alot of engine in there. I just noticed that when you press the pedal, it kind of creeps forward. No explosion of acceleration or anything of the sort, it didn't even sound great. Obviously it's not a lamborghini, but I'd expect a GT with a V12 to at least move it's ass when I depress the gas pedal.

I'm going to assume it's like a german car: very relaxed at low speeds, you have to work it to make it scream.

[Matra et Alpine]

The XJS was severely restricted by the US emissions which choked the engine. Very common problem of the day :(

BUT, the XJS was a Grand Tourer and so wasn't a Jag for acceleration. It was in the stable of luxury at speed rather than outright performance. I never found the auto box that good and had never driven a manual with that engine so always felt that the UK spec one was not as good as it might have been.