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Old May 22, 2014 | 06:38 PM
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What kinda wheels are those on the Veyron? ADV1? I heard you weren't allowed to change the wheels on the Veyron, but a few years ago ADV got permission from Bugatti themselves and did the first set of aftermarkets on a Veyron. Think there was a Veyron on Forgiatos at SEMA also.
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Old May 22, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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I am not sure but they do look like ADVs
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Old May 22, 2014 | 10:55 PM
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They'd be documented if they were; this is ADV1's.


I'm digging for info on the other; it was seen in Bowling Green, KY last year, same plate.
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Old May 23, 2014 | 09:59 AM
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Looks dirty. Do not want.
I was going to say... I see swirl marks in the paint. It needs a detail.

I'd like to do it.
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Old May 23, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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I was going to say... I see swirl marks in the paint. It needs a detail.

I'd like to do it.
There was a detail video posted here a couple years ago that said it was $10K for a detail of a Veyron. Guy did an amazing job. The Veyron looked like it was a Datsun when he got it.
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Old May 24, 2014 | 10:43 PM
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After driving 3 hours back home, I saw my first Bugatti Veyron this year at the Chicago Auto Show, and I must say I was quite impressed.
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Old May 27, 2014 | 11:31 AM
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black P1 @ Lake Forest Supercars, IL

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Old May 27, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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ugh.. need more monies.
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Old May 27, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
ugh.. need more monies.
PM Altegris for tips...?
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Old May 27, 2014 | 03:29 PM
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Hahaha...looks like the P1 has an angel halo over it in that pic.
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Old May 27, 2014 | 09:02 PM
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Srika, is your company's Aventador down for service? It no longer shows up for reservation.
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Old May 27, 2014 | 10:03 PM
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Srika, is your company's Aventador down for service? It no longer shows up for reservation.
Not enough interest. :-/ They are not going to bring it out if they don't get a certain # of bookings. I also am not going to be there, I have some family stuff at home.
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Old May 27, 2014 | 10:31 PM
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Not enough interest. :-/ They are not going to bring it out if they don't get a certain # of bookings. I also am not going to be there, I have some family stuff at home.
Ah, that's understandable, then. I may still spring for the Super Trofeo on the Sunday.
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Old May 28, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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Any of you auto-fans in need of some t-shirts? This site's got some pretty cool tees with some awesome graphics: http://www.shotdeadinthehead.com/nse...ider%20Biggest


FYI.
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Old May 28, 2014 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Any of you auto-fans in need of some t-shirts? This site's got some pretty cool tees with some awesome graphics: http://www.shotdeadinthehead.com/nse...ider%20Biggest


FYI.
Jesus Christ do you get reamed on pricing though... £16.99 equates to about $28 USD

add on top of that, £4.99 for shipping is about $8.50
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Old May 28, 2014 | 03:45 PM
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Jesus Christ do you get reamed on pricing though... £16.99 equates to about $28 USD

add on top of that, £4.99 for shipping is about $8.50
Yeah, never said they were cheap...but, they are definitely cool.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 01:25 PM
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I think Chris Harris is selling his F12 (already). I think he had a FF, traded that for the F12, and now is getting something else ... http://t.co/kd7uqdJASm

Which makes me wonder what it is and how he makes enough money as a journalist to afford $400K supercars
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Old May 29, 2014 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
I think Chris Harris is selling his F12 (already). I think he had a FF, traded that for the F12, and now is getting something else ... http://t.co/kd7uqdJASm

Which makes me wonder what it is and how he makes enough money as a journalist to afford $400K supercars
Yeah, he has very modest roots by cleaning out "ashtrays" as he put it.

http://www.carmagblog.co.za/car-shoo...ind-the-wheel/



To test cars must be very lucrative. As I said before, I hate him.
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Old May 30, 2014 | 10:07 AM
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Well, if you can't have a Poopdick McFartington...get a fake one.

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Old May 30, 2014 | 11:02 AM
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This is a joke right? I've never seen so many things ripped off at once if this is serious.
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Old May 30, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
This is a joke right? I've never seen so many things ripped off at once if this is serious.
Nope...they are serious.
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Old May 30, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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Nope...they are serious.
So they've ripped off Ferrari AND Top Gear? How is that a sustainable business model?
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Old May 30, 2014 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
So they've ripped off Ferrari AND Top Gear? How is that a sustainable business model?
I dunno...same goes for replica timepiece sellers.

Apparently, there is a market for fake stuff.
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Old May 30, 2014 | 12:32 PM
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I dunno...same goes for replica timepiece sellers.

Apparently, there is a market for fake stuff.
Are they advertising on YouTube?!
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Old May 30, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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Old May 30, 2014 | 01:38 PM
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another P1 in Chicago

need to get some photos somehow

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Old May 30, 2014 | 01:42 PM
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that video links to this site:

http://topgeartvseries.com/

my opinion? I think the entire website is just for fun, a parody-like entity.
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Old May 30, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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just a Lambo hangin out on the north side today











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Old May 30, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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Wow...then again, apparently, the driver was racing up and down the street alot that day.
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 02:11 PM
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they ran 2 Goldrush Veyrons at Morocco dragstrip today, one ran 10.5 @ 144 and the other ran 10.5 @ 145
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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I've been following their FB and IG closely. Someday I'll go on a rally, even if it's the Targa Trophy or 100 Octane
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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Formula E testing at Donington....


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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 03:38 PM
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by srika
Formula E testing at Donington....
Hmm when the electric engine goes by, it sounds like a turbine. I love it.
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
Hmm when the electric engine goes by, it sounds like a turbine. I love it.
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 09:26 AM
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Noise should not be the only requirement for an exciting race, IMO.

I like this idea. In some ways it reminds me of the Formula 500 races I saw at Mid-Ohio.
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 12:29 PM
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Sound isn't the only thing, but it sure as hell plays a big part.

The smell is another underrated thing. But I'm one of those weird people that likes the scent of gasoline. I just don't go around huffing it.
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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I too love the aroma of gasoline, especially race gas.

I also don't go huffing it though. :p
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 12:38 PM
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I have started to get a little ticked off by F1...toooo many regulations IMO...

the only rules should be 4 wheels, under 700kg (including driver), under 700HP....let the companies figure it out what tech and engine and stuff they want to use...
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