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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Accord > TLX
Ford Accord, right? Again, gotta be clear here...thanks to the proof that Ford and Honda's cars are identical...gotta be clear.
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:31 PM
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I interrupt all this soap, mic, tampon, and etc. dropping to share this very nice sale of vector prints: https://touchofmodern.com/sales/petr...a-8041210e18dd

Good prices too if you are in need of something for your wall in your mancave or anywhere you feel it'll look good.

FYI.
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:33 PM
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Beautiful E30 M3
Thank you for sharing
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:35 PM
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^ NP.


The Ferrari F40 and Porsche Carrera RS would be my choices. Sadly, these don't ship to Canada...I'll have to to find an alternate vendor.
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:37 PM
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I'd rather drive a CLA than a TLX..
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
^ NP.


The Ferrari F40 and Porsche Carrera RS would be my choices. Sadly, these don't ship to Canada...I'll have to to find an alternate vendor.
F40 is gorgeous too. You can always find someone in the US to ship it for you.

It is tellin gme member only pricing. So trying to figure out have to be a member to order?
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:39 PM
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Ah, here's Petrolified's site: Prints ? Petrolified
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
F40 is gorgeous too. You can always find someone in the US to ship it for you.

It is tellin gme member only pricing. So trying to figure out have to be a member to order?
Ah yeah, joining Touch of Modern is free...they don't spam you with e-mails either and so, it's nice that way.

I joined originally cuz I'm usually on the lookout for sales on timepieces and that site has sales regularly...

But, cool stuff like these vector prints are always a welcome bonus to see.
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Ah, here's Petrolified's site: Prints ? Petrolified
WOW

300SL and Miura is stunning
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
WOW

300SL and Miura is stunning


I'm thinking of getting about 4-5 of them and hanging them in a row somewhere.
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
I'd rather drive a CLA than a TLX..
I'd rather drop my soap than drive a TLX.
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha


I'm thinking of getting about 4-5 of them and hanging them in a row somewhere.
FOr me it would be garage wall. I still hav eone wall with nothing on it, so this would be a great addition

About 5 years ago, in Vegas, they opened a Symoblic Dealer. Only time I saw a Miura in person. It was the lime green color. I didn't know the seatbelts were in the middle.

AMongst a seat of other supercars, it just stood out.

Absolutely stunning car. At THAT time they were asking 500k for it. No idea what they cost now.
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
I'd rather drop my soap than drive a TLX.
Most TLX owners like men who drop their soap regularly
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 03:27 PM
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I actually really like the 320, fully stripped down, manual transmission sedan.

THere is something fun about that car. Base model, manual trans, RWD.
for pure driving fun factor, i can think of a lot of better cars for that purpose at sub $30k.

F30 3 series steering feel and suspension (base model) even with the new software, it is better but still not good enough for pure driving fun.
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Ah, here's Petrolified's site: Prints ? Petrolified
All of them. I want them all

Do they ship to the US?
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
for pure driving fun factor, i can think of a lot of better cars for that purpose at sub $30k.

F30 3 series steering feel and suspension (base model) even with the new software, it is better but still not good enough for pure driving fun.
Oh I wasn't comparing it to other cars under 30K. My old MS3 and the current gen WRX I find better driving.

I guess I was saying if it is TLX/CLA/3 series, I would take a 320 stripper
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
Oh I wasn't comparing it to other cars under 30K. My old MS3 and the current gen WRX I find better driving.

I guess I was saying if it is TLX/CLA/3 series, I would take a 320 stripper

That's them elite strippers huh? Kelly, I wonder what that hoodrat is doing now.
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 04:26 PM
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^^
Eliot Spitzer style?
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Ah, here's Petrolified's site: Prints ? Petrolified
Originally Posted by Yumcha
I interrupt all this soap, mic, tampon, and etc. dropping to share this very nice sale of vector prints: https://touchofmodern.com/sales/petr...a-8041210e18dd

Good prices too if you are in need of something for your wall in your mancave or anywhere you feel it'll look good.

FYI.
Uh, thanks a lot. Pretty sure I just blew about $50-60 buying some of these.


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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
Uh, thanks a lot. Pretty sure I just blew about $50-60 buying some of these.


#dropsthewallet
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 08:38 AM
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About $28.28 USD after shipping. Not bad. I bought the E30 M3 version for my buddy who has an E30 (non M) and an E36 M3. His birthday is in a little over a month so hopefully I'll get it before then!

Thanks YummyRobot. #dropsthehighfive
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 09:15 AM
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great site, love those prints!
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
About $28.28 USD after shipping. Not bad. I bought the E30 M3 version for my buddy who has an E30 (non M) and an E36 M3. His birthday is in a little over a month so hopefully I'll get it before then!

Thanks YummyRobot. #dropsthehighfive
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
I interrupt all this soap, mic, tampon, and etc. dropping to share this very nice sale of vector prints: https://touchofmodern.com/sales/petr...a-8041210e18dd

Good prices too if you are in need of something for your wall in your mancave or anywhere you feel it'll look good.

FYI.
Just bought F40, Speedster, and E30 M3...damn you, Yummy.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Just bought F40, Speedster, and E30 M3...damn you, Yummy.
Well, since you won't stomp on that LEGO brick, I gotta hurt you in other ways.



You're staying away from the diecast car model thread, aren't you? Chicken.

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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 02:46 PM
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You're staying away from the diecast car model thread, aren't you? Chicken.
Damn right I am.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Damn right I am.
Psst...ttribe: AUTOart -






It's your favorite car that you don't know what it's called!
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 02:52 PM
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#dropsmypants
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Psst...ttribe: AUTOart -






It's your favorite car that you don't know what it's called!
Surprised you didn't post a picture of it in the Car Photo thread because you couldn't tell the difference between the real thing and a 1:18 scale model.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Psst...ttribe: AUTOart -






It's your favorite car that you don't know what it's called!
oh mannnnnn............. I have that one. #dropsthemic
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Surprised you didn't post a picture of it in the Car Photo thread because you couldn't tell the difference between the real thing and a 1:18 scale model.
If I wasn't getting ready for the incoming blizzard and deep freeze, I'd personally march down there and force-feed you that car. Yeah...that's right.



You're lucky this time. THIS TIME.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 03:07 PM
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If I wasn't getting ready for the incoming blizzard and deep freeze, I'd personally march down there and force-feed you that car. Yeah...that's right.



You're lucky this time. THIS TIME.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 03:26 PM
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oh sht the AutoArt Huayra is hottttt...


I need some new pants...

ok talk to you later...
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 03:29 PM
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Yup, it's a very nicely done model and I'm lucky to have scored one a few weeks back. Their Zonda renditions are also top-notch too.

I recently received the nutbar Veneno because it's just so over-the-top, I had to have it...it's also fantastically done. AutoArt has really grown as a model maker over the years and IMO can rival some of the established shops. Given the favorable exchange rate to the Yen, I have been buying my models from Japan lately. If you folks are after some, let me know and I can supply the vendor site I use.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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Yup, it's a very nicely done model and I'm lucky to have scored one a few weeks back. Their Zonda renditions are also top-notch too.

I recently received the nutbar Veneno because it's just so over-the-top, I had to have it...it's also fantastically done. AutoArt has really grown as a model maker over the years and IMO can rival some of the established shops. Given the favorable exchange rate to the Yen, I have been buying my models from Japan lately. If you folks are after some, let me know and I can supply the vendor site I use.
how many model cars do u have
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
how many model cars do u have
In total, I have 54.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 04:09 PM
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In total, I have 54.
oh really I thought it would be more.

I guess your massive collection would be teh robotz eh...
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
oh really I thought it would be more.

I guess your massive collection would be teh robotz eh...
Si. Japanese mecha is my first love.

As for the cars, I love them too but, it's alot more selective and relegated to exotics these days. My initial collecting had alot more "road cars" like the RX-7, last-gen Supra, Nissan 300ZX a la Kyosho but the last few years have all been the uber-cars that AutoArt produces and the one-off exception like the Porsche 918 by Minichamps since no one else has one at a price that is not stupid. I'm eyeing on getting the One-77 by AutoArt and possibly another Zonda if my budget allows but we'll see.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 06:05 PM
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Bought a 9th gen Accord.... Goes over to a lame ass forum..... These dicks act like TLX owners.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 07:15 PM
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