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Old 04-08-2019, 06:22 AM
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crazy the bid has gotten that high on that thing. That wheel design looks great but does anyone else think they are a tad large for the body?
Old 04-08-2019, 06:39 AM
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Yes. Personally I'd want a bit more sidewall on the tires (i.e. smaller rims, higher profile/aspect ratio). But that's just me. Still think it looks pretty killer overall ....
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Agreed.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
crazy the bid has gotten that high on that thing. That wheel design looks great but does anyone else think they are a tad large for the body?
I agree; there’s not enough sheet metal for 19s. Looking back at my 2005 S4 with 19s, those wheels looked too big.
Old 04-08-2019, 10:17 AM
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During my run today I saw this E350 4Matic (W211; 2008?) wagon with what looked like (?!?) a slammed rear end ... and thought to myself, "Why? Why?" (Yes, I checked, and there was NO CARGO in the rear weighing down that rear suspension ... wtf?)
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My money is on a failed hydraulic suspension. They fail all the time on that gen MB.

Bad airmatic struts, or self-leveling, I see it more on W220 S-Class around here more frequently than others.

Can also happen after sitting for a while. Start the car & it gets itself back in shape.
Old 04-08-2019, 08:28 PM
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Nice butt.

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Old 04-08-2019, 08:33 PM
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Hawtness too.

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Old 04-08-2019, 09:18 PM
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Nice butt.

Sweet ass on that one
Old 04-09-2019, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
crazy the bid has gotten that high on that thing. That wheel design looks great but does anyone else think they are a tad large for the body?
I agree, the wheels look great but IMO are a little too big. And looking at those tires all I think about is that I couldn't go 2 miles here without hitting a pothole and blowing one of those tires and damaging the wheel.. I see it has AZ plates so I'm sure you could get away with it there, but here, GOOD LUCK!
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dat ass

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Nice butt.

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Old 04-11-2019, 07:20 PM
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I need it
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I need it
We all do.
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Old 04-11-2019, 08:48 PM
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Take away the side graphic and IWHI big-time...

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Old 04-12-2019, 05:17 AM
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^ That is so sinister looking, it must sound incredible.. All it needs is a plate that reads "TRY ME"
Old 04-12-2019, 10:53 AM
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https://www.thedrive.com/news/27372/...75-volvo-wagon

A Volvoghini?



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That belongs in the WTF? thread ....
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da fuq
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The definition of F you money is putting a $50K engine in a $50 car.
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Speaking of Volvos, I do have to say, I do still have lust for my first love -- the V90 -- before I decided to go with the S5 because of the price difference and my worry on reliability...Still, I think the Volvo is gorgeous...

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The R Design trim is nice on the V90, IMO...

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Old 04-14-2019, 08:32 PM
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OK Yumcha, here's to you getting rid of the S5.......

Audi RS6 May Have a Future in the US
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Old 04-14-2019, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmako
OK Yumcha, here's to you getting rid of the S5.......

Audi RS6 May Have a Future in the US


Yeah, if I move up a couple pay grades...maybe. So, yeah...not likely. I WISH.

A planet-destroying avant...sigh.
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You guys see what ADV's rendition of the RS6 is like...?

Gave it a military flavor.

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I for one actually really like that. Might like a battleship grey color better but don't hate that green either. Love the roof basket and they left some driveable ground clearance as well.
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I'd probably go V60 over V90, just because I like the more compact car. Both are gorgeous.
E63S > RS6 for me. but wouldn't turn either down.
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I would like a V60 Inscription with these wheels:


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Oh man a V60 with those wheels and the yellow/gold calipers would be yummy
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Man, does Volvo make a gorgeous wagon.
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They really really do. Now just give it a true performance model with real power
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T8/Polestar?

Was behind a newer V60 this morning, may have been an XC, didn't get a good look, but it had the fender cladding & looked almost Outback tall.
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Will there be a T8/Polestar of the V60 and that is available in the US? If so then damn I spoke too soon.
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Nice they are installing catch and release systems on the side of the car now
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Will there be a T8/Polestar of the V60 and that is available in the US? If so then damn I spoke too soon.
T8 R-Design
https://acurazine.com/forums/automot.../#post16382611

Polestar Engineered
https://acurazine.com/forums/automot.../#post16407245

Not sure on the T8 being US-available, but there were 20 S60 Polestars available in the US
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We need more of them in the US. Not as many of the soccer mom version.
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