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jr
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30th Mar 09 at 13:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Did you know the 1985 Sierra RS500 is 40kg heavier than a 2009 clio 197

thought that was
Archie
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I dont know whether to laugh or cry....
Adam_B
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incredible. How ive made it through 27 years of life without that piece of information is just amazing.

[Edited on 30-03-2009 by Adam_B]
IvIarkgraham
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30th Mar 09 at 13:06   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

so exactly how much does it weigh?
Eck
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30th Mar 09 at 13:19   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

That is quite interesting. Not sure if that's down to the safety features of the 197, or the engineering marvel of the 80's
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30th Mar 09 at 13:23   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I can sleep easier now

Just proves how big cars are now...


WRLFC !

Project cars
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One of the reasons I prefer old cars, new cars bore me.
Graham88
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30th Mar 09 at 13:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

New cars ftw
P1CK4D
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quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
New cars ftw


Old cars ftw
Cosmo
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30th Mar 09 at 14:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
incredible. How ive made it through 27 years of life without that piece of information is just amazing.



Not that amazing really, as the 2009 car wasnt around all those years.

Id be more amazed if you KNEW 27yrs ago.
Adam_B
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whoosh.
Jambo
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30th Mar 09 at 14:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

if it was 40kg lighter then i would be impressed.
jr
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
incredible. How ive made it through 27 years of life without that piece of information is just amazing.

[Edited on 30-03-2009 by Adam_B]


well you know now................
Robin
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30th Mar 09 at 14:55   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Random fact number 2.

The Sierra Cosworth made 204bhp, which was ridiculously powerful at the time for a 2 litre.

BMW's 123d makes the same power from a 2 litre diesel.
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Random fact number 3.

The lotus Elan m100 has the same indicator and wiper stalks as a corsa, and also the same electric mirror switch.
Adam_B
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30th Mar 09 at 16:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Loads of cars use those stalks

[Edited on 30-03-2009 by Adam_B]
DannyB
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30th Mar 09 at 16:33   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Yep.
Jamie-C
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30th Mar 09 at 16:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Random fact number 4.

The TVR Griffith uses upside down Cavalier lights.
Ben G
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30th Mar 09 at 16:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Random fact number 5.

tomturbo is a twat.
Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
Random fact number 5.

tomturbo is a twat.


opinion isnt the same as fact.
Corsa_Scotty
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30th Mar 09 at 17:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Jamie-C
Random fact number 4.

The TVR Griffith uses upside down Cavalier lights.


Old Fact tbh
Marc
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30th Mar 09 at 17:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Did they both have interior lights?
Mike GSi
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30th Mar 09 at 17:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Random Fact 6:
The new 3 Wheeler has Corsa B headlights
Ben G
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30th Mar 09 at 17:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
Random fact number 5.

tomturbo is a twat.


opinion isnt the same as fact.


really
Corsa_Scotty
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30th Mar 09 at 17:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Random fact number 6.

VTEC is not the same as a turbo

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