Whatever next? Or am I just Old?

Robin · Unread post by **Robin** » 06 Dec 2004, 02:43

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nick · Unread post by **nick** » 06 Dec 2004, 02:52

I don't know, the "Exhaust Flamer" might be useful to burn off excess soot from the exhaust before taking the car for an MOT [:D]

uhn113x · Unread post by **uhn113x** » 06 Dec 2004, 13:09

Seen it all now.
I once had a Ford 300E van with a dodgy ignition switch - you wiggled the key when the engine cut out. If it did on a long downhill stretch, you didn't know, until you tried to accelerate again, and nothing happened.
After descending the A57 Snake Pass, this happened. A wiggle of the key, and BLAM!
The silencer was now a flat metal sheet with two ends attached! [:(][:(]

dnsey · Unread post by **dnsey** » 06 Dec 2004, 13:26

I wonder how long the cat will last with one of those installed?

TomH · Unread post by **TomH** » 06 Dec 2004, 14:06

don't park too close!

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 06 Dec 2004, 14:15

One for the CHAVS I think !!!
Or in their lingo
1 4 D CHAVS EYE FINK
WICKED SORTED NOT !!! MORE LIKE MAX PANTS[:)][:D][:)]

bxbodger · Unread post by **bxbodger** » 06 Dec 2004, 15:56

I saw one of these on Pimp my Ride, and most entertaining it was, too- they were toasting marshmallows on it but had to take it off as apparently it's not legal in California.
Were I 20 years younger I would have one- it would look a bit daft on a diesel BX, though, and would probably melt the tailgate..........

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 06 Dec 2004, 19:00

The thing is with this popper, (simulated backfire) and the flamer.
They fall into the category of neon lights glowing under the car, the illuminated washer jets, spinners, base boxes played very loud with enough base to vibrate the windows on your house, and annoy the hell out of you, and everybody else in the neighbourhood.( Tone Loc NO Tone Deaf more like it!)[:(!][:(!]
Surely if all these attention grabbing items are deemed neccessary by the driver, then maybe they need to get a more distinct and better car!
Although when a great deal of plastic etc is added to the front for example, and then takes on the appearance of a snow plough, then perhaps that would be the best use for it.
To see examples of this, look at www.barryboys.co.uk at the end of the day, you can't make a performance car out of a base model!!
Although many seem to want to keep trying.[:D][:D][:D]
We all want to be individual, but some of the extremes that people will go to, are amazing and very funny.[:D][:D][:D]
Yes, whatever next[?]

bxbodger · Unread post by **bxbodger** » 06 Dec 2004, 19:37

The thing with this sort of thing is that its the modern equivelant of lining your bonnet with spotlights and a number on the door to look like a rally car as it was when I was younger-there was even a fad for having the spare wheel on a roofrack......
The kids who fit this stuff can probably not afford to insure a real performance car, but want to look like it. The lad across the road from me is 17 and has a base spec Panda, his first years premium was £1200.00[:0]!!!!!

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 06 Dec 2004, 20:30

I do understand the point about the insurance, and yes it can be very expensive. Although once the driver/youth has decided to emulate the cars they lust after. Then if they have not informed the insurance company about the changes, the policy becomes null and void.
They take the view that even the "copy" of the performance car in all, but performance is now more likely to be stolen or even driven dangerously etc etc.
Ultimately it's great to have the independance to go out in your own first car, it's just that you don't have to alter it, drastically to look daft!
When they can actually afford to be doing things to "Pimp their Ride" then maybe some taste could be used, which comes with maturity!
Then you would have things done that somebody has taken time to do, where they considered carefuly how it will look, and will actually do a good job instead of rushing into it, and f*****g up their car.
As they drive by people in their "motor" with a smile on their face, with people looking at them, maybe smiling. (sometimes)
Then they are unaware that people are smiling AT THEM, and not with them!![:D][:D][:D]
You can be [8D][8D][8D] by being subtle, but not by being OTT !!

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 06 Dec 2004, 21:20

OOOOOOOOOOOOOO! where can I get one and can I fit it on the roof?, as I don't want any body to think that I'm going with the crown and fitting it to my exhuast.
Pass me the burberry cap, slapper girl friend sorry be'atch, corsa GTI 'R' type, bass box I'm going in. If I'm not back in an hour call the cops as I most likely will be in their custody LOL.

oilyspanner · Unread post by **oilyspanner** » 06 Dec 2004, 22:00

Louder than chequered tape too;)
Stewart

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 06 Dec 2004, 23:36

What ever happend to Carlos Fandango go faster stripes down the side of your car (Capri)? and racing slicks? The olden days (1980's) seem to have been the golden era for decent car mods.

Unread post by **martyhopkirk** » 06 Dec 2004, 23:44

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by uhn113x

I once had a Ford 300E van with a dodgy ignition switch - you wiggled the key when the engine cut out. After descending the A57 Snake Pass, this happened. A wiggle of the key, and BLAM!
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Used to do this a LOT with an old Yamaha bike of mine - Did it intentionally, used to hit the kill switch, coast downhill - open the throttle a few times then switch back on - BOOOOOM and a nice flame from exhaust (along with loads of unburned 2 stroke).
Knackered it in the end though. Mind you I was 17....
Im fairly sure you can achieve the same effect using a spark plug, lenghth of wire and a switched 12v source - drill hole in exhaust, tap in plug, attach wire (via switch) and away you go.

Stinkwheel · Unread post by **Stinkwheel** » 07 Dec 2004, 00:11

yeah used to do this on bike all the time, big four strokes with straight through exhausts best, doesnt work as well these days with fuel injected bikes and electric pumps though.