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Old 05-04-2012, 04:02 PM
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Poor man's Ferrari!

I don't think this video's been posted to the network. But found it somewhat interesting...not only is the svx considered a "poor man's ferrari", his version came with turbochargers!!!


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Old 05-04-2012, 04:49 PM
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Old 05-04-2012, 05:08 PM
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Re: Poor man's Ferrari!

I don't know where he came up with the twin turbo idea but that SVX is normally aspirated. Obviously he didn't bother to open the hood, or should I say bonnet.
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Old 05-05-2012, 01:34 AM
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Re: Poor man's Ferrari!

yeah he completely discrediteds himself with that comment. It's statements/videos like this where rumors originate
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Old 05-05-2012, 01:59 AM
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Re: Poor man's Ferrari!

Wow.. that was terrible.

50% of the hassle? Ha.
I loved how the turbos kicked in when he floored it, really shows.
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Old 05-05-2012, 04:07 AM
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Re: Poor man's Ferrari!

He probably felt the step down into Power mode and saw the light and fig it was . He did mention the lag.
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Old 05-05-2012, 04:14 AM
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Re: Poor man's Ferrari!

And it says he's an editor for one of the biggest car magazines in the world.
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Re: Poor man's Ferrari!

Well there's not quite as much lag on that car now since I had the Ecutune chips fitted (and I've taken both turbos off!). Thanks for the posting I've seen my car in a magazine before and now she's a video star!
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Well there's not quite as much lag on that car now since I had the Ecutune chips fitted (and I've taken both turbos off!). Thanks for the posting I've seen my car in a magazine before and now she's a video star!
Nice one, a real movie star
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Re: Poor man's Ferrari!

"sub-editor", whatever that means...


"goes like stinko..."




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"goes like stinko..."
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Don't be fooled by that. Stinko is faster than snot running down a roosters beak!
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Well there's not quite as much lag on that car now since I had the Ecutune chips fitted (and I've taken both turbos off!). Thanks for the posting I've seen my car in a magazine before and now she's a video star!
Is that really your car? Pretty nice.
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Is that really your car? Pretty nice.
Yet, it begs the question. Why were the turbos removed? I prefer NA but the power of the dark side...
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Old 05-05-2012, 05:01 PM
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Yet, it begs the question. Why were the turbos removed? I prefer NA but the power of the dark side...
It was sarcasm. But you knew that...right?

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Old 05-05-2012, 07:42 PM
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Yes, 'twas sarcasm but it is indeed my car. It's got a new registration number and 19" wheels now but the paint is still as good. Oh, and the radio cover still wobbles!
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