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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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Exclamation Ebay TurboFB

Well I was just looking through ebay and I found this TURBO FB. What do you guys think of it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEBWA%3AIT






Looks like the IMSA airdam?
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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I don't like the color... or the sunroof... and the interior would give me a headache if I had to drive around in that all the time... but someone's put some time & money into it.
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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... you know, if I, too, were stoned like a true Roachman...

... and I'm not admitting, nor denying...

I'd pick that color, too.... Roachman Aqua Blue.

... ah ****, man, I dropped my clip...
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:52 PM
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Eww..
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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You know the concpets are pretty good on that car....I even like the airbrushed sunroof. Its just not right though. The color is putred

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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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Haha. If only it were a different color huh? Otherwise it's pretty nice IMO
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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I saw that car on AutoTrader some time in '02. The color is hideous, the interior is disgusting, and the sunroof is dumb, but somebody put time, money, and (hopefully) sweat into that car; so, I can respect it. I wouldn't own it, but I can respect it.
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 05:31 PM
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read my words. i do not like the color. can we say too fast too gay! other than the riceyness and the color, i think the car is sweet.
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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Nice turbo setup, I'm sure the car is fast. But, HOLY **** is that thing UGLY!!!!
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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GOOD LORD!
engine wise NICE!

but thats the damn most ugly one ive seen in awhile..
looks like old moldy color.. definitly not attractive..

EDIT: (Stealing from Error) Housekeeping, want a mint for your pillow?

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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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Hey the engine set-up and body kit is similar to my SE except mine looks sooo much better than that. Check it out: www.cardomain.com/id/rotarius
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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People just don't get it. You DON'T change a car's color unless you strip it to the bare shell. Look under the hood. That car has paint on the shock tower's threads and plastic caps, wire looms, fuel lines, bolts, hood latch, etc etc. Thats a BIG no-no I don't care how pimp it looks, those sloppy details make it worth less than a stock FB with decent original paint. It's a shame too, because that car actually looks very nice with that kit and those wheels.

Another thing, TII engine with stock FB radiator, an electric fan and a big FMIC is an overheating disaster waiting to happen.
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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wow... great moderatin'!!!


yeah... its kinda..... bright! but a nice car....
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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Nasty aint it!? Turbo looks old as **** too.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 01:21 AM
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definatly a home made setup. prob a thunderbird hot-side and a T4 cold side.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 07:41 AM
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just like at barret jackson the owners poor choice of colors cost him dearly. can you imange one of his friends saying thats a cool color.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 09:08 AM
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lol i got censored...

i guess im just to much of a florida cracker...
comes second nature..
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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Hey wait im in Orlando too.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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wow, I remember Back in the eary 90's when it seemed that all of the chevy S-10 s came with that color.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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To me that looks like a S5 turbo.



And yea, think we beat the color out of this car. I like the ground effects package, but not the spoiler.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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Fugly........
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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Wow, that is the ugliest color I have seen in a long time! Custom ugly interior. What a waste of time and money.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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Thats an awesome car. Paint and rims go well together. The engine bay is what needs work, its very untidy and not detailed. Thats my biggest beef w/ this car.

And no, a TII w/ stock radiator and e-fan is NOT an overheating nightmare.

Looks like he'd be getting a massive pressure drop trying to fill boost into those oversized IC ducts, they look at least 3", where teh outlet of the turbo is like 2"... at least i think i see an expander.

But sweet car regardless, dont know why hes selling it.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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ioTus - I disagree politely with your opinion on colors. Your color? Fantastic and sexy - his? well, let's just say that the color is why he's selling it - couldn't get no play from the ladies
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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that car rules
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