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When they were owned by Lambo, and headquartered in Jax, both were clients, so I got to go into the back rooms, they were building the Vectors (mid 90s) about 20 minutes from my home, plus Hastings brakes has a test track out there too (also a client at the time) and I saw all sorts of cool stuff that shouldn't have been here:D It was cool going to Vector, when it closed, molds were just sitting oout side the back:eek:

What the hell is the deal on those dorkey driving gloves:confused:

wow, a 10L V8, those are some big pistons.

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Originally Posted by Racerbvd (Post 4306060)

What the hell is the deal on those dorkey driving gloves:confused:

I think they are period correct.;)

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Originally Posted by kach22i (Post 4306906)

I think they are period correct.;)

True, at least you weren't wearing parachute pants:p

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Originally Posted by Racerbvd (Post 4306935)

True, at least you weren't wearing parachute pants:p

Those were popular from 1990 to 1998, my car is a 1977.

I need some wild sideburns.:D

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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy (Post 4304082)

It's harder to find a really nice E30 than you'd think.

I believe you. Took quite awhile to find mine (78 year old original owner who upgraded to a 540 so his wife would have an airbag on her side :D)

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Originally Posted by serge944 (Post 4304182)

I6 E30s get pretty ****ty gas mileage when you really think about it. My e36 m3 got better mileage and it has 80 more hp and an additional 400 lbs. 40mpg? Maybe down a 50% grade. ;)

Who said anything about a sixer?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1226926635.jpg

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Originally Posted by kach22i (Post 4301437)

When you get that close to understanding what went into building such a car, and marvel at the hurdles they leaped over, there is an awe to it. Unless you have been part of something like that, or at least shared a little time with someone who has, perhaps some respect or a nod should be shown.

Eh, if I sat down with the team of engineers that developed the Pinto, I'm sure there would be some respect held for them since they did something I'm not qualified nor could have attempted to do. (well, now looking back...).
My criticism not only stems from it's dated, embarrassing appearance, but from it's fit and finish and lack of reliability. I in fact have much more respect for the guy that built his Countach from scratch in his basement. I appreciate aesthetically-challenged cars that are an engineering tour de force (see GT-R), and I appreciate dead sexy cars that could have used a little more development in them (3rd Gen RX-7).

The Vector, in my opinion, fails to fit in either categorization and simply serves, or should I say served as just another 80's status symbol, albeit an overpriced one, that should be left in the corner of the attic with Sonny Crockett's white Armani and Thomas Magnum's daisy dukes.

I'd SO much rather have a Koneigseigg. Way better car for the money. With engineering I'd actually be inclined to trust.

Apparently running the company into the ground the first time wasn't enough, they've got to give it another go.

I think it does deserve the credit of being an American mid engined car.. at least they got that part right...

What's crazy is that a regular driver's license is all that would be required to operate. This thing drives faster than some planes fly.....and not just the average Cesna 152...

This thing should require a pre-flight (pre-drive?) check before heading out.

Just because you think you can build a 275mph car does that mean you should? I think this will be on wreckedexotics.com as quickly as they sell them.

Oh, and Progressive insurance couldn't quote me a rate.