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Copey
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never would have thought one of them could be cool! but god damn it is!
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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EmDee
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Committer of Autrocities.
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Australian AccentEmDee
@emdee
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nooooh
i don't like it
i don't i don't i don't
nooooh
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427
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They are called an Hyundai Excel down here.
Totally awesome build but, I bet all the original bits break like all other Excels (I've know a few)
Cheers
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Totally awesome build but, I bet all the original bits break like all other Excels (I've know a few) What original bits? This has got doors, a roof skin and part of the shell, that's about it! The shell isn't even structural anymore either, because it's got a tube frame underneath! Totally awesome build, this came up here on RR a while ago when it wasn't quite to this stage of completion yet and I loved it then too. I don't really understand why it has a Hyundai body when it's got a Nissan Silvia engine and rear end and everything else is custom, but it certainly would upset people to be overtaken by a Hyundai Excel! |
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427
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He has done it the smart way removing everything else! The ones I've known have a great anti-theft devices. The door handles break off and the windows jam. Soon after that everything plastic follows suit and breaks too.
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This photo says it all!  As well as these ones of course:   |
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Australian AccentBenzBoy
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Dec 21, 2010 11:17:32 GMT
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I love the fact he's used a Hyundai, even though it could have been any other car! It's even in that awful metallic lilac they came in!
Looks mean as hell, I love it.
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Roobeh
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Dec 21, 2010 13:39:22 GMT
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just seen the astronaught that's been airbrushed onto the standard accent. quite cool as well.
can't imagine the time and effort that's gone it to it. deffinately an intersesting read for an awesome car.
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Dec 21, 2010 14:12:11 GMT
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I believe the term is "strewth!"
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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skinnylew
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Violet Vivid
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Reports of my demise were somewhat exaggerated
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Dec 21, 2010 17:37:32 GMT
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I love the fact he's used a Hyundai, even though it could have been any other car! It's even in that awful metallic lilac they came in! Looks mean as hell, I love it.
...but it needs to be MUCH more vibrant, even vivid to match teh car though ;D
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Violet, purple-loving Landy obsessed Purple-haired CyberPunk Almost model & occasional word wrangler regarding Landies
xXxIf she can't decide on what kind of genitalia she likes to play with you're better off without her. Move on... play with Land-Rovers. 
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The Accent/Excel is an odd one; it's hard to think of a more bland car on the road. But one of my favourite rally cars that I've witnessed is an Accent WRC that I've seen on the Tempest and Sunseeker rallyes: it has the loudest anti-lag I've ever heard and the engine sounds like it's trying to fight its way out of the car. The only rally car that beats it for noise and general violence as a viewing experience is Andy Burton's Peugeot.
And this thing is fantastic too, I love silhouette racers.
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OOOFFFFFTTTT i like this, makes me want to go and buy another accent now. :L
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2004 Audi A4 1.9tdi Sport Avant
2014 Ford Fiesta 1.25 (wifes car, curse word box)
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79cord
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It should be said that that series Excel ( As said local distributors retained the old name) sold depressingly well here thanks to a policy of low "drive-away" pricing (inc on road costs). Thankfully there's been a rally series started as a result to help eradicate their numbers. www.excelrally.com.au/forum/forum.php?s=ce01c9528abe2742a46b71e33107c3cb   Always thought these a car that actually looked BETTER as a 4-door than 2! |
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crazymonkey
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Nah gotta disagree with that 2doors look better IMO. But I would be biased seeing as though I have one (though the LC not the X3 but I have loads of mates with the X3. I'm part of the UKHAC see ) And mines never had a problem had it over 6 months the only thing Ive replaced is a tyre. don't forget the old X3s like that one often shared technicals with Mitsubishi. |
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whoever said dogs were man's best friend....obviously never heard of cable ties
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jonomisfit
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Dec 22, 2010 21:21:43 GMT
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I always liked these. The white is a lot better than the silver.  Sweet project reminds me of my avenger. Edited as photo bucket decided my accent WRC should be my austin 8 pic... |
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Last Edit: Dec 22, 2010 21:23:00 GMT by jonomisfit
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Hirst
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Dec 22, 2010 23:56:56 GMT
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I like the old catfish-front Accent, they're a surprisingly nice drive, good steering and feel well-built enough for what they are. The MVi twincam ones are superb and have a green digital clock on the ceiling and lots of map lights. The MK2 (angular headlights) ones feel a bit cheap and nasty in comparison, still drive alright though.
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Ax GTi Turbo
