Colonelk
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Nov 10, 2008 19:43:32 GMT
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....mercilessly stolen from Driftworks, from a discussion about using diesels for drifting. In amongst the faff was this video from sweden. Now I like this video for many reasons. A) it shows a wide range of 'talent'  I kinda get bored of people pulling off 9/10ths perfect drifts all the time, so its kinda fun to watch some people learning  B) a reasonable smatter of retros..... a couple of big Volvos, the aforementioned merc, a starlet (? I think) with the words ugliest bonnet bump and no front damping hahaha and others. C) the mercs engine in question actually sounds FARKIN awesome, and not in a 'sounds bloody sexy for a diesel way', just plain SEXUAL. d) the merc is a diesel, so something different from the norm e) the mercs driver has some skills  f) its a ratty tatty smoky sexy beaten merc being driven like a nutcase. Whats not to love? Anyways, enough wittering........ Pic.....  |
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Nov 10, 2008 19:51:04 GMT
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That merc is truly amazing. What the hell's it packing? Something huuuuuge and exciting by the sounds of it. It doesn't sound like a normal diesel.
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qwerty
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Nov 10, 2008 19:52:22 GMT
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Just waiting for the vid to Buffer, watched 40 secs and that merc sounds truly awesome!!
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Last Edit: Nov 10, 2008 19:53:01 GMT by qwerty
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Nov 10, 2008 19:54:25 GMT
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THAT MERC IS THE GREATEST THING IVE EVER SEEN!
The plumes of black smoke just make it perfect!
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Colonelk
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Nov 10, 2008 20:14:44 GMT
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yeah its a bit of a slow buffering video  only just found out theres a carlton in it near the end! Forgot how good they look low, although he shoulda kept the flat arches I reckon  As for what the mercs packing, no idea, its defintely turbo with 6 cylinders or more. I'm guessing at a later merc diesel engine + boost + fueling? |
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qwerty
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Nov 10, 2008 20:31:01 GMT
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That Carlton has re-ignited my desire for one. They look so evil when they're low!!
s15 driver seemed to have all the gear and no idea. Although I doubt I'd do any better.
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Colonelk
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Nov 10, 2008 20:33:10 GMT
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yeah I could start a whole thread on low carltons if my old hard disk didnt nuke itself. All they need are it to be a facelift version in dark metallic. slammed to the FLOOR, some decent rims, and they look the nuts. IMHO anyways |
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Foxy
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Nov 10, 2008 21:34:20 GMT
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That Merc is 100% Pure WIN!!!!!!!  |
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I'm the handsome fella with the cheesy white specs or is that the cheesy fella with the handsome white specs?
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Nov 10, 2008 23:05:22 GMT
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I saw the vid on DW too, I thought nearly all the other drivers were pants, I was really suprised! I'd certainly have given it a go in my car, though I know its not really powerful enough for the big corner, the rest should be good!
Was really glad when the black volvo started drifting well.
And the Carlton at the end!
Merc rocks SO much harder than all the rest though, if only it was lower and had less roll....
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The journey of 1000 miles starts with a single coffee.
I don't like coffee!
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Colonelk
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Nov 11, 2008 17:57:12 GMT
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yeah looks a cracking track. The guy in the red volvo starts to get the hang of it later on too Would love to have a crack of that circuit with the senny. That big corner looks like serious fun. I kinda like the fact the mercs rolly polly LOL adds to the daftness of the whole experience! |
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Nov 11, 2008 18:46:05 GMT
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Brilliant! Love the merc. Pure skill.
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I just love how the Merc just slides perfectly trough the course, while the fancy looking driftcar doesnt really get anywhere near it in style! ;D
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uncle silvia
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Nov 12, 2008 13:01:14 GMT
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Merc is awesome!!!!! Drifty Volvo barges FTW!!!! What the hell is in the nose-heavy starlet?  ? |
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Nov 12, 2008 13:53:52 GMT
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The Merc sounds evil. And the Carlton is gorgeous.
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Nov 12, 2008 15:36:22 GMT
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 another pic of it... found it somewhere on a swedish forum, if I remeber correctly the caption was something about 300, huge turbo and 400+ hp. I'll try to find it later tonight And i'll have to show some support for my native country finnish mercs: |
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Ether
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Nov 12, 2008 15:46:44 GMT
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Sounds very 5 cylindery. Rad vid |
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Colonelk
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Nov 12, 2008 18:16:24 GMT
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Now youve said that yeah it does sound very audi 5 cylinder like if you know what I mean. And dude..... cheers for the pic and info |
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Nov 12, 2008 23:58:48 GMT
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Last Edit: Nov 12, 2008 23:58:54 GMT by dude
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Nov 13, 2008 16:46:03 GMT
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Now youve said that yeah it does sound very audi 5 cylinder like if you know what I mean. And dude..... cheers for the pic and info W123 300 Turbodiesels are 5 cyl, if memory serves me right |
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Nov 13, 2008 22:56:48 GMT
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holy curse word......oi jonesy any chance i can have that oil burner c class back
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300ce lowrider
c220 track car
c280 youngtimer
S320 ...vip no 4
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I kinda get bored of people pulling off 9/10ths perfect drifts all the time, so its kinda fun to watch some people learning 
only just found out theres a carlton in it near the end! Forgot how good they look low, although he shoulda kept the flat arches I reckon 
