Smokey and the Bandit - Page 2 - SV650.org

CheGuevara · 18-11-09, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warthog

As for the underperfomring cars, I mean, surely no matter how plasticy the interior is, I just want something that roars like that, rear-wheel drive, and leaves smoke everywhere you go! Awesome. V12 400hp would do me fine haha.

They're heavy cars and only made maybe 200hp new. Any smoke would likely be burning oil, and you'd probably get more anemic rattle and wheeze than roar

Earlier models weren't all choked up with emissions gear and did indeed have some real power.

I get the V8 thing though. When I moved here (almost 2 years ago) I really wanted a used BMW 540 (given they're fairly inexpensive) for the V8-thrill. Then as I realised what knobs BMW drivers seem to be, I decided I didn't really wanna be painted with that brush.

I've seen some really shocking American "muscle" cars here -stuff made after the mid 70s to current (trans-ams, mustangs and 80's vettes) - and always wondered what inspired people to ship them over (some would be worth less than the shipping). Or are they leftovers from US servicemen?

rowdy · 18-11-09, 04:49 PM

What you want is a Vauxhall (Holden) Monaro.

gruntygiggles · 18-11-09, 04:52 PM

It's a fab film, so is Cannonball Run and the others of that era.

If you want a proper american muscle car, you have to get a classic, one of the old originals or you'll be left with a bitter taste of disappointment in your mouth. If you can get one from the late 60's/early 70's, you'll be laughing!!!

gruntygiggles · 18-11-09, 05:06 PM

I want one of these! 1969 Chevy Corvette and I love 'em!

dizzyblonde · 18-11-09, 05:12 PM

I got Cannonball run on DVD.

On the subject of cars I wouldn't mind a General Lee

.

skeetly · 18-11-09, 05:13 PM

My brother had use of a corvette years ago.
We had lots of fun in it

Just pull out of junctions sideways with the wheels spinning at 10mph

Lissa · 18-11-09, 05:24 PM

Smokey and the Bandit II is better...it's got an elephant!

rowdy · 18-11-09, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

I got Cannonball run on DVD.

On the subject of cars I wouldn't mind a General Lee

.

That'll be a dodge charger then. What you really want is a plymouth roadrunner superbird. Same basic bodyshell but elongated and homologated for nascar.
Personally I would like a chevrolet camaro ss circa 1967.

dizzyblonde · 18-11-09, 05:42 PM

Prefer the Plymouth Barracuda myself.

18-11-09, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

and who wants a six cylinder?!

ME

6cylinders sound ace!

18-11-09, 04:49 PM	#12
rowdy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 615	Re: Smokey and the Bandit What you want is a Vauxhall (Holden) Monaro. __________________ Silver pointy sk3, tail tidy, single seat cowl, fairing lowers, smoke double bubble screen, carbon hugger and front mudguard, full race M4 system, K&N filter, GSXR1000K2 forks, wheel and discs, GSXR750 calipers, HEL braided lines, TL1000s clip-ons, Gilles rearsets, Chinese cnc levers, led indies.

18-11-09, 04:52 PM	#13
gruntygiggles DaffyGingerBint Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melksham Posts: 1,577	Re: Smokey and the Bandit It's a fab film, so is Cannonball Run and the others of that era. If you want a proper american muscle car, you have to get a classic, one of the old originals or you'll be left with a bitter taste of disappointment in your mouth. If you can get one from the late 60's/early 70's, you'll be laughing!!! __________________ 2012 Welsh TT http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171244 RIP Hovie baby

18-11-09, 05:06 PM	#14
gruntygiggles DaffyGingerBint Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melksham Posts: 1,577	Re: Smokey and the Bandit I want one of these! 1969 Chevy Corvette and I love 'em! __________________ 2012 Welsh TT http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171244 RIP Hovie baby

18-11-09, 05:12 PM	#15
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Smokey and the Bandit I got Cannonball run on DVD. On the subject of cars I wouldn't mind a General Lee . __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

18-11-09, 05:13 PM	#16
skeetly Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: betws y coed Posts: 749	Re: Smokey and the Bandit My brother had use of a corvette years ago. We had lots of fun in it Just pull out of junctions sideways with the wheels spinning at 10mph

18-11-09, 05:24 PM	#17
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	Re: Smokey and the Bandit Smokey and the Bandit II is better...it's got an elephant! __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

18-11-09, 05:42 PM	#19
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Smokey and the Bandit Prefer the Plymouth Barracuda myself. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

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