The Cars Spotted Appreciation Thread

[Howell]

I seen a Corsa C a few weeks ago with a body kit, you could tell it had been done many years ago but it was still a nice to see. I do miss seeing the 'max power' cars knocking about.

It's all financed pops and bangs these days

 

[McGherkin]

How old were you in 1998 mate? Just out of interest. It’s all relative as was/is Fashion.

I was 5 in 1998 but it was still rampant at 2001 or so. I was always far more interested in competition cars than show cars.

 

[RustyMojo]

I was 5 in 1998 but it was still rampant at 2001 or so. I was always far more interested in competition cars than show cars.

That’s kind of my point bud, it looks tragic now. But back then it was cool and even in 2001 I doubt an 8 year old would really appreciate the scene and culture or the fashion. I’d agree the cars look proper pony nowadays, but back then they looked great.

I had an appreciation of both competition and show cars back in the day. My own cars were more competition based upgrades. Like BTTC inspired or Rally spec, big wheels, stupid spoilers. I wish I had photos of them. I had mates with Dimma 205’s or wide boy Astras in bright yellow paint jobs and whale tail spoilers (1.3 throbbing litres as well) it was a proper eclectic mix of styling back then.

 

[R3k1355]

Saw this on Twitter earlier. Apparently a Peugeot dealer in Switzerland has been offering a modern take on the "Rallye" with the 208. It's basically just the wheels and sticker kit, but I think it's quite cool all the same. Based on the 100bhp 1.2 turbo.

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Always thought it was a shame that Peugeot didn't do a proper GTI version of the current 208, as it's a nice looking car. A proper Rallye would be even cooler. If they just turned the wick up to about 150bhp, that would be enough to have fun.

That's great.

I don't know if Peugeot do a base level model 208 for emerging markets, that's all it'd be. Manual windows, no AC, steel wheels a decent engine and some stickers.

 

[thecrim22]

That’s kind of my point bud, it looks tragic now. But back then it was cool and even in 2001 I doubt an 8 year old would really appreciate the scene and culture or the fashion. I’d agree the cars look proper pony nowadays, but back then they looked great.

I had an appreciation of both competition and show cars back in the day. My own cars were more competition based upgrades. Like BTTC inspired or Rally spec, big wheels, stupid spoilers. I wish I had photos of them. I had mates with Dimma 205’s or wide boy Astras in bright yellow paint jobs and whale tail spoilers (1.3 throbbing litres as well) it was a proper eclectic mix of styling back then.

Nah i always thought the max power stuff was gash i was a sleeper person, looked an old normal car but tear the arse off most stuff at the time

 

[Cookson]

Don't see many of them about now

 

[ForceIndia]

Don't see many of them about now

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I bet it had dissolved by the time you went past.

 

[Cookson]

I bet it had dissolved by the time you went past.

I could smell the valve stem oil seals before I saw it.

 

[Gally]

Came in here and seen that it was already posted! Really cool idea if not quite a real rallye. Cool looking thing.

 

[Matt Cup]

Is that factory duct tape residue I see on the near side of the bumper?

 

[RustyMojo]

Nah i always thought the max power stuff was gash i was a sleeper person, looked an old normal car but tear the arse off most stuff at the time

That was only because you couldn’t get laid. Let’s be fair, all the dorky kids did sleepers.

 

[McGherkin]

That’s kind of my point bud, it looks tragic now. But back then it was cool and even in 2001 I doubt an 8 year old would really appreciate the scene and culture or the fashion. I’d agree the cars look proper pony nowadays, but back then they looked great.

I had an appreciation of both competition and show cars back in the day. My own cars were more competition based upgrades. Like BTTC inspired or Rally spec, big wheels, stupid spoilers. I wish I had photos of them. I had mates with Dimma 205’s or wide boy Astras in bright yellow paint jobs and whale tail spoilers (1.3 throbbing litres as well) it was a proper eclectic mix of styling back then.

I think we're at crossed purposes. My point is that whilst there were definitely plenty of people in period who appreciated them, it definitely wasn't everyone.
Case in point Ali G, they didn't put him in a K-tec Renault 5 to make him look cool.

 

[Gally]

Is that factory duct tape residue I see on the near side of the bumper?

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Everyone knows the MK2 Mondeo had to have duct tape on the bumpers to make it a real Mondeo. The most brittle plastic known to man!

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I was 5 in 1998 but it was still rampant at 2001 or so. I was always far more interested in competition cars than show cars.

You weren't old enough to appreciate the meaning of "pink or brown", so your opinion is null and void.

That's great.

I don't know if Peugeot do a base level model 208 for emerging markets, that's all it'd be. Manual windows, no AC, steel wheels a decent engine and some stickers.

I think Active is about the lowest I've seen. A shame they don't do the 130PS 1.2 with a manual 'box. That would be enough.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

You weren't old enough to appreciate the meaning of "pink or brown", so your opinion is null and void.



I think Active is about the lowest I've seen. A shame they don't do the 130PS 1.2 with a manual 'box. That would be enough.

Ha ha ha god those cruise interviews at the back of the mag. "Do you play the pink oboe?", "Pink or brown"

 

[Oggy997]

Where can I get those stickers, I want a 208 RallyE

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Where can I get those stickers, I want a 208 RallyE

@STICKER TWONK does custom stickers, make sure you tell him the correct dimensions. You don't want stickers for a 1/18th scale car.

 

[thecrim22]

That was only because you couldn’t get laid. Let’s be fair, all the dorky kids did sleepers.

Thats cause your maw kept putting out

 

[RustyMojo]

Thats cause your maw kept putting out

1/10 for come back. Keep trying Dork boy 😂

 

[thecrim22]

1/10 for come back. Keep trying Dork boy 😂

Thats what she said

 

[Whisker biscuit]

Cars and vans spotted thread ?

New Transit custom is a bit of alright

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

More information about the 208 Rallye - it's made by Garages Stoltz to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 205 T16, and has its own dedicated website: https://208rallye.com/

 

[adamlstr]

More information about the 208 Rallye - it's made by Garages Stoltz to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 205 T16, and has its own dedicated website: https://208rallye.com/

Love the idea, but they don't mention weight...

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Love the idea, but they don't mention weight...

I assume the same as standard, as it's only a dealer special edition, so they're not going to have stripped it out. I think they're between 1100 and 1200kg.

 

[S-JM]

Nestled at the back of our estate, not sure it moves much but always admire it when I walk past!

 

[MarkCup]

I assume the same as standard, as it's only a dealer special edition, so they're not going to have stripped it out. I think they're between 1100 and 1200kg.

Ambitious!

Their unladen EU weight is 1530kgs.

1200kgs is reserved for things like my i3, and that's only because carbon fibre and aluminium throughout

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Ambitious!

Their unladen EU weight is 1530kgs.

1200kgs is reserved for things like my i3, and that's only because carbon fibre and aluminium throughout

That's the e208 weight isn't it, not the considerably lighter petrol version?

 

[McGherkin]

Ambitious!

Their unladen EU weight is 1530kgs.

1200kgs is reserved for things like my i3, and that's only because carbon fibre and aluminium throughout

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1200kgs+ is reserved for fat electric cars and volvos

 

[MarkCup]

Yeah my bad, thought we were talking EV things.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Nestled at the back of our estate, not sure it moves much but always admire it when I walk past!

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Guy who lives around the corner from me has one in that Bronze Brown colour, looks stunning and it's always parked under a pagoda.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Nestled at the back of our estate, not sure it moves much but always admire it when I walk past!

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Just about the best looking car on sale right now in my view. Absolutely love them.

Yeah my bad, thought we were talking EV things.

No no, this is the hardcore performance version. All 100PS of it.

 

[BIFCAIDS]

Just about the best looking car on sale right now in my view. Absolutely love them.

Just had a look into them, didn't know the model until I just looked LC500. They're a 5.0l V8, wow. Need a V10 like the LFA, wonder if anybody has put an exhaust system on one.

 

[Poopensharten]

Disappointed that the 208 Rallye isn’t a 3 door with 150bhp as said that would have been awesome.

 

[Clio_fool]

Spotted @Ant1 in his new wagon.

 

[Ant1]

Spotted @Ant1 in his new wagon.
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Want!

 

[mace¬]

Spotted @Ant1 in his new wagon.
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I wouldn't be seen dead in that!

 

[DaveDreads]

That would make a perfect trackday camper van for CSF.

 

[FatRS]

Cars and vans spotted thread ?

New Transit custom is a bit of alright

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Not quite with you on that one.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Saw a Lotus Eletre for the first time. Not exactly a looker...

 

[R3k1355]

Jesus, can you imagine someone tells you they've just bought a Lotus, only for them to rock up in that monstrosity???