Epic Fail's - Motoring [Read original post, no off topic discussion] - Page 162

martinijosh · 04-08-2011, 11:26 PM

No worries zxctive...

I'm sure you know how Peter Brock died, in context that's what your comment seemed to be referring to.

|Nate · 05-08-2011, 02:50 AM

Oh yes I completely understand, it didn't actually cross my mind when I was writing the comment as I couldn't read the writing on the back of the spoiler in the first place thanks to my phone screen. I didn't originally understand your reply to my post and was a bit confused as to what joke I had made but I'm glad it is sorted out.

Peter Brocks death was incredibly sad and it was a loss of a great motoring icon, and be rested knowing I do not mock his death, or any persons death for that matter!
Anyway, here is some more fails:

Franga's true colours I spose :P

Jimmyd · 05-08-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by zxctive

Holy smokes Batman - a Camira still on the road

Ford_The_Win · 05-08-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyd

Holy smokes Batman - a Camira still on the road

Keep in mind that pic did the rounds a few years ago, probably long since hit the scrap heap.

Riksta · 05-08-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by zxctive

Get that out of this thread!!! Clearly its a work in progress, turning it into a machine o' epic horn proportions. Definitely far from a fail.

ZC-Cruiser · 05-08-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Riksta

Get that out of this thread!!! Clearly its a work in progress, turning it into a machine o' epic horn proportions. Definitely far from a fail.

Who could have predicted Riksta saying that?

Almost everyone I think!

myboyblue89 · 05-08-2011, 09:20 AM

hahaha some awesome pics there

**SSD-85** · 05-08-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyd

Holy smokes Batman - a Camira still on the road

I actually saw a Camira in the carpark the other day. It had its bonnet up & a distraught lady on the phone circling it. I shouldve just handed her a hand grenade & told her to get a VN.

**fordomatic** · 05-08-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Riksta

Get that out of this thread!!! Clearly its a work in progress, turning it into a machine o' epic horn proportions. Definitely far from a fail.

Come on Riksta, your living a lie about VN's mate, it's time wake up

ZC-Cruiser · 05-08-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotty85

I actually saw a Camira in the carpark the other day. It had its bonnet up & a distraught lady on the phone circling it. I shouldve just handed her a hand grenade & told her to get a VN.

How would blowing up a VN fix the problem with her Camira??

**SSD-85** · 05-08-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ZC-Cruiser

How would blowing up a VN fix the problem with her Camira??

The hand grenade fixes the Camira, getting a VN will cause her to fit in with her surroundings

Jimmyd · 05-08-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotty85

The hand grenade fixes the Camira, getting a VN will cause her to fit in with her surroundings

VN - the family size Camira....

ZC-Cruiser · 05-08-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyd

VN - the family size Camira....

Watch out, Riksta (aka The VN Police) will be after you!

(Unless he thinks Camiras are also horn)

martinijosh · 05-08-2011, 11:54 AM

Is it just me, or does everything holden produces have really bogan sounding names?

Commodore/Berlina
Gemini
Camira
Torana
Barina

ZC-Cruiser · 05-08-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by martinijosh

Is it just me, or does everything holden produces have really bogan sounding names?

Commodore/Berlina
Gemini
Camira
Torana
Barina

Captiva
Adventra

And the classic:
Avalanche (isn't an avalanche something you don't want to be caught in? - like a Crossfire)

Ford_The_Win · 05-08-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by martinijosh

Is it just me, or does everything holden produces have really bogan sounding names?

Commodore/Berlina
Gemini
Camira
Torana
Barina

Torana means 'flying' in some aboriginal dialect apparently, and 'berlina' means family sedan in Italian, so those are ok with me. But most of their model names come from European GM and they love weird abstract names over there. Look at the Corsa, Astra, Vectra, Jetta, Touareg, and my personal favourite, the Polo Match. What on earth is a vectra? What does it even mean? A "jetta"? Really?

Whereas most Ford names are either a noun or a verb - Expedition, Focus, Fiesta, Falcon, Territory, Escort etc. The only weird one I can think of is Cortina, which yet again comes from Europe. Mondeo of course comes from the word mondo/mondiale which means global.

martinijosh · 05-08-2011, 12:46 PM

It helps if you say it right too

Make sure the voice in your end really nasaly

"Comma door"

"Bar leena"

"Gym in oi ye"

wicksy · 05-08-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by martinijosh

Is it just me, or does everything holden produces have really bogan sounding names?

Commodore/Berlina
Gemini
Camira
Torana
Barina

yeah but then you put @n@l in front of the ford names like explorer, territory, escape, cougar it sounds funnier hahaha

Matt47569 · 05-08-2011, 01:40 PM

seen a for sale sign on a commodore.. with no details or phone number.. what are you supposed to do? chase them down and get them to pull over so you can ask for details if you are interested? idiots haha

Ryan · 05-08-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford_The_Win

Torana means 'flying' in some aboriginal dialect apparently, and 'berlina' means family sedan in Italian, so those are ok with me.

"Calais" is also the name of a city/town in France.

I don't think the names themselves sound bogan, but when people say Commy, Torry, or Kingy is when it does.

**Polyal** · 05-08-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

"Calais" is also the name of a city/town in France.

I don't think the names themselves sound bogan, but when people say Commy, Torry, or Kingy is when it does.

Actually IIRC Calais is also french for sook/winge, so I was told by a native.

martinijosh · 05-08-2011, 02:59 PM

All this commodore talk reminds of the time I stopped at a set of lights on kingston road and a commodore rolled up next to me. A guy leant out the window (sitting on the window sill) leaning over to me and said "hey bro, we can hook you up with some 20's for that?"

lol... yeah mate...

|Nate · 05-08-2011, 03:37 PM

HAH, I would've laughed in his face and drove away.

Your time, reminded me of a time when I was at the lights on st kilda road in Dad's AU and a 300c pulls up next to me, this guy pops his head out of the read window and goes "Is that an original AU Futura?!" and I'm like...... Yeah why? and he goes, "Wanna trade?" I'm like hahaha I wish mate, can't drive it on my P's though :(

Then he's like "Well you should be my chauffeur, this guys a D*ck!" and then hands me his business card, Ryan something of Brighton Chrysler, Sales Rep

What a weird and funny moment :P

TheZHLANE · 05-08-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by zxctive

HAH, I would've laughed in his face and drove away.

Your time, reminded me of a time when I was at the lights on st kilda road in Dad's AU and a 300c pulls up next to me, this guy pops his head out of the read window and goes "Is that an original AU Futura?!" and I'm like...... Yeah why? and he goes, "Wanna trade?" I'm like hahaha I wish mate, can't drive it on my P's though :(

Then he's like "Well you should be my chauffeur, this guys a D*ck!" and then hands me his business card, Ryan something of Brighton Chrysler, Sales Rep

What a weird and funny moment :P

I would kill for an original au futura, phwooooaaah!! :P

Ford_The_Win · 05-08-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheZHLANE

I would kill for an original au futura, phwooooaaah!! :P

Who wouldn't? They're such a rarity these days too.

TC200six · 05-08-2011, 10:40 PM

Looks like the owner couldn't decide whether he wanted Falcon hardtop or a Supra

samsy351 · 05-08-2011, 10:50 PM

^^ doesnt a ff member own this ??

Mitch89 · 06-08-2011, 12:39 AM

Some of the owners of the cars in this thread are ********d in the head.

gtxb67 · 06-08-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TC200six

Looks like the owner couldn't decide whether he wanted Falcon hardtop or a Supra

not sure how it is a fail. the average earthling would not know the difference. the arrow straight panels and amazing workmanship makes it a win in my books. while i am not a fan of the dash board or the engine choice, the car is amazing - i could handle having it in my garage next to my coupe

and yes samsy - the owner is/was a member here. i think it was for sale a couple of years ago

Fev · 06-08-2011, 04:52 AM

He should have bought an Eseries and done that up instead. Not saying he didn't do a quality job, its just not the right car to be doing that to. It looks all wobbly.