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Old 08-30-2008, 04:59 AM
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I drove one of these a few months ago, the paddles are mounted to the steering column not the wheel . Try shifting when you turn
Pretty looking car though............
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='657800' date='Aug 30 2008, 07:59 AM
... the paddles are mounted to the steering column not the wheel ...
That certainly makes it awkward.
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I long to hear that car call me DADDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Gorgeous exterior. Interior is a little busy and the color is not at the top of my list, but I wouldn't kick it out the garage!
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='657668' date='Aug 29 2008, 11:57 PM
I say red, but I'm sure Doc would argue otherwise



Have you seen the Sevas version?





Here's a vid of it rolling... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYqTtpikUYc
Yo, yo, yo...
Old 08-30-2008, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='657910' date='Aug 30 2008, 01:28 PM
Yo, yo, yo...
lol. yo. yo. yo. whaz up my *&#@.
rolling down the street...bling bling.
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So when are you buying it RJ?
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Very sexy! My next car
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I have always loved that car. White with red leather looks great. My neighbor use to have a Continental Flying Spur.
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='657668' date='Aug 30 2008, 01:57 PM
I say red, but I'm sure Doc would argue otherwise



Have you seen the Sevas version?





Here's a vid of it rolling... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYqTtpikUYc
I'm at a loss for word~ Actually... I'm not, but if I were to write what I am thinking, I'd probably get banned!
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