Anyone notice a trend?

242Bleek · 02-03-2008, 11:44 PM

First it was Dougs (former) car
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Then it was my car
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Now Geoffs tossin his in the mix
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The funny thing is all three cars are factory 82 242 turbos

TurboBrickMan · 02-03-2008, 11:48 PM

So...Doug is the creator of all things good (evil?)?

SwedishBrick242... · 02-03-2008, 11:52 PM

Well Doug did it to clear the brakes IIRC. And I think the Swedes (as usual) beat us to the punch.

slowmotion · 02-03-2008, 11:56 PM

A trend in awesomeness? Yes, I noticed.

Tenacious Todd · 02-03-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SwedishBrick242...

Well Doug did it to clear the brakes IIRC. And I think the Swedes (as usual) beat us to the punch.

He had different wheels at first IIRC Until he bought the brake kit and then needed something bigger. Besides Dougs car had one of a FEW C/F hoods !!

Crazychopstick · 02-04-2008, 12:12 AM

Geoff bought his with the 17" pegs from another member long ago.

So I dare say, it was his 242, then Doug's former 242, then yours.

SwedishBrick242... · 02-04-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenacious Todd

He had different wheels at first IIRC Until he bought the brake kit and then needed something bigger. Besides Dougs car had one of a FEW C/F hoods !!

[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/dkauer744/image/25435132.jpg[IMG]

He had THE cf hood. His was the first one made and it was his hood that Gemini modeled it after.

Geoff240Ti · 02-04-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazychopstick

Geoff bought his with the 17" pegs from another member long ago.

So I dare say, it was his 242, then Doug's former 242, then yours.

Hah, that sounds about right! My 242 was wearing pegs well before 2003 with the previous owner.. and then I had the car in 2004. Just haven't had it out much.

I think i like the Moda R6 that Doug originally had on is 242 first better. I love those wheels, which is why I bought a set of 18s for my upcoming 960

(maybe I am a copy cat).

stylngle2003 · 02-05-2008, 04:51 PM

A guy named Nick Cronan owned Geoff's car before him, and I'm 99% sure he had pegs on his before doug did.

Yours and Nick's appear to be the same #175 redwood metallic color (i think chopstick's car is too), which is cool. I like that color a lot

Wagner · 02-05-2008, 05:13 PM

What ever happened to the car in the first picture, Doug's 242? That car was tits.

suterman · 02-05-2008, 05:24 PM

OP

Did you ever sort out that horrific clutch pedal?

stylngle2003 · 02-05-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wagner

What ever happened to the car in the first picture, Doug's 242? That car was tits.

blackbrick82 owns it in new england

242Bleek · 02-05-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suterman

OP

Did you ever sort out that horrific clutch pedal?

Yeah, I just have a bionic left leg now

. Don't really bother me, but anyone else who has felt it says im crazy.

242Bleek · 02-05-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stylngle2003

A guy named Nick Cronan owned Geoff's car before him, and I'm 99% sure he had pegs on his before doug did.

Yours and Nick's appear to be the same #175 redwood metallic color (i think chopstick's car is too), which is cool. I like that color a lot

My cay was originally redwood metallic too, but it looks nasty when not garage kept it's whole life, the clear always chips off and it fades. I changed it to the ford King Ranch color which is similar but 1000x's nicer

towerymt · 02-05-2008, 08:24 PM

The trend a few of us have noticed is that maroon 242s look OK in pictures, but bad in person. Some don't even look good in pictures. I could name several.

suterman · 02-06-2008, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 242Bleek

Yeah, I just have a bionic left leg now

. Don't really bother me, but anyone else who has felt it says im crazy.

lol

Vol242vo · 02-06-2008, 12:58 PM

Bleek, you are lacking la flathood.

MrBill · 02-06-2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by towerymt

The trend a few of us have noticed is that maroon 242s look OK in pictures, but bad in person. Some don't even look good in pictures. I could name several.

Blue245Ti · 02-06-2008, 03:45 PM

And, some maroon 242's, namely '84 Turbos, are actually metallic turd, #205... Redwood metallic looks decent, when the clearcoat's good. My '83 245 looks pretty decent on the hood and on the sides, but not too good from the roof angle... Arizona heat FTL...

-J

Crazychopstick · 02-06-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 245GT-Turbo

And, some maroon 242's, namely '84 Turbos, are actually metallic turd, #205... Redwood metallic looks decent, when the clearcoat's good. My '83 245 looks pretty decent on the hood and on the sides, but not too good from the roof angle... Arizona heat FTL...

-J

TX heat for the megalose.

NChoy · 02-06-2008, 04:18 PM

So the trend is:

- Big wheels
- 242's
- Maroon paint
- Flathoods

I would hardly call three cars that share these things a "trend". More like an homage to Doug...

242Bleek · 02-06-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vol242vo

Bleek, you are lacking la flathood.

Ahh, I know iv'e been doing so many more important things to the car that it has taken a back seat. Eventually

02-03-2008, 11:52 PM	#3
SwedishBrick242... Trying to get somewhere Join Date: May 2004 Location: SF Bay Area	Well Doug did it to clear the brakes IIRC. And I think the Swedes (as usual) beat us to the punch. __________________ -Logan '06 Pontiac GTO (400hp Daily Driver) '00 BMW 323Ci (Soon for sale) '84 242 DL (Status: Coming together...)

02-04-2008, 12:12 AM	#6
Crazychopstick (/// _ - ) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Receiving Transmission from David Bowie nipple antenna	Geoff bought his with the 17" pegs from another member long ago. So I dare say, it was his 242, then Doug's former 242, then yours. __________________ The Green The Red The Black The White The Bike Volvo parts I'm selling Custom 8mm sparkplug wires!

02-05-2008, 04:51 PM	#9
stylngle2003 Board Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Two Up, Two Down	A guy named Nick Cronan owned Geoff's car before him, and I'm 99% sure he had pegs on his before doug did. Yours and Nick's appear to be the same #175 redwood metallic color (i think chopstick's car is too), which is cool. I like that color a lot __________________ -Billy 1993 945ti "titebox" (DD) 1985 744GLE (perpetual +t project) 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Vortec 2WD 1990 Mazda Miata track toy

02-05-2008, 05:13 PM	#10
Wagner Tbricks MIG Welding Champion Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Suomen Åbo	What ever happened to the car in the first picture, Doug's 242? That car was tits. __________________ The long therm benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientist.

02-05-2008, 05:24 PM	#11
suterman Board Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK	OP Did you ever sort out that horrific clutch pedal? __________________

02-03-2008, 11:56 PM	#4
slowmotion Board Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: brisbane	A trend in awesomeness? Yes, I noticed.

02-05-2008, 08:24 PM	#15
towerymt the real Towery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: VA, USA	The trend a few of us have noticed is that maroon 242s look OK in pictures, but bad in person. Some don't even look good in pictures. I could name several.

02-06-2008, 12:58 PM	#17
Vol242vo Hi, I'm Amanda Kutlewith Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	Bleek, you are lacking la flathood. __________________ -Derek- '78 242 Click Here for Project Thread

02-06-2008, 03:45 PM	#19
Blue245Ti manofewords Join Date: May 2003 Location: Duvall, WA	And, some maroon 242's, namely '84 Turbos, are actually metallic turd, #205... Redwood metallic looks decent, when the clearcoat's good. My '83 245 looks pretty decent on the hood and on the sides, but not too good from the roof angle... Arizona heat FTL... -J __________________ 1984 245GL - silver; 1984.5 (more like 1985 now) 245Ti - blue - Both M46 cars.

02-06-2008, 04:18 PM	#21
NChoy 18 bricks and counting Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portland, OR	So the trend is: - Big wheels - 242's - Maroon paint - Flathoods I would hardly call three cars that share these things a "trend". More like an homage to Doug... __________________ Nick Choy Founder, Oregon Volvo Tuners —————————————————————————— '98 V70R AWD, '95 960, '89 245DL, '71 142e, '67 122s Feedback Thread: http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=20272

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