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Old 05-28-2014, 12:02 PM   #1
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What are the best and worst replicas you have ever come across?

I'll start with the worst lol.
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Old 05-28-2014, 12:18 PM   #2
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What do I call you if I say that out loud?
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What do I call you if I say that out loud?
Lucas. Google is your friend, Timco.
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Old 05-28-2014, 02:53 PM   #4
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Lucas. Google is your friend, Timco.
How would I google that? I'm not a computer guy.

Meant no insult.
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Old 05-28-2014, 03:27 PM   #5
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How would I google that? I'm not a computer guy.

Meant no insult.
I'm not a computer guy, either. I copied and pasted the characters into Google, then hit the link that says "Translate this page."
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Old 05-28-2014, 03:28 PM   #6
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Of course, I could be wrong... maybe those characters don't stand for "Lucas."
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Old 05-28-2014, 03:58 PM   #7
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LOL well this thread has been an utter fail. Yes, you call me Lucas out loud, had a hard time thinking about a forum name...
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Any Fiero-ferrari
Fierri Enzno for sale on eBay - Photos
Honestly, I've seen Fieros with Vette motors that were great cars. Making it into a Ferrari is stupid.
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Old 05-28-2014, 04:06 PM   #9
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And who can forget any 986-CGT kit
Overkill: Porsche Carrera GT Replica
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Old 05-28-2014, 04:09 PM   #10
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But there are some great replicas ( that are better drivers than the originals)
2005 Beck 550 Spyder - Teamspeed.com
Porsche 904 Replica - Photo #1
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Any Fiero-ferrari
Fierri Enzno for sale on eBay - Photos
Honestly, I've seen Fieros with Vette motors that were great cars. Making it into a Ferrari is stupid.
This is just epic. Re-defines fail. Looks like it should transform into a feminine protection product in a Michael Bay movie. LOL....thanks for the link.
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Old 05-30-2014, 07:34 AM   #12
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I got to give this old fiero a 9/10. Not bad for a base $31k + options!





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Old 05-28-2014, 06:18 PM   #13
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ルーカスさん、日本語が話しますか。貴方は正しいです。その車は醜いだよ!

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Old 05-29-2014, 03:23 AM   #14
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LOL. ありがとう.. Any one else on the replicas?
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Old 05-29-2014, 03:49 AM   #15
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I see that Enzo copy made it to number 1: The Ten Worst Replica Cars Ever Built

or how about these: http://www.funonthenet.in/articles/worst-ugliest-cars.html
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This has to be an all-time worse...

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This has to be an all-time worse...

I am confused, what even is that?
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This has to be an all-time worse...

What in the heazy is that?
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Old 05-29-2014, 06:07 PM   #19
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Envemo made a very nice Porsche 356C replica for a while.
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