davidimurray
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 12:04 PM |
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Do you think of your car as being 'Special'
Having built my car from scratch over 4 years and then getting it on the road just before Xmas I must admit I have just got used to having it there in
the garage and I can't say I think of it as being anything 'special' now.
The reaction the car gets when I take it out though always surpises me. People in cars wave, people point and smile. Whenever you stop people come
over and talk to you about the car. Amazing how few people have seen a 7 in the flesh and most seem to think of them as being supercars from what they
have seen on Top Gear etc
So what does everyone make of the reactions of the public to their cars?
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 12:12 PM |
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When I've finished designing and building it I'll let you know 
I'm pretty sure I'll consider it special.
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 12:18 PM |
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Special??
After all the time it took to build my Locost, and get it thru IVA, its definitely "Special"!
OTOH, my dear wife has a very different opinion!! 
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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twybrow
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 12:22 PM |
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I never tire if the reaction. People seem to treat you very well in this type of car - I get let out at junctions and generally shown courteous
behaviour that I have never witnessed in a tin top. Even when driving like a bit of an idiot, I still find people are ok - unlike if you did the same
in a Ferrari or similar!
The only downside is, I realised about 6 months after getting it on the road - it doe snot attract hot women. It attract middle aged men to come over,
and ask you lots of questions and generally admire. Only once has it had a positive affect on the ladies, and that resulted in myself and a fellow
forum member (Alex - Omega) being asked for a drink by a lovely mother daughter combo!
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nick205
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 12:33 PM |
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Never tired of the positive reclaim my Indy received it and about. People always want to stop and ask questions and I lost count of the number of
people who sat in it.
My current 205 gti gets similar reactions, particularly from middle aged blokes who has one when they were younger.
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JAG
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 12:37 PM |
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My car isn't Special any more - but it is unique.
My biggest joy since building it has been the reaction of drivers of other unusual cars and the public at large.
The closest I came to any positive female attention was from a young lady who's young son (3yrs old at most) climbed into the car and stood on
the drivers seat, swinging on the steering wheel making "bbbrrrrrmmmmmmmm" noises!
She was embarrased because I came back to the car just as she was telling him to get out in case the owner came back
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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jeffw
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 12:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Never tired of the positive reclaim my Indy received it and about. People always want to stop and ask questions and I lost count of the number of
people who sat in it.
My current 205 gti gets similar reactions, particularly from middle aged blokes who has one when they were younger.
It is important to have a positive reclaim (wtf?)
If you want to know how 'Special' your car is .....take it to France and be astonished....
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johnemms
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 12:43 PM |
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Simple way is to park up on a big shopping complex,, walk away ,,
Just watch the amount of guys making a detour to walk past and look
Yep my car is special .. just the weather and time to get out is the problem..
[Edited on 2/6/14 by johnemms]
Own chassis & Build - First time pass!!
"7's" aren't really "cars", they are 'experiences"
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Smoking Frog
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 01:08 PM |
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Yes they are special, mine included. I never tire at looking at them, even the more basic ones (not saying which). Always some detail to be admired.
So much individuality they are all works of art.
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Irony
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 01:24 PM |
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Mines Special - Special Needs
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Matt21
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 01:36 PM |
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Having an e46 beemer as my daily car, the difference between how im treat in the mk compared to that is unreal!!!
In my bmw, people will make it as difficult as they possibly can for me to overtake, I dont get let out at junctions and people do just assume im a
dick.
I drive my MK on the roads a lot, and i drive it hard (much more 'dickish' than i ever do in my bm!), yet people dont get wound up over
it, they let me over take, they leave gaps for me, move over for me, flash me out, etc etc
however, i do get bored of the attention it draws. why people feel the need to point at me when im just driving along minding my own business i dont
know. I've started pointing back at them now.
I'm also a bit bored of people waving at me who have no idea who i am, I'm all for being friendly etc, but come on.
The reaction I hate the most is that of little kids. they seem to think my roll cage is a climbing frame! and the parents are even bigger tawts for
standing there taking a photo of their little brats swinging all over my pride and joy
quote:
most seem to think of them as being supercars from what they have seen on Top Gear etc
really? I've had A LOT of people thinking mine is an offroad buggy?!?!  even though it cant get over a speed bump nevermind an offroad
course.
people asking me if i go sandduning in it?!
One guy asked if it was a dakar type truck?!?!!?
for me its not about other peoples reactions, its about what it does for me. if it makes me happy then yes, its special
[Edited on 2/6/14 by Matt21]
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steve m
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 02:20 PM |
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My car has had a lot of interest over the years, and one gentleman argued with me that my car WAS a caterham, and i obvousley
did not have a clue about what car i owned
then there are the others who are unable to comprehend i built my car "in a ridicusly small garage" Ian Stent quote
or that i actually DID build it from scratch
and then theres the arguments about what kit is it, now i just say "mine" and walk away
steve
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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snapper
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 03:50 PM |
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When people say "nice car mate" I'm like a little kit and have to tell them that I built it.
Anyone can buy a car few build them
There is also a sort of hierarchy
Those that design & build from scratch
Scratch build chassis such as Ron or Haynes
Kit built ( trust me early Robin Hoods need skill determination and a little madness)
Then Westfield & Caterham
However I did notice at Stonliegh that many more kit manufacturers are producing bracketed chassis with in build support and after are to raise the
quality of the end product.
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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mark chandler
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 04:46 PM |
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My mother told me I was 'special' does that count?
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DIY Si
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| posted on 2/6/14 at 08:48 PM |
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I always viewed my Indy as special, even when it became my only car for a time. For some reason mine always sounded different to other BECs, but that
may have just been me!
I always enjoyed the attention, but as said it was never from the foxy young things you might hope for! Equally, I never had kids climb over my car
without my say so as the local kids loved watching me get the car out and warmed up on the drive. Since it was gelcoat and not painted I didn't
mind, but I can understand those that do. After all, you wouldn't accept it with a "normal" car, so why is it OK with a kit car?
I'm also sure that once I've finished building my Sprite, I will view it as Special for some time, if not always, as I've built the
car from the ground up to be the way I want. And I know there's not another one in the world, which either means I'm brave or stupid!
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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RaveyDaveyDave
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| posted on 12/6/14 at 03:32 PM |
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Yeah, my cars special alright.
So special that it demands all my time and loves it when I get the spanners out!
Sometimes I swear it breaks itself just so it gets to spend time with me alone in the garage.
Seriously, I still enjoy it when people wave, especially kids. Their little faces like they have just seen something awesome....
I do agree though it does attract middle aged men who want to ask several million questions just when your trying to set off again.
I also enjoy it when you take somebody out for the first time, especially when you can open her up. I've had screams, whooping, swearing the
lot, even somebody grasping the rollcage and my arm so tight I had to scream......
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