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Unusual or Rare Cars - Part 3


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  On 1/22/2025 at 2:03 AM, Carbon82 said:

 

Have lah. Mitsubishi FTO is one such example. If I am not wrong, some of the older Citroën also pair front mid engine setup with FWD.

If you are referring to rear mid engine, than it should only pair with RWD.

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FTO is FF. Engine wayyy too forward to be front mid 

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  On 2/21/2025 at 9:45 AM, Carbon82 said:

>20 years old 1st generation Mercedes Benz A Class (facelift)

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When this A-Class was launched in 1997,if i not wrong,this Model failed a Flip Test,then Mercedes Benz's Engineers redesigned the ESP & Tyres Width.

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  On 2/22/2025 at 12:22 AM, Mockngbrd said:

FTO is FF. Engine wayyy too forward to be front mid 

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technically speaking 

it is a 'front rear front wheel drive' like driving a 911 in reverse 

FRF 🤣

see how far away the engine hang from the front axle line

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  On 2/22/2025 at 2:15 AM, Gnahp said:

technically speaking 

it is a 'front rear front wheel drive' like driving a 911 in reverse 

FRF 🤣

see how far away the engine hang from the front axle line

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This Picture is not FTO...look more like Galant VR4.

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  On 2/22/2025 at 3:42 AM, ER-3682 said:

This Picture is not FTO...look more like Galant VR4.

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you are right,  didn't notice the twin turbo word on the engine 😅

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I can confirm this is a genuine made in UK Lotus, not from China

because inside both headlamps are full of condensation

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  On 2/22/2025 at 3:42 AM, ER-3682 said:

This Picture is not FTO...look more like Galant VR4.

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Galant VR4 also nice car. 

Gone are the day Mitsubishi build good car. 

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  On 2/22/2025 at 8:40 AM, Gnahp said:

I can confirm this is a genuine made in UK Lotus, not from China

because inside both headlamps are full of condensation

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Lousy British QC,these Lotus cannot soak or drive in the Rain.

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  On 2/23/2025 at 12:34 AM, ER-3682 said:

Lousy British QC,these Lotus cannot soak or drive in the Rain.

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this is a warning sticker in a lotus car

they are honest about it

so don't complain after you bought it 😁

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  On 2/23/2025 at 12:42 AM, Gnahp said:

this is a warning sticker in a lotus car

they are honest about it

so don't complain after you bought it 😁

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So this Car,during Singapore's type of Rain,sure leak Water,a good Factory's Move,print a Sticker like this,Lotus's AD no need to entertain Warranty Claims on leaking Seals.

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  On 2/23/2025 at 2:45 AM, ER-3682 said:

So this Car,during Singapore's type of Rain,sure leak Water,a good Factory's Move,print a Sticker like this,Lotus's AD no need to entertain Warranty Claims on leaking Seals.

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Need to faster find a shelter carpark and park when it rains heavily. Lol.

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  On 2/23/2025 at 12:42 AM, Gnahp said:

this is a warning sticker in a lotus car

they are honest about it

so don't complain after you bought it 😁

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They really can't make a good waterproof seal can they...

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  On 2/23/2025 at 2:59 AM, 107fan said:

They really can't make a good waterproof seal can they...

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I think most of these Open Top Cars,inc your beloved W107,got these Problems after 2-3 Years.

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  On 2/23/2025 at 2:54 AM, 13177 said:

Need to faster find a shelter carpark and park when it rains heavily. Lol.

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they sell this "shower cap"

I think if you cut a hole at the windscreen area

can continue to drive in the rain 😁

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  On 2/23/2025 at 2:45 AM, ER-3682 said:

So this Car,during Singapore's type of Rain,sure leak Water,a good Factory's Move,print a Sticker like this,Lotus's AD no need to entertain Warranty Claims on leaking Seals.

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imagine the engineers telling the boss

boss, we tried our best already, it is impossible to solve the roof leaking problem, but we have a brilliant idea

we can print a warning label and stick it on the car 😅

 

for lotus ownership, you need to adjust your expectations

got to turn a blind eye on the shortcomings

otherwise the relationship won't last

 

 

 

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  On 2/23/2025 at 11:00 AM, Gnahp said:

imagine the engineers telling the boss

boss, we tried our best already, it is impossible to solve the roof leaking problem, but we have a brilliant idea

we can print a warning label and stick it on the car 😅

 

for lotus ownership, you need to adjust your expectations

got to turn a blind eye on the shortcomings

otherwise the relationship won't last

 

 

 

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I used to drive MRS.

I also don’t dare to drive during heavy downpour 

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