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General Category => Introductions => Topic started by: CBJ on May 08, 2010, 09:38:38 PM

Title: Hi there
Post by: CBJ on May 08, 2010, 09:38:38 PM
Hello frog drivers...

I drive a kraut car, however I would like to read your forum and learn your secrets. To do so I must introduce myself...

In an effort to be more frog friendly, I will post a picture of my car which includes french machinery.

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n198/Fredward1986/Hampton%20Downs%20May%202010/HamptonDownsMay2010020.jpg)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: Goat on May 09, 2010, 12:43:57 PM
Hello there
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: 2052NV on May 09, 2010, 05:49:29 PM
hello.

What is your car i dont recognise it?? Opel??
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: BigPete on May 09, 2010, 05:55:43 PM
Thought it was an EP82 Starlet at first glance, but I think it's one of those original Pontiac LeMans/Daewoo Cielo things.
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: zephyrheaven on May 09, 2010, 06:04:51 PM
I wanted to resist saying it looks like a Holden Barina from the early 90's - but couldnt

???
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: pugMi on May 09, 2010, 08:25:00 PM
Quote from: D8Pete on May 09, 2010, 05:55:43 PM
but I think it's one of those original Pontiac LeMans/Daewoo Cielo things.

everyones had a go at making those things. im assuming its an opel kadett?
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: red16v on May 09, 2010, 10:40:27 PM
LOL at Apex being behind two 20 year old shitters. Mustve bin all "Im gonna spend $3246475686798560780.45 upgrading my brakes and diff and wayyyste those guys next time...in my missus' car"
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: BigPete on May 09, 2010, 10:59:01 PM
Yeah but na but yeah but four seconds later...

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n198/Fredward1986/Hampton%20Downs%20May%202010/HamptonDownsMay2010026.jpg)

:D
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: CBJ on May 10, 2010, 10:05:35 AM
It is an Opel Kadett (E) GSi

(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr307/Cardboardjesus/27-03-2010/kadett1.jpg)
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr307/Cardboardjesus/27-03-2010/kadett3.jpg)
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr307/Cardboardjesus/27-03-2010/kadett10.jpg)
(http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr307/Cardboardjesus/Kadett5.jpg)

Know your enemy my frog loving friends. This was the direct competitor of the 205 in the race for hot hatch supremacy in the 80's.

They are very rare in NZ (only 10 or so left). This is unfortunately the baby 1.8 8v variant, which is just shy of 120hp. The big brother of this one carried an C20XE and produced 150hp.

These saw much success in the BTCC, as well as attaining ultimate cult status by winning the Stannic Group N championship in South Africa 3 years running (and crushing many e30's in the process)

Be not confused by it's Ponitac/Daewoo likeness. The Kadett was the originator. When the Kadett went out of production, the plant was sold to the Korean's who blessed us with the Ponitac LeMons and the Daewoo Clio.
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: Carpentry on May 10, 2010, 10:17:06 AM
Hey man

I noticed it has a massive Renault 5 spec gearstick. I loled

There was once a dude on here who had a Vectra GT, went pretty quick.

Also, welcome!
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: Lord Page on May 10, 2010, 11:44:12 AM
Anyone with a digital dash is ok by me, welcome!
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: zephyrheaven on May 13, 2010, 08:47:06 PM
I enjoy your black numberplates
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: CBJ on May 14, 2010, 05:23:44 PM
Quote from: zephyrheaven on May 13, 2010, 08:47:06 PM
I enjoy your black numberplates

I also enjoy, and embrace them every night.

Be not afraid. You are not being a complete ingenerate by comparing it to the Holden Barina. The Barina was built by Opel, and it's true name is the Corsa. The Kadett is esstentially the 'big brother'
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: cams16v on May 15, 2010, 09:56:12 AM
Hi there and welcome.

I noticed there was a Opel Kadett GTE 16v on trademe last week with the cossie engine, very cool!
Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: Reviled on May 17, 2010, 09:24:32 AM
Welcome to Fastfrogs mate  8)