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Old 11-25-2009, 02:19 PM
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What do you all think of this? Is this the worst thing ever?

I've just stumbled across this advert on a Dutch *bay type site that I frequent.

A front spoiler for a W123

http://www.speurders.nl/overzicht/autos-onderdelen/rga-voorspoilers-mercedes-benz-w123-nieuw-20596573.html?q=w123

What do you all think of this?

I know it is down to personal taste (and I don't wish to upset anyone) but surely this is the worst thing ever?

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Old 11-25-2009, 02:30 PM
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Yuck. Looks like those cheap-$#1t ricer wings
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Old 11-25-2009, 02:46 PM
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looks like 123 has sprung a beard
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Old 11-25-2009, 05:56 PM
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Can you say speed bump?
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Old 11-25-2009, 06:31 PM
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Looks pretty good on this one: Brabus W123
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Old 11-25-2009, 06:41 PM
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Duckbill on a w123?




sounds ugly to begin with.



Now, on something like an 83 VW rabbit, you could get away with it...
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Old 11-25-2009, 07:27 PM
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While it does look ugly with that one photo angle- it might not look as bad on this car.
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Old 11-25-2009, 07:50 PM
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That is pretty FUGLY.
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Old 11-26-2009, 10:40 AM
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Old 11-27-2009, 06:38 PM
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Got one on a euro 123 gas car I picked up for parts. It really appeared to reduce ground clearance but was mounted well. In storage for quite awhile. Car also had rear trunk spoiler.
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Old 11-28-2009, 02:18 AM
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I've just stumbled across this advert on a Dutch *bay type site that I frequent.

A front spoiler for a W123

http://www.speurders.nl/overzicht/autos-onderdelen/rga-voorspoilers-mercedes-benz-w123-nieuw-20596573.html?q=w123

What do you all think of this?

I know it is down to personal taste (and I don't wish to upset anyone) but surely this is the worst thing ever?
WHORP! (sound of losing lunch)

The phrase "tits on a boar hog" comes to mind.
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Old 11-28-2009, 12:45 PM
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WHORP! (sound of losing lunch)

The phrase "tits on a boar hog" comes to mind.
Thanks for that reply I've just spat out my cup of tea over my keyboard...

...a slight variation on laughed out loud...
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Old 11-28-2009, 01:37 PM
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Sorr-ree.

That was one of my old man's favorite expressions:

That's about as useless as tits on a boar hog.
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Old 11-29-2009, 10:34 AM
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It might look a little better if it was not on a beige car with hubcaps.
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Old 11-29-2009, 01:56 PM
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Sorr-ree.

That was one of my old man's favorite expressions:

That's about as useless as tits on a boar hog.
That is a good one...

Better then my old favourites

1) You are as useful as a chocolate teapot / chocolate fire guard

2) That's as much use as a hand brake on a canoe

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