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  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
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    I like that Capricorn, nice and 60s style.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    Posts: 19,695
    So cool

  • 007InAction007InAction Australia
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    It's a beast.....
  • 007InAction007InAction Australia
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  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
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    I was browsing through the 007 store and saw this James Bond Cars book by Assouline. Looks very nice, but I need to know if the Alfa Romeo from OP gets discussed, because I would find it a disappointing buy if it isn't... (Alfista here, obviously :p )

    Anyone here who knows that? :)
  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
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    007InAction wrote: »

    Cool story, didn't know about its history.

    And it looks like a fun little car. I have seen one around town a few times (light blue, looks really cool).

    And I'm glad I'm not the only one who prefers manual cars.

    on that subject, I was wondering: he claims the paddles should be on the steering column, not fixed to the steering wheel. Why is that?
  • j_w_pepperj_w_pepper Born on the bayou, but I now hear a new dog barkin'
    Posts: 9,448
    Here's one for traditional petrolheads...which also deliveres certain Bond vibes, somehow.
    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_5iw7nfmgAY?feature=share
  • 007InAction007InAction Australia
    Posts: 2,790
    And The Greatest Performance Car Of The Year Is…
  • MartinBondMartinBond Trying not to muck it up again
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    CommanderRoss wrote: »
    on that subject, I was wondering: he claims the paddles should be on the steering column, not fixed to the steering wheel. Why is that?

    Easier driving as they are always in the same position. If you mount them to the wheel, you can find yourself having to shift with your other hand on the other side of the wheel during cornering.
  • CommanderRossCommanderRoss The bottom of a pitch lake in Eastern Trinidad, place called La Brea
    Posts: 9,101
    MartinBond wrote: »
    CommanderRoss wrote: »
    on that subject, I was wondering: he claims the paddles should be on the steering column, not fixed to the steering wheel. Why is that?

    Easier driving as they are always in the same position. If you mount them to the wheel, you can find yourself having to shift with your other hand on the other side of the wheel during cornering.

    Ah, i see. thanks!
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