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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 04:25 PM
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Everyone really loves their 4 spokes like that? I just got my car recently and only got to test drive cars with the 3 spoke.
Now I am on the fence....
The 3 spoke just feels so good to me.
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by pulpo
Anyone else noticed that prices are NOT drifting up in the UK?

On almost every model page the prices for auctions in the UK are significantly lower than the US. Inflation? Supply chain issues? Are people in the UK smarter? Poorer? Richer? Do they have other things to buy? What gives?

I'd like every armchair expert's opinion please
Have you ever seen the underside of a UK car?
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mmcd99
Everyone really loves their 4 spokes like that? I just got my car recently and only got to test drive cars with the 3 spoke.
Now I am on the fence....
I prefer my 3-spoke. It doesn't look like a mid-90s Chevy Pickup


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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 04:53 PM
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Used the 4 spoke for many years, then bought a 3-spoke. I prefer the 3.
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 05:05 PM
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I prefer the 4 spoke.
The 3 spoke reminds me of my old mid 2000s Honda Accord

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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SRMPDX
I prefer my 3-spoke. It doesn't look like a mid-90s Chevy Pickup

where did you get a picture of my corvette
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 05:25 PM
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So I guess you guys aren't considering a K24 or LS3 swap to match any steering wheels? 😁
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 05:30 PM
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I would 110% K or LS swap over paying $35k for a 300hp paperweight

I always thought the corvette was a great swap prospect thanks to the transaxle layout. And a turbo K would be a hilarious thing in the corvette community
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 05:34 PM
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We will all eventually have to get a rebuild. Don't have a problem with 35k. Just don't want to do it until I know exactly what I want. Seems to me an LS swap would make more sense than a K24 swap. Just can't stomach the sound of a turbo four Honda in my Porsche.
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 05:37 PM
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Im just a huge Honda fanboy at heart
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 05:46 PM
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 06:35 PM
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Because it's an absolutely hilarious amount of money compared to a $300 truck motor or a k20 and a Chinese turbo kit
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 06:43 PM
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When I went from a 1999 Boxster to a 2000 ME the 3 spoke with the 10-2 notches and smooth maple trim was a very welcome upgrade.


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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by work_truck
Because it's an absolutely hilarious amount of money compared to a $300 truck motor or a k20 and a Chinese turbo kit
It really is. I get its pay to play sometimes but seems ridiculous how expensive an engine build is for one of these. But in the end, none of the options end up being all that cost-effective, unfortunately.
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 06:53 PM
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All this talk of wheels. Let me remind you I have a bunch for saleNephrite green Tip 3 spokeSavannah Beige manual 3 Spoke
black tip 3 spoke
All w matching airbag
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