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Old 12-06-2021, 04:25 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....
The 3 spoke just feels so good to me.
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Old 12-06-2021, 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 12-06-2021, 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 12-06-2021, 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 12-06-2021, 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 12-06-2021, 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 12-06-2021, 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 12-06-2021, 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 12-06-2021, 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 12-06-2021, 05:37 PM
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Im just a huge Honda fanboy at heart
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Old 12-06-2021, 05:46 PM
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Then buy a cheby or Honda why would any sane person make a HORRERA/CHEVERRA….
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Old 12-06-2021, 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 12-06-2021, 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 12-06-2021, 06:51 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
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 12-06-2021, 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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