So what you are saying is a ferrari is faster than an L34?
depending on the size of drivers gooleys
The Great L34 A9X debate
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:03 AM
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 06:33 AM
SUMMARY
besides the banter and frequent abuse, a common pattern appears in this and simular type threads.
1. if you have an L34 you love them
2. if you had an L34 you want it back
3. if you have another type of torana you would trade it for an L34
4. and if you are not one of the above three - there is something wrong with you.
debate over......
besides the banter and frequent abuse, a common pattern appears in this and simular type threads.
1. if you have an L34 you love them
2. if you had an L34 you want it back
3. if you have another type of torana you would trade it for an L34
4. and if you are not one of the above three - there is something wrong with you.
debate over......
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 06:38 AM
SUMMARY
besides the banter and frequent abuse, a common pattern appears in this and simular type threads.
1. if you have an L34 you love them
2. if you had an L34 you want it back
3. if you have another type of torana you would trade it for an L34
4. and if you are not one of the above three - there is something wrong with you.
debate over......
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 06:52 AM
I already knew that but can you please not keep bringing it up, I'm starting to get self-conscious...there is something wrong with you.
Now where did I put my medicine?
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 07:17 AM
It is good to see you L34 boys blowing your own trumpet for a change. I believe part of the reason the A9X has a higher market value is they have been well organised and effective in communicating their story. Maybe start your own club? The challenge for you guys is to present as much info on the cars as you can to the general public and group together to promote a common interest. There is clearly difficulties in the number of cars produced and the demographics of owners but a lot could be achieved through the web these days. Perhaps the Phillip Island get together was a step in the right direction?
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 07:59 AM
SUMMARY
besides the banter and frequent abuse, a common pattern appears in this and simular type threads.
1. if you have an L34 you love them
2. if you had an L34 you want it back
3. if you have another type of torana you would trade it for an L34
4. and if you are not one of the above three - there is something wrong with you.
debate over......
5. if you have not got an A9X, deep down, you really wish you had one !
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 08:07 AM
5. if you have not got an A9X, deep down, you really wish you had one !
5. if you have not got an A9X, deep down, you really wish you had one (ref back to item 3, 4
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 09:04 AM
SUMMARY
besides the banter and frequent abuse, a common pattern appears in this and simular type threads.
1. if you have an L34 you love them
2. if you had an L34 you want it back
3. if you have another type of torana you would trade it for an L34
4. and if you are not one of the above three - there is something wrong with you.
debate over......
QUOTE (LXM21 @ Apr 4 2009, 08:59 AM)
5. if you have not got an A9X, deep down, you really wish you had one !
5. if you have not got an A9X, deep down, you really wish you had one (ref back to item 3, 4
And the final & most important quote........
6. If it wasn't for HB's, you would all be driving Kingswoods.
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 09:07 AM
I think you are spot on toranavista.
It would be a very positive thing if a L34 National Club got off the ground.
How about it "never in control"?
YOU CAN DO IT!
It would be a very positive thing if a L34 National Club got off the ground.
How about it "never in control"?
YOU CAN DO IT!
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 09:48 AM
An SS A9X hatch, is better than a L34 and an SLR5000 A9X
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 10:24 AM
Toranavista, i agree totally with your statement and Phillip island was a good indication that L34 owners are keen to participate.
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 10:43 AM
3. if you have another type of torana you would trade it for an L34
Let's not get carried away....
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 11:25 AM
Hi,all the above points are all valid.This debate started by uninformed people putting down the supeior power of the L34.I have just spent the last 2 hrs showing my cars to a guy who is flying interstate tommorrow to look at buying a l34 and a9x.His dad owned several gmh dealerships around australia.It is good to see you L34 boys blowing your own trumpet for a change. I believe part of the reason the A9X has a higher market value is they have been well organised and effective in communicating their story. Maybe start your own club? The challenge for you guys is to present as much info on the cars as you can to the general public and group together to promote a common interest. There is clearly difficulties in the number of cars produced and the demographics of owners but a lot could be achieved through the web these days. Perhaps the Phillip Island get together was a step in the right direction?
He sold his last torana 79 and now wants a collection.He remembers delivering these vehicles new.Performance wise he states they were not in the same league.
he did not get his info from books but from the response he got from the pedal.
I think this debate has probably run its course before poor red thinks everybody hates him.He,s a great guy very passinate about a9xs which is good as hes always flying the a9x flag.Hope he still talks to me next time we meet.We have the right in this country still to believe want we want to yet,i will will always love my l34s first.Must go now and clean my a9x for tommorrows run.Keep smilling.
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Must go now and clean my a9x for tommorrows run.Keep smilling.
I thought you were taking the TA !!
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 12:09 PM
I am yet to give an opinion here as I am "un-informed", mind if I come and do the above so I can make my own mind up ?I have just spent the last 2 hrs showing my cars to a guy who is flying interstate tommorrow to look at buying a l34 and a9x. Performance wise he states they were not in the same league. he did not get his info from books but from the response he got from the pedal.
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 12:19 PM
Im about to sigh of on this thred.If there is anyone out there thats in the market for a a9x i strongly recoment REDA9X to view the car b4 perchace.His knowledge on the a9x is as good as you will get anywhere.You have to own a l34 to fully understand how complex the car is. The two cars a different as the comments have told us. This has been a great debate we have all had some fun dont take life to serious RED lets injoy the cars and the people asociated with them. becuase we are only the care tackers someone else will own our cars one day. injoy life.
cheers blue_a9x
cheers blue_a9x
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I am yet to give an opinion here as I am "un-informed", mind if I come and do the above so I can make my own mind up ?
Any time in sa please contact and more than welcome to chew the fat and benchrace
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 01:07 PM
Hey blue taxi if ever in sa i would like to bech race you over an ale or two also.Keep that foot down you will need too if you want to get anywhere unless you let the moths out and buy a muscle car.Im about to sigh of on this thred.If there is anyone out there thats in the market for a a9x i strongly recoment REDA9X to view the car b4 perchace.His knowledge on the a9x is as good as you will get anywhere.You have to own a l34 to fully understand how complex the car is. The two cars a different as the comments have told us. This has been a great debate we have all had some fun dont take life to serious RED lets injoy the cars and the people asociated with them. becuase we are only the care tackers someone else will own our cars one day. injoy life.
cheers blue_a9x
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 07:11 PM
Just read the thread from start to finish.
I would own both cars any day, no questions asked.
But how quickly the thread turns to shit over ones inturpretation of comments.
Is there ever going to be a clear cut answer, as to what was better. L34 or A9X ?
Its like debating who was the best heavy weight boxer "ALI or TYSON"
Leave it at that, more Jim Beams to drink.
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I would own both cars any day, no questions asked.
But how quickly the thread turns to shit over ones inturpretation of comments.
Is there ever going to be a clear cut answer, as to what was better. L34 or A9X ?
Its like debating who was the best heavy weight boxer "ALI or TYSON"
Leave it at that, more Jim Beams to drink.
Scott
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 07:50 PM
Been away getting a life and still see it's still going on. I've learn't a lot reading this thread, nothing new about the A9X and L34 though unfortunately.
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 08:00 PM
SUMMARY
besides the banter and frequent abuse, a common pattern appears in this and simular type threads.
1. if you have an L34 you love them
2. if you had an L34 you want it back
3. if you have another type of torana you would trade it for an L34
4. and if you are not one of the above three - there is something wrong with you.
debate over......
I don't have an SLR, A9X or a L34 and I wouldn't trade mine for one, I couldn't care less about their heritage or $value. I built my car to go, doesn't handle the best or look the best and it used to be a 4 cylinder, but it is what I want - not a dust collector. Give it up people because at the end of the day none of them go or handle any good standard, a shitty old VN SS would out drive one on the race track! They are all just a Torana with the smallest of modifications that aren't really worth talking about! Too harsh? Thats my opinion!
And yes I still love them.
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 08:17 PM
I think you younger guys should listen sometimes to the older guys that were amongst it when the cars were new, all those Torana books you eat don�t necessarily make you a guru, it�s all theoretical unless you�ve had the opportunity to experienced it.
This standard Chrome Yellow SL/R 5000 beside the standard Azure Blue L34 and the standard Barbados Green SL/R 5000 in the back ground of the last photo could not outperform the Standard L34 no matter how hard they tried. And we�re not talking about one off here, it just never happen.
I�m sorry but I don�t have the motivation for a pissing contest, I�ve said my piece I was there, had them all and loved them all .............regards
This standard Chrome Yellow SL/R 5000 beside the standard Azure Blue L34 and the standard Barbados Green SL/R 5000 in the back ground of the last photo could not outperform the Standard L34 no matter how hard they tried. And we�re not talking about one off here, it just never happen.
I�m sorry but I don�t have the motivation for a pissing contest, I�ve said my piece I was there, had them all and loved them all .............regards
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 08:22 PM
I don't have an SLR, A9X or a L34 and I wouldn't trade mine for one, I couldn't care less about their heritage or $value. I built my car to go, doesn't handle the best or look the best and it used to be a 4 cylinder, but it is what I want - not a dust collector. Give it up people because at the end of the day none of them go or handle any good standard, a shitty old VN SS would out drive one on the race track! They are all just a Torana with the smallest of modifications that aren't really worth talking about! Too harsh? Thats my opinion!
And yes I still love them.
PLEASE REF TO ITEM 4.
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