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: exotics and city cars with the same parts.


insomniac
10-18-2010, 09:12 PM
i was pretty amazed when i came across these..

diablo uses the same headlights as 300zx
http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/lamborghini_-_diablo-300x225.jpghttp://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/frontfar-300x254.jpg

mclaren f1 uses vw corrado mirrors
http://image.eurotuner.com/f/8179898/eurp_0802_11_z+1992_vw_corrado_slc+front_view.jpg
http://www.niot.net/blog-images/report-gordon-murray-working-on-successor-to-mclaren-f1.jpg

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/03/noble_2.jpg
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/03/noble_2.jpg

Aston Martin Virage used Mk II Scirocco taillights
http://www.carspotting.com/userfiles/424/Aston-Martin-Aston-Martin-Virage_4115.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4047994886_8ed7c40ddb_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/228/479672684_f532eced98.jpg
http://www.dccarcare.com/images/tipsimages/wsinst1.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/10/aston-volvo-key.jpg
story here: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/31/doh-aston-martin-owner-finds-volvo-logo-on-key

Miura P400 used '67 Fiat Spyder 850 headlights.
http://www.sdsefi.com/features/fiat5.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/LamborghiniMiura.JPG

SSC Aero is using the Focus SVT headlights
http://www.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/medium/2009-ssc-aero-1287-horsepower-engine-boost-medium_20.jpg
http://www.stangbangers.com/04_FocusSVT_Wallpaper.jpg

morgan - mini
http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/4/large/1531223.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/4019259272_712b686fba_b.jpg

Freightliner Columbia uses the headlight assemblies from a first-gen Mercedes ML-Class
http://www.publiquip.com/photo/Freightliner-Columbia-Truck.jpg
http://photos.ebizautos.com/used-1999-mercedes~benz-m~class-ml430-7409-2550122-1-640.jpg

original thread.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4692669-300ZX-and-Diablo-share-headlight

threezero
10-18-2010, 09:21 PM
arash will be pleased

tee-tea
10-18-2010, 09:27 PM
thats a trip.

TypeRNammer
10-18-2010, 09:34 PM
http://www.autos4fast.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Koenigsegg-CCX-4.jpg

http://jdmjunkee.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/fd-rx7-2.jpg

Uses the same reflector/reverse lights

EDIT:

fixed link

InvisibleSoul
10-18-2010, 09:41 PM
Pretty standard knowledge that low production supercars use parts originally from other cars... no need to custom make everything just for the sake of being unique.

gearshifter
10-18-2010, 09:46 PM
interesting find! any more of those?

Redlines_Daily
10-18-2010, 09:47 PM
^^ I think everything should be custom, for the sake of being unique! Also, to justify the crazy price tags.

TypeRNammer
10-18-2010, 09:53 PM
^^ I think everything should be custom, for the sake of being unique! Also, to justify the crazy price tags.

Try producing DOT headlights, let's see how much a ding to your wallet that is:troll:

SumAznGuy
10-18-2010, 09:54 PM
Lotus Esprit uses AE86 tail lights.

Appearently DB7's use older Corona tail lights.

http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=73152

JqC
10-18-2010, 10:04 PM
^^ I think everything should be custom, for the sake of being unique! Also, to justify the crazy price tags.

If I were to buy an exotic, I wouldn't care if some parts were shared with cheap city cars. I'd care mostly about the insane performance and driving experience you can get from owning one of these incredible machines.

Oh and let's not forget about these being pussy magnets lol.

AVS_Racing
10-18-2010, 10:08 PM
such mind fuck

FN-2199
10-18-2010, 10:13 PM
Damn. Those Scirocco MkII tails are sexy.

yamahar6
10-21-2010, 12:36 AM
and Arash takes all those ideas and tries to make them his

Arash
10-21-2010, 01:23 AM
Prove it bro
my newest concept design by the way
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_aqdJkNjP_iM/TMAF_c6my9I/AAAAAAAAAnY/EP8UlXz1HZI/ddd.jpg

The Nissan r390 also uses the Zed headlights
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/03/lambo.jpg

hk20000
10-21-2010, 08:59 AM
http://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Sports%20car.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/2417588844_9bccaf8aa8.jpg?v=0

Mugen EvOlutioN
10-21-2010, 09:26 AM
wow interesting, never see that company lol

the key fob is epic tho...that i saw

vitaminG
10-21-2010, 03:03 PM
funny part is the exotic dealers will prolly charge you 10x as much fpr the same headlights

TouringTeg
10-21-2010, 06:28 PM
Are the Esprit and AE86 tail lights really the same? wow

insomniac
10-21-2010, 06:49 PM
Are the Esprit and AE86 tail lights really the same? wow

i wonder how the esprit will look like with kouki or aftermarket ae86 tailights :p

Walperstyle
10-21-2010, 07:09 PM
This thread had potential with its title.

Arash
10-21-2010, 07:55 PM
I agree, learning from the Ak, this thread is now about exotics next to regular cars
:D
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_aqdJkNjP_iM/TMEH5-krcxI/AAAAAAAAAnk/BxZF3KsPQwU/s640/01062009606_3.jpg


*awaits forum infraction http://forums.nicoclub.com/images/smilies/couch.gif

hk20000
10-21-2010, 10:02 PM
Are the Esprit and AE86 tail lights really the same? wow

yup. Next time you see a lotus Esprit V8 with this style tail light look closer, the lenses read "Toyota"

nothing surprising though, I mean you pop open an Exige/Elise/Evora engine cover today it says Toyota too ROFL. :rofl:

SkinnyPupp
10-25-2010, 05:45 AM
http://www.modernracer.com/memfeatures/carcutaways/chevroletcorvettec6insidesthum.jpg

http://www.visitabingdon.com/images/horse-carriage-abingdon.jpg

anti-vip
10-25-2010, 06:52 AM
^^^ leaf spring?..lol

essel
10-25-2010, 06:48 PM
Wow I can't believe I never noticed some of these after seeing them so much.

Benz_05TSX
10-26-2010, 07:39 PM
they got to save cost somehow...hahahhaa