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Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi

nobody@vox.com(RobiNZ) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:33:46 +1300

Jack's post has nice images but this is a video tour. Would be a fine place to stop off on the way to the real factory…

Yas Island | Ferrari World | Abu Dhabi

“Opening in 2010, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is set to be the world’s largest indoor theme park, sitting under a roof designed in the style of a classic double-curve body shell of a Ferrari GT car. There is energy, excitement and passion for the entire family at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. With over 20 rides and attractions, including the world’s fastest rollercoaster, Ferrari World is more than a theme park – it is where Ferrari’s legendary story is unveiled.”

Ferrari World - Abu Dhabi ( Yas Island )

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QotD: Premonition...

nobody@vox.com(RobiNZ) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:47:13 +1300

Have you ever had a premonition? Did you heed it?
Submitted by aynge.

No, otherwise I would have answered this question the day before it appeared.

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Citroën celebrate 90 fabulous years

nobody@vox.com(RobiNZ) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:07:05 +1300

90 years of Citroën and it ends with (I think) a new logo.

Although the DS is the Citroën of all time it's a 2CV I'll buy when I win Lotto. People who know I love cars don't believe that but my "ideal car" is actually a collection of brilliant, if modest, cars and the 2CV would be one (alongside a 60's Fiat 500). I remember, and think I still have somewhere, LJK Setright's glowing tribute to the brilliant unengineering of the 2CV. Citroën simply engineered out much of what could go wrong with a car and made what was left as simple and good as possible

The are a couple of New Zealand 2CV sites, prices for a good one are surprisingly robust ($10-15,000).

The 2CV Downumder: http://citroen2cvnz.homestead.com/

Ugly Ducks Downuder appears to be abandoned but records the "Otago Raids" which I'd love to recreate: http://www.2cv.co.nz/

Citroën 90 Ans - Video Story - HQ

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Jumping for BMW

nobody@vox.com(RobiNZ) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:15:21 +1300

One for Jack to try next time he's got an Audi/BMW to test.

BMW. Jump for Joy.

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QotD: Winner's Circle

nobody@vox.com(RobiNZ) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:00:22 +1300

What's the last thing you won? How did you win it?

I found an old Lotto ticket in my wallet which had won $34 (net $16). Not enough to retire on but a nice surprise.

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QotD: Extra Day Every Month

nobody@vox.com(RobiNZ) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:45:33 +1200

If you had an extra day each month - that no one else had - how would you spend it?

Catching up with the sleep I loose blogging!

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QotD: Favorite Beatles Song

nobody@vox.com(RobiNZ) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:44:47 +1200

What's your favorite Beatles song? Bonus points if you share it with us.

It's the one that reaches Across the Universe

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Fiat Abarth 695 "Tributo Ferrari"

nobody@vox.com(RobiNZ) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:35:19 +1200

The Fiat 500 is a pretty little car, both pretty and little. This is a special 500 with its little 1.4 Turbo pumping out 134kw/180hp to make it go, big Brembo brakes to make it stop, upgraded suspension & wheels to make it corner and a variable exhaust system (valve opens over 3000rpm) to make it howl. Bellissimo!

Officially Official: Fiat confirms Abarth 695 "Tributo Ferrari" for Frankfurt debut — Autoblog

The Abarth 695 "Tributo Ferrari" makes its world debut at Frankfurt. This new performance version of the Abarth 500 confirms the link between Abarth and Ferrari based on shared values that include a passion for performance, a racing soul, attention to detail and Italian style… (Full Story, Press Release and Photo Gallery)

(from TypePad)

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Not The Toyota Way, in California

nobody@vox.com(RobiNZ) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:07:05 +1200

When I read this:

Toyota's Historic California Plant Closure

I remembered this fine example of “The Toyota Way” meeting “The American Way” seen in San Francisco earlier this year.

No, the car has not been in a collision and there were no other mounting holes in the bumper. The plate had been fixed with apparent precision, but not a level!

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QotD: The Very Best

nobody@vox.com(RobiNZ) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:17:56 +1200

If you could be the best at anything in the world, what would you choose?

Answering questions!

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