You won't believe what they did to this Brumby...
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You won't believe what they did to this Brumby...
Warning: Graphic Subaru Destruction Below
So a little background: I'm in the UK right now - around the Dorset area.
Here they have what they call *basher marathon races* where they get old, dying, rusted, unlicenceable cars and then hammer them up crazy terrain, and race them through until they die. So, you've gotta drive well enough to keep it alive, but fast enough to win the race...
This Brumby was picked up for about 100 Quid or so and then annihilated...
So a little background: I'm in the UK right now - around the Dorset area.
Here they have what they call *basher marathon races* where they get old, dying, rusted, unlicenceable cars and then hammer them up crazy terrain, and race them through until they die. So, you've gotta drive well enough to keep it alive, but fast enough to win the race...
This Brumby was picked up for about 100 Quid or so and then annihilated...
Otter the 2004 Outback with all the fruit.
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Before you see the photos: You should know it actually still runs, and kept going until the bodywork caught too badly and it couldn't pull itself free.
Apparently it was later freed from being bogged and driven some more. Hah
Scroll Down ... Hah
Apparently it was later freed from being bogged and driven some more. Hah
Otter the 2004 Outback with all the fruit.
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From what I know they had a pump + tank system that fits in the passenger side footwell that they move from car to car. Something not far from a boat style setup. They do a little work on them before taking the vehicles through hell.steptoe wrote:ouch, but where was the fuel tank ?
I'll try chase up some more photos of the *bangers* tomorrow. It's damn late here.
Otter the 2004 Outback with all the fruit.
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The guy driving it said it simply started to come apart - but it kept going, so he drove it until it got stuck. I think these races have a little friendly nudging.Bantum wrote:What did they do to get it to that stage ?
I'd bet it was full of rust too !
Bantum ...
I've already filled my whole suitcase full of tools to take back! All woodworking ones. Drawer-knives, spokeshaves, etc. Even if I have to wear all my clothes at once on the plane, I'll get this stuff back with me.steptoe wrote:Lucky Giles did not know you were heading his way - you'd be hauling Subaruanalia across the globe
Otter the 2004 Outback with all the fruit.
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Oh wow, that little ute has surely seen better days Before anyone gets upset, just remember this is England we're talking about; a car that old is usually more rust than car.
And if you're really struggling to fit more tools in your suitcase, have you considered packing all your clothes in a big satchel pack and posting it home through the mail? Don't laugh, been done before.
And if you're really struggling to fit more tools in your suitcase, have you considered packing all your clothes in a big satchel pack and posting it home through the mail? Don't laugh, been done before.
Will it ever end!?
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Damn right i'd have been asking !steptoe wrote:Lucky Giles did not know you were heading his way - you'd be hauling Subaruanalia across the globe
Desperatley waiting for a Brumby fuel filler pipe to arrive on these shores from the land of OZ ! - as silverbullet rightly points out that rust is the car killer here for older cars, my fuel filler pipe has rotted through due to the shield plate harbouring mud and dampness over the years.
http://www.mvbrumbybrat.co.uk will be seeking out the individual responsible for this wrecking of this poor little innocent brumby, and will be giving him some ' re-education ' for his crime:p
If your reading this - Mr filler pipe sir - please pretty please send said pipe my way....please;)
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Cheers
Giles.
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Cheers
Giles.
*Scooby MV / Brumby - Current project & pet truck Weber Carby'd Ea81.Air/Con.4WDiscs.Speedliner tub. Foz seats. Digital Sound. Floodlit interior light. Cobra Security. Gear Shifter Lock + loadsa new parts.
SVX - Silky Sexy & Smooth - just like me
GLF (MY series) Hatchy - "Project 2012"
*Fozzie 2.0 Forester Sport - Wifey's daily driver
*Ozzie Outback Diesel SE nav Spec 2012 MY 6 speeder - My daily driver
* 'Half Cut' Oz Brumby its now totally in bits !:mrgreen
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Don't shoot the messenger!
Oddly enough I have one of those sitting in my Garage...
Being scrapped from a dead Brumby I grabbed...
Sorry buddy!
Oddly enough I have one of those sitting in my Garage...
Being scrapped from a dead Brumby I grabbed...
Sorry buddy!
Otter the 2004 Outback with all the fruit.
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