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Old Nov 12, 2001 | 05:17 AM
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Lorinser CL @ SEMA...

Did anyone see the new Lorinser CL that was on display at the SEMA show 2 weeks ago? It was truly one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen! I'll post pics later today!
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Old Nov 12, 2001 | 12:08 PM
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My local MB dealer here had some Lorinser vehciles on display a few months back. I really don't know if I'm a fan of their body kits however. All the slits and slots not to mention that roof wing looks a bit tacky to me.

The performance side of their modifications are impressive indeed however.
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Old Nov 12, 2001 | 01:59 PM
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Lorinser CL Pics...

Ok, check these out...





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Old Nov 12, 2001 | 02:12 PM
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What did someone do to that poor CL ? They should be hung !!!! I guess to each their own taste..


I'd be interested to hear what others think though... I think they went a bit over the top for my style. I could probably live with the body kit minus the ultra ugly grill, roof wing, wheels, and front quarter panel vents. The vents do looks sort of trick, but they are a 'bit' much.

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Old Nov 12, 2001 | 02:24 PM
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That CL is so nice . I like it except for the grill, other than that is beautiful!
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Old Nov 12, 2001 | 02:51 PM
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I agree the grill is not for me, but I do like the front fenders (a la new SL) and that rear bumper and exhaust looks wicked.
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 11:08 PM
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I'd love to hear what that exhaust sound like at full open throttle during an acceleration run !

Vrooooooooommmmmmmmmmm........

Vrooooooooommmmmmmmmmm........

Vrooooooooommmmmmmmmmm........

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Old Nov 16, 2001 | 06:10 AM
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Angry CL LORINSER

Far too much modifications in my opinion. The CL coupe is not really a sport car as such, but more a comfortable Coupe with nice balanced setup. The way it looks if too flashy !

Once more just my feeling !:o
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Old Nov 16, 2001 | 06:18 AM
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I think the fenders are the nicest part.

The rims are pretty nice too.
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Old Nov 16, 2001 | 05:43 PM
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What in the world?? Who could do something like this to this nice car??? I mean ok the sides are nice i'll give em that, but the front what the h*ll?? Looks like a prototype of something that can't be determined? And the wheels they look like they're Niche Wheels?? Crazy!
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Old Nov 17, 2001 | 11:36 AM
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Sorry to disagree, but that thing is atrocious. I would never do anything to the styling of the CL. That's almost sacrilege.
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Old Nov 19, 2001 | 10:58 AM
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That's what i said!
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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 11:46 AM
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i think they killed it the vent rims look hella oooooogly that front grill gives a car a salvage look and rear bumper what da hell is that???

i think lorinser overdid it

dont u think?

hopefully lorinser reps are in this site reading all this

if you are -- try again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 11:49 AM
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Sorry to disagree, but that thing is atrocious. I would never do anything to the styling of the CL. That's almost sacrilege.
u r right cl looks good as is

i would though add brabus monoblock v 2 piece in chrome

or azzure matrix in 20"

or lowenheart ld1 in 20"

las option giovanna essen in 20"
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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 05:39 PM
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I think it looks horrible, too bad for that CL

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I think it looks horrible, too bad for that CL


That's what I thought too, I was starting to feel like something was wrong with my taste... Most everyone else thinks it is the best looking thing on the market. I thought it was ugly as hell....

I guess different likes and styles is what keeps this world alive... Just glad I'm not the only one out there that doesn't like that kit.
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Old Apr 12, 2002 | 09:57 AM
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I think that car is horrible too! The CL is such an elegant design and they have ruined it - no balance or proportion. It reminds me of a 70's Japanese car.
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I agree I think it is extremely ugly!! Why would you even think of doing something like that?!?! I am also glad I am not the only one who doesnt like it!!

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Old Apr 14, 2002 | 06:12 PM
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Possibly do the wheels, the rest is just a shame.
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Old Apr 16, 2002 | 04:45 PM
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what's the point of trying to make it look like the vision slr?
what a waste of time.....sorry, i think they ruined that car.
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