The 411 Carrera 'Nordtstadt Express'

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Wally
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The 411 Carrera 'Nordtstadt Express'

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Not sure if its a rerun, but I saw this clip of this car today for the first time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU-jULzz ... hp?id=1536

This is the film about that car I had seen once before. Found it again (turns out to be teh same filmer):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sbso0wu ... re=channel
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Post by ubercrap »

Yes, I was aware of that car-very cool. 225 km/h though? I hope the brakes and suspension are up to the task! :shock: My stock wagon felt a little squirrely above 125 km/h...
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Post by Wally »

ubercrap wrote: 225 km/h though? I hope the brakes and suspension are up to the task! :shock:
Totaly agree! I also only see stock front disk brakes and rear drums.. :shock:
T4T: 2,4ltr Type 4 Turbo engine, 10.58 1/4 mi
www.apfelbeck.nl
"Mine isn't turbo'd to make a slow engine fast, but to make a fast engine insane" - Chip Birks
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Post by 412s2 »

Thanks for posting the links Wally.

It would be great to find out some more detail and history about this car.
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Re: The 411 Carrera 'Nordtstadt Express'

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Here you have Neil.

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Greetings,
Ton
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Re: The 411 Carrera 'Nordtstadt Express'

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Absolutely awesome Ton!!

:shock:

Thanks for posting!!!
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