Comments on: Fender Vents Rule! http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fender-vents-rule/ The Truth About Cars is dedicated to providing candid, unbiased automobile reviews and the latest in auto industry news. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:51:33 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Nicodemus http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fender-vents-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-828082 Nicodemus Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:48:37 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=97732#comment-828082 Interesting footnote to this vehicle is that it is not a product of the Chinese branch of the MG family, but a separate company called MG X-Power who are run by William Riley. Somehow he obtained the MG X-Power rights under the nose of the chinese. William Riley himself has an interesting heritage. He is of the famous Riley family whos company produced some of the 1930's best sporting cars. That brand is currently owned by BMW which is presumably why he chose MG. Interesting footnote to this vehicle is that it is not a product of the Chinese branch of the MG family, but a separate company called MG X-Power who are run by William Riley. Somehow he obtained the MG X-Power rights under the nose of the chinese.

William Riley himself has an interesting heritage. He is of the famous Riley family whos company produced some of the 1930’s best sporting cars. That brand is currently owned by BMW which is presumably why he chose MG.

]]> By: rpn453 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fender-vents-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-827622 rpn453 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:46:10 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=97732#comment-827622 I'd be willing to drive that, but only on October 31st, and only while wearing a Frankenstein mask. I’d be willing to drive that, but only on October 31st, and only while wearing a Frankenstein mask.

]]> By: TriShield http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fender-vents-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-826261 TriShield Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:32:17 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=97732#comment-826261 Search YouTube for Top Gear's review of the MG SV to see what it's all about. It's been around forever. Search YouTube for Top Gear’s review of the MG SV to see what it’s all about. It’s been around forever.

]]> By: pariah http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fender-vents-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-826141 pariah Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:14:58 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=97732#comment-826141 Hmmm, a Z3 with Audi headlights, a Dodge grill, and...fish gills. What a great idea. Do they call it "WRC" in some attempt to presume that it's rally-inspired, or is there another meaning for that acronym of which I'm not aware? Hmmm, a Z3 with Audi headlights, a Dodge grill, and…fish gills. What a great idea. Do they call it “WRC” in some attempt to presume that it’s rally-inspired, or is there another meaning for that acronym of which I’m not aware?

]]> By: kazoomaloo http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fender-vents-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-825891 kazoomaloo Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:34:44 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=97732#comment-825891 Casual Observer, to work on the engine, you just reach in through the vents and tinker away. I believe there are enough vents for a team of up to 8 mechanics. Brilliant design, very sexy and functional. Casual Observer, to work on the engine, you just reach in through the vents and tinker away. I believe there are enough vents for a team of up to 8 mechanics. Brilliant design, very sexy and functional.

]]> By: TEXN3 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fender-vents-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-825391 TEXN3 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:40:53 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=97732#comment-825391 The MG X-Power SV was based on the old Qvale Mangusta with a Ford V8 mounted up front. Previously it was an all carbon fiber car. The MG X-Power SV was based on the old Qvale Mangusta with a Ford V8 mounted up front. Previously it was an all carbon fiber car.

]]> By: RayH http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fender-vents-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-825261 RayH Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:26:48 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=97732#comment-825261 Actual #1 on things people do to ruin their cars. Actual #1 on things people do to ruin their cars.

]]> By: Blunozer http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fender-vents-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-825251 Blunozer Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:23:29 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=97732#comment-825251 Looks like a Z3 with a Dodge-esque body kit. *clicks link* HolycrapitsanMG! Blech! Looks like a Z3 with a Dodge-esque body kit.

*clicks link*

HolycrapitsanMG! Blech!

]]> By: 210delray http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fender-vents-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-825212 210delray Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:04:15 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=97732#comment-825212 Well, at least the vents aren't all blinged up in plastichrome. A tad oversized though. Well, at least the vents aren’t all blinged up in plastichrome. A tad oversized though.

]]> By: Casual Observer http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/fender-vents-rule/comment-page-1/#comment-825201 Casual Observer Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:55:27 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=97732#comment-825201 Is this a front or rear-engine? I don't see how the hood opens. Is this a front or rear-engine? I don’t see how the hood opens.

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