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Oct 19, 2017 11:34:11 GMT
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True story coming up - Not one I am proud of...
Back in 1988, I was an apprentice mechanic for Austin Rover and had many a metro to pump up most weeks. Fast forward a few months and a REALLY tidy Austin 1100 comes my way to replace my 105e that my big Sister kindly wrote off! It had been fitted with a gorgeous red leather trim and carpet etc but the outside was grey so I sprayed it Matt Black with scallops. I loved how it looked but thought it sat a bit 'high' to carry off the 'sled' look. So I figured to myself that the set up must be the same as a Metro right? i.e. A bleed valve each side front and a single one for the rear?
Errr.. No. I let down each front until it sat just right then stood back to admire my genius. It was then I noticed the back was so low that you could barely get a wheel off! So embarrased but in my defence, I left it like that and drove it everywhere for a year until MOT time. I loved that car!
Wish I could photoshop, you could then see how cool they look as a mini sled.
ps Nice carpet - liking the look!
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Last Edit: Oct 19, 2017 11:36:36 GMT by SmokeEm
96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Oct 19, 2017 11:13:13 GMT
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This is cool as fook. Bookmarked.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Oct 19, 2017 10:46:58 GMT
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Ive been watching Fantom Works series 2 this week and they did a ground up resto on one of these but I can't remember what year it was. They explained that the straight 8 engine was impossible to find parts for and the drama was that they needed 3 rods & an exhaust manifiold. They bought a donor car for spares and used the rods but the manifold was also toast so they had to braze the original. Then they couldn't replace the dynamo as not available so used another model.
Info just in case you haven't seen it?
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Oct 11, 2017 14:53:53 GMT
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More please, that's gorgeous
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Oct 10, 2017 10:03:47 GMT
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I am then lol
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Simply because it isn't just boxed. It has extra bracing mounts etc welded on which means six points lost if I understand the rules properly. Therefore in theory, it would be impossible for it to pass as the rules state zero modification of the standard chassis except boxing at best. It clearly says adding anything or removing a cross member etc means a fail.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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I'm not confused at all. I know 'Why' it needed a BIVA, just not sure how it passed.. Rules like radius on switches, hood scoop size etc etc that black pop has to get around, rv3 does none of those things from what I've seen.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Like that!
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Your knowledge knows no bounds Kev.
My only query is how Red Victor managed to get a BIVA? Surely his chassis has been more than just 'boxed' etc? I don't understand how it could possibly pass legally?
Any idea? (Although, as he built his own car, that must stand for something?)
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Diiiiiiiiishhhhhhh - cool as cucumber
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Loved this when i saw the advert - had different wheels on it then. They were really cool. Please don't raise it - fit air ride!
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Sept 28, 2017 12:55:38 GMT
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Whats the numbers on this Danny - I might fancy a change from my E Class.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Sept 28, 2017 7:09:42 GMT
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ORDERED.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Sept 27, 2017 9:32:25 GMT
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Rumour has it that they are working on a Command & Conquer game for the PS4.. I truly hope so!
I started with gaming in 1982 with a ZX81 before moving onto a Vic20, C64, Spectrum, Spectrum 128, Amiga, then Mega Drive, N64, PS1/2/3 and I recently bought a gold edition PS4 - My Wife thinks I am mad because I am 47! (Currently playing Elite like the good old days lol )
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Sept 23, 2017 20:42:04 GMT
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OK, that's great. Can u please find out delivery cost? I do have a very low mileage Hi_spec accord to PX if u desire but I also have cash in hand. Accord has electric everything including cruise control etc etc if u r after something Uber reliable? 2 owners from new, last one Honda themselves!
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Sept 23, 2017 10:44:46 GMT
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OK, let me know if it doesn't sell please.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Sept 22, 2017 16:15:02 GMT
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I don't suppose delivery is an option is it? If so how much to Surrey. Could drop you at station if required too. Cash waiting
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Sept 22, 2017 7:56:30 GMT
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updates please
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Sept 21, 2017 10:39:36 GMT
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What a great thread and one I have only just found.
I work for the company with the broken down decking lorry but way down South so if you ever get any jobs down here, I can always help with free pallets or extra discount on materials.
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Sept 19, 2017 11:24:06 GMT
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Where is that £410 Merc??
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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