V8Tej
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Oct 12, 2016 12:39:26 GMT
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Just a quick update. Not been on here much due to a tragedy in the family. Early back lights now fitted (but no pics yet) along with standard Grille and Mercedes bonnet star. New number plates (without wibblepoo Merc eblems) also done and new (standard) headlights are on the way to replace the curse word aftermarket projector jobbies. Next is door mirror change and window tint removal. Been driving it lots, done about 1000 miles in it already. Poor old Pug didn't get a look in for over a week I think it will be a long time before I get 'bored' of this car, but according to my Missus I always say that!
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Current: 1967 Ford Mustang 1998 Mercedes W210 E55 Toyota GT86 Toyota Yaris T Sport Past: 2000! Mercedes W124 E220 1973 Triumph Stag x 3 1983 MG Metro Turbo 1987 BMW E28 520i 1983 BMW E28 525e 1986 VW Golf GTI Mk2 1991 Peugeot 205 XS 1995 Alfa 155 V6 1997 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 1995 Peugeot 205 1.8 D 1983 Escort RS1600i
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Oct 12, 2016 13:00:36 GMT
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If your looking to dispose of the projector headlights - let me know Like your plans with this - the Mk1's are a bit of a sleeper. - The amount of people that have never seen one.
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V8Tej
South East
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Oct 12, 2016 15:23:40 GMT
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Thanks mate. I was planning on selling the projectors as they are in good condition and had a major polishing session (the Meguiars stuff is amazing) to make them totally clear. I have already put the old grille and rear lights on Ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172369138818?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172369095460?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649And was planning on doing the same with the Headlamps. I'm not looking to get rich quick, just to try and get a little back for what I paid for the replacement parts I only want about £30 for the projectors complete with all the HID gubbins so will put them up once the new lights have arrived, been polished and fitted. This probably won't be happening until I get back from Holiday, so unfortunately a at the end of the month.
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Current: 1967 Ford Mustang 1998 Mercedes W210 E55 Toyota GT86 Toyota Yaris T Sport Past: 2000! Mercedes W124 E220 1973 Triumph Stag x 3 1983 MG Metro Turbo 1987 BMW E28 520i 1983 BMW E28 525e 1986 VW Golf GTI Mk2 1991 Peugeot 205 XS 1995 Alfa 155 V6 1997 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 1995 Peugeot 205 1.8 D 1983 Escort RS1600i
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Oct 12, 2016 21:08:14 GMT
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Cool, - no need to polish the lights up - as they are is fine. - gimme a shout nearer the time and we can sort something
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V8Tej
South East
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Ok mate will do. No I mean I have to polish the 'new' original lights I have bought off a car that is being broken. The projectors are already mint as they have had the life polished out of them
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Current: 1967 Ford Mustang 1998 Mercedes W210 E55 Toyota GT86 Toyota Yaris T Sport Past: 2000! Mercedes W124 E220 1973 Triumph Stag x 3 1983 MG Metro Turbo 1987 BMW E28 520i 1983 BMW E28 525e 1986 VW Golf GTI Mk2 1991 Peugeot 205 XS 1995 Alfa 155 V6 1997 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 1995 Peugeot 205 1.8 D 1983 Escort RS1600i
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V8Tej
South East
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Nov 11, 2016 14:26:24 GMT
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Current: 1967 Ford Mustang 1998 Mercedes W210 E55 Toyota GT86 Toyota Yaris T Sport Past: 2000! Mercedes W124 E220 1973 Triumph Stag x 3 1983 MG Metro Turbo 1987 BMW E28 520i 1983 BMW E28 525e 1986 VW Golf GTI Mk2 1991 Peugeot 205 XS 1995 Alfa 155 V6 1997 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 1995 Peugeot 205 1.8 D 1983 Escort RS1600i
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BT
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Nov 11, 2016 17:09:26 GMT
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Sorry to hear about your tragedy.
Car looks awesome, keep looking at them myself but I can not justify yet another vehicle. There seems to be a promising one in the for sale section at the minute.
Can't help but think silver wheels would set this off.
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Nov 12, 2016 14:06:36 GMT
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Been looking at theses more and more
had the e320 of same shape not long back and loved every min of it
think i might have to take the plunge next weekend and buy a e55 lol
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always looking for something out of the normal......very fitting with my personailty
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Nov 12, 2016 15:38:42 GMT
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Very nice raspy tone there.
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Aaron
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Nov 12, 2016 21:24:36 GMT
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Sorry to hear about your tragedy. Car looks awesome, keep looking at them myself but I can not justify yet another vehicle. There seems to be a promising one in the for sale section at the minute. Can't help but think silver wheels would set this off. Loving this and was thinking the exact same thing re the wheels. Look a lot less "gangster", much more unassuming and lovely.
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1992 Eunos Roadster S-Special 2007 BMW Z4 Coupe SI
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Nov 12, 2016 22:08:04 GMT
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I love a big powerful saloon! Not that I can afford one. Nice car that.
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V8Tej
South East
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Nov 14, 2016 15:11:23 GMT
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Sorry to hear about your tragedy. Car looks awesome, keep looking at them myself but I can not justify yet another vehicle. There seems to be a promising one in the for sale section at the minute. Can't help but think silver wheels would set this off. Thanks mate. Yep I have a few jobs to do to it. Removal of tints and Silver wheels will make a big difference to the car. The annoying thing about the Black paint on the wheels is that, whoever did them painted them so that there is the same amount of chrome lip visible on both front and rear wheels This takes away the staggered look and is curse word. I wanted to try and keep the polished edges after they are silver but I think it will be easier and quicker to have them done all silver.
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Current: 1967 Ford Mustang 1998 Mercedes W210 E55 Toyota GT86 Toyota Yaris T Sport Past: 2000! Mercedes W124 E220 1973 Triumph Stag x 3 1983 MG Metro Turbo 1987 BMW E28 520i 1983 BMW E28 525e 1986 VW Golf GTI Mk2 1991 Peugeot 205 XS 1995 Alfa 155 V6 1997 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 1995 Peugeot 205 1.8 D 1983 Escort RS1600i
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V8Tej
South East
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Nov 14, 2016 15:18:32 GMT
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Sorry to hear about your tragedy. Car looks awesome, keep looking at them myself but I can not justify yet another vehicle. There seems to be a promising one in the for sale section at the minute. Can't help but think silver wheels would set this off. Loving this and was thinking the exact same thing re the wheels. Look a lot less "gangster", much more unassuming and lovely. Indeed. I think the tints add to the Gangster look so with them removed I should be half way there until I get them repainted. Took it out yesterday after 2 weeks The noise and G force is nuts. It is actually too powerful for UK roads and you feel like a caged animal most of the time. You can't hold full throttle for more than about 8 seconds as you are doing some very silly speeds very quickly. It's nice that cars like this exist and that they are reasonably easily accessible.
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Current: 1967 Ford Mustang 1998 Mercedes W210 E55 Toyota GT86 Toyota Yaris T Sport Past: 2000! Mercedes W124 E220 1973 Triumph Stag x 3 1983 MG Metro Turbo 1987 BMW E28 520i 1983 BMW E28 525e 1986 VW Golf GTI Mk2 1991 Peugeot 205 XS 1995 Alfa 155 V6 1997 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 1995 Peugeot 205 1.8 D 1983 Escort RS1600i
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V8Tej
South East
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Apr 24, 2017 22:23:16 GMT
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Current: 1967 Ford Mustang 1998 Mercedes W210 E55 Toyota GT86 Toyota Yaris T Sport Past: 2000! Mercedes W124 E220 1973 Triumph Stag x 3 1983 MG Metro Turbo 1987 BMW E28 520i 1983 BMW E28 525e 1986 VW Golf GTI Mk2 1991 Peugeot 205 XS 1995 Alfa 155 V6 1997 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 1995 Peugeot 205 1.8 D 1983 Escort RS1600i
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Bouncer! from detailing world? you still have this beast? I absolutely love these cars. they are stunning. The black looks epic
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Last Edit: Apr 25, 2017 9:25:07 GMT by grahamk
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V8Tej
South East
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Hello mate, No I am not Bouncer from Detailing World. I bought this car in September last year. Has it been on detailing world? DO you have a link to the thread by any chance? EDIT: I see what you mean now, maybe your comment was not for me
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Last Edit: Apr 25, 2017 10:35:27 GMT by V8Tej
Current: 1967 Ford Mustang 1998 Mercedes W210 E55 Toyota GT86 Toyota Yaris T Sport Past: 2000! Mercedes W124 E220 1973 Triumph Stag x 3 1983 MG Metro Turbo 1987 BMW E28 520i 1983 BMW E28 525e 1986 VW Golf GTI Mk2 1991 Peugeot 205 XS 1995 Alfa 155 V6 1997 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 1995 Peugeot 205 1.8 D 1983 Escort RS1600i
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Apr 25, 2017 11:07:34 GMT
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Sorry bud, Mixed two posts up together! Your car is a beaut. Looking through your list, it looks like you have had some absolute crackers! the merc is stunning. Always fancied one. would be a toss up between that or an XJR
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V8Tej
South East
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Apr 25, 2017 12:40:46 GMT
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Thanks for the compliments mate For me it was also a choice between a XJR (X308) and the Merc. Both were offered to me at the same time for exactly the same money. I went for the Merc over the Jag due to the more simple engine with no superchargers, DOHC or VVT like the Jag. As I also had a X308 3.2 Sport I am familiar with the Jags dynamics and interior design. The Merc's cabin is much bigger than the Jags whilst the car is shorter in length externally. It's also better equipped with it's full colour screen/TV/sat nav etc. The handling on the Merc is also in another league compared to a X308 Jaguar. I like the subtle AMG styling on the Merc too where as the Jag only differs externally from lesser models by it's wheels and grille. I did manage to get my hands on some BBS Milan wheels when I owned my X308 which improved the looks greatly, but made the car slower and more thirsty.
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Current: 1967 Ford Mustang 1998 Mercedes W210 E55 Toyota GT86 Toyota Yaris T Sport Past: 2000! Mercedes W124 E220 1973 Triumph Stag x 3 1983 MG Metro Turbo 1987 BMW E28 520i 1983 BMW E28 525e 1986 VW Golf GTI Mk2 1991 Peugeot 205 XS 1995 Alfa 155 V6 1997 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 1995 Peugeot 205 1.8 D 1983 Escort RS1600i
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Apr 25, 2017 18:17:45 GMT
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Looks much better without the tints.
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V8Tej
South East
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May 13, 2017 11:08:32 GMT
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Looks much better without the tints. Thanks mate, some better pics now. Made a noticeable difference 😀
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Current: 1967 Ford Mustang 1998 Mercedes W210 E55 Toyota GT86 Toyota Yaris T Sport Past: 2000! Mercedes W124 E220 1973 Triumph Stag x 3 1983 MG Metro Turbo 1987 BMW E28 520i 1983 BMW E28 525e 1986 VW Golf GTI Mk2 1991 Peugeot 205 XS 1995 Alfa 155 V6 1997 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 1995 Peugeot 205 1.8 D 1983 Escort RS1600i
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