brachunky
Scotland
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Mar 25, 2018 15:26:06 GMT
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After 9 months of happy ownership I thought it about time I put the old girl on here  I once vowed to myself that for some crazy reason, there would never be a J car or truck on my drive but as time went on there was no denying that although Japanese cars could be bland, I did start itching to at least give them a chance! First the MX5 Phoenix which my daughter now owns and now this lovely old barge which has knocked my socks off since buying it. Ive done 2000 miles since it came my way with nearly 154000 on the clock. Full service & maintenance records since new I think is paying off for a 19 year old with the only real work needed being done is cosmetic and mainly the osf wing repainting and the front bumper having some road rash from thousands of miles autobahn driving. Inside is very neat & clean with slight wear to the seat bolster and centre arm rest but I can live with that! The p/o started giving it some VIP treatment with various bits of Junction Produce kit and a set of 19" Amistad wheels which although old school, I quite like. Here though is my issue......The VIP is not really my scene and cant see the car being slammed etc etc so what to do going forward? The one thought in my challenged mind is to create some sort of J muscle car look but haven't really decided on a plan  Anyhoo, here she is & getting ready for mucho summer driving! |
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Last Edit: Nov 28, 2019 11:18:36 GMT by brachunky
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brachunky
Scotland
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Mar 25, 2018 15:26:42 GMT
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Mar 25, 2018 15:58:25 GMT
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I like these, been looking at a few on auto trader
And eBay , so much car for so little money now
That one looks very clean chap
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2003 W211 Mercedes E class
1989 Sierra sapphire
1998 ex bt fiesta van
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Mar 25, 2018 21:07:15 GMT
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Looks sweet, wheels and exhaust are great! Do you daily it?
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Davey
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May 22, 2018 10:26:30 GMT
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Looks like you might be a local and i think i may have seen and heard this at a certain local MacDonalds.
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K11 Micra x3 - Mk3 astra - Seat Marbella - Mk6 Escort estate - B5 Passat - Alfa 156 estate - E36 compact
Mk2 MR2 T-bar - E46 328i - Skoda Superb - Fiat seicento - 6n2 Polo - 6n polo 1.6 - Mk1 GS300
EU8 civic type S - MG ZT cdti - R56 MINI Cooper S - Audi A3 8p - Jaguar XF (X250) - FN2 Civic Type R - Mk2 2.0i Ford Focus - Mercedes W212 E250
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brachunky
Scotland
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May 22, 2018 10:31:11 GMT
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Looks like you might be a local and i think i may have seen and heard this at a certain local MacDonalds. Ilkeston maybe? |
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brachunky
Scotland
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May 22, 2018 10:34:00 GMT
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Looks sweet, wheels and exhaust are great! Do you daily it? Cheers! No, tis a weekender only and holibobs of course! My head is spinning with ideas but struggling to make a decision  |
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May 22, 2018 10:38:17 GMT
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Needs hitting with the lowering stick but other wise perfect!
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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
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Davey
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May 22, 2018 10:48:51 GMT
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Looks like you might be a local and i think i may have seen and heard this at a certain local MacDonalds. Ilkeston maybe? You are local then but it wasn't Ilkeston, Castle marina near Sainsburys. |
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K11 Micra x3 - Mk3 astra - Seat Marbella - Mk6 Escort estate - B5 Passat - Alfa 156 estate - E36 compact
Mk2 MR2 T-bar - E46 328i - Skoda Superb - Fiat seicento - 6n2 Polo - 6n polo 1.6 - Mk1 GS300
EU8 civic type S - MG ZT cdti - R56 MINI Cooper S - Audi A3 8p - Jaguar XF (X250) - FN2 Civic Type R - Mk2 2.0i Ford Focus - Mercedes W212 E250
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May 22, 2018 20:17:01 GMT
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These look curse word amazing on thier hoop. Totally impractical but cool as curse word.  |
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5x112 Highline Bora (in a coma), C124 2.2 (Hibernating), S210 OM606 (Daily)
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May 22, 2018 23:02:55 GMT
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What junction produce bits have you got or any other bits that have been added
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Love it, I'll never understand why two tone isn't a thing anymore, it looks great!
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Echoing what has already been said, but I love these, so much car for the money you can pick them up for, and as above, look amazing dropped to the floor! A set of straight pipes and sorted  |
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brachunky
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May 23, 2018 11:50:41 GMT
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What junction produce bits have you got or any other bits that have been added Lets see, a full set of neck cushions, rear curtains,steering wheel cover,tissue box cover, non slip dash mat and the obligatory fusa knot! Luckily the dash mat is hidden in the cubby and tissue box in the rear armrest(Bit too much!) |
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May 23, 2018 17:06:27 GMT
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What junction produce bits have you got or any other bits that have been added Lets see, a full set of neck cushions, rear curtains,steering wheel cover,tissue box cover, non slip dash mat and the obligatory fusa knot! Luckily the dash mat is hidden in the cubby and tissue box in the rear armrest(Bit too much!) Cheers, I've got the neck cushions, 3x seat/back cushions & knot, was tempted with curtains but maybe overkill with tinted windows. It should all sell as a job lot to a GS, Ls, aristo owner. |
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brachunky
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The near side front wing of the Lexus really spoils the car having had some work on it at some point. After 9 months of should or shouldn't I , it's finally booked in for some new paint over the front bumper, wings, bonnet and nsf door so well excited to seeing the end result I AM one of those procrastinators! |
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brachunky
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Echoing what has already been said, but I love these, so much car for the money you can pick them up for, and as above, look amazing dropped to the floor! A set of straight pipes and sorted She has a lovely full stainless system on with rear boxes removed and sounds superb but............every now & again I would love to hear it unmuffled Still considering those exhaust bypass valves though so I have the choice of being a gent or thug. |
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brachunky
Scotland
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Aug 19, 2018 15:42:51 GMT
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All back from paintshop & very happy with the work. Can recommend Reemmachine in Ilkeston!   |
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Very nice and clean machine. I much prefer this instead of S class. Only thing I would change ( who are interested in other opinions anyway ) source original wheels. And here it is mean clean machine. |
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brachunky
Scotland
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Nov 17, 2019 11:47:28 GMT
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Well the LS has come to the end for me as some sun ofa beech mounted the verge on Friday night slamming into the goldengirl effectively writing it off. Had no knowledge of it until yesterday morning and saw locals looking at the damage. Yes,it's not exactly a writeoff but because of its lowish value and the insurance excess involved, I don't feel the love in getting it repaired. Front wing, bumper, damaged suspension as the impact shunted the car about 18 inches. Anyhoo, I will be waiting until the new year to break her as it's the only way I can claw some money back for all Ive spent.    |
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I once vowed to myself that for some crazy reason, there would never be a J car or truck on my drive but as time went on there was no denying that although Japanese cars could be bland, I did start itching to at least give them a chance! First the MX5 Phoenix which my daughter now owns and now this lovely old barge which has knocked my socks off since buying it.
Anyhoo, here she is & getting ready for mucho summer driving!
