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1984 Mazda 929 EstateBenzBoy
@benzboy
Club Retro Rides Member 7
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May 20, 2005 15:12:48 GMT
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Yes, it's the ex-MrSigma wagon! ;D Struck a deal involving bike and hifi equipment as I have no money, and had a really great time in Durham too!  No pics of my own yet so I'll have to nick some from MrSigmas thread....  Goes under the name "The TerrorWagon"... scares the living sh*t outta people. Gets disbelieving looks from passers by, usually followed by "what the f*ck is that?!" comments. Totally and utterly antisocial, the neighbours hate it, so does my dad.... that's why I LOVE IT!!! Drove without a hitch 150 miles home. Pondering the ride height situation at the minute... this will be rectified asap! ;D |
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e28boi
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front wheel drive car - you must be joking!
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May 20, 2005 15:19:49 GMT
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are you going to knock the dents out of it or are you going to leave it rat look. is it mat black because you wont get caught speeding? lol ;D
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e28 520i
e32 735iL se
MK2 ESCORT WANTED
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greaz1989
Part of things
retro-rides best thing since sliced bread
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May 20, 2005 16:43:56 GMT
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slam it
are you going to put on the silvia alloys
if the neighbours hate that what did they think of the pongy
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Last Edit: May 20, 2005 16:45:05 GMT by greaz1989
diffrent taste in cars than most people my age - is that a good thing........
YES!
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May 20, 2005 16:47:56 GMT
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i know my neighbours hated it!!!!! its ok cos they hate the abandoned pongy too  ;D ;D get it slammed dean |
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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1984 Mazda 929 EstateBenzBoy
@benzboy
Club Retro Rides Member 7
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May 20, 2005 16:50:14 GMT
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The body will stay "as is" I reckon. I got too much bodywork to do on the Benz without another lot to do! Besides, I really like it all battered and rough. Scares the sh*t outta yuppies in their new pleb-mobiles! ;D I'm a bit reluctant to test out the "stealth" theory on speed cameras.... I've since discovered the Silvia alloys won't fit  . That's what I bought them for, but the wagon has this mystery PCD that just won't fit anything else!  . So I'll either weigh the alloys in for scrap (fiver a wheel minimum...) or wait until I get something with 4x114.3 wheel fitment.... Or sell them on of course! ;D Currently after a speedo as the Tipp-Ex numbered one I got now is a bit dodgy I reckon! Gonna have a look underneath it this weekend to see if I can't get this bee-yatch in the weeds! ;D |
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May 20, 2005 17:01:52 GMT
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theres nowt wrong wih that speedo!!!!! pmsl
i don't think youll have much trouble with speed cameras m8 lol ;D ;D
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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1984 Mazda 929 EstateBenzBoy
@benzboy
Club Retro Rides Member 7
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May 20, 2005 17:07:43 GMT
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theres nowt wrong wih that speedo!!!!! pmsl i don't think youll have much trouble with speed cameras m8 lol ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D That speedo is my comedy piece for when I give people lifts - always gets a laugh! Just did some mpg calculations - 15mpg in town!  . Much much better on open roads though ;D Did you get the stuff for the Pony that I sent? |
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street
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6.2 ft/lbs of talk
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May 22, 2005 15:07:05 GMT
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Lowering should definately be the next job! did those sierra springs look like they'd fit up front? Keeping my eyes peeled for more lowering blocks for the rear so it can be a proper floor scraper! ;D Possibly the most comfortable 150 mile trip ive ever had in a car  |
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1984 Mazda 929 EstateBenzBoy
@benzboy
Club Retro Rides Member 7
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May 22, 2005 16:22:14 GMT
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Yeah! And quieter than the Benz Fitted a CD player today as I haven't had any tapes since about 1992. It's probably the roughest "install" I've ever done!  Mainly due to there not being a nice DIN hole to stick the new one in.... Had a brief recce at the suspension situation... the Sierra springs are the right diameter so I might bang them on. But I want a clear couple of days to do it so if it does go tits up I can put it back to normal and drive it! ;D |
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1984 Mazda 929 EstateBenzBoy
@benzboy
Club Retro Rides Member 7
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May 23, 2005 22:54:27 GMT
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Bought some bullet mirrors today off Guz (nice to meet you at last mate! ).... just wondering where to mount them. I'm favouring halfway down the wings at the moment, JDM stylee! We were also talking about putting a massive skull and crossbones on the bonnet to add to the "get the f*ck outta my way or I will ram you" attitude it has! |
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greaz1989
Part of things
retro-rides best thing since sliced bread
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May 25, 2005 14:36:23 GMT
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the skull would be cool
also get some sort of warning sticker on the back
slam it ;D
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diffrent taste in cars than most people my age - is that a good thing........
YES!
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May 25, 2005 15:02:18 GMT
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The idea of doing the bumpers in yellow hazard stripes appeals to me...
I have copious amounts of hazard tape liberated from a former employer if you wish to have some...
*n
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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May 25, 2005 15:14:31 GMT
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Reasons why hazard stripes is not a good idea: Exhibit A Roboteers! Activate!! |
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Nathan
Club Retro Rides Member
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1984 Mazda 929 EstateNathan
@bgtmidget7476
Club Retro Rides Member 1
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May 25, 2005 15:46:39 GMT
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Love that motor matey, it has the attitude look to it, Glad i will be following you down the rcs and no the other way round ;D
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filmidget
East Midlands
Mostly Lurking
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May 25, 2005 16:00:50 GMT
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I have to admit I was thinking of black & yellow stripes for the bumpers as well Can't wait to see the reactions this monster gets at the Papplewick classic meet ;D |
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'79 MG Midget 1500 - Still patiently awaiting attention
'02 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Elegance(!) - Better than you might think
'03 Mazda MX5 - All new and shiny looking (thanks to Antony at Rust Republic)
'09 Renault Clio - Needs to go.
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1984 Mazda 929 EstateBenzBoy
@benzboy
Club Retro Rides Member 7
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May 25, 2005 17:26:34 GMT
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I have some hazard tape somewhere..... I might have a bash and see how it looks! Looking forward to Papplewick too! They do have a concours competition don't they? I'm a bit annoyed that MrSigma failed to mention the 2mm stone-chip in the bonnet. ;D |
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greaz1989
Part of things
retro-rides best thing since sliced bread
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May 25, 2005 22:16:24 GMT
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enter it in a concours
class idea that'll make them spill there polish
a car is for driveing not bloody polishing
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diffrent taste in cars than most people my age - is that a good thing........
YES!
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1984 Mazda 929 EstateBenzBoy
@benzboy
Club Retro Rides Member 7
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May 25, 2005 22:56:41 GMT
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Hehe - I was inspired by tonycocacola who takes his Benz to the Merc Club shows! Class ;D ;D ;D
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greaz1989
Part of things
retro-rides best thing since sliced bread
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Jun 11, 2005 17:08:26 GMT
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what does tcc's merc look like i know its a wagon but how does it look sounds real sweet
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diffrent taste in cars than most people my age - is that a good thing........
YES!
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Jun 12, 2005 10:21:55 GMT
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a bit rusty.in a 23 year old way.none of this fake rust for me.
had a crash in march thats still not sorted.when it is the beeehatch is getting slammed.
got some 3 inch lowered springs for the front and gonna tinker with the self levelling so i can control the height of the rear from inside the car.
its really not that special, but its enough to upset the jumper wearers at concours shows ;D
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;D ;D
. That's what I bought them for, but the wagon has this mystery PCD that just won't fit anything else! 
. So I'll either weigh the alloys in for scrap (fiver a wheel minimum...) or wait until I get something with 4x114.3 wheel fitment....
. Much much better on open roads though ;D
Mainly due to there not being a nice DIN hole to stick the new one in....
