EmDee
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Club Retro Rides Member 108
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Sept 8, 2014 11:53:05 GMT
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^ haha yeah, now that you mention it! I want a Polonez so badly! So is an FSO Polonez basically a Polski Fiat 131? Like the Fiat 126 is to the 126 BIS? Right then, I did a little research on this and it seems that (for a change) I was right about it being based on the 125p! Who knew? Well i did I suppose Anyway, since I'm here I may as well post some more WIN - more specifically, orange flatbed win. OOOOF
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
Committer of Autrocities.
Posts: 5,924
Club RR Member Number: 108
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FSOMG [pics]EmDee
@emdee
Club Retro Rides Member 108
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Sept 7, 2014 22:36:37 GMT
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I want a Polonez so badly! So is an FSO Polonez basically a Polski Fiat 131? Like the Fiat 126 is to the 126 BIS? Think it's based on a 125 actually, someone will correct me if I'm wrong!
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
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Sept 7, 2014 21:37:54 GMT
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
Committer of Autrocities.
Posts: 5,924
Club RR Member Number: 108
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FSOMG [pics]EmDee
@emdee
Club Retro Rides Member 108
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Sept 7, 2014 21:18:36 GMT
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An MG with an FSO drivetrain? err no. An FSO with an MG drivetrain? Well that would be cooler (maybe a ZTT V8 in a Polonez?), but alas, no. Just a misleading title involving some not-so-clever wordplay about FSOs Gotta love 'em Right? Seen some of these before no doubt, but I thought it'd be nice to get them all in one place. Feel free to add, comment etc etc oops, sorry, that one's a bit new ^That might be a 125 actually, but I don't know or care, it's awesome and for my purposes here, today, it's an FSO. I'll finish the first post with this Syrena:
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EmDee
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Sept 7, 2014 20:31:43 GMT
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Ha ha ha that was Andy (Hardcore), as we were driving in he was marshalling and said we could park with him/you lot. I bumped in to Mark Colonelk later and mentioned where we were... "AHHHHHHHH! I wondered who that was, Andy's done that to troll us all" Despite having been around this place since (before) day one I only know a handful of faces, if I'd realised I'd have said hello too! The Wedge belongs to another name from the very early days of RR, Andrew (Rainking) and Abi (don't think she's ever posted here), it's always nice to be in the back chauffeur-driven around Nice one, will say hi next time Dude! Was that you getting beached trying to leave? I was a couple of cars behind and thought if you can't get out there's no way I'm getting out! Hope you got out without any damage. haha yeah that was me *shameface* The Alfa is not as low as it used to be, but it now rocks a pretty aggresive splitter (as you can see from the pic). Combined with the long front overhang it makes the car impossible to drive over any sort of bump. I was basically trying to get out without leaving that behind - which I managed - just - but it is pretty knackered now! Sorry for holding people up, I felt like a bit of a d!ck!
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EmDee
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Colours!! ! ! ?EmDee
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Sept 7, 2014 19:31:54 GMT
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More than one coat is a great idea What kind of car is it? What wheels? What interior? Personally I can't tell you what colour I'd go for without knowing what it looks like. In other words... Pics required!
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EmDee
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Sept 7, 2014 15:02:52 GMT
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Yes, you did! I spent a while biting my lip in true British fashion as some stand-invaders had parked up on the TAB pitch. In fact it wasn't until later on that I mentioned to someone in passing (in an Austrian accent) that our stand had attracted some imposters who must be shot, and they said "Oh no mate that's DarrenW". This is when I felt sheepish and realised I was parked right next to you all day and didn't say hi. So, hi! Digging the white bus.
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EmDee
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Sept 5, 2014 21:30:39 GMT
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Is it just me, or do you want to snap those mirrors off? FTFY
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EmDee
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Sept 1, 2014 14:50:53 GMT
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try not to listen to people who say "this vehicle is illegal" Not listening to the facts is not going to change them. In these times our hobby could well be outlawed if we don't at least look to try and play by the rules.
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EmDee
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dbizzle's #RRG14 [Gathering]EmDee
@emdee
Club Retro Rides Member 108
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Sept 1, 2014 14:31:59 GMT
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O HAI Good to see you - albeit a fleeting glimpse! Lovely pics though Biz, top work indeed.
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Last Edit: Sept 1, 2014 14:33:34 GMT by EmDee
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
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Posts: 5,924
Club RR Member Number: 108
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dbizzle's #RRG14 [Gathering]EmDee
@emdee
Club Retro Rides Member 108
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Sept 1, 2014 14:09:58 GMT
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Best show ever. With the possible exception of all the other RRGs which were also amazing. Yet to go through all mine, but have a phone pic from the tat auction on Saturday night:
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
Committer of Autrocities.
Posts: 5,924
Club RR Member Number: 108
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1997 Alfa 155 1.8 16vEmDee
@emdee
Club Retro Rides Member 108
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Aug 28, 2014 13:15:43 GMT
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BALLS careful on the old RRG campsite mods, don't let Kev lose with a grinder - we all know how that ends. hahaaa, i am well aware of the danger. This is why I clearly stated that it was a joke - also I will not be bringing them along in order to avoid any temptation to "have a go myself" after 17 cans of cider using only some pritt stick, a flathead screwdriver and a torch.
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EmDee
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Committer of Autrocities.
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Club RR Member Number: 108
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The RR Spotted ThreadEmDee
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Aug 28, 2014 12:57:40 GMT
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Emdee you say "rare slideways moment". I'm a lyfestyler bro I don't drift. I has evidence what says otherwise Bro.
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
Committer of Autrocities.
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Club RR Member Number: 108
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1997 Alfa 155 1.8 16vEmDee
@emdee
Club Retro Rides Member 108
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Aug 28, 2014 11:26:34 GMT
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I think I recognize those seats, and the maser. Leicester direction? Q4 and normal 155 seats should be the same but subframes can be unbolted... ;-) Not Leicester - down here by Farnham actually. As for Q4 and 155 having the same subframe well I'm pretty sure you're right (hence why I bought them). That's where this gets interesting. Having just come back from the garage, they are now adamant that they won't do the job. They are very different from the standard ones and do not unbolt (yes, they have shown me). So I will be at RRG with cream back seats, cream door cards and grey cloth front seats. I've just spoken to the seller and the Recaros were "definitely out of a 155 - so should fit no problem - must be your garage", although after more probing it seems that they were actually custom made for a Q4. IE wont fit in a non-4wd 155 without custom subframe fab - something that the garage I've taken it to don't want to be responsible for for various reasons. Of course I will get them in, just not before 11am tomorrow when we leave for RRG. DEFEAT.Anyone bringing a mig and some subframe material to RRG? <-- whilst this is a joke stranger things have happened in the RRG camping ground Can't wait.
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
Committer of Autrocities.
Posts: 5,924
Club RR Member Number: 108
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1997 Alfa 155 1.8 16vEmDee
@emdee
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Aug 27, 2014 14:30:23 GMT
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I hope I've been laughing with you? Yeah, don't worry, I'm always laughing. Or maybe swearing. Just been to do some swearing actually. Popped along to the garage to see how it's all coming along. Rear looks nice. Then I asked how it's coming along. The conversation went something like this: Them: Those front seats won't go in this car mate. Me: Well they will. Them: Nah mate, subframes are all different. Me: They're out of a 155 so I imagine there's a way. Do you possess a grinder and a mig? Them: Err yeah. Me: Well get them in there and don't f***ing set fire to them. You have 1 day.* *may not have said it exactly like thatMy guess is that they're out of a Q4 which is 4wd (basically Delta Integrale) so they're probably right to be fair. Probably why the previous owner didn't ever get them in his 155. Also means that a.) They will be bodged in with sellotape and blutack and b.) I will be doing their dishes. Balls.
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Last Edit: Aug 27, 2014 14:36:00 GMT by EmDee
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
Committer of Autrocities.
Posts: 5,924
Club RR Member Number: 108
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1997 Alfa 155 1.8 16vEmDee
@emdee
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Aug 27, 2014 10:51:32 GMT
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Thanks everyone That Quattroporte must be pretty special, but I have a huge soft spot for the Legacy Oh upon reading that back I realise I gave the impression it belongs to me, but the Legacy is a company car - I sell used cars and have a different demo every couple of days. I do have a soft spot for them too though In fact I could probably write some pretty interesting stories about the old snotters I run around in - but they'd all be too new and too unmolested for here (although some are truly molested come to think of it). Read through this whole thread on and off during my day at work and I've got to say it's one of the funnier ones on here. Depends whether you're laughing with me or not! If you're laughing at my misfortune, incompetence and general bodgery then that would hurt my feelings. Thanks though You going for a 90s/early 00s inspired look? Hadn't even crossed my mind! I'm going for a "nice Alfa" look - although I am a bit stuck in the 90's music-wise and that's when this was built. Anyway. Interior. In the cold light of day it's maybe not quite up to the ebay pics I posted above... Just look at these door cards! I've spent the last day rubbing everything hard with things and now my arm is sore. Take that how you will. They've come up quite nicely to be fair. Also the rear door cards have holes in them for workout window winders - and I have leccy rear windows so they'll need to have some sort of cheesey cloverleaf badges or some such stuck over them On a more positive note, the headrests of the front seats have these amazing Citizen monitors in the back of them which are about 4" across! Very 2001 - in fact that might answer your question qwertyAnyway, I've taken the cowards way out and dropped the car off at a garage by my work who I trust to not completely ruin everything and at least use a touch of lube when it comes to the "I need this lot in for tomorrow" bill! I have no money now, it's all gone on Recaros, beer and nappies (not all for me) - so they'll get what they're given. Are their hourly "trade rates" more than Cliff Richard pays his legal team per day? Will I end up doing their dishes over RRG weekend? Will I end up choosing the most important seats I need in? Will I end up booking train tickets to Shelsey Walsh on Saturday afternoon? Tune in later on when it all comes to a head! [/dramatic_update]
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
Committer of Autrocities.
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Club RR Member Number: 108
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Aug 26, 2014 12:27:45 GMT
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Well there's A LOT of interest from behind this keyboard!
Can't believe I haven't seen this thread before, keep at it, this is going to be fantastic!
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EmDee
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2002 Rover 75. Really...EmDee
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Aug 26, 2014 11:52:24 GMT
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Nice Rover! I've liked these (and had impure thought about them) ever since I had to drive one daily at work. Was a V6 auto with all the trimmings, really nice car actually.
On an unrelated note, why is there a Honda here?
Can we have moar 75 please?
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EmDee
Club Retro Rides Member
Committer of Autrocities.
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Do you carry a spare?EmDee
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Aug 26, 2014 11:45:04 GMT
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meh, just makes the car heavier. I have narrowed the rear beam on my weekend car to fit stupid wheels so even if I carried a spare I'd need a 20mm spacer and longer bolts to go with it. Probably need a block of wood to park on to use the widowmaker too. The weight of the spare and all the bits could then invoke reverse rake *horrified face*. I guess another question to add to list is whether the "two of your fleet" are driven frequently enough to warrant the extra faff. I do generally have some form of spare in the cars I drive daily - I'm not a total idiot...
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