Recent content by M444TTB

A PGAC / Performance Car Club nostalgia trip led me here. Didn't think I'd get 2 for 1 with Dave and Phil in one thread! M3 looks sweet. I've considered one for a daily driver but I really want an estate, don't really need a daily driver and have an E36 touring that won't die! A S4 Avant will...

It's not like it's a new problem for Dave! He had his first e36 for only a few months back in 2004. I kept it for 8 years afterwards thus bringing balance to the world! Getting that house purchase out of the way is def a good thing though. Same for getting married. Then it's kids though! Lucky...

Don't forget the gearbox filter too!

A mate is just finishing his. Cost him c.£12k including the 1.8 MX5 donor car. He also 'optioned up' the spec a fair bit. It has taken about 12 months to build I think. If you want to put yourself off just download a copy of the IVA test manual!

That's generally my impression of them on track - old chaps going slowly! At least mine shouldn't be power over steering much when I drive it hard!

I haven't had the Westy out on track yet, but I'm going to have to be really brave on the bends to get the most out of it I think. Apparently it can be pretty tail happy!

900kg with 200bhp(ish?) sounds good to me! That's on a par with my Westfield.

IMO around 80k is the first expensive zone for a car having done average mileage. My 323 e36 is going strong at 140k including the autobox! I'd buy another 100k miler no worries. Dave - pic for you below It's only a 1.8 Zetec on Weber 40DCOE's (c.130bhp) but it's great! Shame the weather has...

Sadly not rich enough for an Atom so I bought a Westfield. Too young to die on a motorbike just yet!

Good to see you've bought a proper grown ups car Dave! Automatic BMW tourings are definitely the way to go for stress free daily driving! Wish mine was an e46 330 rather than an e36 323 though. Still, your Clio looks a bit sensible for my tastes now. A roof, doors and windows are just...

How's it going Phil? Car looked nice in the videos. What does it weigh in at these days?

I don't know about young ladies specifically but in general people still assume you're paid too much if you drive a BMW or similar. My pair are worth at most £3.5k yet people who would think nothing of sinking £10k on a s**t box Astra from a dealer feel you're some sort of mentalist! I'd rather...

Is your car still at Redish? James had been looking after my cars for years now. I'd stopped even noticing if your Clio was in there when I went to visit!

Agreed. Banned for a good reason at the time. Safety was seriously lagging behind car development. Not to mention crowd control at some rallies. Modern WRC cars are probably faster (at a guess) now than the GrpB monsters were. I'd love to see the sort of cars back but there is really no point at...

Is exactly the point!