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Never nice to hear of sad things going on behind the scenes for members, sorry to hear it.
Project looks brilliant, as said, photos are key.
Most importantly I think it needs different wheels, 182 wheels just don't scream supercharged. Ultra's... perfect.
I thought you no longer owned a rag top??? Or have you got something else?
If you're working down the unit at the weekend I can always pop down there mate. I'll get my bits sorted within a week or so.
Contract Hire finance example from Porsche Financial Services
based on 10,000 miles per annum* for Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe PDK
Duration 36 months
Initial Rental (plus VAT) £4,240.53
Monthly Rental (plus VAT) £1,413.51
Excess Mileage 47p per mile
Service, maintenance and tyres Included...
The mix between the wrap and seriously glossy carbon is amazing mate, like.. superb.
I need to get some bits done ASAP... I'll be popping down in march, 100%, just need to get all the parts together first.
Smashing work northerner. I need to see this at some point, still my favourite car on here.
Thinking about it, I should have popped by whilst in blackburn FFS.
But that's the point, I've been here a long time and watched a lot of people make their motor a "hardcore" trackday car, a lot then hate it and sell up.
I can 100% see the point in making the car feel more focused, stripping it back, rear door cards, do one, even front door cards if you fit a...
You say you're doing track days, right? Now, on these track days, what difference is 1kg of dash top going to make? Or even 5kg of full dash?
It seems to be in more recent years that people have blurred the lines between race cars and track cars. Removing some serious parts to lose 150kg odd...
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White will however be better to spot any butchered CV joints etc... More cleaning, but like your white engine, spotting issues is easier.
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Looking forward to putting it all back together on Saturday. Exciting stuff.
Buy a box of gloves from somewhere if you haven't already mate. Invaluable.
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You massive tart you!! It looks great though mate. I think we should re-name this thread "Oli builds a 172 from just mail order parts"
Interesting...! I think you and I seek the same things in a car, the reason I couldn't get on with my three series, but can with my z4.
Thought about a z4mc?? Good ones are literally losing no money at the moment, and I think it looks different enough from your current motor to be a change...
Here we go...
Untitled by TheEvilGiraffe, on Flickr
Synchronised Servicing by TheEvilGiraffe, on Flickr
Oil Change by TheEvilGiraffe, on Flickr
Torpedo by TheEvilGiraffe, on Flickr
The New Unit by TheEvilGiraffe, on Flickr
The New Unit by TheEvilGiraffe, on Flickr...
Hmmm, as you need before and after photos, perhaps I should drive down and you should do "130,000 mile BMW Z4" and I'll bring the camera ;)
You need a simple website with just four pages or so, and maybe a little bound brochure to keep on site to show customers or even give a few out.
Generally request that the sender sends it over in a more friendly format, or download a hooky copy to convert it down yourself then just run on your licensed one.