Reply With QuoteYep, 147 GTA. The same engine was available in the 156 GTA.Originally Posted by doctorj
I saw one of these parking up in West Hampstead the other day - big and beautiful.
Yep, 147 GTA. The same engine was available in the 156 GTA.
Its because the idiots think having 4WD makes them invincible in the snow but fail to grasp it doesn't help you steer or brake, you need Winter tyres to drive safely in those conditions.
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You may want to edit your post mate.
Gorgeous. Am I right that the LSD from the diesel is a fairly common modification?Yep, 147 GTA. The same engine was available in the 156 GTA.
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Correct, the GT diesel had a LSD as standard, it was later discovered that said LSD (the Q2) suited the GTA much better than the standard open differential. It resolved torque steer which the GTA badly suffered from.
I have an E92 325D for daily duties, can't seem to find a picture of it on my phone though.
Weekend toy is a 1993 Mazda RX7, it's been stripped down to a bare shell, repainted and built up using some of the best parts on the market. First time ever doing something like this so it's taken 2 years almost to get to this point, but with the help of friends it's been a lot of fun! Currently running in the new engine and then will take it for mapping :)
Very interesting motor, you are going to have it DYNO'd at the same time as the map I assume? If not it's well worth the piece of mind that it is running what you're promised.I have an E92 325D for daily duties, can't seem to find a picture of it on my phone though.
Weekend toy is a 1993 Mazda RX7, it's been stripped down to a bare shell, repainted and built up using some of the best parts on the market. First time ever doing something like this so it's taken 2 years almost to get to this point, but with the help of friends it's been a lot of fun! Currently running in the new engine and then will take it for mapping :)
This was my dream car as a teenager, they say never to meet your hero's but on that review I just might have to!I picked this up last weeken -2003 jaguar 4.2 XKR.
As soon as I got the keys I drove 750 miles back to Berlin.
What a fantastic car, they look fantastic (IMO) and have a silky smooth supercharged v8! Hit the limiter on the autobahn quite easily too
Looking forward to some long legged European grand touring in it
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Pretty sure I've seen you post a 'pic of a Carrera GT as well, you like your Porches then!
Restoration of my E30 M3 is starting in earnest.....
Oliverte very beautiful Jag ;)
Oh wow that’s going to be special.
Are you going to start a thread on either this or another forum I can follow?
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A friend has one of those and apparently if you drop a gear and drive it up to max revs it will take you past the speed limiter, then if you change up you can keep going.......
I think this needs a thread of it's ownRestoration of my E30 M3 is starting in earnest.....
SNAP!! - Although not as far stripped as yours I'm totally restoring the underside of my E30 M3 at the moment and a few jobs around the back, I wish I had your space..
I can imagine! To me they are the ultimate in understated class with a real powerhouse under the hood.A friend has one of those and apparently if you drop a gear and drive it up to max revs it will take you past the speed limiter, then if you change up you can keep going
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Wow, I’ve got a fairly similar width garage to yours, judging by how tight my Z4M fits, and couldn’t even begin to contemplate what you’re doing with the space, hats off to you sir.
Also zero mechanical ability also ensures I could not do it either!!
Brother in law has a huge double garage and workshop, very jealous of his space to work in. At least I get to use it for machine polishing when required.
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I’ll start one on here or PH. It’s going to be a fair amount of work but done right.
I wish I had the space too but that’s the bodyshop, not my garage. Good luck with yours, I have varying amounts of scrap lying around on my floor too
It certainly does!.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Yes it will be mapped on a dyno. Way too dangerous to map cars on the road.
Also I've gone with a standalone ECU and it's currently running a very very basic map, will need to be set up from scratch pretty much, so a Dyno is much more convenient than a road map
I'm glad to see someone on here with a car that's considered less reliable than mine! :haha:I have an E92 325D for daily duties, can't seem to find a picture of it on my phone though.
Weekend toy is a 1993 Mazda RX7, it's been stripped down to a bare shell, repainted and built up using some of the best parts on the market. First time ever doing something like this so it's taken 2 years almost to get to this point, but with the help of friends it's been a lot of fun! Currently running in the new engine and then will take it for mapping :)
Haha
Part of the reason why I built it from scratch, at least now I know what's been done to it :)
Also you have a lovely 147!
Some lovely stuff on here. Over the years I've tried a mix of having one car that does it all and two cars that do different things. I think I've settled with the latter and as a result I have:
1. A Mercedes C350CDi (which replaced the C350 petrol next to it) for the daily commute and family stuff at weekends.
2. A Mini Cooper S (which replaced an MG ZR 160) for fun and trackdays
Re the SUV point, my wife has a Q5 which she bought new and loves, but personally I don't think it rides any better than my Mercedes and it certainly rolls more. We test drove an SQ5 at the time (it was all the dealer had) and I remember thinking how stiff the ride was and how glad I was that she opted for a less sporty one.
Nice, I do like a 147 GTA!Yep, 147 GTA. The same engine was available in the 156 GTA.
Volvo V70 D5, after previous S Class Merc and BMW 530 repairing bill, Volvo is like a god send!
Recently picked up my first BMW, an F10 5 series. Very pleased with it.
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Well can’t believe I’ve had this nearly three years, order is in for its replacement eta mid Dec..
Enjoyed every minute in this
And the replacement
Leaving to one side the usual forum hilarity about these, I am enjoying driving again due to this and wish that I had bought one years ago.
Hard top refitted for Autumn and Winter - as well as protecting the hood I think that they look great this way.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Here's another of the CGT in a similar setting, albeit Silverstone not Donnington.
New arrival, back to a “proper old school” Defender - TD5
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Want one of those. The TD5 engine is one of my favourites.New arrival, back to a “proper old school” Defender - TD5
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That just looks badass!!New arrival, back to a “proper old school” Defender - TD5
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Seconded, never been much of a fan but that pic had me trawling autotrader
I drive an ancient worthless Mazda 6 that is older than my children. It has been extremely reliable. I am considering a slightly less ancient Mazda 6 to replace it.
But I have a nice bike at least.
Back in my comfort zone. one of the last F15 V8 50i MSport, sheer bliss after 900 miles in one hit, and a good deal to boot !
Mineral metallic white, comes out superbly in the bright sunshine.
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My real old school Defender saysNew arrival, back to a “proper old school” Defender - TD5
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Three weeks and 900 mile into owning this. Came out of 65 plate A5 which I loved for three years. This feels like a step up in quality and certainly tech. Negotiated 27% off list on a PCP deal last month.
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Well we've had a great time with the e55, very much a family favourite. So much so that when this popped up, and passed an inspection, it seemed rather a no brainer as a daily for my wife. Having run it for a couple of weeks, just to check everything you understand, it really is rather niceI was told as a father I needed a people carrier so off I went to find a 7 seater.
In light of falling fuel prices and recent dodgy dealings with diesel cars I decided a petrol estate with a 5.5 l supercharged engine was the sensible and rational course of action.
I have deleted the screen that records fuel consumption, its bound to be massaged down by the manufacturers anyway, and just play with the multitude of electric toys it has.
Oh and it goes a bit..
really well screwed together for 14 yr old car. It helps I know a very nice chap, ex MB tech, who now works for himself so was able to get it thoroughly checked before I bought it.
Fabulous, J. This is not mine I'm sad to say, but I do get to drive it occasionally...New arrival, back to a “proper old school” Defender - TD5
1st Mercedes for me. Was very happy with my BMW before. I think this is up a level now tho.
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I decided to chop in my Outback for a Range Rover. I have always wanted one so decided it was now or maybe never.
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Sent from my iPhone using TZ-UK mobile appLovely vehicles and full of character. Not one for the “perfectionist mind LOLFabulous, J. This is not mine I'm sad to say, but I do get to drive it occasionally...
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Sent from my iPhone using TZ-UK mobile appLovely vehicles and full of character. Not one for the “perfectionists” mind LOLFabulous, J. This is not mine I'm sad to say, but I do get to drive it occasionally...
Dropped the JCW off and picked up the M4 this morning. Rapid seems a fair way to describe it, certainly a steep learning curve ahead as do different to my Z4M in power & delivery.
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My latest is this mx5 Kuro edition. The previous owner was kind enough to fit a BBR supercharger conversion
It goes pretty well but coming from a c63 probably dulls it a little.
Some lovely stuff on here. Over the years I've tried a mix of having one car that does it all and two cars that do different things. I think I've settled with the latter and as a result I have:
1. A Mercedes C350CDi (which replaced the C350 petrol next to it) for the daily commute and family stuff at weekends.
2. A Mini Cooper S (which replaced an MG ZR 160) for fun and trackdays
Re the SUV point, my wife has a Q5 which she bought new and loves, but personally I don't think it rides any better than my Mercedes and it certainly rolls more. We test drove an SQ5 at the time (it was all the dealer had) and I remember thinking how stiff the ride was and how glad I was that she opted for a less sporty one.
Just saw your mini and a gentle pic of mine 2006 JCW
Well, my poor old Boxster was officially written off by my insurers last week after about a month of thinking about it. I was toying between a convertible Mini and one of those forum darlings, and this is now sitting on my drive. It's a 2010 (Mk 3.5 facelift) 2.0 SE with low mileage and not a mark on it. I've just driven it about 65 miles home, and it's an absolute joy. Far more engaging than the Boxster, although i did notice the back twitch on a couple of corners (I was going pretty quickly and it was chucking it down, mind).
So far, very happy indeed, although i think I'll let Skuzzle work some magic on it in the spring (the basic upgrades take it from 158 to 200bhp).
Nice mx, what happened to the Boxster?
Also is it just the pictures? the bonnet look a different shade to the rest of the panels around it.
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