Carpmart Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 39 minutes ago, atom3624 said: Yeah, time for a change to an E63S then! There's always the RS6 if you need a bigger boot, to carry the RC's around in ..... Joking! Boot's big enough on the M5!! Al. I had a short list of the RS7/6, GTR, M5... decided I'm too old for a GTR, the RS7 just has nothing about it, the M5 won hands down! I've gone for the stock mod look, as in the mods are all really subtle, but differentiate from standard car. If you park mine next to a standard M5 now it really has a very different look... but I hope it's subtle, well as subtle as a 650bhp car can be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I noticed the wheel-arch flares and non-standard (optional) wheels. 650 bhp - that wick's turned up a bit - bet your tyres and clutch love you!! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 650bhp, RWD and icy roads.....mwah ha ha ha ha! My beemer may only have 170bhp, still entertaining this morning with the DSC still turned on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 1 hour ago, atom3624 said: I noticed the wheel-arch flares and non-standard (optional) wheels. 650 bhp - that wick's turned up a bit - bet your tyres and clutch love you!! Al. Revised down pipes, adjustable springs and spring seats, 10mm per corner extra offset through some MUCH lighter BC forged alloys, driver exhaust valve control, carbon M exhaust tips 1 hour ago, Noj said: 650bhp, RWD and icy roads.....mwah ha ha ha ha! My beemer may only have 170bhp, still entertaining this morning with the DSC still turned on! I usually run it in MDM (all the time) too Jon, so it's quite lively but ultimately quite predictable as it's 2wd, not one wheel drive as you'll have with your open diff, which is always interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 She is a very tidy example H, subtle works best on a Beemer, imo. Open diffs FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisT Posted December 30, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2016 Some really nice cars in here Heres mine. Purchased 1 year old from a Ford dealer (51 plate) and I've still got it 13 yrs later. Just hit 83k. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyb84 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 love that zetec s @ChrisT nice to see a standard, looked after one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Lovely condition for the age....so many rusted away and fell into the 'wrong' hands. A future classic, perhaps? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazza1304 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Picked this up in September, replacing a mk1 Fabia VRS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) On 29/12/2016 at 12:44, Carpmart said: Cheeky one of my M5 looking less than pristine! Mrs Step dads got a blue 62 plate one. It's only had software and down pipes I believe so not gonna be 650bhp, Ive only driven it in the 'frost' and it was wild! Completely sold me on it one I drove it. I hated the initial idea of dropping 2 cylinders and adding two turbos from the E60, but it just works. Really wanted to hate it compared to the V10. However He came from a petrol Range Sport and he said the running costs for the M5 however are 'eye watering' haha. Plus one one in the Michelin Pilot `Super Sports. Run em on my diesel scirocco (not too bad for 235/35/19s all round, £700 all in) and I can tell they're awesome. Had the Cup 3S on my Type R, they were unbelievable in the dry! Edited December 30, 2016 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 5 hours ago, Daveyb84 said: love that zetec s @ChrisT nice to see a standard, looked after one Thanks. It has been looked after. FFSH upto 2009 and serviced by myself onwards using only genuine Ford parts. In 2004 it has a full exterior respray due to a misfortune and never seen a sponge since, only microfibres and regularly polished and waxed. The only mods is a blue Samco induction hose, which just looks nice and a K&N replacement element filter, which sits inside the standard airbox un-noticed and has a life span of 100k and only needs re-oiling every 50k. 5 hours ago, Noj said: Lovely condition for the age....so many rusted away and fell into the 'wrong' hands. A future classic, perhaps? Could be a classic, probably sometime away from that yet. There used to be quite a few about but rightly so put into the wrong hands. Now it seems they are far and few between. I've got a little rust blistering on one of the wheel arches so maybe the rest just rotted away. That's Ford for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerSimpson Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) On 12/29/2016 at 11:32, (-:AD:-) said: Hoping to be back on the road for march/april after it being in a shed for a few years! Also got an astra 1.7cdti ecoflex as a daily. Great car Ant.... I had the orange hatchback model a lot of years ago... Your one must be the last remaining!!!! Edited March 11, 2017 by HomerSimpson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 @(-:AD:-) can we get an update on your chuvittt please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrec Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 On Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 15:20, Carpmart said: @(-:AD:-) can we get an update on your chuvittt please? Had it first start up today since re fitting the tank and a few other bits. Running well! Just waiting on some lowering springs and to get the front calipers back from being refurbed and then the interior will be put in and it will be Mot'ed. First major run will be easter weekend if the weather is okay! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Quick pic of the Essex mobile before it gets ruined by the wife/kids/birdsh4t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 That new car look and smell - wish you could bottle it for a rainy day!! Al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Finally got 40 k miles on my DERV Civic - bought new in 2007!! It's had it's moments, but I'm still sort-of attached to it!! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, atom3624 said: Finally got 40 k miles on my DERV Civic - bought new in 2007!! It's had it's moments, but I'm still sort-of attached to it!! Al. It's still running in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Must admit I have moments when I drive it like I did my 205 GTi 25 years ago - Miss Daisy wouldn't come near!! I hope you're right. Negatives are the chocolate clutch and chocolate paint - chips too easily. There's a way around the former Al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothybb Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 On 3/28/2017 at 14:25, atom3624 said: Finally got 40 k miles on my DERV Civic - bought new in 2007!! It's had it's moments, but I'm still sort-of attached to it!! Al. Still loving mine! I'm running it into the ground now, no resale left after fixing it up - clutch/ fog light/ front bumper/ air con comp/ rear bumper/ rear door/ wheels etc etc.... Bit younger than yours (10 plate) but has done a bit more distance. I bought it with 10k on the clock, 1yr old, direct from honda. 110k in 7 years, not bad! Since I got it, I think it's done 6 countries and a fair few HARD miles. Don't want to get rid til it dies on me, I feel that's still some way off tho!! Would love to see 200k on the clock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Great stuff. Don't flog it in low revs and the clutch will last longer - probably know that now!! Go for the moon!! 250k miles - why not? !! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothybb Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Clutch is being a bit weird tbh, slips occasionally when changing, sometimes if u boot it anywhere in the revs and sometimes over 125mph when tested (on a track ). Went about 100 miles in it on Monday, mainly motorway, no slipping at all. Couple of traffic light races as well and went thru the gears cleanly. Its not going like a usual clutch does so I'm holding back on spending 600 quid for replacement for now. Its been the same for months and not getting any worse but will probably sort it soon. Other than that and the air con, never caused me any issues at all. Front tyres dont last long and wish the traction control could be turned off perm but love the noisy old girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 43 minutes ago, atom3624 said: Great stuff. Don't flog it in low revs and the clutch will last longer - probably know that now!! Go for the moon!! 250k miles - why not? !! Al. I'm about 13k off 200k in my M reg Carina. Will see 250k for certain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) On 30/12/2016 at 13:04, ChrisT said: Some really nice cars in here Heres mine. Purchased 1 year old from a Ford dealer (51 plate) and I've still got it 13 yrs later. Just hit 83k. Absolute stunner of a ZS, I really wanted one back when I was 17... ended up with a MK6 St150 at 24 as I can finally afford one Edited March 30, 2017 by Matt B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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