The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at This/O/T [Vol IX]

[sleep envy]

V8mate said:

Why pay Porsche-sized repair bills for fast Ford performance?

Because Ford don't make a flat 6 rear engined coupe.

When the planets align and you find yourself on a nice piece of road without traffic there's nothing like threading it all together. Sure, you could go faster and for cheaper, but there's something about them.

[E30M3SE]

S3_Graham said:

detomaso said:

W00DY said:

Those wheels are a bit special

Was just about to say, they look horrid!

Some form of BBS RS copies that look wrong.

[sleep envy]

olly22n said:

I appreciate that, thanks

One question, where is your Ferrari?

Which bits?

[s m]

E30M3SE said:

S3_Graham said:

detomaso said:

W00DY said:

Those wheels are a bit special

Was just about to say, they look horrid!

Some form of BBS RS copies that look wrong.

Wheels and tyres are dead easy to swap though.....if I liked the rest of the car it wouldn't put me off

[V8mate]

olly22n said:

sleep envy said:

V8mate said:

Why pay Porsche-sized repair bills for fast Ford performance?

Because Ford don't make a flat 6 rear engined coupe.

When the planets align and you find yourself on a nice piece of road without traffic there's nothing like threading it all together. Sure, you could go faster and for cheaper, but there's something about them.

This. I love driving it. Just not sue I can afford to for much longer at the current rate of bork.

Fair enough. As said, I didn't expect it to be a popular observation.

[kchika]

sleep envy said:

melvster said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3669955.htm

great to look at, a total snoozefest to drive (sadly)

Why is that? Care to elaborate? I've always thought the 993TT was one of the best 911s that a "purist" would want (looks good too). Then again, I don't know anything about 993s other than they're the last air-cooled 911.

[sleep envy]

V8mate said:

Fair enough. As said, I didn't expect it to be a popular observation.

Nothing about being popular as not everyone likes arse engined nazi slot cars.

If I could find the same thing which is half the cost to buy & insure I'd flog the three.

[S3_Graham]

http://www.4starclassics.com/BMW-E34-M5-Black-For-...

Buy this Olly, please.

[sleep envy]

kchika said:

Why is that? Care to elaborate? I've always thought the 993TT was one of the best 911s that a "purist" would want (looks good too). Then again, I don't know anything about 993s other than they're the last air-cooled 911.

Depends what you want/mean by 'pure'.

It's a very capable car. Far, far easier to drive than the 993 RS I'd just sold at the time - point it down a road and you'd be well into three figures in no time at all, turn the wheel, go round the corner, straighten up and drop the hammer again. The problem was it was the car that was doing it all and not me.

I just got bored with that, and the fact that I could easily get well beyond my limits and not even get near the edge of those of the car. I reckon I could have had a very big off in it.

[sleep envy]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

More bloody heavy than purist tbh.

[detomaso]

E30M3SE said:

S3_Graham said:

detomaso said:

W00DY said:

Those wheels are a bit special

Was just about to say, they look horrid!

Some form of BBS RS copies that look wrong.

You sure (not doubting, just asking)? I thought the RS came with a load of different centre piece sizes (some with short spokes, some with longer spokes) depending on the original model they were specified for, how can you tell from those pics?

[W00DY]

Bound to divide opinions, but I am definitely on the "will lose a testicle for ownership" side.




http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1984-porsche-92...

SO. MUCH. WANT.

[sleep envy]

W00DY - JAYB is posting from your account.

[W00DY]

sleep envy said:

W00DY - JAYB is posting from your account.

Oh dear.

Clearly trying to set up a reason to ban me by posting X-rated filth.

*Splooge*

[E30M3SE]

detomaso said:

E30M3SE said:

S3_Graham said:

detomaso said:

W00DY said:

Those wheels are a bit special

Was just about to say, they look horrid!

Some form of BBS RS copies that look wrong.

You sure (not doubting, just asking)? I thought the RS came with a load of different centre piece sizes (some with short spokes, some with longer spokes) depending on the original model they were specified for, how can you tell from those pics?

You are correct, there are many different versions of the BBS RS wheels, but the basket weave looks wrong on these to be RS's.


Also, something they all have in common is the way in which the waffle plate is fixed to the wheel, by the central nut, these wheels have the waffle fixed by a fixing screw, I also believe the rim is etched with 'OZ Racing'(or similar).

Have a look here, at 0.29 seconds.

[texasjohn]

jonnydm said:

Bookmarked etc.

Aye

[Zwolf]

Olly: E46 M3 or B3, E9x 330/335 i/d with change in lieu of a warranty that will probably stop paying out at £1k anyway.

Or a Focus ST/recent Froggy hothatch with a year or two of manufacturer warranty to rinse if need be.

135is are still out of reach of £12k I think. M or ALPINA Roadster could be of interest. Alternatively...






...Breadvan.

[Cactussed]

olly22n said:

I appreciate that, thanks

One question, where is your Ferrari?

Um. In the shop being fixed?

[detomaso]

E30M3SE said:

You are correct, there are many different versions of the BBS RS wheels, but the basket weave looks wrong on these to be RS's.


Also, something they all have in common is the way in which the waffle plate is fixed to the wheel, by the central nut, these wheels have the waffle fixed by a fixing screw, I also believe the rim is etched with 'OZ Racing'(or similar).

Have a look here, at 0.29 seconds.

Should have watched the vid - you're right, OZ Racing and I didn't spot the screw on those pics

Eagle-eyes

[LHD]

texasjohn said:

jonnydm said:

Bookmarked etc.

Aye

Quick question:

How many people lurk on this thread but don't post?

Interested of Edinburgh.