The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T (Vol XVII)

[ATM]

braddo said:

leftover skin that really obese people get when they've lost loads of weight

No need for that imagery. I come here for car chat.

[jeremyc]

Crook said:

If you haven't got any gravel nearby, find some gates to a stately home and take the photos there. Sure-fire winner.

Borrowing someone's driveway entrance is always good.



Bonus points for including "barn find" or "future classic".

[Justayellowbadge]

L100NYY said:

Do like....

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C613253

But,



Is the same money.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Esprit-2-0-1998cc-...

[L100NYY]

Orange GT3 like that is my ideal modern Esprit. Perfect spec in fact with those seats, no wing etc.

Ya git.

[W00DY]

Justayellowbadge said:

But,



Is the same money.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Esprit-2-0-1998cc-...

Winner.

[Output Flange]

jeremyc said:

yes: Borrowing someone's driveway entrance is always good.



Bonus points for including "barn find" or "future classic".

I much prefer just to take some on the driveway. Far less pretentious

[ferrisbueller]

Justayellowbadge said:

But,



Is the same money.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-Esprit-2-0-1998cc-...

Never had the pleasure but these are meant to be excellent.

[Justayellowbadge]

With junior donkey no longer offering remotely the value they did the GT3 is increasingly on the radar.

[L100NYY]

I think Esprits in general represent a great vfm way into classic mid engined'ness glamour, especially compared to similar Ferrari prices.

[L100NYY]

Well, you get the idea with that.....

[555JWR]

W00DY said:

yours looks great! Thanks. What's the best method for doing the sump?

Depends how friendly your local Saab specialist is Mine charges £70 on top of a normal oil change price. Worth getting a quote it's not a technically difficult job to do yourself but it is a pain if your using stands rather than a ramp as you'll need to drop the subframe and front section of the exhaust.

Guide here:
http://www.saabwiki.info/index.php?title=NG_900/9-...

Few other guides around if you google Saab sump drop most are written for the 95 but there's only a few small differences between the two.

If you've not found it yet this is a good source for genuine new parts and second hand bits.
http://www.neobrothers.co.uk/index.php

Edited by 555JWR on Monday 11th May 20:01

[L100NYY]

Oh and just how good does this look.....

[Justayellowbadge]

olly22n said:

I want one.

A GT3 in black would be nice.

Or that orange one if I had 17 bags going spare

I posted a black one a few weeks ago.

It was very comely.

[L100NYY]

Olly; email the details etc on your 7'er.......

[Gruber]

Ooooh... I do like an e32. MIne was a bit of a dog, but I'd love a good'un.

Sadly I'd be castrated if I even suggested it.





That said... where's the ad?

[Output Flange]

It's a lovely, lovely car.

I'd buy it.

[L100NYY]

Olly;

Photo skills - 7/10
Advert writing skills - 1/10

[L100NYY]

olly22n said:

L100NYY said:

Olly;

Photo skills - 7/10
Advert writing skills - 1/10

I've never been much of a writer.

On the plus side I have been trying to influence my old man down the 'turn the elan into a 911' route.

It seems I am edging closer as his mate of old has just bought one.

I'd get the Elan sorted if it was me. 26R stylee if need be.

In other news; I want a bike.

[L100NYY]

olly22n said:

L100NYY said:

I'd get the Elan sorted if it was me. 26R stylee if need be.

In other news; I want a bike.

I have really tried to love that car, but i can't.

Great thinking about a bike.

You may will mock but I have always wanted one of the early Aprilia RS250 or if not a Ducati 748.

Both fit me just fine

[L100NYY]

olly22n said:

L100NYY said:

You may will mock but I have always wanted one of the early Aprilia RS250 or if not a Ducati 748.

Both fit me just fine

You know if a 748 fits - so will a 996/8/9.

If I was your size I would have an rs250 and spend most weekends at Cadwell.

A certain family member has a 916 (nay 996) Foggy rep in the barn but an RS250 does feel more right for my frame