Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 9]

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E24man said:

0a said:

I love this e23 735 http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/231832505015?_trkparms=aid...

Oooof, so do I.

That seems to be a top spec SE. plus all the options like memory seats, buffalo leather, auto air con and I'll bet it has electric rear seats too.

The M30 engine will outlast the car and provide quite sufficient go for that shark-nosed beauty. After recent welding on its coupe cousin I have recently enjoyed several barging episodes in my 1982 635CSi, just lovely inside nd out.

If it's there in a month I will buy it! I wish I had kept my e23 and sunk some money into it rather than selling it. They really are lovely old retro barges.

[K12beano]

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CharlesdeGaulle said:

How much would a body shop charge to remove this spoiler and make good - anyone have any idea?

That aside, I rather like.



http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C684546

ETA - it's on at sub-seven on the garage website. The colours are right up my street.

Who would think that putting a spoiler like that on an XJS was a good idea? !

Honestly, what do they train guide dogs to do these days!!!?

[dbdb]

The colour choices on the XJ-S really work. I don't like those spoilers either - they were actually really expensive. I do like the way the aerial passes through them, it amuses me. I concede that bending the aerial by opening the boot lid with the aerial up would be rather less amusing!!

[Private Pile]

That colour combination on the XJS is perfect

[Motorrad]

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Excellent thanks Harry, I've just done the same and ordered a Bosch from eBay.

Do you have a link to the vendor?

I ordered a Bosch one from ECP and it didn't quite fit when it came to install it.

Ended up paying 22 quid from a Mercedes dealer for something that should be 13 at most.

[olly755]

Decent looking DHP equipped LS.



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Correctly size branded tyres are a very good sign: the recommended tyre size for the DHP alloys are a kings ransom. Most go a size up or down in width or profile at less than half the cost.

[GreatPretender]

olly755 said:

Decent looking DHP equipped LS.



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Correctly size branded tyres are a very good sign: the recommended tyre size for the DHP alloys are a kings ransom. Most go a size up or down in width or profile at less than half the cost.

Y'know, I'm even starting to think the XF20 is a bit of a looker

That's a smart looking barge.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

dbdb said:

The colour choices on the XJ-S really work. I don't like those spoilers either - they were actually really expensive. I do like the way the aerial passes through them, it amuses me. I concede that bending the aerial by opening the boot lid with the aerial up would be rather less amusing!!

If the one I'm 'actively' pursuing comes to naught, I'm hoping to see the brown be-spoilered one.

Would be interested in a rough cost-to-remove the spoiler though (actually it's the patching and painting that attracts the cost I guess) - anyone any ideas?

[V12 AMG]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

If the one I'm 'actively' pursuing comes to naught, I'm hoping to see the brown be-spoilered one.

Would be interested in a rough cost-to-remove the spoiler though (actually it's the patching and painting that attracts the cost I guess) - anyone any ideas?

£200-£300 for a good job I'd say.
Depends on the method used.

[Lowtimer]

It's really a question for your local body shop rather than us: it's mostly labour, and charges vary considerably according to area. You'd pay a lot less in Hull than in Beaconsfield, for example. Weld in a couple of little plates and repaint the whole bootlid I imagine.

[Pothole]

Cheaper/easier to source a replacement boot lid and get it painted?

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Thanks chaps, that's useful info. The brown one sounds decent and in regular use which is always a good sign.

[bob-lad]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

dbdb said:

The colour choices on the XJ-S really work. I don't like those spoilers either - they were actually really expensive. I do like the way the aerial passes through them, it amuses me. I concede that bending the aerial by opening the boot lid with the aerial up would be rather less amusing!!

If the one I'm 'actively' pursuing comes to naught, I'm hoping to see the brown be-spoilered one.

Would be interested in a rough cost-to-remove the spoiler though (actually it's the patching and painting that attracts the cost I guess) - anyone any ideas?

It's bolted on with 4x 6mm bolts.

You could remove it and plug the holes with grommets whilst awaiting the holes to be filled and painted, or get a new boot lid.

http://www.jagspares.co.uk/Manners/partdetailalter...

Would still need painting, of course.

[forzaminardi]

olly755 said:

Decent looking DHP equipped LS.



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Correctly size branded tyres are a very good sign: the recommended tyre size for the DHP alloys are a kings ransom. Most go a size up or down in width or profile at less than half the cost.

Lovely Lexus, it's a pity the dealer is apparently an outrageous liar.

[dbdb]

bob-lad said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

dbdb said:

The colour choices on the XJ-S really work. I don't like those spoilers either - they were actually really expensive. I do like the way the aerial passes through them, it amuses me. I concede that bending the aerial by opening the boot lid with the aerial up would be rather less amusing!!

If the one I'm 'actively' pursuing comes to naught, I'm hoping to see the brown be-spoilered one.

Would be interested in a rough cost-to-remove the spoiler though (actually it's the patching and painting that attracts the cost I guess) - anyone any ideas?

It's bolted on with 4x 6mm bolts.

You could remove it and plug the holes with grommets whilst awaiting the holes to be filled and painted, or get a new boot lid.

http://www.jagspares.co.uk/Manners/partdetailalter...

Would still need painting, of course.

The part linked isn't a genuine Jaguar part, but a replacement part. I don't know what the quality of them is like - it could be excellent, but it may not be. Unfortunately, Jaguar sold off much of their stock of parts for older cars (particularly the bulkier items) when taken over by Tata.

[W00DY]

olly755 said:

Decent looking DHP equipped LS.



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Correctly size branded tyres are a very good sign: the recommended tyre size for the DHP alloys are a kings ransom. Most go a size up or down in width or profile at less than half the cost.

Peachy.

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Agggggghhhh! The r129 has decided that the roof isn't going down, but that it's halfway down - so is beeping continuously unless I hold the button down. Turning it off and on hasn't made a difference. Annoying... Any help is welcome!

[blueb10]

After some research I have gone off the idea of a CL or S class Mercedes as my next barge, the costs involving the ABC and SBC systems are too scary and expensive and also seem like they are always when, not if.
How about a 2003/4 clk 500. These don't seem to be as complicated or as prone to bork. All I can really find is some issues with the seats and the windows on the early cars.
Anyone else had some experience or knowledge of these.

[blueb10]

Sorry to hear this OA, sounds like one of the position sensors/switches? You may have to resort to the manual method until your man can have a look.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

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Motorrad said:

0a said:

Excellent thanks Harry, I've just done the same and ordered a Bosch from eBay.

Do you have a link to the vendor?

I ordered a Bosch one from ECP and it didn't quite fit when it came to install it.

Ended up paying 22 quid from a Mercedes dealer for something that should be 13 at most.

Here's the eBay shop - http://stores.ebay.co.uk/NP-Autoparts

No idea if they are any good though!