My trio of Germans
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Faxo said:
Perfect S4, I have to own one of these soon those wheels are rare and I agree, the best ones
My Uncle is the Governor of Guernsey, my Auntie drives a CRV with G1, visited for my Cousins wedding a couple of yrs ago, lovely place
Anyhu, back to cars!
Bloody hell small world, my Stepfather applied for that position a few years ago!!My Uncle is the Governor of Guernsey, my Auntie drives a CRV with G1, visited for my Cousins wedding a couple of yrs ago, lovely place
Anyhu, back to cars!
coopedup said:
I know those walls very well!! I have family that live in Fort George and get over quite a few times every year, absolutely love the place, do a lap of the island first thing EVERY time I go over...enjoy the hill climbs too, especially seeing that GTR at full bore up the hill!
Yes that'll be the Val de Terres hill climb - pretty iconic hill for motorsport fans and cyclists alike (locally). I know the GTR quite well as I know the owner. So you've got family on Fort George eh? It's regarded as the Beverly Hills of Guernsey - keep on sending them birthday and christmas cards - you never know what you might get in return ha ha!
...mcelliott said:
Yes that'll be the Val de Terres hill climb - pretty iconic hill for motorsport fans and cyclists alike (locally). I know the GTR quite well as I know the owner. So you've got family on Fort George eh? It's regarded as the Beverly Hills of Guernsey - keep on sending them birthday and christmas cards - you never know what you might get in return ha ha!
I had a sneaky feeling you might know him with your collection! My 90 year old Grandmother lives there, has done since 1987, and yes, I do visit as much as I can!! I would sell a kidney to live where she does, on Ruette Irwin, with one of the best views on the island I reckon!Ever tempted to do the hill climb?
Just a small update - been using the Porsche as regularly as I can - took it out this morning in the gorgeous weather. Pic of the S4 too - chopped the big number plate for a smaller one just to tidy up the rear end and make the most of the 4 digit! Goes in for an oil service pretty soon, may enquire about a cheeky remap early next year, if anyone's got experiences themselves let us know. M3 is booked in for a wheel refurb on Monday - will post pics of results next week.
Just a quick update on the cars, been using the 911 when I can, had a new front rubber splitter fitted earlier this week, tidies up the front end really well. Upcoming work includes meeting fabricator next week for a new roof - excited about that. Car continues to run faultlessly.
A pic of the M3 to show the newly refurbished wheels I had done - given the car a new lease of life. Got fairly close to selling it late last year but she's definitely a keeper now.
And a few random shots of the daily. Going in for a service this week - still got half an eye on a remap at some point in the future.
A pic of the M3 to show the newly refurbished wheels I had done - given the car a new lease of life. Got fairly close to selling it late last year but she's definitely a keeper now.
And a few random shots of the daily. Going in for a service this week - still got half an eye on a remap at some point in the future.
coopedup said:
That is still a lovely selection of cars you have. Will be back on the island over Easter for the hill climb, are you tempted to run? Oh, and I also have the whole house in Fort George to myself for a few days!!
No not tempted to do the hill climb but they do the 'sprint' along Vazon which is open to members of the public. Fort George really is a lovely place - all the houses up there are mega!Thanks for your kind comment dbdb
Gorgeous collection 
How are you finding the S4 compared to the Subaru? I would imagine the power delivery is probably the biggest change, although the uplift in interior is probably quite nice too.
I saw an early 911 at a car meet recently, you forget just how small they used to be! It was parked near a 458 which was huge in proportion.
How are you finding the S4 compared to the Subaru? I would imagine the power delivery is probably the biggest change, although the uplift in interior is probably quite nice too.
I saw an early 911 at a car meet recently, you forget just how small they used to be! It was parked near a 458 which was huge in proportion.
If I'm being honest, I really miss the Subaru with its lovely burble and loopy mid-range grunt. Yes the audi is a lovely car to be in but it's such an 'uninvolving' drive - the steering being the biggest disappointment. Just a dead feeling running all the way through it. However as you say the interior really is lovely, with plenty of power on tap. Driving it to the Alpes in a few weeks, I think she'll be well suited to wafting along the motorway fully ladened down.
Yeah the Porsche is tiny, I read somewhere that in terms of width and length it has the same dimensions as the new Fiat 500!
Yeah the Porsche is tiny, I read somewhere that in terms of width and length it has the same dimensions as the new Fiat 500!
Just a quick update, some of it is vaguely interesting. All the cars are going great, first off the Porsche - been using it as much as I can throughout the summer. Still no roof at the moment, however things are afoot. One is currently being fabricated and hopefully will be ready one day. 
Taking the car to Le Mans next year, so that's the deadline. It's been lowered since the last update - I think it's improved the stance no end. A bit more intent, shall we say.
Been tinkering with the idea of getting the rims painted a satin, although I'm not fully decided at this stage.
The M3 continues to impress, although I don't use it that often I did take it away in the summer to France for our annual holiday. Proper stonking it was. The pic below is of us and the car taking a breather after a spirited drive, shall we say, through the Tarn Gorge.
The S4 continues to serve well as the daily smoker - recently got back from a weekend away to France, does what all S4s do - lovely on the straights, not so good on the cornery bits. Will stay with us for a little while longer.
Taking the car to Le Mans next year, so that's the deadline. It's been lowered since the last update - I think it's improved the stance no end. A bit more intent, shall we say.Been tinkering with the idea of getting the rims painted a satin, although I'm not fully decided at this stage.
The M3 continues to impress, although I don't use it that often I did take it away in the summer to France for our annual holiday. Proper stonking it was. The pic below is of us and the car taking a breather after a spirited drive, shall we say, through the Tarn Gorge.
The S4 continues to serve well as the daily smoker - recently got back from a weekend away to France, does what all S4s do - lovely on the straights, not so good on the cornery bits. Will stay with us for a little while longer.
mcelliott said:
Update
I read the "stance" paragraph and cringed - then saw the picture and was content once again. Good effort in the continuity of the angle of the pics of your 911, that's bound to catch a PHer out . I think the ride height is perfectly respectable as it now sits.That said, I'm not sure about satin wheels. Obviously just my opinion, so don't let it cloud your wishes, but I think the dark/light colour offset looks fantastic on the old girl and satin wheels would draw the sepia look where it's not needed. Just my thoughts
Really miss my M3 and your picture doesn't help much. They're such fantastic cars and there's something special about the E46 that I haven't felt replicated in the newer M3s.
Glad to hear you got on with the S4, as estates go it's a very clever purchase. Your fleet makes mine look completely scatterbrain, by comparison!
Just a quick update on things; everything running relatively smoothly First up the Porsche - finally got her new roof so she's no longer vinyl topped but tin topped. Looks so much nicer, really pleased with the finished product (although not quite finished yet). Had a great trip to Le Mans in June where the car performed faultlessly, such a great little car to drive and going up in value too apparently! The M3 again is performing without fault, still love driving it although I don't get the chance to that often. Still think the E46 shape looks fresh even today. Due a service and some discs, so may have to raid the piggy bank.
Ok I did mention relatively smoothly. Not so much luck with the S4 unfortunately, after 2 and a half weeks hooning around in France, stopping off at a petrol station between St Etienne and Lyon, a kindly French van driver decided to reverse his vehicle into the front of the Audi without warning. Cue lots of coolant and various bits of bodywork spread all over the forecourt. Car was in a completely undrivable state, towed off motorway, temporary accommodation and usual hire car stress. As of writing, the car is in a compound near St Etienne, has had an engineer's report with the cost of the work over EUR 4k. The insurance company appear to be keen on getting the car repaired in France at an Audi dealer. If anyone has any experiences with car repairs in France please let me know! This was to be the Audi's last trip as we're looking to replace it with something far more frugal. Two years of ownership (daily snotter) really has dented the slush fund in terms of fuel. Looking at possibly a Golf GTD estate, erm, the sporty one. Can't remember its full name. Anyway, the one good thing to come out of this is that we've welcomed a good friend back into the family. I've got the use of my old car as a replacement for the Audi, for the foreseeable. Wow what a car - old skool fun.
First up the Porsche - finally got her new roof so she's no longer vinyl topped but tin topped. Looks so much nicer, really pleased with the finished product (although not quite finished yet). Had a great trip to Le Mans in June where the car performed faultlessly, such a great little car to drive and going up in value too apparently! The M3 again is performing without fault, still love driving it although I don't get the chance to that often. Still think the E46 shape looks fresh even today. Due a service and some discs, so may have to raid the piggy bank.Ok I did mention relatively smoothly. Not so much luck with the S4 unfortunately, after 2 and a half weeks hooning around in France, stopping off at a petrol station between St Etienne and Lyon, a kindly French van driver decided to reverse his vehicle into the front of the Audi without warning. Cue lots of coolant and various bits of bodywork spread all over the forecourt. Car was in a completely undrivable state, towed off motorway, temporary accommodation and usual hire car stress. As of writing, the car is in a compound near St Etienne, has had an engineer's report with the cost of the work over EUR 4k. The insurance company appear to be keen on getting the car repaired in France at an Audi dealer. If anyone has any experiences with car repairs in France please let me know! This was to be the Audi's last trip as we're looking to replace it with something far more frugal. Two years of ownership (daily snotter) really has dented the slush fund in terms of fuel. Looking at possibly a Golf GTD estate, erm, the sporty one. Can't remember its full name. Anyway, the one good thing to come out of this is that we've welcomed a good friend back into the family. I've got the use of my old car as a replacement for the Audi, for the foreseeable. Wow what a car - old skool fun.
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