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_Batty_
11,696 posts
120 months
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L100NYY
26,805 posts
113 months
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_Batty_ said: Busy weekend:  I sold that.
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_Batty_
11,696 posts
120 months
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L100NYY said: I sold that. I know the owner (ish)  Epic car.
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andy ted
670 posts
135 months
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wackojacko said: I might be wrong but I think to stay in the race only the driver is allowed to do anything to the car to get it back to the pits? (think the marshals can help get you out of harms way of course!)
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Justayellowbadge
29,850 posts
112 months
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Ben, Stack unit in S1 Elise. Odo display dim.
Pater has been quoted 1200 to replace.
Know thee of a refurb? Or even common loose connection? (fingers crossed)
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Chrisw666
21,093 posts
69 months
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Does anyone have any experience of GAP insurance and who is a good supplier?
Mother has decided on a new Fiesta today and was quoted £350 for finance gap (Borrowing £5-6k) but a quick google throws up c£150 maximum for RTI gap.
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L100NYY
26,805 posts
113 months
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Justayellowbadge said: Ben, Stack unit in S1 Elise. Odo display dim.
Pater has been quoted 1200 to replace.
Know thee of a refurb? Or even common loose connection? (fingers crossed) Who quoted the £1200? Contact Stack direct, as far as I'm aware they're the only people that will fix them (properly).
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DJRC
20,131 posts
106 months
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L100NYY said: A comment not without validity. My father put the A he was given for his 21st bday into a stone wall passing through St Michaels in Lancs when he was "pressing on". This is also the man who put the Boxster into a bollard in a car park in Germany after picking it up from Stuttgart. I dont think the power matters so much as the numpty...
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Zwolf
22,321 posts
76 months
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KrisP said: Brass and Eucalyptus.  I also didn't think any E39s came with ISOFIX seats or the option thereof. Spec changes to the M5 were minimal throughout its life: http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=18BMW M Registry said: What changes were made to the E39 M5 during the time that it was produced?Though there were no major mechanical alterations to the E39 M5 during its entire production run, there were a number of equipment alterations that appeared with the 2001 model-year M5 (from 9/00 production). These include: - Revised headlight design incorporating illuminated "Corona" rings
- Revised tallight design
- Park Distance Control sensors in the front bumper (previously in rear only)
- Thicker three-spoke M steering wheel identical to the one fitted to the E46 M3
- Grey instrument faces
- Solar sensor for standard automatic climate control
- Revised navigation/audio unit with larger (6.5-inch) monitor
- Rear head protection airbags added
- Second-generation M Mobility tire repair system in place of earlier version
- Available M Audio System with special tweeters, Kevlar/carbon coaxial speakers and two subwoofers behind the rear console
- Alcantara headliner included with Extended Leather interior (previously only included with Complete Leather)
For the subsequent two model years, changes were limited to the addition of new exterior colors (from 9/01 production) and the upgrade to a DVD-based navigation system (from 9/02 production). However, ISOFIX seems to have appeared across the E39 range for the final (2003) model year of production, which will be cars with a build date of around August 2002 or later: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_5_Series_(E39)Wiki said: 2003 marked the last year for the E39 platform; they were differentiated by the addition of extra chrome trim on the trunk (boot) and on the sides of the body. In all 6-cylinder model 5-Series add a standard sunroof. The optional navigation systems upgraded from CD-ROM format (8 CDs to cover the entire USA and Canada) to a single DVD-ROM. The optional sport package on the 540i carried parts from M-technic. This included a full M-tech ground effects, M-tech II suspension, 18 inch wheels, and a variety of M badging.Isofix/LATCH child seat anchors were added. The E39 estate (touring) was continued into 2004 until the touring version of the new E60 5 Series was released. So as a 1 March 2003- registered example, it should have factory ISOFIX it seems.
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wackojacko
8,467 posts
60 months
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andy ted said: I might be wrong but I think to stay in the race only the driver is allowed to do anything to the car to get it back to the pits? (think the marshals can help get you out of harms way of course!) Pretty sure They can help you out, push you on and pull you off Armco etc. You're race is over if you need actual recovery to the pits.
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hornetrider
41,169 posts
75 months
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Isofix appears on Tourings from 02-on. Mine is an 02 and it was a 'must have' on the list. Interestingly (or not!) the rear child booster seat option deletes the Isofix mounts.
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E30M3SE
6,750 posts
66 months
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wackojacko said: andy ted said: I might be wrong but I think to stay in the race only the driver is allowed to do anything to the car to get it back to the pits? (think the marshals can help get you out of harms way of course!) Pretty sure They can help you out, push you on and pull you off Armco etc. You're race is over if you need actual recovery to the pits. Although they can pull car out the gravel/armco etc, they are not allowed to work on the car or remove anything from it in order to assist the driver, which is why in the clip driver is removing the smashed bodywork from the car and the marshalls are clearing it out of the way once it is off.
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melvster
5,510 posts
55 months
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Zwolf
22,321 posts
76 months
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melvster said: Nice, unlikely to lose you any money over the longer term. However, I'd prefer an ST for similar money. Preferably an ST500, replete with gorgeous red leather Recaros.  Entirely down to the sound of that five pot engine.
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melvster
5,510 posts
55 months
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Zwolf said: Nice, unlikely to lose you any money over the longer term. However, I'd prefer an ST for similar money. Preferably an ST500, replete with gorgeous red leather Recaros. hhmm not a fan of the ST500, interior is very nice though with the Red leather seats. Focus RS MK1 destined to be a future classic.
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wackojacko
8,467 posts
60 months
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E30M3SE said: Although they can pull car out the gravel/armco etc, they are not allowed to work on the car or remove anything from it in order to assist the driver, which is why in the clip driver is removing the smashed bodywork from the car and the marshalls are clearing it out of the way once it is off. O right. What I don't understand is is why they're getting in the way and telling him not to do it 
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Zwolf
22,321 posts
76 months
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melvster said: Focus RS MK1 destined to be a future classic.  Around 2020 the boys who lusted over them at 17-20 when they were new will hit the reminiscence bump... Ooh, found one: http://www.harwoods.uk.com/used-cars/2339/Ford-Foc...£12k though. Pricey, given that also buys later, facelifted ST3s with low miles.
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LHD
16,074 posts
57 months
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Zwolf said: Couldn't give them away when they were new.
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W00DY
7,848 posts
96 months
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melvster said: Cracking.. The ST couldn't do less for me if it tried.
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Gruber
4,221 posts
84 months
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olly22n said: DJRC said: Now brace yourself Loon, but I was even saying to wifey, that as much as I love my classics, I think to do Europe properly these days, I want all my mod cons. Needs to be a modernish heavy bruiser. The inherent reliability is also a welcome bonus when you know you are hauling 1000+ miles. Agreed. And me. The Dordogne two years ago in a 26 year old 635 was fun, but felt a long way. But this year in a 4 year old M3 with aircon, a decent stereo, sat nav, and no worries about over-heating, etc was just blissful. CharlesdeGaulle said: L100NYY said: <Schoolboy> Tee hee. It says Nob. <Schoolboy> snigger tdm34 said: OK, who bought 4Stars Alpina B12?............... I understand it went overseas.
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Romain Dumas showing marshalls that if you're not guna help me then get the f
k outta the way !
