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Zwolf
22,321 posts
76 months
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Rollcage said: What's this about an Alpina suspension pack on that Dolphin E38? It was possible to specify ALPINA suspension from the factory when ordering your new E38. 35/30mm drop F/R from standard if memory serves.
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edo
12,699 posts
135 months
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BMW M5 5.0 V8 4dr Saloon 2000 Overview Vehicle Summary Performance & Economy Dimensions Interior/Exterior Safety FULL HPI CLEAR! !! W-2000 - Registered 11/03/2000 - lower tax bracket. Anthracite grey - very rare, the only one in this colour currently on auto trader. NO.OF FORMER KEEPERS 2. 102,490 GENUINE WARRANTED MILES WITH FULL SERVICE HISTORY, STAMPS IN THE BOOK + FULL VOSA MOT HISTORY PRINTOUT + PREVIOUS MOTS + BILLS/RECEIPETS + FULL RAC HPI CERTIFICATE + FULL BMW PACK OWNERS MANUALS/GUIDES ETC. VANOS REPLACED AT 70,00 WITH RECEIPT FOR £2450. MOT. M5 - REFINEMENTS 6 SPEED MANUAL + FULL BLACK HERITAGE LEATHER, ELECTRIC HEATED MEMORY SEATS + ELECTRIC FOLDING MIRRORS + 6 DISC MULTI CHANGER + XENON LAMPS + COLOUR CODED ORIGINAL 18" M5 WHEELS + IPOD CONNECTION. 2 ALARM FOBS + GREY PLASTIC KEY + PLASTIC TEMPLATE. Also have a set of new unsued set of bmw m5 mats. I have personally owned and used this car for just over two years now, was previously owned and sold by MUNICH LEGENDS back in april 2007 for £16,750.00. The m5 has hardly covered any miles over the last several months as have just recently bought an e60 535d msport so hence this is now for sale. Very clean all through out, drives exceptionally well. ANY INSPECTION / TRIAL WELCOME. Genuine interests only. Priced to sell. £5,200 Strictly No Offers. œ£5,200   
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hornetrider
41,176 posts
75 months
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f  k me. Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggg.
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Quietlybonkers
3,458 posts
14 months
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hornetrider said: f k me. Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggg. Every man's request on a Sunday morning, turned down by every woman who doesn't do mornings......
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Emeye
4,181 posts
93 months
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Quietlybonkers said: hornetrider said: f k me. Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggg. Every man's request on a Sunday morning, turned down by every woman who doesn't do mornings...... I always thought that was what Sunday morning were for? But obviously as the Japanese GP is on this morning my wife is going to be disappointed this morning...... 
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JamesK
2,023 posts
149 months
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Quietlybonkers said: JamesK said: Quietlybonkers said: tercelgold said: Amazing value and I'm a new to Audi fan, but why is the 0-60 so slow, is it like the Saab Aeros and better once it gets moving?.
"340 bhp 6.7 seconds" I would have thought that would be 5.5 or so? Cos it's a heavy old hector, getting on for two tonnes with that lump up front, so it takes a while to get moving. And the gearing is set more for touring than racing Barry in his Fiesta with the stripes away from the lights. A 340 bhp TVR, at just over half the weight, takes around the 5 second mark to 60, by way of comparison. I can assure you they don't  I see you have a 450 Griff, and we know that the published, expert driver, brand new car, clutch ripping time is, about 4.2 secs......but have you actually timed a real, used one? My 400 Chim is supposed to do it in 5.1 secs, but it is nearer 6 seconds in reality. To be fair you're not comparing apples with apples in that case. My old 500 I did, the BV i have way too much mechanical sympathy for although i suspect it's faster in real terms. A full engine rebuild this year does that to a man 
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Quietlybonkers
3,458 posts
14 months
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JamesK said: To be fair you're not comparing apples with apples in that case. My old 500 I did, the BV i have way too much mechanical sympathy for although i suspect it's faster in real terms. A full engine rebuild this year does that to a man I agree I am not making a fair comparison, and I too have far too much sympathy for Niggles, my 1999 Chimaera, who is a total joy to drive. I kept him down to 140 mph on my last track day, even though I had a mile and a half of smooth runway to test the advertised top speed of 161. My original post was more to point out to the poster that even a car with the same power, but weighing just over half as much as his car, actually doesn't do the job in half the time. It is of course quicker, but wind resistance amongst other factors also distorts the speed improvement.
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theironduke
6,276 posts
58 months
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theironduke said: TheLordJohn said: theironduke said: Awesome! Seen another which is less dosh (still only done 90k with fsh though!) and also in dream spec....Sport with cream cow and black paint....the catch it's a 3.2.... But its 700 odd quid less.... But has no V5 and is being sold on rather quickly....and has had the windows tinted. So after sleeping on it i'm ouuut. And I think if I don't get a 4.0 i'll always regret it...
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Studio117
2,404 posts
61 months
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Zwolf
22,321 posts
76 months
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Emeye said: I always thought that was what Sunday morning were for? But obviously as the Japanese GP is on this morning my wife is going to be disappointed this morning...... Not here, was dropping the wife off at work at 0555.
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TheLordJohn
1,884 posts
16 months
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theironduke said: theironduke said: TheLordJohn said: theironduke said: Awesome! Seen another which is less dosh (still only done 90k with fsh though!) and also in dream spec....Sport with cream cow and black paint....the catch it's a 3.2.... But its 700 odd quid less.... You buy cheap, you buy twice! Get a nice 4.0, not an iffy one. But has no V5 and is being sold on rather quickly....and has had the windows tinted. So after sleeping on it i'm ouuut. And I think if I don't get a 4.0 i'll always regret it...
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theironduke
6,276 posts
58 months
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TheLordJohn said: theironduke said: theironduke said: TheLordJohn said: theironduke said: Awesome! Seen another which is less dosh (still only done 90k with fsh though!) and also in dream spec....Sport with cream cow and black paint....the catch it's a 3.2.... But its 700 odd quid less.... You buy cheap, you buy twice! Get a nice 4.0, not an iffy one. But has no V5 and is being sold on rather quickly....and has had the windows tinted. So after sleeping on it i'm ouuut. And I think if I don't get a 4.0 i'll always regret it... It didn't get any bids.... but the seller hasn't replied to my email (no number in ad) so maybe hes had a change of heart 
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Face for Radio
1,688 posts
37 months
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SpeckledJim said: sparks_E39 said: SpeckledJim said: ECP. Not a lot. Thanks, any reccomended brands? Not from me, but I'm hardly Fangio. From £35 which seems very cheap. Stick with a recognised brand and you won't go far wrong. Bilstein, Sachs etc. Edit, nearly forgot, change in pairs, or it could well drive very horrible and in fact dangerous.
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TheLordJohn
1,884 posts
16 months
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theironduke said: It didn't get any bids.... but the seller hasn't replied to my email (no number in ad) so maybe hes had a change of heart Who knows. Some people don't check as often as others when it comes to emails and eBay messages etc.
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john_r
8,210 posts
141 months
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edo
12,699 posts
135 months
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john_r said: OOf. Nice. not many left with that sort of mileage. Well worth the asking price IMHO.
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sparks_E39
6,625 posts
83 months
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Face for Radio said: Edit, nearly forgot, change in pairs, or it could well drive very horrible and in fact dangerous. Absolutely, I intend to. I think it's a £300ish job including labour. Hopefully will notice a difference in the way it drives. Quite looking forward to getting it done.
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E38Ross
10,606 posts
82 months
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sparks_E39 said: Face for Radio said: Edit, nearly forgot, change in pairs, or it could well drive very horrible and in fact dangerous. Absolutely, I intend to. I think it's a £300ish job including labour. Hopefully will notice a difference in the way it drives. Quite looking forward to getting it done. I changed 1 rear one on my E38 and it's ABSOLUTELY fine. Forza West even said it'd be fine and we're happy to do it. I honestly can't notice any oddities in the handling because of it.
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BlueMR2
4,821 posts
72 months
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The straight 6 in the w124 is so smooth, I just pulled on the drive and neither of the neighbours about 3-4 meters away even knew we were there.
Still though, what tyres should i go for, my usual choice for recent cars is either falken 912 or 452. The 912's are available i the 195/65/15 profile for a special offer of around £40 each on camskill + fitting else where of course.
Are there any super tyres that anyone uses on there w124 saloon that i should know about for not much more?
Any w124 owners experience of their tyres and the ride they give.
I think the current tyres are very old Michelin primacy sports that have seen better days.
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ReaperCushions
1,736 posts
54 months
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Anyone have any experience of knowledge of these little peaches that seem to be popping up recently (inspired by a new thread in GG) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-53-REG-LEXUS-GS-430...Apart from the slightly dubious Toyota Avensis styling, they seem a lot of car for the money. Examples ranging from 1400 upwards. Anyone any experience or stick to the bigger brother (LS)?
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