Pics of your Fast Estate...

[Streetrod]

One of these is going to be my next project car, I can wait



https://images.app.goo.gl/LjurGtMS7c5xD6kV8

Edited by Streetrod on Thursday 23 May 11:57

[Leins]

E24_man needs to add his Alpina tourings to this thread. They top the list for me, especially his E34 B10 4.6 V8

[Swampy1982]

Streetrod said:

One of these is going to be my next project car, I can wait



https://images.app.goo.gl/LjurGtMS7c5xD6kV8

Edited by Streetrod on Thursday 23 May 11:57

defo more details needed! what are you plans?

[G13NVL]

Swampy1982 said:

Streetrod said:

One of these is going to be my next project car, I can wait



https://images.app.goo.gl/LjurGtMS7c5xD6kV8

Edited by Streetrod on Thursday 23 May 11:57

defo more details needed! what are you plans?

Now this is a bit of me! +1 on the more details needed!

[Zippee]

G13NVL said:

Swampy1982 said:

Streetrod said:

One of these is going to be my next project car, I can wait



https://images.app.goo.gl/LjurGtMS7c5xD6kV8

Edited by Streetrod on Thursday 23 May 11:57

defo more details needed! what are you plans?

Now this is a bit of me! +1 on the more details needed!

And me - would love something like this

[Nickellese]

My Insignia VXR estate. Surprisingly competent car when the Haldex works.

[Matt Cup]

Nickellese said:

My Insignia VXR estate. Surprisingly competent car when the Haldex works.

How much of an issue/problematic is this? Do they not use the same bits as an equivalent VAG product?

[mikey k]

schmalex said:

What are people’s thought in C43 AMG estate? I’ve seen one local to me and it looks superb

They are on my radar as my next work car
Premium Plus spec with switchable exhaust
AWD and easily tuned to 440 ish BHP

[Benmac]

mikey k said:

They are on my radar as my next work car
Premium Plus spec with switchable exhaust
AWD and easily tuned to 440 ish BHP

I very much like ours. 90% or so of C63 performance but less to buy and run and still bloody quick. The popping and banging exhaust is highly amusing. Living in the sticks the 4wd will be a bonus over the 63 come winter too and it does make me smile that it's a nice q car as badging aside and maybe wheels and brake calipers for the keener observer it looks just like an AMG "line" C200d.

[Mr Gearchange]

HonestYossarian said:

Very fast, too fast probably,

I bought a C7 RS6 4 months ago and that’s the conclusion i’m coming to. To the extent that I’m considering getting rid of it.

Edited by Mr Gearchange on Thursday 23 May 21:19

[Nickellese]

Matt Cup said:

Nickellese said:

My Insignia VXR estate. Surprisingly competent car when the Haldex works.

How much of an issue/problematic is this? Do they not use the same bits as an equivalent VAG product?

I’d be surprised if it wasn’t an issue for every car someway down the line. Varying options to fix the situation, but I’ve just had the refurbishment/ upgrade from a well known specialist. Pricey though.

[ss41877]

Here's a pic of mine in full holiday mode. Owned for over 6 years now and really can't see myself selling it anytime soon...

[Streetrod]

Zippee said:

G13NVL said:

Swampy1982 said:

Streetrod said:

One of these is going to be my next project car, I can wait



https://images.app.goo.gl/LjurGtMS7c5xD6kV8

Edited by Streetrod on Thursday 23 May 11:57

defo more details needed! what are you plans?

Now this is a bit of me! +1 on the more details needed!

And me - would love something like this

So the current plans are these:
• 55 Chevy Nomad, basically stock bodied apart from plane bumpers front and rear (no over riders) plus a couple of bits of trim removed to clean things up. They look so good stock, Battery relocated to the rear of the car, mini-tubs to accommodate the rear wheels, custom panel work in the engine bay to clean things up.
• Chassis – Roadster Shop Fast Track with independent front and rear Suspension
• Engine – 383 Chevy with blower shop 6/71 blower running a Joe Blow low profile EFI fuel injector hat. The idea is to keep the engine under the bonnet, estimated 700 - 750hp if I can afford the good internal bits
• Gearbox – GM 4L70E strengthened to take the HP plus a Gear Vendors overdrive
• Wheels – Budnik Muroc IV SKO 8 x 18 on the front and 20 x 12 on the back running 285 and 325 30 series tyres
• Full custom interior

Details may change depending on budget

Edited by Streetrod on Friday 24th May 00:39

[99Chimaera]

V60 D5 2.4 twin turbo with Polestar remap 230hp 470nm torque.

[Veeayt]

A picture from years ago, of my lovely first car, UrS6 4.2 manual. A car that's fast even by today's standards, and with a few subtle mods. It's still with me, albeit as a long time project. Wish I could keep it as it was though.

[99Chimaera]

Krise said:

Very nice indeed. I like that.

[Leins]

Veeayt said:

A picture from years ago, of my lovely first car, UrS6 4.2 manual. A car that's fast even by today's standards, and with a few subtle mods. It's still with me, albeit as a long time project. Wish I could keep it as it was though.

That's such a rare car, love these. Are you going back to standard with it then?

[HonestYossarian]

Mr Gearchange said:

HonestYossarian said:

Very fast, too fast probably,

I bought a C7 RS6 4 months ago and that’s the conclusion i’m coming to. To the extent that I’m considering getting rid of it.

Edited by Mr Gearchange on Thursday 23 May 21:19

I honestly understand that. I’ve never even had fast pedal to the ground, the thing accelerates so fast I’m lifting off at the speed limit in seconds. But she’s awesome for overtakes and I average 25mpg because cruising is a pleasure too. I’m on air so proper comfy.

[Veeayt]

Leins said:

That's such a rare car, love these. Are you going back to standard with it then?

Yep, but I've lost so many parts that I'm looking for a donor now. Thanks! Yours is great too!

[Leins]

Veeayt said:

Yep, but I've lost so many parts that I'm looking for a donor now. Thanks! Yours is great too!

Ah the joys of old Audi parts availability