qwerty
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That looks schweet!! Nice to see you've gone for a nice fat tyre instead of a mega stretch!!
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Ether
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I quite like the stretched look but I didn't think it would particuarly wise with 330bhp thundering from the ars e end!
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Last Edit: May 17, 2007 9:00:18 GMT by Ether
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qwerty
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I like the stretched look as well but I think this car will suit the PHAT ASS look
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May 17, 2007 16:05:11 GMT
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Fatness. Don't do the hubcaps......they'll only fly off when you're honking around looking cool.  |
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May 17, 2007 16:24:57 GMT
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those wheels look wicked, cant wait to see it sitting on the ground with em on
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Ether
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May 17, 2007 17:58:15 GMT
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I think i've formulated a way to use the original fasteners - I want to keep everything MB, hence banding MB steels!
Thanks for the responses, much obliged.
Tell you what though, I still can't get the stench of wet dog out of the leather. And this is after cleaning the interior with three different products, and spraying half a can of Oust in the bu gger.
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Last Edit: May 17, 2007 17:58:41 GMT by Ether
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May 17, 2007 18:06:22 GMT
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just seen those wheels.
Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss !!
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May 18, 2007 15:04:49 GMT
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A sneaky peak of the lump looking a bit prettier   Beautiful Janspeed exhaust:  Another shot:  The next part of the project is in Practical Classics which is out to buy on 23rd May |
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May 18, 2007 16:50:30 GMT
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Fantastic I don't know how I have missed this thread before. The wheels look excellent as does the exhaust, quite surprised there is no balance pipe on it at all. I will have to buy PC when it comes out, its only the last couple of month that I have actually bought it and I am really enjoying it Must be a sign of old age, time get myself a flat cap I reckon. |
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Last Edit: May 18, 2007 16:50:57 GMT by PhoenixC
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May 18, 2007 17:12:16 GMT
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Lol I've been reading PC for years (and I am but 24  and I always found it enetertaining. My dad used to leave it lying around when he was knee-deep in his Riley RM90 resto - perfect for the loo (PC, not my dad's Riley). Glad to hear the mag is to your liking. If you have any suggestions, please PM me. We're always keen to know what you're thinking. |
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May 18, 2007 22:35:48 GMT
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Just been re-reading the article in the current issue about your merc. What sort of response have you received to the conversion so far, and are you planning on mentioning the banded steels in a future issue Managed to get my last set for 99pence of ebay with continental tyres on them unfortunately they only lasted for one test  |
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Last Edit: May 18, 2007 22:36:23 GMT by PhoenixC
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The response has been fantastic. I had a chap phone up from Poland for more details, I couldn't really understand him (bad line) but I think he was asking about bulkhead modification... Another guy with an S-Type phoned up who was considering doing the same with a 230TE he had just resprayed. That's the great thing about the mag, the readers are a pretty crazy bunch, regardless of what they drive, and will always support something a bit odd I will be mentioning the steelies, yeah. |
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May 29, 2007 16:37:38 GMT
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Matt, Only just got round to reading this thread.... AMAZING!! I feel the urge to go out and do the same!!! Send me some links/info on how to do this and i am game! |
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I'm not saying I'm Batman, but have you ever seen me and Batman in the same room together?.........
And no, I'm not Ben Affleck!
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May 29, 2007 16:56:07 GMT
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Ha, cheers man. Give me a bell and I'll tell you all you need to know |
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May 29, 2007 16:57:13 GMT
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will give you a shout tomorrow ifthats okay?
need to chat with you about some other stuff anyways!
Cheers
Lee
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I'm not saying I'm Batman, but have you ever seen me and Batman in the same room together?.........
And no, I'm not Ben Affleck!
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May 29, 2007 17:08:41 GMT
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Cool, sounds good. M |
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May 29, 2007 21:01:17 GMT
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those wheels look amazing. really - AMAZING !  |
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May 31, 2007 15:39:06 GMT
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Matt, PM me your number again.. i cant find it! lol
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I'm not saying I'm Batman, but have you ever seen me and Batman in the same room together?.........
And no, I'm not Ben Affleck!
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May 31, 2007 17:14:30 GMT
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Nice work Big Boy. I'm feeling the need for a 5-pot turbo diesel in my T...
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Jun 29, 2007 12:54:10 GMT
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Well, the engine swap's finished and she's wearing her new steels. It needs to come down 1.5in on the rear and 1in on the front. W123 owners - 285/40/15's DO NOT FIT WITHOUT FETTLING THE ARCH!   MOT should be ready in about two weeks I can't wait! |
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and I always found it enetertaining. My dad used to leave it lying around when he was knee-deep in his Riley RM90 resto - perfect for the loo (PC, not my dad's Riley).
