FabSwingers.com forum: Anyone into cars???

By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

General car chat what are peoples pride and joys also does anyone modify?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm always getting into cars, but i soon lose interest and get out of them again...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A Trebant that I modified by backing into a big wall

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a petrol head. Love nice things driving a grand cherrokee 14 plate. Summit edition

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

"A Trebant that I modified by backing into a big wall "

I bet that looks awesome ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A Trabant that I modified by backing into a big wall

I bet that looks awesome ??"

Wunderbar Trabant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

306 GTi 6. Probably the most fun you can have in a car for £500.

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

Most definatley theres a fine line of cars for that price lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm always getting into cars, but i soon lose interest and get out of them again...

Damn it Clem that was my line (almost)

Sorry OP I have a car

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

when I was driving, I used cars merely as a mode of transport. I've only owned 3, my Dad's old Datsun Sunny 150Y, Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL and a Peugeot 309 GXL.

I've had about 25 bikes though

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

"I'm always getting into cars, but i soon lose interest and get out of them again...

Damn it Clem that was my line (almost)

Sorry OP I have a car

Haha dam line theifs haha and what car have you got lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Civic TI - only 66 registered in the uk

90% an audio car but does have other mods

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

I love cars, cos buses are shite!

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

"I love cars, cos buses are shite!"

Thats true the day i passed my test was the day i never used a bus again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"General car chat what are peoples pride and joys also does anyone modify?"

Been modifying cars for the last 24 years, will never grow up. Currently modifying a Toyota Chaser and a Nissan Laurel.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I definitely appreciate cars,though I don't know much about them.I just dig certain motors for their looks and speed!

Last year a mate bought an old big merc that was used as a taxi in its previous life.Cant remember what reg it is or what model,just that it's got a 3 litre diesel engine,is a saloon n it's fucking big!

Anyway he bought it for about a grand n spent another 9 on it having it turned into a 'sleeper'/super diesel by some mechanic that's apparently quite well known on youtube and the petrol head community....so he told me anyway as my eyes glazed over as he explained how the diesel turbo pump thingy worked n something called split diff(erential?) that he made a big deal of!

Anyway this thing is loud as fuck,goes like shit off a shovel n eats boy racers for breakfast!Definitely the fastest thing I've ever been in n turned my stomach inside out when he put the foot down!

First time I've ever been jealous of someone's motor......I want one!lol

As for me I'm happy enough with my wee 1.4 16V VW Lupo...

For the size of it it's really nippy about town,but crap on motorways!

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

"I definitely appreciate cars,though I don't know much about them.I just dig certain motors for their looks and speed!

Anyway this thing is loud as fuck,goes like shit off a shovel n eats boy racers for breakfast!Definitely the fastest thing I've ever been in n turned my stomach inside out when he put the foot down!

First time I've ever been jealous of someone's motor......I want one!lol

As for me I'm happy enough with my wee 1.4 16V VW Lupo...

For the size of it it's really nippy about town,but crap on motorways!

Litterally laughing my ass off but yeah that sounds evil

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm always getting into cars, but i soon lose interest and get out of them again...

Damn it Clem that was my line (almost)

Sorry OP I have a car

Haha dam line theifs haha and what car have you got lol"

It's a pretty blue Jag

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By *iforfun999Man
over a year ago

Haverfordwest

Firs time I saw a Toyota MR2 (MK1), I just loved it and planned to get one. I was in my 20's so too expensive. Then the MR2 MK2 came out and I loved it even more, but still didn't get one until I was nearly 40 and got a dark blue 1st version. Definitely my kind of car and I had it for years.

When the MR2 MK3 came out, I didn't like it, only noticeable when it passed you, so I got a silver MR2 MK2 5th and final version with a squared type spoiler and special edition. I was lucky to get a basic priced numberplate R2 FAB which suited it perfectly. I loved that car and eventually ran it to the ground.

Now I have a Toyota Yaris Trend Sport in horrible white, but the numberplate has been transferred. It sort of has become a part of me and since joining FabSwingers and FabGuys, is even more apt.

So, if you see my car, come say hi!

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By *ildbillkidMan
over a year ago

where the road goes on forever

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By *iforfun999Man
over a year ago

Haverfordwest

In the past, my ex partner used to have old classics, including RR silver shadows, Bentleys, a Daimler limousine, triumph stag, Jaguar sport type which I can never remember the models, but only 1 of the above at a time and never for long. The silver shadow 2 was memorable. Lovely car!

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By *ildbillkidMan
over a year ago

where the road goes on forever

2010 dodge ram pick-up gets me to work and back

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

"General car chat what are peoples pride and joys also does anyone modify?

Been modifying cars for the last 24 years, will never grow up. Currently modifying a Toyota Chaser and a Nissan Laurel."

It's a hard thing to let go but what beautiful machines (quite jealous) lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"306 GTi 6. Probably the most fun you can have in a car for £500.

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see my money would go on a metro with a vvc in it lol or a clio 172..

Love my cars... modified and not x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"306 GTi 6. Probably the most fun you can have in a car for £500.

see my money would go on a metro with a vvc in it lol or a clio 172..

Love my cars... modified and not x"

Clios are great - the engines are superb, but they're naturally a little bit understeery in the bends, which is a bit disappointing.

The 306 is like someone took a rowdy 205 (had one with a 16v, loved it!) and gave it a stern talking to, and now it's a little more sensible... but the naughty side is still in there.

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

My cars just a tad too low at the moment haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer local bikes great rides an don't want anythin in return

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By *randMrs Spanish BrunetteCouple
over a year ago

home sweet home

Hubby has a Skyline R32 GTR 600bhp twin turbo. Fully rebuilt and restored

On the other hand. I have an insignia.

Mrs SB

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anything American tickles my throttle body. V8 a must. Been running American cars since early 00s. Can't see that changing anytime soon.

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By *agan_PairCouple
over a year ago

portchester

I have an Audi s4 for the daily commute and an Aston Martin vantage for some weekend fun. Never been one for modifications maybe a new stereo in days gone past when they were not integrated

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By *athnBobCouple
over a year ago

sandwell

Land Rovers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"when I was driving, I used cars merely as a mode of transport.

I've had about 25 bikes though

Only 25?

Bloody slacker!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sporty cars in my time since a young lad I've had...

XR2

XR3i

RS Turbo

Renault 5 GT Turbo

Golf GTi

MR2 MY 1

MR2 MK2 had 2 of them

Renault Clio 182

Honda S2000

Audi TT 225

Mini John Cooper Works 210 BHP

3 Porsche Boxters

That's all I can remember so far?

Had normal cars and 4x4's too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love cars and have modified them in the past but now I'm older I find I prefer then pretty standard but running and looking good

Got a Saab 93 2.2 at the minute but have had around 27 different cars in the last 30 yrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jag xk150

Audi 5.2 r8

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By *ugga81Man
over a year ago

West Malling

"Anything American tickles my throttle body. V8 a must. Been running American cars since early 00s. Can't see that changing anytime soon.

Always wanted an American v8, might be coming into some money soon any recommendations? I was thinking mustang fast back.....

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By *arehamMan
over a year ago

handforth

I've got a £50,000 f type jag in my garage pity the owner is picking it up today,but nice while it lasted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anything American tickles my throttle body. V8 a must. Been running American cars since early 00s. Can't see that changing anytime soon.

Always wanted an American v8, might be coming into some money soon any recommendations? I was thinking mustang fast back....."

I've always fancied a Ford Falcon myself. Would love one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Speaking of American cars.

I saw a gorgeous mustang yesterday and thought it was driving itself

Didn't see anyone in the right hand seat and took me a moment to realise it's left hand drive

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

Currently have a merc... I do like the S Class Coupé,

Saw vids of the new Aston DB11 - what a beaut!

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By *arkstaffsMan
over a year ago

Rugeley

MG Midget, Triumph Dolomite on the road. Mini and Moggie Minor under renovation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a bugatti veyron but looking for something with a bit more speed now...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They'll all be a dissapointment after my Mercedes E class. Sadly it was only a hire car i had for six months. It was like being in bed with fantastic acceleration for its weight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sporty cars in my time since a young lad I've had...

XR2

XR3i

RS Turbo

Renault 5 GT Turbo

Golf GTi

MR2 MY 1

MR2 MK2 had 2 of them

Renault Clio 182

Honda S2000

Audi TT 225

Mini John Cooper Works 210 BHP

3 Porsche Boxters

That's all I can remember so far?

Had normal cars and 4x4's too.

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you sound as bad as me .. always wanted an s2000 though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"306 GTi 6. Probably the most fun you can have in a car for £500.

I had a xsara vts with that same engine...best handling car I've had for cheap money too

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

"Hubby has a Skyline R32 GTR 600bhp twin turbo. Fully rebuilt and restored

On the other hand. I have an insignia.

Mrs SB

I think you need to make a sexy miss and skyline picture haha what a car

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

So depressing i only have a seat leon fr which i tinkered with a bit too much and broke the turbo a little bit so now when its cold it looks like the local power station has moved to my street lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a 15 year old Citroën with 235,000 miles on the clock. My carbon framed bike that I keep in the back is worth 20x that of the car.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have a bugatti veyron but looking for something with a bit more speed now...

Venom GT

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Iv got a Astra for work n escort cosworth for fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Heavily modded off road grand vitara, idea for dogging lol, and a focus zetec

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"A Trebant that I modified by backing into a big wall "

Berlin ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi I have a mini 1275GT but got that out now has a 1400 hiabusa ( spelling is shit) and it has a mot. It's fun and scary, everyone who's driven it say thay shit them selfs that includes a ex F1 driver and two Gp rides

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

Anyone driven the new bmw x1 ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So depressing i only have a seat leon fr which i tinkered with a bit too much and broke the turbo a little bit so now when its cold it looks like the local power station has moved to my street lol"

It will smoke when the turbo vanes dissapear into the engine like my Renault did.

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

"So depressing i only have a seat leon fr which i tinkered with a bit too much and broke the turbo a little bit so now when its cold it looks like the local power station has moved to my street lol

It will smoke when the turbo vanes dissapear into the engine like my Renault did. "

Yeah thats more than likley the case i just know that turbo will be expensive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A6 at the moment, which is nice but i had a mini 1000 when i was a lad..Loved eh, still think of her to this day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got a mark 9 jag its 55 years old

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By *ullbackbuttMan
over a year ago

Purton

I love most cars. My favorite is my Classic Mini. I just wish it was not in the garage and on the road especially today.

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By *ue and robCouple
over a year ago

ware

We're proper petrol heads I drive a supra tt bpu can't beat some proper power under the right foot love leaving 911s at the lights

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By *ue and robCouple
over a year ago

ware

Would love to meet another couple into fast cars for fun and friendship

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sporty cars in my time since a young lad I've had...

XR2

XR3i

RS Turbo

Renault 5 GT Turbo

Golf GTi

MR2 MY 1

MR2 MK2 had 2 of them

Renault Clio 182

Honda S2000

Audi TT 225

Mini John Cooper Works 210 BHP

3 Porsche Boxters

That's all I can remember so far?

Had normal cars and 4x4's too.

you sound as bad as me .. always wanted an s2000 though."

They still look good today

But in the day they were pretty rapid. Rev to 9000 rpm 150 mph digital dash etc etc. It was good fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"306 GTi 6. Probably the most fun you can have in a car for £500.

Bargain

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"2010 dodge ram pick-up gets me to work and back"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love a hillman imp. Light mods: turn into 4wd

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ford rs on pistonheads £64k omg

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By *razedcatMan
over a year ago

London / Herts

Massively into cars. I owned a few classic Minis for a number of years, but had to sell them all off. Currently driving around in my mum's car

but I've made it my mission to own a Nissan GT-R by the time I'm 32.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good to see some love for Ford's...!

I've had various, currently have a Sierra Cosworth, had it 16 years now...

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Not really.

The usually have 4 wheels and they get me from A to B?

*shrugs*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All these posts and not a single true petrol head amongst any of you.

MrWho.

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By *ynopsisMan
over a year ago

Whetstone

I love my 320ci convertible but it has to be said being out in either of my two bikes is far more exciting

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

Well considering as i had rather an aggressive old man or woman (couple) inboxing me about this thread saying why would i post such a thing on this site i think its gone quite well thanks for letting me know that there are men women and couples who have an interest in cars and i think its brilliant lots of petrolheads

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I drive a well modified mk5 Golf GTI. Hoping to get over 300bhp out of it soon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I currently drive a Megane Coupe. Nice streamlined car, hoping to change it for an Audi TT next year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sporty cars in my time since a young lad I've had...

XR2

XR3i

RS Turbo

Renault 5 GT Turbo

Golf GTi

MR2 MY 1

MR2 MK2 had 2 of them

Renault Clio 182

Honda S2000

Audi TT 225

Mini John Cooper Works 210 BHP

3 Porsche Boxters

That's all I can remember so far?

Had normal cars and 4x4's too.

you sound as bad as me .. always wanted an s2000 though.

They still look good today

But in the day they were pretty rapid. Rev to 9000 rpm 150 mph digital dash etc etc. It was good fun

Nice cars pal.

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By *udistnorthantsMan
over a year ago

Desborough

"Got a mark 9 jag its 55 years old

Grace, Pace and Space

I've got an X-Type for going to work and a 15 year old S-Type 3.O for my days off... love that V6 purr

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

In my younger years I used to do a lot of modifications to my rides and drives.

All my engines were a minimum of Helicoiled with machine matched and lapped heads and blocks/barrels removing the head gasket, highlift cams, polished inlet and exhaust ports, with bigger carbs and pipes to increase power and rev range.

It's a real shame that modifying vehicles has been reduced to bolting on flash wheels, lowering ride hight by changing springs, sticking on plastic body kits and fitting ridiculous sound systems to win prizes for making noise. However I suppose it is understandable when vehicle manufacturers and governments have combined to reduce the ability of a home mechanic to do any real work on engines.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sporty cars in my time since a young lad I've had...

XR2

XR3i

RS Turbo

Renault 5 GT Turbo

Golf GTi

MR2 MY 1

MR2 MK2 had 2 of them

Renault Clio 182

Honda S2000

Audi TT 225

Mini John Cooper Works 210 BHP

3 Porsche Boxters

That's all I can remember so far?

Had normal cars and 4x4's too.

you sound as bad as me .. always wanted an s2000 though.

They still look good today

But in the day they were pretty rapid. Rev to 9000 rpm 150 mph digital dash etc etc. It was good fun

Nice cars pal. "

Cheers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not too many girl racers on here then??!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just bought an Astra Sri 1.8

Really nice car

My heart belongs to Audi though

Sadly my salary disagrees

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By *ongtalljonMan
over a year ago

North Wales

British sports car here....

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

"In my younger years I used to do a lot of modifications to my rides and drives.

Plus the fact of insurance and the police being like 10 times hotter on modders than before

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By *arkstaffsMan
over a year ago

Rugeley

"Got a mark 9 jag its 55 years old

Very nice!!! I've got a Wolseley 15/50 from 1956.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I want to modify my Q7. But, trying to find a reliable place to get things done. Not the brightest of the bunch when it comes to cars though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I want to modify my Q7. But, trying to find a reliable place to get things done. Not the brightest of the bunch when it comes to cars though.

Which model?

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

"I want to modify my Q7. But, trying to find a reliable place to get things done. Not the brightest of the bunch when it comes to cars though.

All i know is the abt factory body kits look awesome on them and depends what you want done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I want to modify my Q7. But, trying to find a reliable place to get things done. Not the brightest of the bunch when it comes to cars though.

Which model?

2008 S-Line. Need some nice alloys and need to make this engine roar a bit louder. I'm sure I can get a bit more bhp out of it. Heard of people saying getting dpf removed helps. But not too sure I want to do that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I want to modify my Q7. But, trying to find a reliable place to get things done. Not the brightest of the bunch when it comes to cars though.

Which model?

Decent alloys aren't going to be cheap.

Oz, BBS, vossen. Decent brands at 20" you'll be looking at £1500 at the very least, then over £2000 if you start getting into two piece alloys.

A DPF removal, with remapping would certainly give you an increased bhp output. Probably well over 300bhp (if you have the 3.0 240bhp model)

With it being diesel you won't get the roar as you would by slapping an induction kit on a petrol, but with a DPF, de-cat removal you'll get a very evil dearth Vader sounding exhaust.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And if you do get it mapped, please please please! Do not have it mapped by some bell end who's bought the kit off eBay and offer "mobile remapping" on your driveway.

Take it to a proper tubing garage with a rolling road.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That's the problem. I don't trust many people with my car. Think alloys be good for now. But the prices aren't the best. I've had a look and it is quite a bit.

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By *5h1989 OP Man
over a year ago

rugeley

"That's the problem. I don't trust many people with my car. Think alloys be good for now. But the prices aren't the best. I've had a look and it is quite a bit. "

There's many tuning garages about that will give you warranty so it's always good if you want to have a tinker plus a base map you can get more bhp and more economy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I want to modify my Q7. But, trying to find a reliable place to get things done. Not the brightest of the bunch when it comes to cars though.

Which model?

Decent alloys aren't going to be cheap.

Oz, BBS, vossen. Decent brands at 20" you'll be looking at £1500 at the very least, then over £2000 if you start getting into two piece alloys.

A DPF removal, with remapping would certainly give you an increased bhp output. Probably well over 300bhp (if you have the 3.0 240bhp model)

With it being diesel you won't get the roar as you would by slapping an induction kit on a petrol, but with a DPF, de-cat removal you'll get a very evil dearth Vader sounding exhaust. "

DPF removal is now illegal and being checked at MOT time. You'll either need a sympathetic tester or a nicely cored DPF that shows no sign of tampering.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I want to modify my Q7. But, trying to find a reliable place to get things done. Not the brightest of the bunch when it comes to cars though.

Which model?

You're better off having the EGR deleted and swirl flaps removed then a nice mild power remap, you'll probably gain a few mpg too. With the EGR deleted the DPF won't be an issue because the only reason it's required is because of the crap the EGR creates.

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

"In my younger years I used to do a lot of modifications to my rides and drives.

Plus the fact of insurance and the police being like 10 times hotter on modders than before

I would say that the modders the police are intrested in the ones that quite clearly have no knowledge and drive round in obvious bodge jobs, or the ones that drive like twats.

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over a year ago

"In my younger years I used to do a lot of modifications to my rides and drives.

Plus the fact of insurance and the police being like 10 times hotter on modders than before

I would say that the modders the police are intrested in the ones that quite clearly have no knowledge and drive round in obvious bodge jobs, or the ones that drive like twats.

As the owner of a ridiculous sounds system that wins prizes, the police are always interested in the high output audio cars

95% of the time they're totally fine with it but you get the odd one who just wants to be an arse.

When I get round to switching gear ill be chasing the loudest UK audio car in its class, two 10" subwoofers aiming for 150dB

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over a year ago

Yeah, the dpf removal is something I wouldn't be doing. Aware of that no longer being allowed.

Need to find someone reliable. Also, I want to put a nice sound system in. Was thinking Bose but can't seem to find anywhere/anyone selling for a Q7

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"Yeah, the dpf removal is something I wouldn't be doing. Aware of that no longer being allowed.

Need to find someone reliable. Also, I want to put a nice sound system in. Was thinking Bose but can't seem to find anywhere/anyone selling for a Q7"

Budget for the sound system?

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"Yeah, the dpf removal is something I wouldn't be doing. Aware of that no longer being allowed.

Need to find someone reliable. Also, I want to put a nice sound system in. Was thinking Bose but can't seem to find anywhere/anyone selling for a Q7

Budget for the sound system?

I'm flexible. Got money saved up for my car set aside. How much would we be looking?

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over a year ago

Essex.

"In my younger years I used to do a lot of modifications to my rides and drives.

Plus the fact of insurance and the police being like 10 times hotter on modders than before

I would say that the modders the police are intrested in the ones that quite clearly have no knowledge and drive round in obvious bodge jobs, or the ones that drive like twats.

As the owner of a ridiculous sounds system that wins prizes, the police are always interested in the high output audio cars

95% of the time they're totally fine with it but you get the odd one who just wants to be an arse.

When I get round to switching gear ill be chasing the loudest UK audio car in its class, two 10" subwoofers aiming for 150dB

Police and modders alike, a few make life hard for the rest...

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"Yeah, the dpf removal is something I wouldn't be doing. Aware of that no longer being allowed.

Need to find someone reliable. Also, I want to put a nice sound system in. Was thinking Bose but can't seem to find anywhere/anyone selling for a Q7

Budget for the sound system?

I'm flexible. Got money saved up for my car set aside. How much would we be looking?"

Totally depends on what you want and the quality of sound.

There's two routes to go down

SQ - sound quality

SPL - sound pressure level

I have a bit of a mix, it gets loud but still sounds great and maintains the clarity.

I use two 10" subs and a two way component system for the front end and I'm about £4000 into it now.

To keep things under £1000 is recommend.

Hertz ESK 2 ways component speakers for the front, running off a hertz HE4 amp.

Alpine headunit

And a JL audio W0 subwoofer in the back, get a sealed box if you're going for SQ and not booming bass, you'll need an amp capable of 500w RMS for the sub and probably need 4AWG wiring since it's not massive power.

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By *li-robCouple
over a year ago

near thrapston

Ali drives a audi rs6 I get to drive a volvo v40 diesel

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"Yeah, the dpf removal is something I wouldn't be doing. Aware of that no longer being allowed.

Need to find someone reliable. Also, I want to put a nice sound system in. Was thinking Bose but can't seem to find anywhere/anyone selling for a Q7"

My Alfa came with a 1000w Bose system as standard.

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"when I was driving, I used cars merely as a mode of transport. I've only owned 3, my Dad's old Datsun Sunny 150Y, Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL and a Peugeot 309 GXL.

I've had about 25 bikes though

Datsun 120y??? Oh I miss that small car. My dad had that and the 140j. Nostalgia galore. You just brought tears to my eyes.

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"Anything American tickles my throttle body. V8 a must. Been running American cars since early 00s. Can't see that changing anytime soon.

Always wanted an American v8, might be coming into some money soon any recommendations? I was thinking mustang fast back....."

It's a piece of string question really. I'm a Ford guy but mustangs don't do it for me. Hold their money though. I'm a big fan of 2nd gen Trans Am's and Camaros too. Had a couple in the last and loved them. Not really practical with 2 kids and a dug though, so truck it is! Lol

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"when I was driving, I used cars merely as a mode of transport. I've only owned 3, my Dad's old Datsun Sunny 150Y, Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL and a Peugeot 309 GXL.

I've had about 25 bikes though

Datsun 120y??? Oh I miss that small car. My dad had that and the 140j. Nostalgia galore. You just brought tears to my eyes.

Used to have a cherry (100a I think it was, with the massive back window/ hatch) was a great wee car and looked cool as fuck (in 1988!).

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