It’s his CB - getting plenty of warning from the truckers when the Smokies are on his tail. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
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It’s his CB - getting plenty of warning from the truckers when the Smokies are on his tail. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
They are called Jeeps. They were the origin of the word. From 'G.P' or 'General Purpose'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Lol - a rather strange comment...Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
It came with the car, and is now totally redundant! I now have a DAB aerial fitted to the windscreen:)
Marco.
Ha - if only that were the case! Back in the old (illegal) AM days, I was well into it, though:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Marco.
Yes, I know what they're called, daftee. It's what one LOOKS like I was referring to... So who can be bothered Googling for a pic?:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Marco.
That's a big 10-4, SkidMarco (his handle) is a proper menace, leaving stripes everywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
This is the original jeep. And it's called a jeep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
https://i.imgur.com/asBJGl9.jpg
Ha - you don't know the half of it, mate!:eek::eyebrows:
Marco.
It was a joke based on the black cable on the wall that looks like it is on your bonnet...Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Went right over his head, like the aerial :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Yeah, but without that ugly canvas 'canopy'....Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/nSo6PC.jpg
Cool thing.... Would be great for haring around the local fields!:D
Marco.
Have you been in one? They're bloody uncomfortable. Even driving down a road it's a numb arse after 20 minutes or so.
There's nothing on the bonnet, though. What exactly are you referring to?:scratch:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Marco.
Nope, never. They just LOOK cool!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Marco.
On the topic of sinister looking black cars my sister recently sold her Boxter and has gone back to her beloved Audi TT's. This is her fourth one, I think she likes them.
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Right, having looked again I see what you're referring to now!:doh::eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Shows you what different folks pick up on a picture - I've NEVER even noticed that 'cable' before..............
Marco.
Nice, Ian! :thumbsup:
Marco.
I think she's waiting for a rich man to buy her an R8Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Ha ha! at least we're on the same page now - 10-4 good buddy!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Lol... That's an animal!:eek::eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian7633
Marco.
So funny, as I must've looked at that picture a 100 times, and NEVER noticed the 'aerial'.....!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Marco.
Lovely car! Fit some decent wheels and un-tint the rear ‘van’ windows and it’d be perfect... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
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My sister drives a Boxter. In fact, she’s on her second one, this one being Canary Yellow, with a manual gear box. She still likes to sport around, Mom says it makes her neck hurt to ride with her.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian7633
Russell
There are still plenty of these for sale in the US, for the right money of course. Many were sold still in the crate after the war, it took many years before these crated Jeeps were auctioned off in lots, many who bought lots sat on them for years, knowing their prices would go up after a time. So back in the late 50’s and early 60’s there were still Jeeps in the crate being sold.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
The same thing happened with WMA 45 Harley’s, (45 cubic inches), my uncle bought one in the crate for $50, way back when, long before I was born. My cousin has some killer pics of he and my aunt looking like hooligans on it.
Russell
Haha... It's already had 'decent wheels' fitted since then (see below). The original ones were Brabus, and fine for the car, but as I started to further optimise the car's performance, I heard about Rotary Forged wheels, from a company in the States called Mandrus, who make bespoke wheels for Mercedes cars. A process that dramatically reduces weight, thus rotational mass - and the difference was palpable!Quote:
Originally Posted by Beobloke
See details here: https://www.mandruswheels.com/merced...ls-press-4.php The key bit:
Oh yes indeedy:exactly:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mandrus
Wheel selection here (I chose the Rotec in matt black): https://www.mandruswheels.com/merced...heels_rims.php And here they are on my car:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...924/RmY3Rb.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...921/3OkDz5.jpg
Big difference afterwards, in terms of how quickly the car planted power, delivered to the back wheels (remembering that it's rear wheel driven). onto the road, and in terms of overall acceleration and road handling, especially later when they were fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tyres!:eek:
Plus, I think the Mandrus wheels look really cool!
Also since then, I've had EBC GD Sports (drilled and grooved) rotors fitted: https://ebcbrakes.com/product/3gd-sport-rotors/ with Yellowstuff pads. The cumulative effect and improvements gained from upgrading the wheels/tyres/discs and brake pads, in terms of how the car drives and handles/stops, was very significant, as from standard it was fitted with lowered sports suspension, so everything now works seamlessly in unison.
It's really a joy to drive!:)
Anyway, it must just be the matt-black paintwork that makes that M3, in your opinion, look like a rappers/drug dealer's car, because the Brabster's got the same windows and a very similar look overall, *yet* you think it's a "lovely car", so how exactly does that thinking work?;)
Marco.
Trust me, if I ever figure out how my brain works, you’ll be the second to know! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Lol... Ya gots ta admit, yer logic is a little 'skewed'!:D;)
Marco.
Check these bad boys out - not to mention the CAR:eek::
https://youtu.be/5rtXOoj2iho
Cool as fuck! There are a lot of these rappers/gangsters cars around, eh Adam?:eyebrows:;)
Stealth is where it's at.
Marco.
Na, you want one of these mate
https://www.greencarguide.co.uk/wp-c...-1500x850.jpeg
Lol... I still like it:)
I reckon the car could lend itself rather well to dogging... Are there any good car parks near you?:D:eyebrows:
;)
Marco.
never had a dog in it... one or 2 woofers mind:eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Aye, ah heard ye picked up a couple of 'growlers' fae Bathgate High Street last Saturday night... Brenda and Mavis, wasn't it? One had a blue rinse:lol::eyebrows:
Mind you, the shape of the interior should make for some interesting 'positions'....
Marco.
dont steam up the rear windaes much as they are high and small. well tinted tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Quality:thumbsup:
Marco.
And now for something completely different... Check this dude out - mucho respect. The world needs more people being different and not giving a stuff!
"Zack MacLeod Pinsent dresses as a Regency gentleman every day, saying that the clothing is a "huge confidence builder".He ceremoniously burned his last pair of jeans when he was 14-years-old and hasn't looked back since.
His passion for historical outfits has led him to take up a career in tailoring, making clothes in period styles at his workshop in Brighton, East Sussex."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and...e-his-business
Based in Brighton I see.........
Indeed. I was going to say in the original post that I bet the ladies love him, but that may not be what he would want!Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Yes, they’re OK I suppose. I just really don’t see the point in spending on such things. I’ve always thought aftermarket wheels, aftermarket stereos and even non-correct car mats are just wrong!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
As to the CLS, itself, it’s a lovely thing, although I prefer the shooting brake to the saloon. Not a fan of the blacked out badge and the like, though. If I wanted a sporty car I’d want a proper sports car or GT, not an executive saloon/coupe dressed up to look sporty.
Why? If *done right*, i.e. professionally, not a cheap bodge. I only ever carry out the former, done by experts in their field, and so providing that the replacements fitted are fundamentally better, it results in a better performing and nicer looking car!Quote:
Originally Posted by Beobloke
The Brabster was good when I bought it, but trust me, it's not only much faster now, since the bespoke remap I've had done to the engine (by my mate who writes mapping software for NASCAR), straight through stainless-steel quad exhaust system, from Longlife (DPF/EGR delete), and various other bits I've done to the engine, but with the other mods I've carried out, it HANDLES and reacts/responds to the road so much better now, so what's not to like?:scratch:
Including the kickass sound system I've installed (designed and fitted by a professional car-audio installer), and which looks factory fitted!
The end result is a bloody quick and lovely car to drive. If I'd tried to buy a car with all that stuff fitted from new, it would've cost a fortune, even if it were possible, so this way I've added them bit by bit when I wanted, ensuring that every time something new was added, it was much better than what it was replacing.
So please explain what's "wrong" about any of that?:)
I know, it was mainly to showcase the gorgeous Mandrus wheels, which incidentally have been tailor-made to fit Mercedes cars like a glove - far better than Merc's own!;)Quote:
As to the CLS, itself, it’s a lovely thing, although I prefer the shooting brake to the saloon. Not a fan of the blacked out badge and the like, though. If I wanted a sporty car I’d want a proper sports car or GT, not an executive saloon/coupe dressed up to look sporty.
Marco.
P.S My car mats are Brabus, and are as 'correct' as Merc ones:D
i agree, done professionally it can be better
There's no comparison mate, trust me. It's a bit like comparing a touring racing car to one when it was stock!:)
Now, I've not quite had as much done to my car as that, but you get my point. The bits I have improved are no-brainer fundamentally better than what they replaced. That's always the brief when I do these things.
Marco.
its a bit like saying you cant better a stock amp by a few choice upgrades:eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Indeed, or modify a Technics SL-1210!:D
I don't see the point in keeping something as stock, if stock can be bettered. The only exception to that rule is with vintage stuff, especially cars. Now overly 'pimped' classic cars are just WRONG!:nono:
There I'd agree with Adam, otherwise no, especially if you're a car enthusiast, and get a big kick out of doing something to you car that makes it perform SO MUCH better:exactly:
Marco.
Just the way I'm wired, I suppose. I personally think that a lot of (but not all) styling modifications make cars look worse and, as an engineer, when it comes to performance modifications, I prefer to trust the R&D teams of experienced car makers who have large budgets rather than a bloke in a shed with a laptop. Same with hi-fi, which I think comes from the number of times I've had to repair modified equipment, because the (often expensive and highly praised) modification was carried out by a clueless numpty with seemingly no basic electronics knowledge!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Oh, and as to the likes of Brabus and AMG, these are official Mercedes-sanctioned tuning houses, so I have no problem with them, or their accessories! You're off the hook on that one! ;)
On the aftermarket car stereo front, as a former car loudspeaker designer, I know what goes into the installation and tuning of ICE, so I despair at the sort of people who just bang a couple of 6x9s into the front doors and a sub in the boot and think this is audio nirvana. I've read your car stereo journey and it's hugely impressive, clearly done properly and I bet it sounds superb but, again, my CDO just hates non-standard stereos stuck into car dashboards!
And finally, you know me well enough to know that I can't let this one go...
It's still a bloody diesel! :D:D:D :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
No pimp-mobile is complete without fluffy dice and a furry steering wheel cover.
Yo Bro.
:D
Hi Adam,
Yeah it's that 'engineers head' of yours... You need to learn sometimes to switch it off:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Beobloke
I completely agree, as that's often been my experience, but you should know me by now, and that if I do something, I do it right!;) I hate cutting corners and detest 'bodges'. However... In terms of that last bit, which I've highlighted, remember that whilst what you're saying is right, *everything* is ultimately built to a price.Quote:
I personally think that a lot of (but not all) styling modifications make cars look worse and, as an engineer, when it comes to performance modifications, I prefer to trust the R&D teams of experienced car makers who have large budgets rather than a bloke in a shed with a laptop.
Therefore, if you enlist the services of a professional (expert in his field), who understands the electrical and mechanical requirements of the car concerned and where *genuine* improvements can be made, and replace cheaper stock parts with superior specialist ones, so that all modifications are done in sympathy with how the car has been designed, then quite simply, there are NO downsides - and that's exactly what I've done.
Lol - thanks! Add Mandrus to that list, when it comes to wheels.Quote:
Oh, and as to the likes of Brabus and AMG, these are official Mercedes-sanctioned tuning houses, so I have no problem with them, or their accessories! You're off the hook on that one!
Sometimes though, even Brabus and AMG parts can be bettered by those from other high-quality, specialist manufacturers, when you're not paying as much for 'the badge'... A case in point being the stainless steel quad exhaust system my car's been fitted with from Longlife, see here: https://www.longlife.co.uk/performance
Trust me, when I had the car remapped, by a mate who runs a professional car tuning company, and who *really* knows his stuff, I wanted to do a DPF/EGR delete at the same time, as I know what a bottleneck that is to performance, so we looked at replacing the existing Brabus SS exhaust system, which had a back box and DPF fitted, with a straight-through type from Longlife, as shown above, and for him to do the remap in conjunction with the new exhaust system, in order to maximise engine performance.
And I can tell you that both in terms of engineering construction and performance, the bespoke-built Longlife exhaust system outperformed the Brabus one! No contest really... So it's not always the case that companies that are "Mercedes sanctioned", or whatever, are the best:)
Does this head unit look "stuck into" the car's dashboard to you:Quote:
On the aftermarket car stereo front, as a former car loudspeaker designer, I know what goes into the installation and tuning of ICE, so I despair at the sort of people who just bang a couple of 6x9s into the front doors and a sub in the boot and think this is audio nirvana. I've read your car stereo journey and it's hugely impressive, clearly done properly and I bet it sounds superb but, again, my CDO just hates non-standard stereos stuck into car dashboards!
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...922/pco0no.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...923/Ld5Vdc.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...921/XdALAL.jpg
it could've easily come out of the factory that way...
And as for the sonic performance of the aftermarket stereo system versus what was in before, let's not even go there, as it's utterly laughable!! So yes, you're right, it was done properly, and also at some expense. But, as I said before, if a job's worth doing, then it's worth doing right!
Just to remind you what the other end looks like (apologies for the LEDs, just a bit of fun if I should ever demo the system at a show):
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/8jnbua.jpg
Hahahaha... LOVE IT :upyours::upyours:Quote:
And finally, you know me well enough to know that I can't let this one go...
It's still a bloody diesel! :D:D:D :lol:
Marco.
Well another grandkid arrived yesterday (God, we're breeding like flies), that's two extra ankle biters in less than 3 months. Her name looks like it may be Dolly (I suspect that idea is written in crayon rather than stone) so I'll be nipping over later to say Well Hello :)
Congrats! As the old saying goes, “If I’d known how great grand children are, I’d of had them first!”. My daughter is holding out, too involved in her career, but I keep hope. But my niece has just announced she is expecting, so we are all excited about that. I’m very happy for you, grandchildren are a great comfort in our later years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Russell
Nice one, congrats. If you're struggling to get Dolly to sleep some time, you're welcome to pop her onto the back seat of my car, beside the sub, and I'm sure the soothing rhythms will soon rock her to sleep... Do they do a rap version of Rockabye Baby?:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
BOOYAKASHA:hairmetal:
Marco.
Congratulations Steve!