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Post by Looney » Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:33 pm

RUGBYMAN904 wrote: Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:19 pm Might be a stupid question..... What is a Bmw Z4m a E85 or E86 or is there cross over or is one the Converible one the coupe

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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:38 pm

srhutch wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:46 pm Wood dash not much of an argument though. It’s firebobby vs the rest of the forum
Well he's getting some support from montymog now - but that's probably about it! :lol:
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Post by firebobby » Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:42 pm

srhutch wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:46 pm Wood dash not much of an argument though. It’s firebobby vs the rest of the forum :lol:
I think you will find that there are quite a few timber merchants on here now Steve. Exclusive club you know :P
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Post by fd3chris » Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:52 pm

I prefer a wheel colour debate. I'm going bronze, balls to all your shiny silver rims!
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Post by srhutch » Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:03 pm

firebobby wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:42 pm
srhutch wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:46 pm Wood dash not much of an argument though. It’s firebobby vs the rest of the forum :lol:
I think you will find that there are quite a few timber merchants on here now Steve. Exclusive club you know :P
Most are from the US of A, and we know they have no taste. Bit like coupe drivers.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:08 pm

srhutch wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:03 pm Most are from the US of A, and we know they have no taste. Bit like coupe drivers.
Ouch!

Isn't a Moderator supposed to be moderate? :lol: :P
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Post by firebobby » Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:15 pm

srhutch wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:03 pm
firebobby wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 9:42 pm
srhutch wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:46 pm Wood dash not much of an argument though. It’s firebobby vs the rest of the forum :lol:
I think you will find that there are quite a few timber merchants on here now Steve. Exclusive club you know :P
Most are from the US of A, and we know they have no taste. Bit like coupe drivers.
Well I have to agree about the coupri :rofl:
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Post by montymog » Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:40 pm

as firebobby said the exclusive wood dashboard club membership is growing fast :) theres 2 now on that note im off for a pint of woodpecker
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Post by srhutch » Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:53 am

Mr Tidy wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:08 pm
srhutch wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:03 pm Most are from the US of A, and we know they have no taste. Bit like coupe drivers.
Ouch!

Isn't a Moderator supposed to be moderate? :lol: :P
I did. I looked at what I wrote and before hitting submit agreed with myself that it was true and fair. :D
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Post by Jl-c » Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:57 am

srhutch wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 8:46 pm Wood dash not much of an argument though. It’s firebobby vs the rest of the forum :lol:
no, firebobby and me! ( please note, I know it should be “and I” but I thought it sounded a bit pretentious :D :poke: :fuelfire: is there an emoji with a tin hat? Oh it’s OK, I’ve got one on the car! :rofl:
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Post by Gazza51 » Fri Oct 19, 2018 11:17 am

srhutch wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:03 pm

we know they have no taste. Bit like coupe drivers.
:nahnah:

Watch out roadies, winters coming, better get the car in hibernation, or at least get the tent waterproofed :evil:
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Post by firebobby » Fri Oct 19, 2018 4:49 pm

Gazza51 wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 11:17 am
srhutch wrote: Thu Oct 18, 2018 10:03 pm

we know they have no taste. Bit like coupe drivers.
:nahnah:

Watch out roadies, winters coming, better get the car in hibernation, or at least get the tent waterproofed :evil:
Nah, us roadie drivers are hard barstewards, we like the wind in the hair feel (well some do) with the roof down on a cold clear day :rofl:
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Post by montymog » Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:12 pm

to right firebobby ( heaters on full seats on number 3 windows up ) the joys of open top motoring :driving:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:43 pm

montymog wrote: Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:12 pm to right firebobby ( heaters on full seats on number 3 windows up ) the joys of open top motoring
Until it starts to piss down! :P
Coupes because stunning!
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Post by BeeEmm » Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:50 pm

I have heard that when the roof motor gets soaked the idea is to put it in the boot to keep it safe and dry. Does the same thing work for the driver?
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