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Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)
- StanDiego
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Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)
Greetings everyone! New member as of today. I have a G29 s30i en route from the port at Sparrows Point, just cleared the processing center, should arrive at the dealership somewhere around the 25th. Thanks for having me.
I'm coming from a 2019 MINI Cooper S convertible (and 2016 before it), very much looking forward to getting back into a Roadster. I also owned 2007 and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miatas, extremely fun to drive and amazingly reliable. However, the G29 is my dream roadster and I can't wait to get into it.
My first roadster was a 1971 MGB back when I was a teen. It was a hoot to drive but challenged my patience on the mechanical end what with the Smith electrics, hydraulic shock absorbers, twin SU carbs, electric fuel pump with points that loved to stick (kept a hammer in the trunk to whack the fuel pump when they did), and the heater that would roast my legs while allowing my torso to freeze. Ah the good old days.
I'm coming from a 2019 MINI Cooper S convertible (and 2016 before it), very much looking forward to getting back into a Roadster. I also owned 2007 and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miatas, extremely fun to drive and amazingly reliable. However, the G29 is my dream roadster and I can't wait to get into it.
My first roadster was a 1971 MGB back when I was a teen. It was a hoot to drive but challenged my patience on the mechanical end what with the Smith electrics, hydraulic shock absorbers, twin SU carbs, electric fuel pump with points that loved to stick (kept a hammer in the trunk to whack the fuel pump when they did), and the heater that would roast my legs while allowing my torso to freeze. Ah the good old days.
2022 G29 s30i Black Sapphire Metallic / Magma Red / Shadowline / 799M Black spoke wheels "Darth ZEDer"
- 1536Z4
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Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)
Hello and welcome to the forum . Quite a selection of cars you have had there . What colour have you ordered your G29 in ?
Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .
- enuff_zed
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Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)
Welcome aboard. Apologies in advance that we're predominantly across the pond from you. But the enthusiasm is still the same and most of our colonial cousins seem to find it worthwhile sticking around.
Look forward to seeing pics of your new acquisition.
Excellent username by the way. Love a play on words.
Look forward to seeing pics of your new acquisition.
Excellent username by the way. Love a play on words.
- buzyg
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- StanDiego
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Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)
It's the black sapphire with magma red interior, shadowline, and black 799M wheels. I gather that naming the Zed isn't terribly popular but I've decided to crown mine "Darth ZEDer".
As the day grows nearer, so does the anticipation.
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2022 G29 s30i Black Sapphire Metallic / Magma Red / Shadowline / 799M Black spoke wheels "Darth ZEDer"
- enuff_zed
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Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)
Oh please tell me you're going to pick it up dressed like your avatar
- StanDiego
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That would be an epic moment, eh?
2022 G29 s30i Black Sapphire Metallic / Magma Red / Shadowline / 799M Black spoke wheels "Darth ZEDer"
- enuff_zed
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Yeah, maybe dump the beer bottle though?
- Mr Tidy
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Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)
Hi and welcome to the forum Stan.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- 1536Z4
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Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)
Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .
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Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)
Be sure to take it to White Castle immediately.
- StanDiego
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Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)
Thanks for the warm welcome.
2022 G29 s30i Black Sapphire Metallic / Magma Red / Shadowline / 799M Black spoke wheels "Darth ZEDer"
- MikeyH
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Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)
Hi Stan, welcome to the forum. I owned a MGB roadster 1970 in my early 20s, spent most weekends replacing bits. BMWs seem to be more reliable though. Have fun with your new car.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
- Ole gits rule
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Greetings from metro St. Louis (US)
Hello and welcome to the forum and don't forget the pics when you have collected the car
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.