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Post by Babw » Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:38 pm

I still have a lot of time for the 987.2 S which has some very tasteful mods to make it an exceptional road car with track capability.

Wavetrak LSD, GT3 front and Cayman R suspension arms all around, GT3 brakes with Girodiscs, PDK cooler. Cobb tune, uprated engine mounts, PASM Bilstein B8's with Cayman R springs and roll bars etc

Having driven many 911s, I really prefer the mid engined balance (hence owning a Mclaren, MR2, Exige and Cayman). If I needed a daily useable sports car with 2 seats I would consider a 992 Turbo S but right now I prefer my GTR.

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Post by Babw » Sun Oct 06, 2024 1:31 pm

It's been awhile since this was updated, the garage is now full to overflowing to the extent plans applied for a new one. Things have escalated a bit and a V12, V10, V8 NA, V8 turbo x 2, V8 supercharged, V6 supercharged, V6 NA, I6 and 2 x flat 6 make up the fleet.

Having never intended to become a hoarder, I'll probably start thinning them out a bit but in reality they do all drive quite differently with various nuances which keep it interesting.

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Post by beanie » Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:39 pm

:o Quite the collection, congratulations!

So, the big question. Which keys do you instinctively go for if you want to go for a fun drive out?
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Post by Pondrew » Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:50 pm

beanie wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:39 pm So, the big question. Which keys do you instinctively go for if you want to go for a fun drive out?
I would say the big question is; are you a stock broker, a footballer, or a drug dealer? There are way over a million quids worth of cars there.

Makes me feel a total failure TBH. So thanks for that OP. :thumbsup:
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by buzyg » Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:00 pm

Nice collection. So which is the latest addition then and why? 8) :thumbsup:
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Post by BMWZ4MC » Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:05 pm

Pondrew wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:50 pm
beanie wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:39 pm So, the big question. Which keys do you instinctively go for if you want to go for a fun drive out?
I would say the big question is; are you a stock broker, a footballer, or a drug dealer? There are way over a million quids worth of cars there.

Makes me feel a total failure TBH. So thanks for that OP. :thumbsup:
Dentist IIRC, or did I misremember that?!
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:09 pm

Whatever he is that's a fantastic collection of cars!
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

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Post by BMWZ4MC » Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:14 pm

Babw wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 1:31 pm V12,
V10,
V8 NA,
V8 turbo x 2,
V8 supercharged,
V6 supercharged,
V6 NA,
I6
2 x flat 6 make up the fleet.
Presumably:
Aston Martin,
R8,
?V8 NA is the SL(K),
Ferrari and McLaren,
?Jaguar or ?RR of some description,
Exige,
?what is the V6 NA - or is that the SL(K)?
Z4
Cayman and 911

Since you clearly have a few spares and limited space, can I store a couple for you. You even can decide which :D
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Post by Pondrew » Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:26 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:09 pm Whatever he is that's a fantastic collection of cars!
I agree; it is.
He does only ever post on the forum to update us plebs on his 'supercars' these day, though.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by Pondrew » Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:29 pm

BMWZ4MC wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:14 pm Since you clearly have a few spares and limited space, can I store a couple for you. You even can decide which :D
You wouldn't be able to afford the shipping to Aus, what with you being a lowly surgeon. :wink: :lol:
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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2025 Ford Focus ST 'track pack'. Go-kart with sat nav.
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half.
No Z4 anymore!

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Post by buzyg » Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:38 pm

Pondrew wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:26 pm
Mr Tidy wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:09 pm Whatever he is that's a fantastic collection of cars!
I agree; it is.
He does only ever post on the forum to update us plebs on his 'supercars' these day, though.
None plebs are also interested though Pondy. :wink:
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Post by BMWZ4MC » Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:38 am

Pondrew wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:29 pm
BMWZ4MC wrote: Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:14 pm Since you clearly have a few spares and limited space, can I store a couple for you. You even can decide which :D
You wouldn't be able to afford the shipping to Aus, what with you being a lowly surgeon. :wink: :lol:
Hang on! I’ll be storing them for nothing, I shouldn’t have to pay any shipping costs!
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Post by pvr » Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:41 am

You do know the definition of storing, right? That means no touchy touchy :lol:
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4M Midnight Blue
VW ID.3

Previous:
Z4 3.0 SI black sapphire
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo

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Post by BMWZ4MC » Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:52 am

Car should be used regularly to keep them healthy. It’s a service I include with the storage.
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Post by pvr » Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:55 am

I am touched by this selfless offer, I will never understand why they banned you to Australia :lol:
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4M Midnight Blue
VW ID.3

Previous:
Z4 3.0 SI black sapphire
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo

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