My cabby - 2011 updates - Alpine White goodness

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:29 pm

I've added a few bits and bobs this year, specifically wheels, steering wheel, Jimmy Hill and a recently acquired hardtop.

As ever, some will like, some won't. Don't be shy about posting your comments because if you don't like it, frankly, I don't give a sh*t.

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:38 pm

Lookin good dude

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:43 pm

The only thing I like more in White is Pippa Middleton's rear end !

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:50 pm

Ver nice

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:05 pm

what's not to like colin? tidy cab mate.

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:22 pm

Whats not to like. Looks great.

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:37 pm

Colin - looking good, looks fresher than it was....and it was already v.good.

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:40 pm

Yer I like it,the hard soft top looks the nuts.

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:43 pm

Wipers need sorting, wheels don't suit the car, 4x4 suspension, Jimmy hill doesn't fit on the corners very well.
But hey, it's got a nice Hardtop Colin.

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:49 pm

nice jimmy hill you have there

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:30 pm

Rav335uk wrote:Wipers need sorting, wheels don't suit the car, 4x4 suspension, Jimmy hill doesn't fit on the corners very well.
But hey, it's got a nice Hardtop Colin.

There's always one.....

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:31 pm

Looks well with the hardtop on

Looks well full stop.

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:33 pm

Topblag wrote: As ever, some will like, some won't. Don't be shy about posting your comments because if you don't like it, frankly, I don't give a sh*t.

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:38 pm

magpie wrote:nice jimmy hill you have there

If it wasn't for a lip shedding, diff-shitting Northern Monkey I'd have never got it in time - nice one fella

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:41 pm

Rav335uk wrote:Wipers need sorting, wheels don't suit the car, 4x4 suspension, Jimmy hill doesn't fit on the corners very well.
But hey, it's got a nice Hardtop Colin.

I've avoided it as it's used for comfort and not speed, but it needs a drop with the 16" wheels. I'm thinking about getting the eibach set but it'll be getting a max 30mm drop.

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:47 pm

Eibachs will do the job Colin.
And turn the H/L wipers in the right poistion.

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:56 pm

I think I moved them to clean the lights when it arrived on the stand after a 60 mile drive and didn't put them back.

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:58 pm

Topblag wrote:
magpie wrote:nice jimmy hill you have there
If it wasn't for a lip shedding, diff-shitting Northern Monkey I'd have never got it in time - nice one fella

HTH colin

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:09 pm

Nice looking cab!

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:22 pm

Very nice looking convertible. The Alpina's do really finish it of.

What colours the interior?

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:32 pm

bmw-mad wrote:Very nice looking convertible. The Alpina's do really finish it of.

What colours the interior?

Indigo Blue leather, blue carpet.

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:01 pm

Rav you missed the scuff on the kidney grill chrome where I hit the cyclist on Thursday. Only noticed it on Saturday.

'Damn fool' won't be cycling on pavements again

Post Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:30 pm

Fuzzy comes to mind straight away

Post Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:25 am

perfect cab imo

Post Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:36 am

Topblag wrote:

Best steering wheel ever IMHO. Clean lines, ergonomic and understated. Seriously underrated.

Post Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:57 am

Ranchero wrote:
Topblag wrote:

Best steering wheel ever IMHO. Clean lines, ergonomic and understated. Seriously underrated.

erm, well I've changed it for an Alpina one since those pics were taken. I agree though, SE wheel does no harm.

Post Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:08 pm

nice one, are those wheels alpinas 16's ? I'm still not sure about keeping BBS 15' or put 16' alpinas on mine.

Post Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:11 pm

The wheels are staggered alpinas and I'd recommend any 16" wheel with 50 profile tyre for improving the ride on any E30. I was amazed at the difference when I first put these on.