April 2008 Car of the Month - convertibles

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hipflyguy
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Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:33 am

Maxus wrote:Pictures of my old Cab. I'm sure it is getting ready for the summer somewhere.

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This is f'king stunning..... And you sold her...?! You a crazy fool sucker...
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Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:20 pm

looking a hard desision this time!!
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Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:18 pm

GDBN has to be the best picture for me the car just looks utter class, absolute :cool: and has a zing about it certainly gets my vote

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Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:27 pm

that is an EXCELLENT picture, but, and its only my opinion, its not the best car although it is very tidy
:surrender:

Grantfk10, FTW
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Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:27 pm

B7 wrote: '89 chrome bumper, Alpine 11 with dark blue hood and indigo leather.

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And a few more of mine. Weathers not been that great for any shots of it with the M Tec Supension on it. I'll try this weekend.

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Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:54 pm

When is the deadline for this?
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Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:05 pm

30th March !!!!

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Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:14 pm

HartgeH27 wrote:30th March !!!!

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Cheers mate, going to have to dig out a few old pic's as the weather hasn't been decent enough for any new ones :(
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Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:18 am

that C2.7 is a stunner, even gets my vote.... but if its not owned by a zoner surely it cannot be chosen and thus second place and the defacto winner....

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Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:02 am

Twas gloriously sunny on Fri, so I thought I'd go for a bit of a drive (ok, a couple of hundred miles), roof down of course. Spring had arrived :cool:
Stopped for a quick couple of pics...

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& then on Saturday, Spring departed again. :eek:

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& it might never have been seen by those cunning chaps at Sytners or Birds, but it still goes alright, as well it should. :twisted:

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Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:56 pm

Here's A few pic's of mine...

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Some old pic's with the M3 style mirrors which have been replaced with the original mirrors, the shocking angel eyes have also been replaced with normal headlamps along with CCFL rings.

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The Orange indicators are no more :D

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The amount of hard work and money ive thrown at her :cry: would be nice to grace the E30 zone banner with car of the month :wink:

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Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:35 pm

I have to say I am not a fan of kits,but,thats my winner.(unless mineral blue wins the day winkeye )
It looks in stunning nick,looks great with the hard top on too,Look forward to seeing that at the pod if your going.
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Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:57 pm

Thanks mate, deffo looking forward to the Pod this year 8)
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Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:06 pm

Thanks, ShakeyC.

Another one from last year's tour of Europe ..

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I deserve 6 of the best ...
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Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:27 pm

WoW some stunning looking Cabby's .. nice work folk's
my effort, no where near as good looking as some but .. here goes
I bought this last sept in quite a poor state .. i'm not yet finished "getting it there" but the difference can be seen 8)
how it looked when i bought it
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today it look's quite abit healthier 8O
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just fitted a K,N induction kit, black gearknob, -35/40 split spring's, eyebrows
the story: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2908604
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Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:26 am

Well done Ian, you're definately "getting there" - a great transformation.
You have made a great job of tidying her up, looking forward to seeing her in the flesh - are you going to the Scottish meet/Zone Roam on 19th April?
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Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:39 am

grantfk10 wrote:Well done Ian, you're definately "getting there" - a great transformation.
You have made a great job of tidying her up, looking forward to seeing her in the flesh - are you going to the Scottish meet/Zone Roam on 19th April?
thank's Grant, i'm pretty proud of the job ive done so far (tight budget an all that!)
19th of April should be fine 8)
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Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:28 am

I'm surprised with so many convertible owners on here, so few entered? :?

Good Luck Everyone Anyway :)
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:11 am

a few of my eninge bay

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Considering Selling the Cabby, looks like its gonna go
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:17 am

thats lovely mate..is it polished or chromed? polished i suspect
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:24 am

gra325i wrote:thats lovely mate..is it polished or chromed? polished i suspect
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cheers dude its polished
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Considering Selling the Cabby, looks like its gonna go
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:30 am

A cheeky addition to Cliffy's entry after the closing date !!!
When are you going to get the block chromed ??
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:32 am

Once he's done the body shell probably. :D

Where are you Mr Clarksun? Who's the winner?
And what's next month's topic?
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:37 am

maybe it was an April fool joke to get one or two people (who shall be nameless) excited :D
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:51 pm

how about next month best before and after photoshop - turd to a hero!!
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:11 pm

Choices, choices. Sometimes pleasurable, sometimes not. It almost always seems —a these days —a that they mean leaving something behind that you'll always wistfully recall.

No matter the relative merits of the winner and those that you discard like cigarette packets tossed into the night, there's ALWAYS a part of you that wonders if you've made the right choice.

A nagging voice that wakes you in the middle of the night. The lump that you just can't ignore. An itching red sore that you, apparently, have to scratch.

But enough of my 4th wife.

The April winner is grantfk10. New category to follow.

Be good,
Clarksun

PS —a have you all read my post about Zimmerbimmer1 on the homepage? A very noble cause. Such an ignoble rally…

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Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:25 pm

Well done Grant, Stunning car. :cool:
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:27 pm

Congrats Grant, car looks great up there 8)
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:33 pm

nice one Grant
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:15 pm

Crikey! 8O
After seeing the standard of entries we've had this month, I am well chuffed to have my cabby at the top of the page. There really are some stunning convertibles on the Zone and they ALL deserve praise, and are a credit to their owners.
As I have already mentioned in a previous post, mine is a daily driver (for now, until I can find a cheap runabout to get to work), but she is still well looked after and garaged every night. Future plans for her "might" include an engine transplant and an overhaul of the suspension. Apart from that, I'm happy the way she is.

I'm looking forward to our Scottish meet on the 19th at Glencoe, to show off - "April 2008 Car of The Month" :D


Once again, thanks for all the comments. :wink:
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:33 pm

soon my e30s coming out, when it does il post a pics up of her,

p.s love to see all them E30 lovers 8)
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:35 pm

well done mate,,, shes a lovely colour,, :D :D
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:42 pm

:clap: :clap: :clap: :bow: well done Grant..bit of luck they didnt see the "ladder" mark :snigger:
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:51 pm

Well done grant it is a nice motor you have there.
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:54 pm

Congratulations Grant. Right engine, right colour... winkeye
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