I'm Famous!

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 9:44 am

Well, the car is.

Finally got hold of a copy of Practical Performance Car magazine yesterday and my car is in then. The article itself is six pages but there's a pic of a racing M3 on the opening double page spread so there's 4 pages with pics of my car on. Some nice pics but all static shots so no fancy sideways action unfortunately.

It's page 40-something (I think!) if you just fancy having a glance when you're in 'Smiths!

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 1:19 pm

i have it in front of me mate...which one is yours exactly....the d reg one

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 3:33 pm

That's the one! Doesn't look too bad considering it was filthy by the time I drove it all the way there, I spent ages cleaning it the night before and then it was dirty again by the time I got there so I had to clean it again there!

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 7:48 pm

looks nice mate.....just need to get the rocker cover powder coated.....would look this bis then

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 9:58 pm

I know!! What a terrible pic of the engine!! I have put that top of my list of things to do! I was chuffed when I saw the pic on the page before as it was the engine from the other side... and then I turned the page! lol.

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 9:59 pm

first page

turn the page

lol, still looks bloody nice mate. can you answer me a few questions though????

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:03 pm

sure.... shoot!

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:06 pm

what number house do you live in

what is your postcode

where exactly is the car kept, (garage, car port, drive way etc)

where do you keep the keys, keys to garage etc

what is your guard dogs favourite type of steak to allow me to get anywhere near it

what time would you like me to return it

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:09 pm

lol

Unfotunately the Tracker people phone me when even a drop of rain looks like falling on it! Sorry mate!

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:13 pm

ok then jsut one more.....where is the tracker located.........i'll bring some of these with me

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:15 pm

I do have a very nice M-plate Rover 100 though... only a standard Rover alarm...

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:18 pm

i think i'll pass on the rover, i don't need the snips for that all i need is one of these.

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:23 pm

I'm hurt and offended... it's GSI for cripes sake!!! Alloys, wood trim... the works!

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:23 pm

Originally posted elsewhere by AaronM3

Originally posted elsewhere by M3 Compact

I don't go shopping.

What about scanning it in?

Simon.

BMW Rallying.
I don't have a scanner at home

In view of the fact that I went shopping to W.H. Nostock especially to buy it.

You could type all four pages of text here and do some full colour drawings of the pics.

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:26 pm

They didn't have it???

I'm meant to be being sent the pics on CD so I will glady post those but as for typing out the text... erm, well...

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:31 pm

AARONM3 wrote:They didn't have it???

Nope.

10 minutes finding Ãƒ”šÃ‚£1 parking too.

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:31 pm

btw, Mr Compact... I didn't even know you were on this forum and you actually have more posts than me (damn changing forums!)

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:34 pm

And obviously, I owe you one pound sterling!

If it's any consolation, I spent ages looking for a copy as well.

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:37 pm

hehe, my mam picked it up for me automatically as she noticed it was a new one......hehe, good lass

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:46 pm

AARONM3 wrote:And obviously, I owe you one pound sterling!

Possibly, but I'm fair.

It was only 70p charge but the machine didn't give change. You could claim that 30p is my fault for not having change, so I'll split the difference at 85p.

'First/best evolution', I would have liked to have seen all the issues.

I'll find a copy on Monday.

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:55 pm

85p it is, when I see you

But bearing in mind I didn't get a free copy nor did I get mileage for the trip to Peterborough for the shoot...!!

WH Smith Lime Street had plenty if you work in London!

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 11:01 pm

AARONM3 wrote:85p it is, when I see you

WH Smith Lime Street had plenty if you work in London!

212 miles/ Ãƒ”šÃ‚£142 return by train.

Shall I PM my address for the cheque?

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 11:08 pm

er... you see the thing about that is.... erm... I'll get me coat.

Might be cheaper for me to buy you a copy and post it!

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 11:16 pm

Post Sat Apr 02, 2005 11:23 pm

sorry!

But all my money and much of the credit card company's ends up on the car!

Although I'm open to offers on my 'famous' M3!

j/k!

Post Sun Apr 03, 2005 4:59 pm

get room guys...

nice write up btw

Post Mon Apr 04, 2005 12:57 pm

They had it in Smiths at Bluewater this morning, so I picked up a copy.

Looks really smart, I'll have a proper read through later.

Plus there's a feature on LSD and the S14 200sx.

Post Mon Apr 04, 2005 1:05 pm

bluewater, you tart! was that in aid of mrs touring?

Post Mon Apr 04, 2005 1:12 pm

Indeed it was......we stopped for food on the way home at Pret

Then she went to Office and bought these shoes that she's 'wanted for ages'

But we were only there an hour so I got off lightly. We were only there a week ago before!!

The touring is at home....it's dead under a cover in the garage.....

Post Mon Apr 04, 2005 1:13 pm

wot ride were u in then dave?

Post Mon Apr 04, 2005 1:15 pm

Mums Pug 306 while my parents are on holiday for the week.

FWD slowmobile.

Better than nothing!