Car of the month - October: Tourings

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Mr_Clarksun
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:43 pm

As summer draws to a close, the evenings draw in and we buckle down for the long cold autumn, it seems only apt that this months car of the month should be that pillar of summertime use, the touring.

After a busy summer of hauling tents, caravans and trailers full of the remains of a garden makeover its time to dust off those tailgates, clean out the dog hair and show your wagon some appreciation.

There's nothing nicer after a long days work than a good shower, a back rub and a cup of tea. So treat the transporter to the same. A dose of wax, some fresh fluids and the gentle caress of a microfibre mitt can do wonders for a tired old workhorse.

Its a well known fact that there is no superior e30 than the touring, none more practical, none so perfectly styled and balanced and none that can evoke such feelings of envy from lowly saloon owners as they try to squeeze that last suitcase into their meager boot. Well at least thats what I keep being told by the owners of these bizarre homologations of a practical family carrier and the sports car the e30 comes so close to being.

So line up family men, tradesmen and those who wanted something different (until they realised every man and his dog has one) and be counted. Take the stage with pride and dignity and show us your boot space.

E30Zone car of the month October 2007 is calling your name.

Mr Clarksun.
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:01 pm

Go on Munky, show us your stuff :D
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:09 pm

I reckon bigpimpin's is far more deserving, but heres a few from me anyway -

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Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:11 pm

mac325i wrote:I reckon bigpimpin's is far more deserving, but heres a few from me anyway
mac nice looking tourer there especially with the mtec2 kit fitted.
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:25 pm

mac325i wrote:I reckon bigpimpin's is far more deserving, but heres a few from me anyway
Does he still own it though? I know he was selling it recently.

For some reason the good pics of mine aren't working and they're hosted on mates photobucket so you'll all have to wait for THE WINNING CAR to be posted up.
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:26 pm

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Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:29 pm

Great pics
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:42 pm

love to have had mine painted in time would look well nice hosting that top page

well maybe next yr if it comes back round lol :(

cant complain eventually got it on here in the end thanks to josh at mini meet in n/west :wink:
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:43 pm

mac325i wrote:I reckon bigpimpin's is far more deserving, but heres a few from me anyway
Stunning mate, love it
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:18 pm

Well I may as well put my turd up again, after it's defeat in the M40 section...

Agreed though, bigpimpin is this month's winner - unless Dips gets it with the supercharged Malachite job...

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Be kind to it...
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:26 pm

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there about the best i can do!
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:34 pm

nothing special but any excuse to put some pics up :cool:
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:38 pm

Is that Lachs Simon? Pics look very good. 8)
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:47 pm

Have to get fletch to get his newly sprayed Gulf coloured racer up :cool:
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:50 pm

Oooo,i'll wait till i get my wheels back before i post any pics.Anyday now,cant wait!!! winkeye
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:05 pm

ste wrote:Is that Lachs Simon? Pics look very good. 8)
Yup Lachs silver, they good because i didn't take them!

They are good enough to show the sunroof and lack of laquer on it!
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We have a winner. No others need apply.
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:04 pm

Got to give it to you Munky, those pics are excellent...

But your car winning against mine...? winkeye










( Quite likely... :cry: )
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Munky do you work for M & S ? :D
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:07 pm

We need Brian to post up ALL his tourings spewing their electrics!
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:08 pm

good pics but i'd have photoshoped the pic to get rid of the M&S sign munky, it make your car look up market, something it deffo isnt !! LoL
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:10 pm

Simon13's got to win. The thing is a slaaaaaaaaaaag :twisted:
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:13 pm

Kos wrote:good pics but i'd have photoshoped the pic to get rid of the M&S sign munky, it make your car look up market, something it deffo isnt !! LoL
I didnt take them, I think its meant to be ironic... or some other arty farty shit.
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Kos wrote:good pics but i'd have photoshoped the pic to get rid of the M&S sign munky
I'd have changed the Marks and Spencers to "Munky's Drifter"...
Class act. A man of your capabilities Munky... :D
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the trans europe tip express winkeye
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Hmm, I've got a few of them to do... :(
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:35 pm

shall i will be waisting my time i think monkeys looks coool ok just 1
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lovely standard as hell
still monkeys a winner just love so much
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:38 pm

this month will be highly contested! come on, i was going hell for leather those laps trying to keep with davetouring and fending off Oz in the ill fated 2.7 tech 1 sport! i think it hit 223,000 on that lap :)
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:42 pm

Nice pics Dave, like the red rocker cover...
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all the paint done shes sweet now
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:45 pm

munky30 wrote:
mac325i wrote:I reckon bigpimpin's is far more deserving, but heres a few from me anyway
Does he still own it though? I know he was selling it recently.
It has now been SOLD
Sold it last week to a guy from somewhere in the kingdom of FIFE frow what i've heard
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:49 pm

ill include a pic of mine but as its not very clean i dont expect it to win.
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Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:53 pm

Doesn't look that bad fuzzy.
You have more chance than me of winning I reckon, at least your car isn't the same colour as last month's winner... :D
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