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| Daisy90 Member Since: 01 Feb 2015 Location: Hampshire Posts: 845   
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Depending on the year and condition, there are a few small nuts n bolts that usually snap off, but don't cause any dramas,
Done a few, but can't think of any issues tbh Enjoy  |
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22nd Apr 2017 7:13pm |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150 
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Only done 1400 miles so should be clean and drama free then
Cheers 110 DCPU
Mark |
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22nd Apr 2017 7:25pm |
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| Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1037 
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Mark,
It is easy to sort. I removed mine after having the Bowler sills fitted. Took a little longer because the underside had been protected by Zagato, so there was a layer of wax on the bolts but it was a relatively painless job. I seem to recall one of the bolts being a little fiddly but nothing too onerous. |
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22nd Apr 2017 8:02pm |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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Great, thanks.
Looks like you're regretting selling yours too? I'll do my best to keep this one!  110 DCPU
Mark |
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22nd Apr 2017 8:34pm |
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| Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1037
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Hindsight is a wonderful thing but as a man with a McLaren, you'll know that the car bug/addiction means that sometimes you talk yourself in and out of cars, only to realise that it wasn't the Nirvana you expected
I sold my 90 because I had a change around and it didn't make a lot of sense. I came out without loosing money, so it wasn't an issue; however, scroll forward two years later and I'd really like something utilitarian for the weekends. I've consider Volvo X70s, Subaru Foresters and Outbacks and a few other tangents but really a Defender makes the most 'sense'. Not matter how you skin it, all the other vehicles have 'nice' interiors that don't do well with mud, dirt and wet dogs. It is a nice to have, not a have to have, so I'm not fussed if I have to bide my time and, in typical car guy fashion, the hunt is a big part of the fun. |
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23rd Apr 2017 10:13am |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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Actually just advertised the McLaren and on a bit of a time crunch which is never a good thing when selling a car like this and worst of all it wasn't really planned!
I expressed an interest in the BMW M2 about 16 months ago and had pretty much forgotten all about it until a couple of weeks ago when my dealer called and said my car slot had come through for end of May deliver and could I please spec it!!! Not a replacement for the McLaren but it's something I want to try and to create garage space I need to sell the Defender or the McLaren. As much as I love the McLaren I don't want to get rid of the Defender. 110 DCPU Mark |
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23rd Apr 2017 10:38am |
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| Mr Fox Member Since: 10 Sep 2011 Location: green & pleasant land Posts: 1037
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I've driven a 650S and it is a weapon - one of the few cars I've driven that felt faster than my (now sold) 991 Turbo S. There is a lot to like about them and visiting the factory only reinforces that.
However, more and more I question the relevance of cars that really only come 'alive' at very fast speeds. Unless you're doing a lot of track days, I find cars that you can enjoy at road legal speeds a lot more fun. For instance, the E30 M3, classic 911s, the new M2, Lotus Exige and Elise all feel fun and you don't need to be driving them at 9/10ths. Perhaps I'm just getting old  |
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23rd Apr 2017 1:11pm |
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| m33ufo Member Since: 19 Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1150
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I took a 991 Turbo S out on a Porsche Experience day at Silverstone last year. I couldn't imagine a quicker point to point road car - until I drove the 650S. It's crazily quick.
I agree with your assessment but then it probably won't stop me wanting something so stupidly quick again
I am looking forward to the M2. More usable performance and it's also nice not to have so much cash tied up in a car - even better I get 15% off BMW 110 DCPU
Mark |
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23rd Apr 2017 3:59pm |
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