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mjh93sa · 07-07-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVIEHOOPS

Not entirely sure - think i want to go sensible for a little while - would also like something relatively economical for a bloody change!

I didn't think you did sensible Steve.

Hoops · 07-07-2010, 05:29 PM

Couple of pics from the recent Ring 100 trip.

mikeysix · 07-07-2010, 05:40 PM

Shit the bed mate! Motor is looking stonkin! Why on earth would you want to spend all that time an effort an importantly dough on a motor then want to punt it???!!!! Keep it! Put it behind the sofa an bring it out to play with now an again!

Hoops · 07-07-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeysix

Shit the bed mate! Motor is looking stonkin! Why on earth would you want to spend all that time an effort an importantly dough on a motor then want to punt it???!!!! Keep it! Put it behind the sofa an bring it out to play with now an again!

Hey fella, long time! Hows tricks, hows your motor?? Im still in love with the car and it now looks almost exactly how i imagined she would look when i first bought her, but we are planning an addition to the family and i need to start being a little more sensible in my old age! It wont be an easy sale but its definitely on the cards. Have someone very keen on having first refusal and seeing it but if that doesnt transpire i will be advertising her fairly soon - boo hoo!

mikeysix · 07-07-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVIEHOOPS

Hey fella, long time! Hows tricks, hows your motor?? Im still in love with the car and it now looks almost exactly how i imagined she would look when i first bought her, but we are planning an addition to the family and i need to start being a little more sensible in my old age! It wont be an easy sale but its definitely on the cards. Have someone very keen on having first refusal and seeing it but if that doesnt transpire i will be advertising her fairly soon - boo hoo!

I'm good thanks bud! As for the motor, it's gone. Sold it as we are saving for our wedding. Bought a megane 225 which I'm not enjoyin so that's goin asap an all be back in a Beemer! It'll be an older one but it'll keep me happy untill the wedding is out the way! I can imagine it will be a sad day if you decide to punt yours but ah hear you if more tiny feet are on the way! Ah need to jack the euro millions and build a big garage. I would keep yours for you! Lol!

Hoops · 07-08-2010, 04:17 AM

Shame youre not getting on with the Megane - i assume its not an R26R as ive only ever heard amazing things about those cars, bar the lack of seats obviously!! The R26R would definitely be my next track/Ring car for sure. Anyway, good luck with the wedding plans fella and all the best.

Steve A · 07-08-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVIEHOOPS

Couple of pics from the recent Ring 100 trip.

looks fantastic in those pics. And for the money they are unbeatable.

So are you looking for a Stevie junior by any chance???

SiKkBaSs · 07-08-2010, 01:43 PM

I preferred the yellow brake cali's rather than the red ones and the car IMO looks better for it.

Good job on the transformation.

Hoops · 07-08-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve A

looks fantastic in those pics. And for the money they are unbeatable.

So are you looking for a Stevie junior by any chance???

Thanks Stevie. As for a "Stevie Junior" - i dont think my wife or family could handle another one of me. To be honest i'd be over the moon either way provided its healthy etc. My daughter Molly is my world so i'd be chuffed with another one like her and be outnumbered by females in the house!

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Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

I preferred the yellow brake cali's rather than the red ones and the car IMO looks better for it.

Good job on the transformation.

Thanks fella, much appreciated. Hope all is well with you?

Steve A · 07-09-2010, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by STEVIEHOOPS

Thanks Stevie. As for a "Stevie Junior" - i dont think my wife or family could handle another one of me. To be honest i'd be over the moon either way provided its healthy etc. My daughter Molly is my world so i'd be chuffed with another one like her and be outnumbered by females in the house!

One of each is a nice balance and i'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Hoops · 07-09-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve A

One of each is a nice balance and i'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Thanks again matey - Louisa fell pregnant a few months ago but sadly miscarried at 12 weeks and the worst thing was i was "stuck" over in Dubai due to that bloody ash cloud fiasco - so we are all keeping our fingers crossed this time.

Irnbrukid · 07-09-2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by STEVIEHOOPS

Thanks again matey - Louisa fell pregnant a few months ago but sadly miscarried at 12 weeks and the worst thing was i was "stuck" over in Dubai due to that bloody ash cloud fiasco - so we are all keeping our fingers crossed this time.

Goodluck this time round, sorry to hear about before never a nice thing.

Hoops · 07-09-2010, 08:38 AM

Thanks fella - life can be cruel sometimes - but i guess it wasnt meant to be - we have been blessed with Molly and it makes you appreciate what an amazing gift children are - although i often need to keep reminding myself of that when she wont go to bed, scratches the carbon fiber in my car with her Peppa Pig toy or wakes at 4am wanting to watch Humf on TV!!!

Mark II · 07-09-2010, 08:42 AM

Hey Steve,

Long time no speak - your car is looking fantastic mate, major

can't believe you are selling though. Oh who am I kidding, finish one project and onto the next right?

Good luck with the family - sorry to hear about before, I know someone else who's just been through the same situ. Hope all goes well for you.

Best,

Mark

Hoops · 07-13-2010, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark II

Hey Steve, Long time no speak - your car is looking fantastic mate, major

can't believe you are selling though. Oh who am I kidding, finish one project and onto the next right?

Good luck with the family - sorry to hear about before, I know someone else who's just been through the same situ. Hope all goes well for you.

Best,

Mark

Thanks Mark - kind words and much appreciated. Hope you are well.

Duhst · 07-13-2010, 06:29 AM

ohhhh thats pretty!!!

rogerxp · 07-13-2010, 07:39 AM

Steve, I unfortunately know what you're going through mate, we miscarried last year at 8ish weeks, then in March had to end a pregnancy at 20ish weeks (now that is horrendous), but like you count ourselves lucky with Layla who's 3; she keeps you going.

Best of luck to you and Louisa. Keep everything crossed.

Hoops · 07-13-2010, 08:10 AM

You've just made a grown man cry Rog. That sounds horrendous, goodness knows you need some inner strength to get through an event like that. Wish you all the best and thank you for the kind words.

ElegantSpoon · 07-13-2010, 02:30 PM

I too am in the club. My wife miscarried at 12weeks buts shes currently 25 weeks pregnant so all good (Touch wood). It really does hit them hard and shes still very nervous about it all!

atlxkevinx · 07-13-2010, 03:17 PM

Wow, it looks awesome! <3 E46's

Hoops · 07-13-2010, 04:12 PM

Many thanks chaps - much appreciated as always.

neo871 · 07-14-2010, 06:03 AM

Steve, your M3 looks awesome! Very clean and slick....

What brakes do you have on? I spot some yellow calipers there, are those the BMW Performance ones?

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mikeysix Lieutenant 28 Rep 487 Posts Drives: G87 M2 LCI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 e90 2.0d m sport [0.00]	Shit the bed mate! Motor is looking stonkin! Why on earth would you want to spend all that time an effort an importantly dough on a motor then want to punt it???!!!! Keep it! Put it behind the sofa an bring it out to play with now an again!
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Hoops Brigadier General 292 Rep 3,658 Posts Drives: E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chigwell, Essex iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport [10.00] 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	Shame youre not getting on with the Megane - i assume its not an R26R as ive only ever heard amazing things about those cars, bar the lack of seats obviously!! The R26R would definitely be my next track/Ring car for sure. Anyway, good luck with the wedding plans fella and all the best. __________________ E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport - Carbon Black - Panoramic Roof - 21" BMW Alloys - BMW Performance Gloss Black Grilles - LCi Rear Light Upgrade - BMW 4.8i Exhaust Trims
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Hoops Brigadier General 292 Rep 3,658 Posts Drives: E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chigwell, Essex iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport [10.00] 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	Thanks fella - life can be cruel sometimes - but i guess it wasnt meant to be - we have been blessed with Molly and it makes you appreciate what an amazing gift children are - although i often need to keep reminding myself of that when she wont go to bed, scratches the carbon fiber in my car with her Peppa Pig toy or wakes at 4am wanting to watch Humf on TV!!! __________________ E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport - Carbon Black - Panoramic Roof - 21" BMW Alloys - BMW Performance Gloss Black Grilles - LCi Rear Light Upgrade - BMW 4.8i Exhaust Trims
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Mark II The Grim Reapers Love Child 49 Rep 515 Posts Drives: BMW e92 M-Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: A little bit left of Sane, near Tongue in Cheek. iTrader: (0)	Hey Steve, Long time no speak - your car is looking fantastic mate, major can't believe you are selling though. Oh who am I kidding, finish one project and onto the next right? Good luck with the family - sorry to hear about before, I know someone else who's just been through the same situ. Hope all goes well for you. Best, Mark __________________ Mark II Previous: e92 M-Sport. TiAg. Black Dakota. Creamy 6cyl diesel. Stage II Tune. Performance exhaust. K&N. Auto+paddles. Quaife LSD. BMW BBK+Cool Carbon S/T. Goodridge. 19" Breyton Race GTS. Vredesteins. M3 lip. Prof nav. Xenons. Voice. Sun protection. Pdc. etc..
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07-13-2010, 07:39 AM	#83
rogerxp Major General 185 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	Steve, I unfortunately know what you're going through mate, we miscarried last year at 8ish weeks, then in March had to end a pregnancy at 20ish weeks (now that is horrendous), but like you count ourselves lucky with Layla who's 3; she keeps you going. Best of luck to you and Louisa. Keep everything crossed. __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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Hoops Brigadier General 292 Rep 3,658 Posts Drives: E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chigwell, Essex iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW S1000RR Sport [10.00] 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	You've just made a grown man cry Rog. That sounds horrendous, goodness knows you need some inner strength to get through an event like that. Wish you all the best and thank you for the kind words. __________________ E70 X5 xDrive35d M Sport - Carbon Black - Panoramic Roof - 21" BMW Alloys - BMW Performance Gloss Black Grilles - LCi Rear Light Upgrade - BMW 4.8i Exhaust Trims
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neo871 Major 144 Rep 1,399 Posts Drives: 340i xDrive MPPSK Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bucharest, Romania iTrader: (0)	Steve, your M3 looks awesome! Very clean and slick.... What brakes do you have on? I spot some yellow calipers there, are those the BMW Performance ones?
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