Here's what I saw today - Part II (Please read the rules before posting)

kwalshe wrote: »

Here's what I saw today - Part II (Please read the rules before posting)

Check out the thread title, while it is kind of interesting the motoring forum is full of of threads for every topic and taste including engine swaps , clamping and an overabundance of BMW threads , I only come to this thread 'cause I love looking at shhexy cars

If you check the first post, it clearly states that discussion of these cars also is permitted. Only off topic chat is not permitted.

/M

dahamsta wrote: »

Nice. Why an M3 motor though? Seems like an odd choice.

Thats the brilliance of the plan, the bread and butter (and well loved) motor of the E34 was the M50 block, my one (and that 525IX) comes with the M50B25(TU). The E34 never got the M version of that engine, it went into the E36. So Ive got an engine from an E36 Evo (the best half way available version of the engine) which is an S50B32 (322BHP, dual VANOS). It drops right in as an E34 is the proper home of the x50 series motors!
An actual E34 M5 has the S38 engine which while cool is a far older, not daily driver friendly and much heavier engine block (with different engine and gearbox mating afaik). Arguably my engine choice is more logical than the S38 in a late model E34. Its certainly easier and dare I suggest faster to boot.

My other E34 has the M60 V8 in it, total mental car (for a variety of reasons). Will be interesting to see how they compare, the V8 has power and torque but runs out at 6200rpm, the M3 engine goes past the stock rev limiter to 7400rpm!

dahamsta wrote: »

I don't think I've seen a project of yours that I don't like, I'm only jealous of your resources, particularly storage -- I have 2 in the drive at the moment, the poor wife's e39 touring has been forced out onto the street.

Well I have room for 4 at the front and one at the side with minimal shuffling. The "cost" however is the whingy "why do you have weeds on your driveway" comments from boardsies.. eh cos I have 5 cars and only one life.

dahamsta wrote: »

Is it wrong for one of your goals in life to be: Barn Ownership?

Oh Id love a barn or a hanger or something. In the meantime Ill make do with an overhang from the side of the house (to be constructed..).


PS: To keep on topic, I saw this today, in my garden, but here are the sellers photos which in fairness to him are very good. Taken around Canary Wharf I suspect:

Im working away restoring it, photos can be deceptive.

Mat that is absolute beauty!

Coffee11 wrote: »

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=437722119592353&set=a.437721949592370.101317.213028008728433&type=1&theater

Onyx, truly the epitomy of money not being able to buy good taste

Also, from their 'About' section...

About
ONYX has been born of the challenge to question conformity, to rewrite the canvas that we have been forced to accept by living with mass-produced automobiles that are beginning to lose their style and appeal.

Mission
Our passion is to return mass produced vehicles to
their concept guise, as they were first showcased and
launched.

Company Overview
ONYX has been born of the challenge to question
conformity, to rewrite the canvas that we have been forced
to accept by living with mass-produced automobiles that
are beginning to lose their style and appeal.
Onyx was created by those involved in the key aspects of
automobile styling, the joining of leading forces in SALES,
DESIGN and MANUFACTURE.

Dead Ed wrote: »

Herself reckoned it reminded her of this:

omg, I think of storm troopers every time I see a white evoque (and that Kia 4x4 yoke aswell) - it'll turn out that Sheldon Cooper is a car designer in real life!

Bazinga!

Saab Ed wrote: »

Is it a 140 brake or just a regular TDI

It's an RS5.

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Sarcasm detector broken?? :P

He edited his post to add the ":D".

My sarcasm detector is fully functional, thanks.

Seen 4 new RCZs in the last 2 weeks, and I'm delighted about it too. They're a damn good car from Peugeot and look great

The RCZ looks class, if only it had some decent engines!

challengemaster wrote: »

:eek:

It's a 1.6 turbo pushing out 200bhp, what more do you want from a FWD

The best part about the RCZ is the sound membrane they put in. Pottering around at 1-3k RPM you wont hear a thing in the cabin. Put the shoe in and the sound membrane behind the dash opens up, and the sound of the engine floods into the cabin. And it sounds wonderful!

a modern car that is made to sound sexy and not just to have an AWESOME diesel engine? Lies!

Saab Ed wrote: »

No i didn't !

It wasn't there when I quoted you (a quick edit by you, me thinks).

Anyway, doesn't matter.