what has a big thumb and drives this car?

sheepsteeth
sheepsteeth Posts: 17,418
edited October 2013 in The Crudcatcher
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Harry von Big Sticks

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  • sheepsteeth
    sheepsteeth Posts: 17,418
    Meeeeee!!

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    this is the greatest thing i have ever owned. even the fact that the first song played on the first disc in the 6 disc changer is "relax" by obvious goes to necessary!. all i need is a phone for the armrest and it would be perfect!!
    Harry von Big Sticks
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    if that has a diesel in it I will have to ban you.
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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,194
    Drove one at Mira test track when they first came out - soft spot ever since
  • croptonboy
    croptonboy Posts: 164
    4.4l V8?
  • ToeKnee
    ToeKnee Posts: 376
    Essex?
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  • sheepsteeth
    sheepsteeth Posts: 17,418
    Croptonboy wrote:
    4.4l V8?

    it is the one, yes, well spotted.

    i toyed with the v12 thing but decided for the 4.4 v8 as being the better overall package.

    both are pretty much just as thirsty as each other, they have the same speed figures but the 4.4 version of the 840 comes with the semi auto box and the "sport individual" spec meaning the smaller (and frankly useless) mirrors and the bigger bumpers and skirts as well as the colour coded piping on the seats.

    an 8 series is a car i have wanted since childhood and to be able to own one is a real thrill. it drives k, goes nicely bt lord almighty, it is amazing looking!
    Harry von Big Sticks
  • sheepsteeth
    sheepsteeth Posts: 17,418
    nicklouse wrote:
    if that has a diesel in it I will have to ban you.

    i woudl be a pretty terrible human being if i did that to it!
    Harry von Big Sticks
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    sheepsteeth wrote:
    nicklouse wrote:
    if that has a diesel in it I will have to ban you.

    i woudl be a pretty terrible human being if i did that to it!
    just checking. ;)
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  • thekickingmule
    thekickingmule Posts: 7,957
    Is the car so long that it doesn't fit in the carpark space, or is it just parked badly? ;)
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  • sheepsteeth
    sheepsteeth Posts: 17,418
    thekickingmule wrote:
    Is the car so long that it doesn't fit in the carpark space, or is it just parked badly? ;)

    it is parked like a bmw.

    next question

    :lol:
    Harry von Big Sticks
  • croptonboy
    croptonboy Posts: 164
    Where did you get those orange bumper inserts from? ;)
  • El Capitano
    El Capitano Posts: 6,400
    Not a fan of the run of the mill beemers, but fair play, that's stunning.
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  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,136
    Whats the torque figure on that then?
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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,194
    The Northern Monkey wrote:
    Whats the torque figure on that then?

    Nearly as good as a 335d touring
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,136
    Surf-Matt wrote:
    Just cleaned my car - shiny... Just look a the torque!

    Other car is Mrs Matts and we keep it nice and grubby on purpose :wink:

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    lol. Shame he left.
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,788
    sheepsteeth wrote:
    thekickingmule wrote:
    Is the car so long that it doesn't fit in the carpark space, or is it just parked badly? ;)

    it is parked like a bmw.

    next question

    :lol:
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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,194
    The Northern Monkey wrote:
    Surf-Matt wrote:
    Just cleaned my car - shiny... Just look a the torque!

    Other car is Mrs Matts and we keep it nice and grubby on purpose :wink:

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    lol. Shame he left.

    When he wasn't having a strop he was quite funny
  • Gazlar
    Gazlar Posts: 8,083
    matthew h wrote:
    The Northern Monkey wrote:
    Surf-Matt wrote:
    Just cleaned my car - shiny... Just look a the torque!

    Other car is Mrs Matts and we keep it nice and grubby on purpose :wink:

    P1000818.jpg

    lol. Shame he left.

    When he wasn't having a strop he was quite funny

    I heard you liked a guy with a strop on, at least I think that's what they said :)
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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,194
    Gazlar wrote:
    matthew h wrote:
    The Northern Monkey wrote:
    Surf-Matt wrote:
    Just cleaned my car - shiny... Just look a the torque!

    Other car is Mrs Matts and we keep it nice and grubby on purpose :wink:

    P1000818.jpg

    lol. Shame he left.

    When he wasn't having a strop he was quite funny

    I heard you liked a guy with a strop on, at least I think that's what they said :)

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  • sheepsteeth
    sheepsteeth Posts: 17,418
    Croptonboy wrote:
    Where did you get those orange bumper inserts from? ;)

    they came with it but i have no idea what they are for :?
    The Northern Monkey wrote:
    Whats the torque figure on that then?

    it is quoted as 310lbs-ft and 286bhp. it is pretty nippy and suprisingly stable but it nearly 2 tonnes of barge!
    Harry von Big Sticks
  • bobs bikes
    bobs bikes Posts: 589
    well done mate, good choice on the 4.4 v8 version.

    biggest problem i had with my bm (e36 M3) was the fuel guage went down quicker than the revs went up, it spent most of autumn, winter and spring sideways and i couldnt fit a bike in it!.

    shame really, great car. hopefully its gonna be problem free, parts for 8 series were scarce when they were in production!
  • sheepsteeth
    sheepsteeth Posts: 17,418
    I have been driving it for a fews days now and i absolutely love it. i honestly believe it is one of the best looking motors from the 90's.

    just look at it!!

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    Harry von Big Sticks
  • arran77
    arran77 Posts: 9,260
    You still not getting the hang of this parking between the lines thing are you :wink:
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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,194
    arran77 wrote:
    You still not getting the hang of this parking between the lines thing are you :wink:

    hard to fit dead hookers into the boot when parked correctly
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    A mate of mine had one of those, the V12 I think. Basically awesome, with a dash of ****ing brilliant, til it ran out of petrol which it did pretty much as soon as you took the filler hose out. Still, want.
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