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Old 13 August 2002, 10:52 AM
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For those of you that know me, the Ring Taxi has returned!! Looking slightly facelifted and dare I say it a little prettier! Looking forward to taking it to Germany and showing people up as soon as possible.

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Old 13 August 2002, 12:39 PM
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Ah the Ring Taxi - I have fond memories of sitting in that car cruising round the Ring nursing a rather large hangover

Got any pics?
Old 13 August 2002, 12:53 PM
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Me too

Haven't sold the Skyline have you Matt??

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What have you had done to it?

Still got the Mini and the bike?
Old 13 August 2002, 02:12 PM
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Both the Skyline and the Mini have gone. Skyline some time ago, Mini last week. Having sold the Nissan, I couldn't live with the lack of grunt from the Mini. Still, it was a cracking car, and I lost virtually nothing on it!

So, although my old 330d Sport is still at the dealers (after 6 months) I decided not to have it back, and I have a new one. It's Silver with Black leather. Revised suspension geometry and steering rack. Lots of "M-Tech" goodies, it looks fantastic and handles brilliantly. Extremely chuffed doesn't come close.

Still got my Hayabusa, but that's for playing on. It is a bit slow though, so might have to get it turbo'd. LOL

No piccies yet, but it's certainly better looking than the last one. Goes better too. Nicer looking sports exhaust will be on it at the weekeend, but not getting it chipped just yet. Best wait for the warranty to run out first. Still, the exhaust alone gives 12bhp and 20ft/lb of torque. It's a start!

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Old 13 August 2002, 03:51 PM
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Good memories Do the Muppets still come with the new car?

Old 13 August 2002, 03:57 PM
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LOL Chris.

Thanks for putting that charming piccie up. I'm pathetic with photos, so might send you one to put up!

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Old 13 August 2002, 11:23 PM
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Charming indeed





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Old 15 August 2002, 08:02 AM
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That last picture you've posted up - isn't that the petrol station in France (I think) where some nutter in a Westie was doing doughnuts in the car park??

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Chris (is that Sal I spot in the middle of picture with a *** in her hand )
Old 15 August 2002, 09:52 PM
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Matt,

Dont forget the massive spoiler fitted to the boot of your car. A bit OTT for my liking, much prefer the more subtle approach on my STi7
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That's the very one Chris
Old 16 August 2002, 10:06 AM
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Mat,

Stop pissing around with these toy cars and get yourself real GT car. Ideal for gand touring! (just remember to switch engine off when refuelling so pump can keep up!)



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Hey remember chaps its still a Beemer!

Built by Germans and driven by Matt *Ozzers LOL Sorry mate.

This beaute should be even more fun around the ring. But I agree with Steve on the spoiler



Old 16 August 2002, 01:10 PM
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Harj!! - where you been mate!! A rare appearance on Scoobynet

Sieze - lovely car

Chris
Old 16 August 2002, 04:23 PM
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Hey Chris!!

Call me the Lurker LOL

Old 16 August 2002, 05:48 PM
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Olly,

Your Ultima looks amazing. Very very nice car mate! When am I gonna get to see it?!

You're right though, I should get one! Be great to turn up at a customer site in an Ultima! LOL

Matt

PS - Harj, I can't deny it!
Old 17 August 2002, 11:13 PM
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i deny everything!!!!!

I thought it was belgium.
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Nice one Matt, although had a feeling the Mini wouldnt stay very long.
Old 19 August 2002, 02:58 PM
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For the Ultima fans, a couple of shots from Oulton Park yesterday....





They made a lovely sound

Chris
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I appear to have got the car for the daily commute all wrong

Bugger!
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