flybikeslee
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
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well some of you may remember me having such cars as
which started out as a turd
then the civic
which again...started out as a bin
Had a bike
which wasn't a bin...but still needing playing with
and more recently an Octy
which was standard and ended up with 280bhp/300lbft
Had several Civics for breaking and a Zafira GSI between times but as you can see i'm one for tinkering. Was getting bored of the Octavia after owning it for nearly 3 years so wanted a change. Did look into a lot of different cars but finally settled for a 2 owner S2000 GT '05. Ticks all the boxes for now. Love the handling of it and the noise reminds me of the old civic. Proper happy with it. Spent yesterday cleaning it up properly, the previous owner was a Grandma so although it had been well looked after it hadn't been loved. Thanks to Mark for helping with all his cleaning goodies!
Full detailing thread here...
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=3634582#post3634582
Just waiting for my private plate documents to come back from DVLa and the front plate holder will be binned off. Already painted the calipers from rust to Metallic Grey.
Plans are coilovers, bushes, set of wheels and breathing mods.
Longer terms plans are possible charger/turbo but we'll see!
[Edited on 06-08-2012 by flybikeslee]
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whitter45
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very nice - love these
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BeetleGav
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Nice replacement buddy!
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nathy_87
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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: Škoda Fabia VRS 5J
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Very nice. Once I can afford the insurance on one of those s2k's I'll certainly be getting one.
Good Buy flybikeslee. How muchos?
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flybikeslee
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It was the right money for the car...
Full history, hardtop stand and cover, just been serviced and had pads. Few small marks but nothing bad
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Eddx14xe
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I was looking at these the other day until I done an insurance quote, looks good.
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Adam_B
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not sure on the colour scheme but great car all the same
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nathy_87
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Fair enough.
Like the colour aswell, I only see these in silver or black. But I do like that colour. What's it called? Will look at the detailing later.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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nice motor lee. enjoy comments from complete retards calling it a girls car because it's a convertible.
whats the plans? darker wheels would suit the colour imo.
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flybikeslee
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quote: Originally posted by Adam_B
not sure on the colour scheme but great car all the same
I wasn't 100% sure myself, they look a lot better in person though!
quote: Originally posted by nathy_87
Fair enough.
Like the colour aswell, I only see these in silver or black. But I do like that colour. What's it called? Will look at the detailing later.
called Nurburgring blue
quote: Originally posted by Ben G
nice motor lee. enjoy comments from complete retards calling it a girls car because it's a convertible.
whats the plans? darker wheels would suit the colour imo.
all the basics first buddy, wheels suspension breathing mods. long term turbo or charger
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nathy_87
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quote: Originally posted by flybikeslee
called Nurburgring blue
I feel foolish becuase I didn't believe you but you are correct, just seemed like a silly answer
Got the paint code for you though. (B-513M)
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Colin
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Looks nice, these are becoming used car bargains. I'm just not sold on the power delivery.
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T21SVJ
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I like will have one one day.
came around your way last night to see if you were there but you must of been out enjoying v-tec
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flybikeslee
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Power delivery is something you get used to, does 70 in second 96 in third etc etc. quite quiet as standard too. Sorry Shaun should have text me first!
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T21SVJ
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I will pop round hopefully this week, before i go away at the weekend
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flybikeslee
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good man, where you off
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mark2009
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really nice car in the flesh even nicer its minty mint, such a nice car to be in aswell, I WANT ONE now
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T21SVJ
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quote: Originally posted by flybikeslee
good man, where you off
camping in a pod in ullswater
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flybikeslee
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yeah? sound like the thing i stayed in in scotland, link to it?
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adiohead
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Love S2000s! not personally keen on the colour, I'd of gone for the Moon Rock Grey with red/black interior.
240bhp N/A =
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flybikeslee
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colour is much better in person. mate who lives round corner has a grey one so didnt want the same..
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T21SVJ
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quote: Originally posted by flybikeslee
yeah? sound like the thing i stayed in in scotland, link to it?
http://www.discovercumbria.co.uk/Pod-Camping.html
something like that lad
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flybikeslee
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yeah there mega!
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Ian W
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Looks nice.
Did you buy it cos you wanted a convertible or is that just a by product of the two seater sports car thing?
I loved driving my Z4 but fucking hated it with the roof down
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taylorboosh
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I'm not sure what to make of it as standard - they cost more than my ///M3 to insure though.
One thing I am sure about is it will end up awesome
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