Getting anything for Christmas that's car related?

Owen

As the subject says, let's hear it, the nerdier and more fanatical about cars, the better!

I'm getting 6 pot Wilwood capilers, fitting brackets, braided hoses and 316mm drilled and slotted discs for my S Works, they should have been here last month and don't really qualify as a christmas present, but seeing as they're arriving around now, I've promoted them

I'm also getting a relay which MINI didn't sell in Europe, only in the States which closes your windows and sunroof when you press the lock button.

Cyrus

nope not this year, im getting an interim oil change and i might get a few other bits of maintenance done but im not going to make any additions to the m3 now as i hope to change it for something (hopefully as good as this has been) else mid next year

i do have a very tasty watch coming tho

are 6 pots not overkill on the mini ned? is it putting out 200bhp or more than that?

OldmanMondeo

Christ I hope not. Don't want something that will be worth f**k all to me when I get rid of the car or will get nicked by some little scroth.

Anan1

I give up, I can't even begin to compete with that.

Owen

Cyrus wrote: »

are 6 pots not overkill on the mini ned? is it putting out 200bhp or more than that?

Currently around 220 bhp, but there's a JCW manifold on order and a custom remap that should see her up around 240. Even with the standard 170 Bhp the 1 piston brakes on her weren't up to much!

Cyrus wrote: »

i do have a very tasty watch coming tho

What are you getting Cyrus?

rebel.ranter

Cyrus wrote: »

im not going to make any additions to the m3 now as i hope to change it for something (hopefully as good as this has been) else mid next year

Jeez you're a gas man!! And you only got them CSLs on it, and the detailing. I must be in the wrong job! Oh wait, got hitched this year. Wait till that woman of yours gets you to put a ring on her finger, then it's a whole new ball game!:D

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Cyrus

rebel.ranter wrote: »

Jeez you're a gas man!! And you only got them CSLs on it, and the detailing. I must be in the wrong job! Oh wait, got hitched this year. Wait till that woman of yours gets you to put a ring on her finger, then it's a whole new ball game!:D

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Csls are on it a good 6 months, and it was detailed in march a year is like a lifetime for me with a car, i do love this one tho i have to say

oh and i got engaged a few months back so between the ring and having to save for our wedding, i will have to be very clever to get 'board' approval for the car change

Cyrus

ned78 wrote: »

Currently around 220 bhp, but there's a JCW manifold on order and a custom remap that should see her up around 240. Even with the standard 170 Bhp the 1 piston brakes on her weren't up to much!

What are you getting Cyrus?

jesus should be a quick thing then, are the back seats etc stripped out on those ones Ned?

Im getting an IWC Portuguese, its my engagement present from my other half, was due before chrimbo but just got word its the week after there today.

ordered from the UK, the prices in sheerans made my eyes water in comparison

Owen

Cyrus wrote: »

jesus should be a quick thing then, are the back seats etc stripped out on those ones Ned?

I have a choice if I want to, I can leave the rear bench and seat backs in, or remove them and fit a rear seat delete board, it takes all of 10 minutes, and one bolt.

Cyrus wrote: »

Im getting an IWC Portuguese

Had never heard of those watches before, just Googled it, and wow! Nice choice Cyrus! I've got a Tag Heuer Carrera myself, but I really like the lines of the IWC.

Seperate

Cyrus wrote: »

oh and i got engaged a few months back so between the ring and having to save for our wedding, i will have to be very clever to get 'board' approval for the car change

Congrats on the engagement

I've been hinting at the missus for an R8 since about September, fingers crossed she got the hint!

cashmni1

Anan1 wrote: »

I give up, I can't even begin to compete with that.

I thought I was doing well with an upgrade car kit (ck7w to ck15w)....

Guess not.....:)

Cyrus

ned78 wrote: »

I have a choice if I want to, I can leave the rear bench and seat backs in, or remove them and fit a rear seat delete board, it takes all of 10 minutes, and one bolt.



Had never heard of those watches before, just Googled it, and wow! Nice choice Cyrus! I've got a Tag Heuer Carrera myself, but I really like the lines of the IWC.

ah cool, that thing must fly!

i have a carrera myself too for daily wear (its my only watch currently got rid of a few) ill try keep the iwc for special occasions, still think there is a gap in my collection tho

Cyrus

Seperate wrote: »

Congrats on the engagement

I've been hinting at the missus for an R8 since about September, fingers crossed she got the hint!

thanks andy

ill look forward to a spin in the r8

ninty9er

Got one of these....which I'm posting from:
http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/1904873/art/advent/4211c.html

I'm searching eBay for something for the car, but as per my thread, some paint may be in order instead of a treat.

Dark Stanley.

Treated myself to a 1970 series 2 MkII Ford Cortina 1600E. There that should be nerdy enough. Why did I do that I hear you ask, because €42 Motor Tax and €245 fully comprehensive insurance, plus it's a very nice car......
edit: And no NCT.

Mitch Connor

cashmni1 wrote: »

I thought I was doing well with an upgrade car kit (ck7w to ck15w)....

Guess not.....:)

I got a new hands free kit for the car - THB Bury kt: http://www.take-and-talk.co.uk/Bury-CC9060-Bluetooth-hands-free-car-kit-with-Dialog-Plus-voice-control-and-Touchscreen-p-16864.html

Anan1

Dark Stanley. wrote: »

Treated myself to a 1970 series 2 MkII Ford Cortina 1600E.

And it's Stanley in the lead!

homer90

I got mine a good wash & wax ............And A magic Tree today:D

Bless her, she does'nt ask for much:p

Happy crimbo !

audismelly

This year a Haynes manual book.

Last year i got the best car present ever..........a Dyson 6 minute hoover.
Cost 150e ,but its so handy and simple to use,a must for any car lover.
no plugs etc.fantastic.

traco

Cyrus wrote: »

Im getting an IWC Portuguese, its my engagement present from my other half, was due before chrimbo but just got word its the week after there today.

Beautiful watch - don't tell me its the perpetual calender cos if it is thats some woman you got!!!!!!!!!!!

Back on topic - thinking I might get a Brabus chip for the 320CDI as a christmas pressie to me.

fletch

Getting a snow foam lance myself for the power washer

Rowley Birkin QC

I got a Garmin Nuvi 265w. Extremely useful.

SV

Bought myself a 106gti(finally)


and a track day at mondello :D

fletch

ClioV6 wrote: »

Bought myself a 106gti(finally)


and a track day at mondello :D

Nice! Have fun

L-M

bigkev49 wrote: »

I got a Garmin Nuvi 265w. Extremely useful.

:eek: Those "give a, give a, give a Garmon" adds actually work?:p

My present to my car is bringing 30 mm's closer to mother earth, and if it's really good i must just give it a full service:D

ianobrien

I've got new seals for the master cylinder for a Mk2 Escort. The next job is to fit them......

Also on the list is a new clutch and exhaust for the AX GT.

I may have got a (fairly lovely) Peugeot 205 GTi (1.9) as well (Finance depending)

(Oh, and a service kit for the Almera:D)

Berty

Im not getting anything, thank god.

My mother in law usually buys me something tacky for the car which I usually dump swiftly.

Only last week she bought me a nodding dog air freshner with a broken dogs head. :mad:

She is getting me Australian Dollars this year. Thank god Im going to Australia. Phew

Cyrus

traco wrote: »

Beautiful watch - don't tell me its the perpetual calender cos if it is thats some woman you got!!!!!!!!!!!

Back on topic - thinking I might get a Brabus chip for the 320CDI as a christmas pressie to me.

no its the chrono, the 7 day power reserve was a step too far but the chrono is a beautiful classic watch and ill have to keep it forever so that was the look i was going for

what horsies would the chip give by the way?

traco

Cyrus wrote: »

no its the chrono, the 7 day power reserve was a step too far but the chrono is a beautiful classic watch and ill have to keep it forever so that was the look i was going for

what horsies would the chip give by the way?

Enjoy it - not many people wear IWC so enjoy it, wonderful piece of engineering with real true mechanical craftmanship behind them.

As for the Brabus - here are the figures. Waiting for prices at the moment.
Standard = 165kW, 224PS, 510Nm
Brabus
200 kW / +35kW
272 PS / 48 PS
590 Nm / + 80 Nm

Graham_B18C

I asked for a torque rench for a stockin pressie!!!

AlanAhern

Coilovers and polyurethane engine mounts!

In the next year I hope to get the new turbo on and get her mapped.
I still have my second engine to forge next year so that should be fun!