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  1. Des

    Some Questions for you racers

    I was out in my shed today flipping through all the garbage I have in there and came across a magazine I bought in 1998, 50th anniversary of the Holden, I know back when I was an idiot and thought Holdens were "cool" Something I noticed that was interesting, an FX Holden racing, which the...
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    RR's

    I quite like this two tone Rolls Royce, it is quite dashing
  3. Des

    Hillclimb - 17th August 2008 Pics

    Jolly good show ole boy! Car looks great Is there any more work on weight shedding to be done?
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    Cheap W116 in Tassie

    http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=6700&p=42373#p42373 Greetings from snowy Hobart I have a "moribund" unregistered W116 280SE sitting in my driveway which I need to move on. White with brown tex interior. I bought it for some body panels for my 350SE but then promptly sold the 350SE...
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    2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

    2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACo_0-1i-Is some very nice touches there, doors that close themselves, wheels that always stay the right way up
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    my 6.9 can't get it up !

    Once I fitted the BBS's I could never get the height right, no matter what I did with the height adjustment rods, always sat too heigh at the back:
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    Question(s) for BenzBoy and Michel

    Speaking of the Phantom, how is she? do you get much time to drive her? I could imagine a lot of time get spent cleaning, polishing and admiring her, I noticed this on ebay and thought of you...
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    Question(s) for BenzBoy and Michel

    The unfortunate issues with Ian's 6.9 got me thinking again about the hydro suspension in relation to Bentley's and Rolls Royce cars. I understand these cars also employ a similar system, have ether of you had suspension problems with your RR's? Be honest now, has your cars ever collapsed on...
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    Nice looking W116

    Nice looking W116 http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110279338026&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA<img%20src= Penta wheels look good, although I think would be better if they were painted white, I like the smoked front lights, appear to be upgraded headlights as well, notice the blue tint,
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    Progress on my 280CE

    Well have been busy getting my 280CE up to scratch lately, had my mechanic yesterday fix a few things, some noises in the steering caused by something in the steering hitting the fan shroud, also was a loose belt and had to replace a hose. Have removed the stone guards from the front of the...
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    Miss Olga would not approve?

    She may approve of Michel driving this though
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    Miss Olga would not approve?

    Miss Olga would not approve?
  13. Des

    Isdera Autobahnkurier

    Isdera Autobahnkurier http://www.madle.org/eak116i.htm I like it, just needs finishing off, flush mounted tail lights, chromed bumpers, Mercedes Benz style hubcaps, not that moon dishes, look tacky
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    2008 Collection

    2008 Collection http://www2.mercedes-benz.com.au/content/australia/mpc/mpc_australia__website/en/home_mpc/passengercars/home/passenger_cars_world/rep_merchand/rep_merch.html PDF Brochure...
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    Out in the CE this morning

    I've had my 280CE for about 3 months now, with repairs and more repairs needing to be done today was my first real day to take her out for a spin and see what's what. Really is a pleasure to drive, didn't miss a beat, attracts plenty of looks and stares from other motorists, I think they are...
  16. Des

    Mercedes 170 goes racing

    The front split bumpers means that it is a pre war or very early post war car, so maybe late 40's, early 50's? At the time old Benzes were very cheap and GI's who were occupying the country were well known for drinking, hooning around in old cars and trashing them. Re the chassis, yes they...
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    Mercedes 170 goes racing

    Mercedes 170 goes racing Reminds me of a comment Styria made a few months back about 170's being very skinny and tall cars.....you could imagine the car toppling over in a corner! :eek:
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    Nearly had another car written off today

    Stopped off at a small job this afternoon, as I walked out the door my heart stopped, a guy was walking towards the door and a car a few meters behind him was rolling away with no one in it!! :eek: The look on my face made him turn around and run back to the car which was rolling towards my...
  19. Des

    locks

    I know I have nearly worn out my quota for questions for the week, but I have just one more guys :o regarding the boot lock, can this be locked manually with the key independently of the Central locking system? i.e. you turn the key in the boot and it stays locked regardless of the car's...
  20. Des

    Anyone got any old hella driving lights in their shed?

    Hi Jules Thanks for thinking of me, I think they are different to mine though, the Part number I've been scanning ebay daily as well, sooner or later a set has to turn up. thanks Kind Regards Des
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