longman Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Its raining and anywhere interesting is shut so gave the car a wipe.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 Almost time for the top to be off... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bernau Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 That's a subzero car Paul. I like. Wouldn't guess it would be my cuppa tea, but I get the attraction. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 Got some trim parts from MB yesterday, nice little job and looks much better than the broken bits .. £95 though 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Much better. You're not wrong though, £95! Are you bringing it on the Retro Weekender? No. 1 son wants a shufty, he likes a Merc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, Phill said: Much better. You're not wrong though, £95! Are you bringing it on the Retro Weekender? No. 1 son wants a shufty, he likes a Merc. Good 3D printing project! Yar bringing the Gentleman’s express .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras62 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I swapped the 18" AMG wheels for a set of original Monkur 16's yesterday and weighed the two. The AMG wheel were a massive 5.6 kg heavier per corner! The car now feels quite different. Immediate change to the steering and changes in direction and much more responsive to the throttle. Ride is improved but seems more noticeable at speed than around town. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 I found the same comparing the AMG to the Alamak wheels , I’ve kept the Alamaks on but have fitted 20mm spacers on the rear with longer bolts . Next job is spring shims , purchased 8 and 16mm shims from MB (1 and 2 pip)I think the car runs 2pip and 3 pip standard so should lower by 8mm all round .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras62 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Mercedes know best it seems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northy Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 The final sentence says it all buddy… 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, Northy said: The final sentence says it all buddy… 🙂 I am old ! 55 this yr … 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njpcarrera32 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 35 minutes ago, longman said: I am old ! 55 this yr … 😁 Pa! Youngster, I hit 58 earlier this year! When I got to 55, if anyone asked my age, I would say closer to 60 than 50.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 13 minutes ago, njpcarrera32 said: Pa! Youngster, I hit 58 earlier this year! When I got to 55, if anyone asked my age, I would say closer to 60 than 50.😀 Best you buy an SL then 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 9 hours ago, njpcarrera32 said: Pa! Youngster, I hit 58 earlier this year A mere pup, l’m in my 61st year, the mind feels 30 years younger, the body occasionally tells me I’m not😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras62 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I do hope he's got a good one, it will ask questions and he may well be surprised at how he answers. Imagine pressing a button and something actually happening rather than just selecting ANOTHER bloody menu. Ride comfort that relaxes the driver rather than the sharp brittle setups that are excused today. Refinement and engineering integrity that has been long since replaced by the bean counters.... THAT magnificent V8....I could go on:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy M Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Beaky said: A mere pup, l’m in my 61st year, the mind feels 30 years younger, the body occasionally tells me I’m not😳 Keep your hair on youngster - 63 here but worryingly starting to think like my dad did - "those look nice comfortable trousers!" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesworth Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 @longman has your SL been fitted with the elasticated waste-band option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Lesworth said: @longman has your SL been fitted with the elasticated waste-band option? Its fitted with seats perfect for the ample gentleman 🐘 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 I must say the SL500 does suit his grey hairs................runs for the hills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 Seems Mr Harris likes his SL .. best get one sooner rather than later @Ian Comerford … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longman Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Panoramic hard top back on today This car is the antithesis of the IB and I love it because of that , wafted around north Essex for an hour today in quiet comfort with some quality tunes playing #oldman #wheresmegolfclubs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorscheApostle Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 On 07/11/2021 at 20:56, longman said: Panoramic hard top back on today This car is the antithesis of the IB and I love it because of that , wafted around north Essex for an hour today in quiet comfort with some quality tunes playing #oldman #wheresmegolfclubs Fantastic piece of engineering. So elegant yet unpretentious. Bit like an early 911. Welcome anywhere. Looks Fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesworth Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Nige said: They would match his tank top nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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