~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 .........by my fiance from buying anything for my WRX ever again [:$] I will be needing new tyres very soon and was thinking of getting a tyre / alloy package like the Rota ones as they seem to be a good deal. I then spotted Mako ( Russ's) car for sale with his genuine PFF7's alloys.... Therefore, after a phone call and some PM's we met @ 1900 hrs BST tonight in a highly covert operation. At an undisclosed location we switched wheels and some banter. So thanks go to Russ. Now it's handling better, car's looking better and I have next to new rubber too. My fiance is ragin' and rightly so............but she would rather have a fiver today than 500 quid tomorrow. So if my wedding is called off you'll know why ! Took some pics :- This is what it looked like before. ( still quite pimpy IMHO) And in the dawg a$$ed auld days like this All I need are some prodrive springs & geometry done but that will likely be a while ! Cheers Cal p.s sorry Simon ! ( Higgy ) ...........[] - you have had too may toys lately anyways !
philip_wilson Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 I really like the PFF7's was going to get a set for my Classic but was told they dont fit
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted July 7, 2006 Author Posted July 7, 2006 Thanks guys......... Ideally I fancy the STi iron board style spoiler but I still think of mine as more stealthy & discrete. In a perfect world I would have a little switch to go between the two different spoilers. In the mean time I will continue my project and entitle it "Spec G" [6]........If I hit 300 ponies and get my geometry done then I have no reason to want another chariot. However, the honeymoon will drain some of my funds so I guess I'll have to bide my time ! CGS
sharon_mccall Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Cal, looks ace. Nice 1.[H] Cars are better than partners anyhoo[], cos they don't answer back and are much more reliable, more fun etc etc ......[]
ANDYJDMSTI Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Those alloys are not too "stealthy or discrete" p.s - tell the chick to wind her neck in, worry about girly things and leave the car morphing to the man. []
sharon_mccall Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Quote p.s - tell the chick to wind her neck in, worry about girly things and leave the car morphing to the man. [] Nicely put []
craig mac Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Cal Looking well smart m8, As you say get the springs Teins slam it low, Geometry done. Falkland did my Geometry and the drive home was AWESOME[] Looking well good mate Craig
craig mac Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 PS Cal Why not leave Russ (wuz) the keys when you go away on yer honeymoon, come home, teins fitted run in and geometry done while you are away!!!! Nice pressie to return to[] Then she will never know m8 [] Do you think My Mrs knows am away to spend aboot 2.5k on mine? NO DANGER BUD Craig
kloon Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Cue Mrs. McLennan; CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
craig mac Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Quote Cue Mrs. McLennan;CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL Good try Kloon, She dizna Read this so get it right up ye [] Craig
kloon Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Meh [] Anyway back on topic. I'd normally say go with the ironing board Cal, but your motor looks fine with the smaller one, just all blends in nicely IMHO.
st3ph3n Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 You know you want the Cusco uber carbon fibre number cal. Buy it, the wife will kill you, and you'll be forced to sell it to me for cheap. Wheels look good though.
gus the bus Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 looking braw Cal really suits the black car[Y] glad someone is getting the use of these smart wheels[]
WUZ Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Quote I really like the PFF7's was going to get a set for my Classic but was told they dont fit EH? - if that was the case.............why have I been running them on my STi6 RA round Aberdeen for the past year? I know of 2 P1's that run them as well..............1 is still up here! Russell ps - Cal - you just can't help yourself[] looks good though. I knew you could not resist after the last comment you made about mine when I came round!
Boyakasha Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Cal looks great m8, I hope the weddings not off, I've already booked the hotel rooms and James has rented his kilt [] Hopefully catch up with you over the weekend.
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted July 7, 2006 Author Posted July 7, 2006 Thanks chaps........... After negotiations deteriorated, text's between Natalie and I were exchanged ( she is in Glasgow just now). At 0030 hrs this morning my business justification for the purchase was put forward via teleconference. A sterling performance coupled with the robust case led to a positive decision making process. Consequently, I went to bed a happy chappy and Natalie is still smiling... Like a mod junkie, I am now looking to sell one of my kidney's to fund a suspension set-up ! Tein's are too lowe for me tbh.....I want still want my teeth to stay in ! Prodrive or Eibach ( same thing by the sounds of it ) all the way. Cheers Cal
Mako Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Looking good Cal [] Glad everything is fine with the fiancee and your b0ll0x are still in tact [][] Nice to meet you by the way. Motor's a belter Russ
colin_ross Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Very very nice Mr C [Y] Having found myself in similar negotiation situations, mostly hostile, I can appreciate the complex and delicate process that you have had to endure. In my experience it is best to · Give as much advanced notification of your intended purchases as possible. This means that when a packages arrive you can proclaim “I told you about that (6 months ago while you were on the phone to your mother)”. · Baffle the opposition with as much technical specification as possible “A rotated hybrid GT30/40r with enlarged and ported compressor housing combined with an ej22t running a 79mm crank means it’ll match that pretty dress you’re wearing”. · Blur the boundaries between essential and desirable “Of course it’s got to have ap 6 pots, what do you think that Peugeot fitted to your 307 when it was in for a service? Would you rather I died?”. · Point out that potential purchase can have a positive effect on both parties “Well, if I can buy it then I’ll stop going on about it”. · Remind the other party of previous transactions that you agreed to and ask that you be give similar consideration “Well look at how much money you’ve spent at the supermarket this year!!!”. If these tactics are not successful there are other, if slightly more high risk, tactics that you can employ. Cost centre restructuring – Hide the credit card statement Creative logistical strategy – Have it sent to a mates house Overall performance evaluation – Ask her what her fudgin problem is and what she’s doing out of the kitchen. Then run.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
st3ph3n Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Lol playsatan. Although may I suggest the "Well, do you really need four hundred and eighty three pairs of shoes?"
~ ~ Cal ~~ Posted July 7, 2006 Author Posted July 7, 2006 Highly amusing Colin !!! I can relate to that although I find it rather more tricky as Natalie hates " those cars with the scoop and big tale " ..........nonetheless, the quest shall continue [<)]
wrxmania Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 A bit of diplomacy is ALWAYS needed. Colin's is the best one - inform months in advance then just buy the damn thing without a mention until it arrives! Brian []
redscoobydoo Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 looking braw Cal,....get that big spoiler now.........if my sniper eyes are still on the ball, then that phots were taking 100 yards fae my hoose, ....noticed ma pals hoose in the background too.
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