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| Its now known as The Taxi; W123 78 230 Mimosa Yellow | |
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| Russell | Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:49 pm Post #41 |
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Oh your not falling for no banana in your tail pipe. It should be more loose, flow more natural brother like A AINT FALLIN FOR NO BANNANA IN MA TAIL PIPE youve been hangin out with this dude too long |
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| Tim.W | Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:37 am Post #42 |
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That looks stunning with those wheels on mate... good call... Tim |
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| EddieJT | Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:27 am Post #43 |
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Word for word lol. I can picture the scene. Johnny Wishbone Extrordinairre! |
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| Russell | Sun Jul 18, 2010 7:32 pm Post #44 |
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Haha superb!
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| Benzsc1 | Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:56 am Post #45 |
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Createyourownexit.com
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Quality "i MAKE IT WITH A LITTLE LEMON TWIST"
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| EddieJT | Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:55 am Post #46 |
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Oh yeah that rather efeminate guy, I remember lol. |
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| Russell | Tue Jul 20, 2010 8:24 pm Post #47 |
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"Get the f**k out of here" "nooo im serious i make it myself" |
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| Benzsc1 | Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:50 am Post #48 |
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You boys, "my name is Sergge" lolRight heres a sneaky peek at things to come here she is with the polished wheels although not completed (I am so impatient but to be fair I was messed around something rotten by the spring suppliers so much so i missed Retro that peed me off. Any way the centres need a going over to get them to match the outer faces and ribs + another all over finishing polish will be done once the centres are ready I will take a better pic soon to show the finished wheels I have also fitted 40mm Cobra springs and 1 pip pads at the front she has sunk a bit since that pic rears are still to do....and i have just fitted some german style plates (not in this pic) i know there are alot of varied opinions about them but mine is they suit the car (for show purposes only obviously!!) ![]() The only thing that bugs me is the differencve in the paint work shades it not noticable during the day but at night with headlamps or a camera flash it pretty bad tbh! i will get that done eventually...... She is certainly attracting good attention where ever she goes a little too much in some instances ![]()
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| smiffy | Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:18 am Post #49 |
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just strumming me paws...........hum-de-hum!
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looks good go lower though! and then just drive it round @ 10 mph ......like the polished rims alot |
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| stwat | Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:36 am Post #50 |
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Loving it
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| Benzsc1 | Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:41 pm Post #51 |
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Here are a couple more pics with the rear suspension done and the new plates on......I have just been enjoying my time off taking her where ever I go ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| Russell | Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:32 am Post #52 |
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Its looking absolutely fantastic mate - a credit to you!! |
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| Benzsc1 | Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:11 pm Post #53 |
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Cheers Russ.
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| merc190uk | Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:50 pm Post #54 |
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The Godfather
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i hate to say it but i want one more than a 190 looking at those pictures !!! just looks the nuts muts
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| Benzsc1 | Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:47 pm Post #55 |
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Cheers Steve she is certainly a great summer car you feel like a 70's pimp cruising around lol
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| smiffy | Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:14 am Post #56 |
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just strumming me paws...........hum-de-hum!
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she does have a nice **insert swear word here** bum!.............
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| AndyBoroFC | Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:43 pm Post #57 |
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Brown and beige are all the rage...
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Absolutely superb mate, a lovely mix of OEM and subtlely modified, exactly the look I go for! As for the German plates, I love them, I'd have a set on the sportline like a shot, but got pulled and fined for the last set I had on... :C |
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| Benzsc1 | Mon Aug 2, 2010 12:50 am Post #58 |
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Cheers Andy ![]() Yeah the plates are a grey area I know the font is not legal but other than that the plates are reflective the correct colour and character spacing. I am not sure what the big deal is! Still I am aware thats no excuse....
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| matth190 | Wed Sep 15, 2010 11:05 pm Post #59 |
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I want to see your new alloys on the 123 pal! Come on you promised! You know how we are freaks on pictures!! |
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| Benzsc1 | Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:21 am Post #60 |
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Yes I know I am slacking! lol. I have a couple but she has been dropped slighly more at the front to get the right stance imo one that I am happyb with anyway but haven't taken any photos since thats been done will take some tomorrow and post them up
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| matth190 | Thu Sep 16, 2010 7:42 am Post #61 |
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Clock is ticking!
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| Martrider | Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:17 pm Post #62 |
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Right, I'm sorry to thread jack, but i thought this was as good a place as any to say...(I hope you don't mind?) I would like to give my W123 230E away to a good home. It does need some work but in reality, a weekends work and a little money will have her seen alright again. If anybody would like full details then please give me a call or PM, and i will happily talk through. Will need to be trailored away but once the work is done then it will be a very happy car again. The Scrappy has offered me only GBP70 for it but if someone fancies it i would much happier seeing it saved. (I've also got a W210 E300TD for a parts car which would be an awesome engine swap - My plan was for this, and then matt black). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| Benzsc1 | Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:06 pm Post #63 |
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PM'd |
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| Martrider | Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:36 pm Post #64 |
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PM'd with apology. |
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| Benzsc1 | Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:43 pm Post #65 |
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LOL I am liking the politeness Mart, which is lacking in so many people now adays No worries chap thanks for the ultra speedy response.
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| matth190 | Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:59 pm Post #66 |
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I think our internet cables have a lag! ![]() PHOTOS!!
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| Benzsc1 | Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:56 am Post #67 |
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Ok just for you matth here is a sneaky peak its the only two pics I have taken on a phone but this weekend she is at a show so will post better ones ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| matth190 | Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:24 pm Post #68 |
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Holey moleyyy More information on those wheelies, and yes MORE PHOTOS!! Damn I like this look!! I really need a heads up for the near future! Nice one mate!! ThanksNice ride! |
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| matth190 | Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:23 pm Post #69 |
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Just join www.wheel-whores.com You will get loads of great comments on that! ![]() Just superb how only proper wheels change the look of a car |
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| AndyBoroFC | Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:06 pm Post #70 |
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OMG! Can't wait for more pics, my 123 itch is getting harder to scratch!
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| Benzsc1 | Sat Sep 18, 2010 12:50 am Post #71 |
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Cheers guys here is another one bear in mind the front is now lower than that the rear is going down just a touch too using a shallower spring pad the fronts dropped about another 10mm so the arch and tyre sit very nice indeed and still no rubbing with those gargantuanic (if thats a real word lol) arches on the old girl For some reason the rear wheel appear to show positive camber how ever as the above rear shot photo shows she actually has a nice amount of negative there ![]() Oh and the Taxi sign is a humerous addition that has attracted alot of positive attention Its still on there at the mo well if your gonna drive round in a bright yellow german taxi you may aswell look the part. maybe not aye
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| matth190 | Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:39 am Post #72 |
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Nice one mate! I like the taxi sign too! Now some euro look stickers and it will look lush mate!!!! Thumbs up and keep it come in!!
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| Neil | Sun Sep 19, 2010 1:15 pm Post #73 |
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That looks cool as Needs a black grille insert though
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| Benzsc1 | Thu Sep 23, 2010 11:17 pm Post #74 |
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Thanks Niel I must admit I have really taken to her she drives beautifully too even now she is fairly low. Black grill inserts a must was thinking of doing the headlamp grilles behind the glass black to what do you think? defo matt or satin. ![]() Some more snaps taken from Sundays VW Players show at North weald My mate is pals with some of the peps from the Chelmsford Renegade VW club having previously owned VAG cars such as I anyway long story short they were happy to have us on their stand in front of the decks Renegade FM is also an internet radio station So here is the Mimosa Taxi and my pals C124 it was a good day but after reading a few forums it did become apparent that a portion of show goers were hardly impressed with non VAG cars at VAG show if that can be said cleanly but the rest loved them including James OYD5P user names White 190E soz no pics of that yet will sort some. Anyway the cars certainly caused a stir.The first pic was taken by someone unkown to me and it was found on the net The constrasts and colours have been played with either tat or the camera and light were spot on I am no expert but i like it ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I had a good day some lovely cars admittedly though I want to an will take her to more Merc centric shows in the future. Oh and dreams of a V8 cant seem to be shaken so may end up a reaity I dont really want the power its the acoustics I want
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| Benzsc1 | Thu Sep 23, 2010 11:31 pm Post #75 |
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BTW for any of you out there that are upset when post titles are ammended I do apologise but this one fits best I feel
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| OYD5P | Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:18 am Post #76 |
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This is with out a question in my top 5 mercs of all times.....i BLOODY <3 it!!! well done si and welcome to the low and wide club once again
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| Benzsc1 | Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:18 pm Post #77 |
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Lol Cheers James I feel it fair to say thanks greatly you aswell as I do know how much I have wanted to get her to this stage. As i said in your Players pic post your car is looking lovely chap...... Edited by Benzsc1, Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:26 pm.
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| stwat | Fri Sep 24, 2010 3:53 pm Post #78 |
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That looks fantastic mate Do you get people trying to get into the back of the car though?
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| Benzsc1 | Fri Sep 24, 2010 4:00 pm Post #79 |
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Believe it or not mate its the best addition I have ever put on a car people love it I mean the cars period and colour helps plus the fact that generally Mercs are used a s taxi's (Isaw a new shape beetl at Players with a taxi sign on the roof and while it was nice it did'nt suit it as much) Bias I may be but to answer your qeustion yes I get people trying to hail me alot so far 11 sets of people on different occasions. It can be a nightmare
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| stwat | Fri Sep 24, 2010 4:01 pm Post #80 |
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that peed me off. Any way the centres need a going over to get them to match the outer faces and ribs + another all over finishing polish will be done once the centres are ready I will take a better pic soon to show the finished wheels I have also fitted 40mm Cobra springs and 1 pip pads at the front she has sunk a bit since that pic rears are still to do....and i have just fitted some german style plates (not in this pic) i know there are alot of varied opinions about them but mine is they suit the car (for show purposes only obviously!!) 























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