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Did some station wagoning today, stopped to take a picture.
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Oct 24, 2015 18:45
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Did some station wagoning today picking up a motorbike with my buddy  Yep, it fits.
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Oct 25, 2015 02:35
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You should really some cardboard down or osmething
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Oct 25, 2015 21:55
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chrisgt posted:Did some station wagoning today, stopped to take a picture. Gorgeous. I love that generation MB. A former boss had that car with the euro headlights like this. I wonder how much they cost.
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Oct 26, 2015 06:37
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About $250 or so on average to get a set of euro lights. I honestly kinda like the round lights. They're sealed beams and really suck, so I'm trying to find an easy projector conversion. I think the e30 projector headlights might just fit.
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Oct 26, 2015 12:44
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chrisgt posted:About $250 or so on average to get a set of euro lights. I honestly kinda like the round lights. They're sealed beams and really suck, so I'm trying to find an easy projector conversion. I think the e30 projector headlights might just fit. If they're the standard H6024 7" lights, Hella makes a retrofit housing that takes an H4 bulb. I'll probably pick some up for the Nova eventually. I think they usually run $40-$45 per side. Plus bulbs.
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Oct 26, 2015 14:51
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E34 lights are similar to E30s, and are far cheaper. May look into that if you're on a budget.
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Oct 26, 2015 16:33
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Boaz MacPhereson posted:If they're the standard H6024 7" lights, Hella makes a retrofit housing that takes an H4 bulb. I'll probably pick some up for the Nova eventually. I think they usually run $40-$45 per side. Plus bulbs. Yes, they should be. I did that conversion on my 122 already, made a night and day difference (heh). I got them as a kit with both lights and bulbs for $70 on amazon prime. You can even get them E-code, which I did. They have the modern hard cutoff beam pattern with the angle up to the right. Here's a link: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G72SKQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00   
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Oct 26, 2015 22:40
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It is the 6024! Thanks for the info on that, that looks like an extremely worthy upgrade!
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Oct 27, 2015 01:02
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LloydDobler posted:Yes, they should be. I did that conversion on my 122 already, made a night and day difference (heh). I got them as a kit with both lights and bulbs for $70 on amazon prime. You can even get them E-code, which I did. They have the modern hard cutoff beam pattern with the angle up to the right. Here's a link: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G72SKQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00 Nice! I didn't realize they made a full kit. Definitely going on the wish list.
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Oct 27, 2015 01:43
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LloydDobler posted:You can even get them E-code, which I did. They have the modern hard cutoff beam pattern with the angle up to the right. Ive seen this term before, but haven't figured out what it's referring to. Can you explain the e-code and why you would get lights that are e-code?
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Oct 27, 2015 05:07
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LloydDobler posted:Yes, they should be. I did that conversion on my 122 already, made a night and day difference (heh). I got them as a kit with both lights and bulbs for $70 on amazon prime. You can even get them E-code, which I did. They have the modern hard cutoff beam pattern with the angle up to the right. Here's a link: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G72SKQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00 That's a drat nice kit, now all I need to do is find a single one for my old motorcycle
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Oct 27, 2015 05:36
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savesthedayrocks posted:Ive seen this term before, but haven't figured out what it's referring to. Can you explain the e-code and why you would get lights that are e-code? European lighting regulations versus DOT. They allow a lot more light high up on the passenger side. They're technically illegal but since they're not likely to blind oncoming traffic anywhere a DOT light wouldn't also do the same, it'd be very rare to get caught out on it (unlike a lovely HID retrofit). 
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Oct 27, 2015 06:37
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Boaz MacPhereson posted:Nice! I didn't realize they made a full kit. Definitely going on the wish list. Do you LloydDobler posted:Yes, they should be. I did that conversion on my 122 already, made a night and day difference (heh). I got them as a kit with both lights and bulbs for $70 on amazon prime. You can even get them E-code, which I did. They have the modern hard cutoff beam pattern with the angle up to the right. Here's a link: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G72SKQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00 Do you have more pics of the 122 somewhere? It's so pretty!
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Oct 28, 2015 02:03
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blk posted:Do you have more pics of the 122 somewhere? It's so pretty! I have a build thread on swedespeed, my favorite glamour shots are in this post HERE (scroll down) I had a build thread here but it got archived. I started a new one HERE for the T5 motor conversion, it's on page 3 or 4. As soon as my friend finishes welding my oil pan I'll have an update.
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Oct 28, 2015 22:39
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Since I don't work Thursdays, I decided the Subie wasn't dirty enough so I grabbed the dog and off we went to the mountains for an adventure. Our ultimate destination. Amazing how low the water level is. Where I'm standing is normally under feet of water.  Kazik, checking out his surroundings.  All packed up and ready to start heading back.  I really like the Subaru AWD, have to admit. I've had FWD and RWD cars, but this is my first AWD one and it's really been growing on me.   some of the view  There are some really tight switchbacks on this trail, really impressed on how well she does in the corners.  Back on pavement, it's even better. This thing really grips.  Mission success! 
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Oct 30, 2015 00:01
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I miss the northwest, your pictures bring back that awesome forest smell I grew up with. Looks like a nice day trip with a cool buddy.
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Oct 30, 2015 04:56
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My sweet, sweet ride:  It's a 2010 Alfa Romeo Sportwagon 1.9 jtdm (120hp, downtuned for fiscal reasons) What do you guys think?
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Oct 30, 2015 11:59
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BelgianWaffle posted:My sweet, sweet ride: Is guud.
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Oct 30, 2015 12:08
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GIve me your car but with the twinspark
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Oct 30, 2015 13:39
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The 159 could only be had with the boring GM-derived engines, you have to go back to the pre-facelift 156 to get a twinspark.
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Oct 30, 2015 14:20
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I thought the JTS was pretty good, though.
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Oct 30, 2015 15:08
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Solar Coaster, your dog is handsome.
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Oct 30, 2015 16:48
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I got myself a new wagon! A nice upgrade from my old '11 V70 D3 Volvo XC60 '14 D4 Auto I love this car!  
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Nov 11, 2015 21:00
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XC sixty? More like XC SEXTY! IOC please don't ban me. Congrats. Someday I'll be a grownup and be able to get one of the newer gen wagons. Here's to winning the lottery I suppose.
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Nov 11, 2015 23:57
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LloydDobler posted:Someday I'll be a grownup and be able to get one of the newer gen wagons. Here's to winning the lottery I suppose. Surely your dad can find you a totaled one to fix at a deep discount?
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Nov 12, 2015 00:12
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raseri posted:I got myself a new wagon! A nice upgrade from my old '11 V70 D3 You forgot to edit out the plate in the second image, btw.
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Nov 12, 2015 03:47
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ShotgunWillie posted:You forgot to edit out the plate in the second image, btw. Haven't you been following the Post-Your-Ride thread? Only front plates are subject to sanctions.
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Nov 12, 2015 04:07
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raseri posted:I got myself a new wagon! A nice upgrade from my old '11 V70 D3 I love the way the XC60 looks; best crossover styling ever
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Nov 12, 2015 06:51
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Bucephalus posted:Surely your dad can find you a totaled one to fix at a deep discount? Not anymore. He's half retired and forfeited his dealer license. As soon as he sells his shop he's out.
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Nov 12, 2015 10:38
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Well darn. That would've been a beautiful thread. 
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Nov 12, 2015 14:14
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This is how you properly station wagon  I have to drop off that turd of an engine to slow_is_fast and change it out for another turd going somewhere else. Maybe I'll remember to take a video of the self leveling suspension doing its thing. It's badass loading it down to the bump stops, firing up the engine and watching it pump up to ride height  
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Nov 25, 2015 20:21
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KozmoNaut posted:The 159 could only be had with the boring GM-derived engines, you have to go back to the pre-facelift 156 to get a twinspark. I had both a twin-spark and JTS 156 and the JTS was easily the better engine. Sounded about the same, had heaps more power and torque and used noticeably less fuel. 'course the JTS did lean out and melt a piston, but who buys an Alfa for reliability?
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Nov 26, 2015 03:32
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Hey wagon folks, what would you do? We want to get my wife a wagon so she can haul dog and babby and occasional long (up to 6') items with ease. I currently have a Saabaru but she doesn't like driving MT. We were looking at TSX wagons but want something with a little more guts and AWD. Option 1: 3.0 Outback wagon with some suspension fuckery to improve handling Option 2: E46 or E91 wagon and a cheap pickup when we need to move big stuff E61 wagon is out, A6 avant is out, Legacy GT is out, CTS wagon is out, Volvo and Saab are out.
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Dec 9, 2015 03:12
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Outback for sure. The only downfall of the 3.0 is auto-only. They are otherwise the best outback.
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Dec 9, 2015 04:57
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blk posted:Hey wagon folks, what would you do? We want to get my wife a wagon so she can haul dog and babby and occasional long (up to 6') items with ease. I currently have a Saabaru but she doesn't like driving MT. We were looking at TSX wagons but want something with a little more guts and AWD. My Outback thats posted a few above yours is a manual. It's great, and the suspension was modified to be slightly higher than normal. I got great clearance and the manual really makes it fun when thrashing it in the mountains.
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Dec 9, 2015 05:12
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Solar Coaster posted:My Outback thats posted a few above yours is a manual. It's great, and the suspension was modified to be slightly higher than normal. I got great clearance and the manual really makes it fun when thrashing it in the mountains. Yeah, she wants AT only and the 2.5i with the MT is good, with the AT it's a little too slow, so I guess we'll be paying the premium for the Bluetooth will be a necessity and I don't want to hack up the stereo, so I'd really like to find a 2007-2009 since they have factory aux in and I can plug in a BT receiver to that and tap power somewhere. I like the grilles of the 2007s better but the 2008s and 2009s have SI Drive which is a good thing I guess?
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Dec 9, 2015 05:32
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Is VW not an option?
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Dec 9, 2015 05:34
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blk posted:Hey wagon folks, what would you do? We want to get my wife a wagon so she can haul dog and babby and occasional long (up to 6') items with ease. I currently have a Saabaru but she doesn't like driving MT. We were looking at TSX wagons but want something with a little more guts and AWD. Why is the CTS wagon out? They're cheap and fit the criteria? http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/648220436/overview/ You can find higher mileage examples (but still under 100k) for low teens now with the 304hp V6 and AWD. Incidentally, they appear to be highly reliable too, which can't be said for either those Subarus or BMWs.
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Dec 9, 2015 20:16
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Tremek posted:Why is the CTS wagon out? They're cheap and fit the criteria? Wife thinks they're ugly :-/ E: Maybe I could convince her otherwise if I could find a toned down grille replacement. Too much chrome on the 3.6. blk fucked around with this message at 22:24 on Dec 9, 2015 |
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Dec 9, 2015 22:06
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