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Old 7th June 2017, 08:14 PM
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I like it so I must be chavvy 😀
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Old 7th June 2017, 08:14 PM
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I like it so I must be chavvy 😀
yeh me too
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Old 7th June 2017, 08:51 PM
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Roof great, lowered looks good, rest fine... for YOU!

Not interested in harsh suspensions for performance or looks.

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Old 7th June 2017, 08:56 PM
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ive seen loads of cars newish too with black roofs
seems to be back in fashion
to change the exhaust tips will cost quite a bit
the suspension is deffo too low
I think you will find that those black roofs your seeing are actually glass panoramic roofs
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Old 7th June 2017, 09:36 PM
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Personally I'd get it back as close to original factory spec as long as it did'nt cost a fortune. The badges wouldn't bother me either way. None of it looks like it couldn't be reversed easily.
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Old 7th June 2017, 09:45 PM
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rear carbon fibre wrap lower bumper
RS6 exhaust tips the round ones have gone
black wrap roof
suspension dropped further
debadged boot lid


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I like it - reminds me of another of my cars, in a different colour - and as already pointed out, I think it's a pano roof wannabe...
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Old 7th June 2017, 10:26 PM
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For those of us not familiar with the history of your car, what is the story? How many times have you really owned it?
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Old 7th June 2017, 11:00 PM
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I think it looks quite good. Not sure on the exhaust tips, but otherwise roof and ride height look spot on.
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Old 8th June 2017, 12:25 AM
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Personally speaking, I'd be inclined to get rid of the RS6 exhaust tips, as I just think it doesn't suit it. I would also raise it up again, but that's because I drive on rutted lanes.
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Old 8th June 2017, 04:06 AM
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lots of positive comments
and some negative ones
the ride is harsh i must admit and i think hes used lowering links of some kind need to look into it
the roof is a bit orange peely too
i googled cars with black roofs goodness me its very popular

RICKY D ... How many times have i owned it ?
i will have to think about that maybe wen the logbook comes back Again!

put it this way
the wife said i should contact guinness book of records for the most times 1 person has owned the same car
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