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Old 9th May 2016, 09:01 PM
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Someone needs FE 20's
Are you offering Andrew? With set of 18" Avus (just refurbished) and some fat fives with my winters on, I am not going to be able to persuade my good lady that some FE20s are a necessary addition......
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Old 9th May 2016, 09:30 PM
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I'll have to get some non-standard locking wheel nuts before the Wales meet.

Your three cars do look splendid together, I was just echoing IT's OCD about wheels in a slightly different way.
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Old 9th May 2016, 09:41 PM
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Love the look of FML with the de-chrome - all cars look lovely, but that one in particular is a stunner!
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Old 9th May 2016, 10:01 PM
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I guess I'm in the minority here, but I really like the Avus 18's. The less fussy look complements the D2's styling IMHO.
Thanks for sharing your enjoyment of your backyard playground, and great picts Connor
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Old 9th May 2016, 10:18 PM
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Love the look of FML with the de-chrome - all cars look lovely, but that one in particular is a stunner!
Likewise! I definitely have to do that to mine.

Is it factory or done with vinyl?
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Old 9th May 2016, 10:22 PM
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Awesome Pics guys! thee scottish mafia are still looking good
*plays "on days like this" music from the italian job*

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Old 9th May 2016, 10:26 PM
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Likewise! I definitely have to do that to mine.

Is it factory or done with vinyl?
On mine Satin Black was a factory option chosen when it was new, I have seen some that have been wrapped and the results look good
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Old 9th May 2016, 10:38 PM
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How long before they finally came back for you?
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Old 11th May 2016, 08:00 AM
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How good is that video? We were lucky to get it filmed amid all that traffic!

Had a great time, so thanks to Brian for organising the trip and to David for being our 'guide'. The weather was unbelievably good, the roads were fun and the scenery breathtaking.

Just a shame that one of us had to go to work the next morning!
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Old 11th May 2016, 12:07 PM
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we were up the same road last September on Jacob birthday and I said to Esther I wish I had my s8 here it would be so amazing .it brings back memories maybe I will be back sometime:
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