Anjenha 44 Report post Posted January 17, 2012 Are you hopping from foot to foot? it's an exciting concept, I must say You've changed your tune! All I ever hear from you is "Oooh, I hate Bimmers, me". I dislike 'Bimmers', but this project sounds cool, and it's not going to be an everyday road car Which in my opinion is a rubbish use for them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divadiva 15 Report post Posted January 17, 2012 Morgan! Good to see you mate and thanks for the welcome! BM update. We are still waiting for the engine to be despatched. I'm starting to get a bit concerned (I'm not known for patience, tolerance or being able not to worry) but all being well it'll be with us soon, so we can get started on this... Good luck with the project Alex! I personally like beemers (my previous car was a gorgeous Coupe) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan 46 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Morgan! Good to see you mate and thanks for the welcome! BM update. We are still waiting for the engine to be despatched. I'm starting to get a bit concerned (I'm not known for patience, tolerance or being able not to worry) but all being well it'll be with us soon, so we can get started on this... Good luck with the project Alex! I personally like beemers (my previous car was a gorgeous Coupe) Diva, I have to pull you up on a point of pedantry (unlike me, I know ). "Beemer" is the nickname given to BMW motorcycles. "Bimmer" is the nickname given to BMW cars. Carry on as you were. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex SBY 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 I simply refer to this car as "f'king thing". Far easier... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luton Bee 3 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 I don't think it's the cars that people object to, more the tw4ts that drive them. Undertake, overtake straight to lane three. The drivers of company bimmers are we Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan 46 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Undertake, overtake straight to lane three.The drivers of company bimmers are we To the tune of The Wombles theme tune... That is hilarious! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divadiva 15 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Morgan! Good to see you mate and thanks for the welcome! Diva, I have to pull you up on a point of pedantry (unlike me, I know ). "Beemer" is the nickname given to BMW motorcycles. "Bimmer" is the nickname given to BMW cars. Carry on as you were. Well 'pull me up' all you like - give me a light slap even....but we say 'beemer' where I live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhc 28 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Morgan! Good to see you mate and thanks for the welcome! BM update. We are still waiting for the engine to be despatched. I'm starting to get a bit concerned (I'm not known for patience, tolerance or being able not to worry) but all being well it'll be with us soon, so we can get started on this... Good luck with the project Alex! I personally like beemers (my previous car was a gorgeous Coupe) Diva, I have to pull you up on a point of pedantry (unlike me, I know ). "Beemer" is the nickname given to BMW motorcycles. "Bimmer" is the nickname given to BMW cars. Carry on as you were. And people wonder why bmw owners have a rep for being cocks.... Oh and bollocks. Alex, chris, let me know when you're doing the work, i wanna play with bmws again! I miss fiddling with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan 46 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Well 'pull me up' all you like - give me a light slap even....but we say 'beemer' where I live Is it me, or has it suddenly got a bit hot? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex SBY 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Turn on the air con then Morgan... Joe: it's looking like we will be starting this the weekend after this one (28th) that is if the seller condescends to actually send me what I've paid for. It might entail a trip to Bristol to get the engine/bits ourselves but get it we will... My patience is wearing thin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex SBY 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Update. Apparently the Veeeee Eight is on its way...! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vard66 1 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Joe, you're welcome to come up and crash here if you'd like. I will be confiscating alcohol at the door, mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex SBY 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 I'll be needing it I think. Just got a call from the Vard... The engine has arrived. Let project DRIFTOBARGE, BEGIN! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 I'll be needing it I think. Just got a call from the Vard... The engine has arrived. Let project DRIFTOBARGE, BEGIN! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan 46 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Project Driftobarge is a very cool name. Not that I know anything about being cool. The last time I was cool, the year started with a 19, and ended in 80-something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Project Driftobarge is a very cool name. Not that I know anything about being cool. The last time I was cool, the year started with a 19, and ended in 80-something. Considering you were 10 in 87 that is very sad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan 46 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 Project Driftobarge is a very cool name. Not that I know anything about being cool. The last time I was cool, the year started with a 19, and ended in 80-something. Considering you were 10 in 87 that is very sad I know. It really is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhc 28 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 Joe, you're welcome to come up and crash here if you'd like. I will be confiscating alcohol at the door, mind. Even a case of posh wine? Do you think you'll still be working on it next weekend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vard66 1 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 Quite possibly, yuh. I need to book it off yet, but tbh I've had four shifts this week, I can't see it being the end of the world, despite being a bit short notice. Abject worst case, I can't get the whole week off and I disappear for two and a half hours three times over the course of the week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan 46 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Quite possibly, yuh. I need to book it off yet, but tbh I've had four shifts this week, I can't see it being the end of the world, despite being a bit short notice. Abject worst case, I can't get the whole week off and I disappear for two and a half hours three times over the course of the week. I'm glad you don't work for me. Morgan: "Where's Vard?" Colleague: "Er, lunch." Morgan: "Again? it's 4pm!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vard66 1 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 No, I mean disappear from here, for a short shift once or twice. Time off is now provisionally all sorted - it's awwwwn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan 46 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Time off is now provisionally all sorted - it's awwwwn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vard66 1 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Actually no. It's still an M60 going in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex SBY 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Everything's been checked and it appears we have everything we need now to do this. The engine crane is booked. Work starts Saturday. Holy fucking shit... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhc 28 Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Dont be a tard, its a piece of piss. I'll be up monday evening now as sarah claimed the car this weekend. Let me know what you want to do about that diff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
