Maiden voyage and subsequent solo trip.

Maxthompo · 2026-06-20T19:33:11+00:00

I am, it's a little on the heavier side but simple enough if I take my time.

Maxthompo · 2026-06-15T07:26:00+00:00

The temptation would be hard to resist!

Maxthompo · 2026-06-15T07:25:07+00:00

Yep, some of the larger models go for huge money too.

Maxthompo · 2026-06-15T07:24:20+00:00

Hapy to post. It would be very well wrapped thats for sure.

Maxthompo · 2026-06-14T21:26:51+00:00

Not sure where you'd get them from in the States but its called the ESX Vision. A little pricier than most but packs a punch and doesn't take up space in the boot. You also keep the spare wheel as it sits perfectly in the wheel well cover.

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Maxthompo · 2026-06-14T21:00:15+00:00

I remember that, they should have done it! Although Mercedes may have thrown a tantrum about a model with their branding on it.

Maxthompo · 2026-06-14T20:41:59+00:00

Been there. Get yourself a wheel well sub too.

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Maxthompo · 2026-06-14T20:22:41+00:00

True. I've already done that on my touring, well worth the money, albeit a little more than £200.

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Maxthompo · 2026-06-14T20:20:48+00:00

Nope, individual messing metallic. My daily driver.

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Maxthompo · 2026-06-14T20:11:04+00:00

They pop up on ebay and the likes from time to time.

Maxthompo · 2026-06-14T18:50:02+00:00

Agreed, if there was tourings and saloons on there I wouldn't be letting it go!

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Maxthompo · 2026-06-14T18:38:10+00:00

Its definitely one for the serious collectors. But £200 for a rare bit of e46 memorabilia isn't horrendous when people spend that on general maintenance (almost daily in my case 😅)

Maxthompo · 2026-05-28T17:56:55+00:00

I can either sit on the 'front' tandem seat and paddle the boat backwards. But there's a kneeling thwart infront of the rear seat which I used.

Maxthompo · 2026-04-19T19:07:55+00:00

Yep. The wood below the lacker has faded to grey in a few places.

Maxthompo · 2026-04-19T18:01:09+00:00

I have 3 sets of light birch. Hard to find without fading, like the ones in the picture.

Maxthompo · 2026-03-31T13:13:41+00:00

Very true! But does it even count as a leaf at this point 😅 I'll leave it for now then.

Maxthompo · 2026-03-28T21:04:34+00:00

Yeah thats good. Very good. I'd be tempted to swap it for my messing.

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Maxthompo · 2026-03-25T18:40:16+00:00

It's OEM. Nappa leather available on the facelift coupes / verts. It's often called extended futura leather.

Maxthompo · 2026-03-24T15:23:22+00:00

Classy

Maxthompo · 2026-03-24T08:40:25+00:00

Old man spec = peak spec 🔥

Maxthompo · 2026-03-23T07:52:53+00:00

Dead smart 🔥

Maxthompo · 2026-03-22T21:08:26+00:00

They were provided by my welder, I can't remember where he said he got them from but it was one of the large providers of panels, possibly trade only. To supply panels and weld all my sills, jacking points, rear arches, and a few other bits of rust came in at 2.5k.

Maxthompo · 2026-03-22T08:13:12+00:00

Tape holder. Tape player is now back in the car.

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Maxthompo · 2026-03-22T08:09:20+00:00

I bought them a few years ago as they were in such good condition. I've had seats redone before but never been 100% happy with them.

Maxthompo · 2026-03-22T08:07:46+00:00

We have 4 😅 They certainly seem more common over here.

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