Time to bow out of the C5 fold

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Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by el_ringo » Thu Jun 08, 2017 6:34 pm

Hi All,

After a decade of ownership, my C5 has gone to pastures new. Has been an epic if costly journey, but worth every moment.

It is off to a new home today and was a little sad to see it purrrr off into the distance.

To replace it, we have a pair of Teslas which I know is sacrilege on this forum, but works for me right now.

I have a feeling I will be back in the guise of a C7 or similar soon enough.

Thanks to all of those over the years who have helped me out, you know who you are.

El Ringo.
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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by bilko1 » Thu Jun 08, 2017 6:37 pm

I know it's sacrilege but I like the Tesla's to :)
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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by Surrey Sam » Thu Jun 08, 2017 6:52 pm

Is that a Daimler Super Eight?
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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by el_ringo » Thu Jun 08, 2017 6:55 pm

I'm not sure, he has only had a few days. It is a LWB model, that I do know.
Daytona Grey (C5) RS6 saloon, but just a little better...

**** SOLD!!! :( ****

KW V3 suspension
390mm C6 Brakes
Hotchkis ARBs
Viper Tuning (537bhp 604lbft)
Unit 20 TCU remap
Milltek non-res exhaust and downpipes
100 cell sport cats
Aero wipers
Winter wheels
Wagner intercoolers
LED interior lights

Tesla Model S 85D
All the options with the exception of stupid air suspension

Tesla Model X 60D
Silly doors and all!

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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by Surrey Sam » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:02 pm

Quite possibly then, looks nice.

Goodluck with the EV cars.
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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by bam_bam » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:14 pm

You're dead too us. Never thought I'd say that to you, I had you down as a lifer.
No matter where you go, there you are.

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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by el_ringo » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:19 pm

You still running twin 6's Bam?
Daytona Grey (C5) RS6 saloon, but just a little better...

**** SOLD!!! :( ****

KW V3 suspension
390mm C6 Brakes
Hotchkis ARBs
Viper Tuning (537bhp 604lbft)
Unit 20 TCU remap
Milltek non-res exhaust and downpipes
100 cell sport cats
Aero wipers
Winter wheels
Wagner intercoolers
LED interior lights

Tesla Model S 85D
All the options with the exception of stupid air suspension

Tesla Model X 60D
Silly doors and all!

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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by Shoppinit » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:19 pm

bam_bam wrote:
Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:14 pm
You're dead too us. Never thought I'd say that to you, I had you down as a lifer.
+1

Enjoy your new sewing machine.


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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by Daveperc » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:42 pm

Good luck! The Tesla is one of the few machines I'd consider moving on to - enjoy!

Hoping you have Insane or Ludicrous on one of them!

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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by Shoppinit » Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:45 pm

Daveperc wrote:
Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:42 pm
The Tesla is one of the few machines I'd consider moving on to - enjoy!
If Dave goes then I'm going.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by Daveperc » Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:28 pm

Don't worry Shop - I'm not going anywhere yet!!

Most of the Tesla's with a half decent spec are well north of £50K as a re the C7 RS6's.

My bank balance is well south of there!!

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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by Surrey Sam » Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:32 pm

Daveperc wrote:
Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:28 pm
Shoppinit wrote:
Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:45 pm
If Dave goes then I'm going.
Don't worry Shop - I'm not going anywhere yet!!
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Sepang Blue B8 RS4, MY14, All option packs, B&O, Adv Key, Adapt Cruise, Pan Roof, Akrapovic Titanium Exhaust, + more.
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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by chunky79 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 2:44 am

Good luck in the new venture el_ringo sting. A decade in a C5 is good going, but I like the look of the Tesla too.
previous- Pug 205 gti, 306 gti, 309 gti Goodwood.
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
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Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.

Now - Empty garage

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Re: Time to bow out of the C5 fold

Post by chunky79 » Fri Jun 09, 2017 2:45 am

el_ringo wrote:
Thu Jun 08, 2017 7:19 pm
You still running twin 6's Bam?
Only the mental manual now.
previous- Pug 205 gti, 306 gti, 309 gti Goodwood.
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.

Now - Empty garage

If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!

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