TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by steve2003rs6 » Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:42 am

We should all get together sometime.
I bet there would be some very interesting conversations, regarding the experiences we have gained with our expensive hobbies.

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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by Shoppinit » Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:31 am

I never get bored of that colour.
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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by chunky79 » Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:58 am

Never been a fan of the loon, but I do like yours Nicholas :rocker:
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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by TechNick » Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:19 pm

chunky79 wrote:Never been a fan of the loon, but I do like yours Nicholas :rocker:
Thanks Dunc. How's pork life treating you (assuming you're still gut lord marching).

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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by chunky79 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:56 am

TechNick wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:19 pm
chunky79 wrote:Never been a fan of the loon, but I do like yours Nicholas :rocker:
Thanks Dunc. How's pork life treating you (assuming you're still gut lord marching).
Sold the Macan almost a year ago Nick. Due to the wife's work changing we didn't use it, did about 2.5k miles in the year we had it, sold it for same as we paid for it so couldn't grumble. Was a good car, they handle really well for the size but really missed the sound and torque of the RS6.
Garage has been empty since, waiting for car prices to sort themselves out and going to try and get the mortgage paid off in the next 4 years.
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

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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by steve2003rs6 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:52 am

Dunc. Your rs6 is up for sale.
Fancy a reunion?

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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by chunky79 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:37 am

steve2003rs6 wrote:
Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:52 am
Dunc. Your rs6 is up for sale.
Fancy a reunion?
I couldn't own it again after someone else has had it Steve.
I can't see it for sale on Autotrader or Pistonheads?
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

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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by TechNick » Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:00 am

chunky79 wrote:
steve2003rs6 wrote:
Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:52 am
Dunc. Your rs6 is up for sale.
Fancy a reunion?
I couldn't own it again after someone else has had it Steve.
I can't see it for sale on Autotrader or Pistonheads?
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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by sweegie » Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:56 pm

Alas the Aston image is a fake, but very well remembered across the internet. I believe it's a photo of Rosanne Jongenelen, for those who are interested ;)

The text is from a genuine BMW ad campaign, from about 15 years ago.... I'll post it here for historical reference.

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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by steve2003rs6 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:07 pm

TechNick wrote:
Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:00 am
chunky79 wrote:
steve2003rs6 wrote:
Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:52 am
Dunc. Your rs6 is up for sale.
Fancy a reunion?
I couldn't own it again after someone else has had it Steve.
I can't see it for sale on Autotrader or Pistonheads?
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It was on here recently dunc.

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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by TechNick » Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:01 pm

Bit better (for now)
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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by cover99 » Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:54 pm

Hi Nick where did you source the replacement caliper decals from? Mine look like your originals all faded and would like to renew with something that looks OEM and those look good. Thanks Steven

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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by TechNick » Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:31 pm

cover99 wrote:
Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:54 pm
Hi Nick where did you source the replacement caliper decals from? Mine look like your originals all faded and would like to renew with something that looks OEM and those look good. Thanks Steven
Hey Steven.
https://www.brakecaliperdecals.co.uk/Au ... ake-Decals (Option 5)
Highly recommend! They're exactly the same size and shape as my faded ones, so was able to literally just overlay on top (after thoroughly cleaning and degreasing, of course)!
I'll likely refurb the calipers at some point (about to fit new discs/pads, so will be after that), but the fading has been bugging me for a while, until I managed to source these and 'took a punt' :D
They provided spares too :beerchug:

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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by Shoppinit » Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:19 am

Nice find. :thumbs:
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Re: TechNick's Mauritius blue saloon

Post by cover99 » Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:01 pm

Thanks again Nick set ordered. Currently got the car on stands tidying suspension, subframe and brakes. Ordered some replacement front discs, current ones actually good but thought I would start gathering parts and got stung for £117 customs clearance!!! The joy of Brexit.. must be good for something... but who knows what.

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