LOCUTUS Redux
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LOCUTUS Redux
Just a brief note to say that I have purchased Vincenzos (2I6es) '86 635csi LOCUTUS. Vinney has had some hard times lately with his declining health but took the time to pick me up from Darwin airport, find good accommodation for me, set up the car on the hoist at his mechanics, drive me around Darwin showing me the sights, then drop me back at the airport next day. A big thank you also to John at NT Automotive for the use of his hoist and the friendly help.
It's been a long road for me back to E24 ownership. Government red tape and obstinacy prevented me from picking up a nice M635 from one of our UK BC members. Thus, I have taken another route to avoid importation red tape bullshit. I previously owned an immaculate Diamond Black '79 635csi that had the engine built by Ray Gulson. Loved that car till the ex wife trashed it
Vinneys car will provide an ideal basis for a nice build up. It has little rust, with just some bubbling on the sun roof, around door handle, and LR guard. The frame and sub-frames are solid. The suspension has been worked and tight. It has the close ratio gearbox and cruising 3.07 differential (my preference). The interior will clean up nicely and missing parts such as centre console (from its time on consignment) will be replaced.
The car is good looking as is. It drew nice comments from both an insurance assessor at the mechanics and the girl at the car transport company. Both said how nice it looked and were full of questions :)
Anyways, thanks Vincent for the hospitality mate ! I know you have trouble reading this forum now but we do wish you the best in your fight. No thread should be without pics;
It's been a long road for me back to E24 ownership. Government red tape and obstinacy prevented me from picking up a nice M635 from one of our UK BC members. Thus, I have taken another route to avoid importation red tape bullshit. I previously owned an immaculate Diamond Black '79 635csi that had the engine built by Ray Gulson. Loved that car till the ex wife trashed it
Vinneys car will provide an ideal basis for a nice build up. It has little rust, with just some bubbling on the sun roof, around door handle, and LR guard. The frame and sub-frames are solid. The suspension has been worked and tight. It has the close ratio gearbox and cruising 3.07 differential (my preference). The interior will clean up nicely and missing parts such as centre console (from its time on consignment) will be replaced.
The car is good looking as is. It drew nice comments from both an insurance assessor at the mechanics and the girl at the car transport company. Both said how nice it looked and were full of questions :)
Anyways, thanks Vincent for the hospitality mate ! I know you have trouble reading this forum now but we do wish you the best in your fight. No thread should be without pics;
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
Hi Greg. Vinney is a bit of a Star Trek fan :)GripGreg wrote:I've always wondered what the heck 'LOCUTUS' means.
Maybe you can help me?
Greg
http://scifi.stackexchange.com/question ... me-locutus
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
Thanks guys. Lots to do and I will post a project thread when I start striking a blow.
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
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Congrats
Picked a nice car to start with. Have lots of fun.
Send Vinny well wishes and hoping he still looks in once in a while.
Ralph
Send Vinny well wishes and hoping he still looks in once in a while.
Ralph
There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and Mental Illness.
85 635csi Zinno Auto
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84 528i Euro
83 635 Euro Arktik
81 528i Kastanien 5-speed
88 528e Bronzit (Granpa Car)
86 535i Auto (For Sale)
81 633 csi (retired)
Will do Don. I am beginning the search for needed parts. Whew, it ain't as easy as when I previously owned a sixer in the '90s !! They are simply non existent in the wrecking yards here anymore. Back then, I could have had my choice of wrecked cars. Even this though indicates I have made the right choice and is indeed part of the fun of these classic cars. The hunt for parts and the restoration of a timeless car will never get old.olympia57 wrote:I love this car , the colour combo ,wheels and stance are just "right " .
Vinney told me it was on it's way back west and I was very sad to hear he had sold it but hope you have as much enjoyment with it as he obviously did .
Look after it .......
Don
I may have a lead on a very special part however. It begins with S and ends with 6. Anyone ?? :)
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
I've passed on all your good wishes. Apparently Vincent is having computer problems and can't get on to the forumGripGreg wrote:Baders:
That explains it. Trekkies a kool.
Please tell him 'the force is with him' & to stay in touch?
Greg
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
[rant mode]Well, its been two weeks and the car is STILL in Darwin. The car transport company was supposed to transport it the day after I dropped it off and assured me it would be delivered Perth on the 17th. They have come up with all sorts of excuses............road closure (bullshit, I looked it up), weather (liars, I work in the Pilbara and it has been unusually fine for this time of year), then the real admission. They will move it "when they get to it". This is a national car transport company. One would think they would have the resources in place seeing as I have already paid the full amount. I'm at the stage where I will be telling them to shove it, refund me, fly to Darwin (again), and doing the 5 day drive to Perth. Grrrrrrrrrrr.
Sometimes I despair for real customer service in this country. [rant over]
Sometimes I despair for real customer service in this country. [rant over]
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
A 5 day trip Would be a great way to bond with the car.
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BMW’s
84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
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84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
97 Z3 2.8 widebody
OTHERS
11 Audi S5 3.0 SC
19 VW Amarok V6
If only Greg. They accept nothing but payment up front. The whole industry works that way.GripGreg wrote:Very sorry for your plight!!
Maybe next time something like that happens,
you should pay a deposit & the balance upon delivery?
Greg
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement