mk1carlton
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« on: May 02, 2006, 07:05:18 PM » |
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hi all , just found this place , some really cool rides on here, already bstardchild from the retro -rides forum. anywoo may i present my mk1/faceliftmk2 whatever carlton 1.8 base model estate. bought last year for £400 quid reading 37000 miles, one owner from new and very shiny indeed. now shes got 45000 miles on here and a few scabs showing , so, shes going in for a bottom half respay next month.  just bought a set of cheap wolfrace octane 17"s off the bay and now she looks like this  and within a month or so she,ll look like this  any one else on here got this model, or a variation of it? |
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« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2006, 07:12:12 PM » |
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Welcome and what a stunning estate
I like the way you are going with the wheels too - they looked a bit fussy and shiney in the middle pic but the bottom bowled me over!!!
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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Pedro
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« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2006, 08:21:10 PM » |
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Hi and welcome to TC!
Stunning car, stunning mileage and do you want to sell it? LOL!!
It looks better in the third pic cos it looks lower, but I prefer the chrome wheels (old hot rodder in me I guess - ooh err, that sounds a bit gay, doesn't it! LOL!), but your car, you enjoy it your way!
I'm loving it!
WTF am I on tonight?
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« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2006, 11:18:49 PM » |
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WTF am I on tonight?
Lord knows  JD I guess!!! |
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2006, 01:46:53 AM » |
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Welcome matey, Nice car, good to see MK2's still going strong, especially in estate form..... PS - it's a mk2  |
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« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2006, 05:10:54 PM » |
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WTF am I on tonight?
Lord knows JD I guess!!! No, surprisingly! Must be all the E numbers in Sunny D!  Back to topic............. Aye, it's a MK2, and estates are quite rare I believe. LUSH! |
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« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2006, 08:16:21 PM » |
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A bit of bumper black and you'll lose it at night!
Lovin it!
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« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2006, 08:09:37 PM » |
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Ace car chap, and welcome to the site  Car needs a bit of slammage and spacerage IMHO, but otherwise looks minty from those photos (well, for a Mk2 anyhow! They are getting old these days!) Good to have some of the older ones on here. |
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mk1carlton
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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2006, 06:43:54 PM » |
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well here she is , dropped -60mm at the front using monza springs, stock at the rear still cos shes helping me move house next week!! reckon i can lose another 25mm at the front and 60mm outta the back when shes done being a van.  |
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2006, 06:48:59 PM » |
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well here she is , dropped -60mm at the front using monza springs, stock at the rear still cos shes helping me move house next week!! reckon i can lose another 25mm at the front and 60mm outta the back when shes done being a van. I like it just like that  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2006, 07:13:51 PM » |
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D'you reckon some sill covers off a mkIII would fit? That'll make it look a little lower.  |
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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2006, 06:00:40 PM » |
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D'you reckon some sill covers off a mkIII would fit? That'll make it look a little lower. Prob would but need some work I reckon, but wow would that look good or what!!!!!!!!!!! |
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2006, 06:02:42 PM » |
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gsi kit will look sweet!!!!!!!!!!!
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what would life be like if we all drove fwd cars? feckin boring that's what rear drive or bust
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mk1carlton
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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2006, 06:52:05 PM » |
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sorry guys, the bodywork on this car will NEVER be modded. really not a fan of plastic bolt ons
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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2006, 07:12:50 PM » |
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sorry guys, the bodywork on this car will NEVER be modded. really not a fan of plastic bolt ons
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« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2006, 07:21:52 PM » |
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Fair enough.
Just a little Too clean IMHO. But hey - your car your rules. Its still a beauty either way.
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« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2006, 09:15:22 PM » |
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any one got a rusty one i can pick up?
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what would life be like if we all drove fwd cars? feckin boring that's what rear drive or bust
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« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2006, 04:55:49 AM » |
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« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2006, 07:40:56 AM » |
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« Reply #19 on: May 20, 2006, 07:57:36 AM » |
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Not surprised John, it's on the Autotrader website for £995 |
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mk1carlton
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« Reply #20 on: August 03, 2006, 04:52:52 PM » |
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ello everyone, i need your help. got the car repainted a few weeks back and she was looking stunning. went down to the CARS show at the pod and had a great weekend. unfortunatly on the way back i somehow managed to lose the door trim of the drivers door on the a1m somwhere. if anyone see,s a mk2 in the scrappy please grab this trim for me and send me a pm . postage and all costs paid obviously. im desparate, any help will be gratefully received as my nice shiny car now looks shit  |
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« Reply #21 on: August 03, 2006, 08:27:27 PM » |
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That's a bugger for you matey.  Have you tried http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Opel-Classic-Parts-CenterOK, so it's all in German, but if you speak German, then that's no problem! Seriously, I use Google's translator (on the Google homepage), it's a bit literal, but get's ya through! |
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« Reply #22 on: August 14, 2006, 03:07:28 PM » |
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That's a bugger for you matey. Have you tried http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Opel-Classic-Parts-CenterOK, so it's all in German, but if you speak German, then that's no problem! Seriously, I use Google's translator (on the Google homepage), it's a bit literal, but get's ya through! My german friend says its normally best to give them a clear well written english email and 90% will understand. |
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« Reply #23 on: August 15, 2006, 05:48:17 PM » |
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Need pics of said car resplendent in new paint!!!!
Any luck with the trim piece yet?
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« Reply #24 on: August 19, 2006, 08:23:07 PM » |
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i might be able to help on this one.
which trim?
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