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My name is Chris, and I'm a carlton fanatic fancier...
Seriously, my loved one is completely nuts about her Carlton - it's the one thing she loves more than me. Not that I'm jealous, really...
Unfortunately I know nufink about cars, since I am a non-driver, but I was kinda hoping that you kind folks could help me out so I can get her something special for her Carlton, just to show her how much I care about her and her interests. She thinks I don't appreciate her interests...
The problem with that is that I don't even know where to begin...
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Dave the Builder
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« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2006, 08:00:08 PM » |
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Welcome to total Carlton,
In order to help we would need to know what car your partner has and stuff,so we can point you in the right direction.please tell us anything you can think of that might be in portant.
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If the above post contains spelling mistakes / grammatical errors / poor use of the quote function / a very weak retort, or is generally shyte; it's because I'm feked on a cocktail of drugs,homebrew and carb cleaner.sorry
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Da_Vane
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« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2006, 08:14:49 PM » |
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Unfortunately, I don't know too much about the car - I may have to try and sneak some answer out of by partner, because I don't want her to know what I'm planning. What sort of information would you need? I know it is an estate - she says she loves the boot space for all her shopping and toolboxes. I think it's a 3 litre - she originally had a 2 litre, but brought the same car with a 3 litre engine. I was a bit bemused at this - something which sort of got me put in the dog house for a while. She's recently sold the 2 litre though. Oh, and it's burgandy... Beyond that - all I really know is that it's a car... I feel like such a girl now... http://www.b3ta.com/board/5597397 (No offence meant...  ) |
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« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2006, 12:29:01 PM » |
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What are you planning?  |
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« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2006, 02:35:17 PM » |
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Its probably either a 3.0 CDX or a Diamond which can usually be told apart by the wheels - CDX are cross-spoked and the Diamond have Six straight spokes.
The Diamond estates were availiable with leather seats as an option too.
The third possibility is a Voyager - half leather interior and wheels the same as the GSI 3000.
Of course the wheels/interior could have been changed but its a good place to start.
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Da_Vane
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« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2006, 02:39:36 PM » |
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What are you planning? I just want to buy her something for the car, off my own back, without being told, just to show her that I do take an interest in her and her hobbies. She likes her carlton, and she thinks I hate her carlton, and I am trying to show her otherwise. However, I don't know where to begin - I'm thinking of something to do with bodywork styling, because I have the feeling that she has very clear plans with the mysterious innards of her car. She did mention something about brakes as well, but I don't really want to get involved there until I know a little bit more about that. Essentially though, I'm trying to ask what you'd like if someone was to buy you a present for your latest carlton project, just to get some ideas, so I can try and surprise her with my thoughtfulness. Even if the surpise fails, it's the thought that counts, right? Its probably either a 3.0 CDX or a Diamond which can usually be told apart by the wheels - CDX are cross-spoked and the Diamond have Six straight spokes. That's useful knowledge - I think that unless the wheels have been changed, its a Diamond, because of the six spokes. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2006, 02:44:04 PM » |
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Not Yasmine by any chance?
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« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2006, 02:48:24 PM » |
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Next question would have to be How much do you want to spend?
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2006, 02:53:37 PM » |
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Next question would have to be How much do you want to spend?
Haven't really decided on that just yet. I'd like to get value for money, even though I don't have much idea how much things are worth for the carlton. Depending upon the item(s), somehwere within the region of £100 - £200, possibly more. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2006, 05:27:04 PM » |
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irmscher rear spoiler guaranteed to please
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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 #10 on: July 10, 2006, 05:43:47 PM » |
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Bugger to fit on an estate Chris... But not impossible ....  |
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« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2006, 05:52:13 PM » |
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not if its an estate one dude!!!!!!
lol
they look bloomin great too!!(check out diplomatts)
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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 #12 on: July 10, 2006, 05:55:28 PM » |
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I'd forgotten they did an estate one - that'd be perfect for the cause! BTW I reckon a saloon one would look good if fitted carefully. |
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« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2006, 05:56:22 PM » |
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm NO!!!!
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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 #14 on: July 10, 2006, 06:27:26 PM » |
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Not Yasmine by any chance?
LOL I was thinking that |
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« Reply #15 on: July 10, 2006, 06:52:57 PM » |
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£100 - 200, eh?
A year,s road rent would be good for me!
Welcome to TC mate.
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« Reply #16 on: July 11, 2006, 01:15:18 PM » |
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Thanks for the tips.
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« Reply #17 on: July 11, 2006, 06:42:51 PM » |
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Not Yasmine by any chance?
LOL I was thinking that Mmmmm me too  I was thinking that  Anyway welcome to the forum dude, hope we can help you in your quest |
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« Reply #18 on: July 11, 2006, 08:34:34 PM » |
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Thanks - I'd appreciate any advice you can spare.
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« Reply #19 on: July 11, 2006, 09:03:38 PM » |
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Maybe some nice fluffy dice?
or something a bit more tasteful.
Clear side indicators? irmscher tinted rear lights?
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« Reply #20 on: July 11, 2006, 09:06:57 PM » |
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Could get some fancy number plates made with a background design and/or different font
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« Reply #21 on: July 11, 2006, 09:08:04 PM » |
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Already got the fluffly dice... a nice bright pink pair. I also got her a set of fluffy pink seat covers she wanted... or at least she said she wanted. I thought it'd be a good Christmas present... turns out she was only joking... D' oh!  I did see the thread advertising the imscher tinted rear lights... |
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« Reply #22 on: July 11, 2006, 09:09:50 PM » |
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I did see the thread advertising the imscher tinted rear lights... Those are for a saloon, I think they did some for the estate but rare a rocking horse poo. |
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« Reply #24 on: July 11, 2006, 09:15:46 PM » |
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I did see the thread advertising the imscher tinted rear lights... Those are for a saloon, I think they did some for the estate but rare a rocking horse poo. They did mention saloon - I was wondering if they would fit the estate model as well, or whether the lights were different. I suppose this answers that question for me... I'll keep an eye out - it seems Imscher is the brandname of choice around here... |
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