Thanks Luis, coming from someone with as much attention to detail as you, I appreciate it. Yes for sure you have lifetime Weber 24/7 tech support and will miss the side drafts! I still remember our ill-fated drive & shock tower debacle!
It's time to sell my E9
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Yes, it is quicker off the line and howls like a banshee when accelerating, but not as big a banshee as yours.
You might go here....
Or, if you want some real vintage boating fun, my 1929 boat is for sale! I'll trade you straight across..
Or, if you want some real vintage boating fun, my 1929 boat is for sale! I'll trade you straight across..
Beautiful, if I don't find something in pony size, that era GTO or 442 is on the radar.
Well, Steve, if you're ever thinking about a trip out to the Pacific Northwest, I feel like I'd need to sponsor your visit in return for some hard-earned knowledge (much of which you've already provided in your extensive online messages!) put towards me finishing my E9 upgrade. Maybe you want to come to our July event - perfect time to visit Seattle and escape Florida!
I saw that E9 convertible in person.
It is at the Technik Museum in Speyer, Germany. When I was visiting there, I just stood there and thought..... WTF!!!!
I had the same thought about 'how can that thing stay together' - without having a literal ton of body reinforcement installed. LOL
And on the other shoe (following along in the mode of this thread) - I have had a 68 Mustang Convertible GT since 1979.
Drove that same car when I was in high school and stayed in the family since then. I took it to Seattle in 2004 or so after my father passed away. I had it TOTALLY restored in 2006 and drives great, so to speak.
But, that being said - it does not compare at all to the 2002 or E9 in how it feels on the road.
Even after it was restored (with all new suspension and such) - I call the steering wheel in the Mustang a 'suggestion device'.
After I had the Mustang restored, it did behave on the road much better than it did before, but...
1960's Detroit engineering (no matter in how good a condition) does not compare at all to how my (not restored) 2002 and (at that time not restored) 2800CS drove.
Not even close.
But - the Mustang is absolutely excellent at cruising along the (smooth) roads in a leisurely manner. Sounds like that may be more of what you are looking for now...
Depending on what you want to do - can't go wrong with either angle - Good luck in your search
It is at the Technik Museum in Speyer, Germany. When I was visiting there, I just stood there and thought..... WTF!!!!
I had the same thought about 'how can that thing stay together' - without having a literal ton of body reinforcement installed. LOL
And on the other shoe (following along in the mode of this thread) - I have had a 68 Mustang Convertible GT since 1979.
Drove that same car when I was in high school and stayed in the family since then. I took it to Seattle in 2004 or so after my father passed away. I had it TOTALLY restored in 2006 and drives great, so to speak.
But, that being said - it does not compare at all to the 2002 or E9 in how it feels on the road.
Even after it was restored (with all new suspension and such) - I call the steering wheel in the Mustang a 'suggestion device'.
After I had the Mustang restored, it did behave on the road much better than it did before, but...
1960's Detroit engineering (no matter in how good a condition) does not compare at all to how my (not restored) 2002 and (at that time not restored) 2800CS drove.
Not even close.
But - the Mustang is absolutely excellent at cruising along the (smooth) roads in a leisurely manner. Sounds like that may be more of what you are looking for now...
Depending on what you want to do - can't go wrong with either angle - Good luck in your search
Steve...WOW...didn't have that on my bingo card, especially since we just spoke the other day. Your input is always very valuable and love the humor.
You know you are E9coupe.com Royalty around here. Hopefully the Royal Knight will stick around after sale, I'm sure you will be. Keep in touch...
You know you are E9coupe.com Royalty around here. Hopefully the Royal Knight will stick around after sale, I'm sure you will be. Keep in touch...
most def! Thanks, and call me when ready to discuss next phase of Webers
Well, many of us are curious, what would look good at some Florida beach?
How about a 1959 Meccedes Benz S Class 22S Ponton Cabriolet W180?
Or always trendy, the Landy. 1997 LandRover Defender 90. Convertible :
Both are presently available and For Sale.
How about a 1959 Meccedes Benz S Class 22S Ponton Cabriolet W180?
Both are presently available and For Sale.
Just now catching up with the news. I hate to see this happen, but most things in life have their season and well, we change when the seasons change.
I appreciate your approach to your car work, and the detail with which you have documented your projects. I often tell people that this forum adds substantially to the enjoyment of an e9, and your posts have been a big part of that. I have learned a lot from you and have stolen liberally from your work.
And, of course, its been a blast hanging out with you. As Chris noted, the 2017 Vintage was great fun. And I’ll never forget the soggy 2021 Hilton Head Concourse where you won top honors out of a dozen coupes that showed up. In the wake of that particular trip, my wife compares all Manhattans to the “Steve Armstrong” Manhattan, and I have had to up my game. Yet another thing I have shamelessly stolen from you.
I wish you well in your future automotive adventures, and hope you will stay in touch.
Oh, and I love the way you have set your car up. Someone is going to get a great machine.
I appreciate your approach to your car work, and the detail with which you have documented your projects. I often tell people that this forum adds substantially to the enjoyment of an e9, and your posts have been a big part of that. I have learned a lot from you and have stolen liberally from your work.
And, of course, its been a blast hanging out with you. As Chris noted, the 2017 Vintage was great fun. And I’ll never forget the soggy 2021 Hilton Head Concourse where you won top honors out of a dozen coupes that showed up. In the wake of that particular trip, my wife compares all Manhattans to the “Steve Armstrong” Manhattan, and I have had to up my game. Yet another thing I have shamelessly stolen from you.
I wish you well in your future automotive adventures, and hope you will stay in touch.
Oh, and I love the way you have set your car up. Someone is going to get a great machine.
Steve's car cannot just be about the money ... i think there will have to be interviews to see if a potential buyer is worthy ...
Although I'm brand new to the community, I've already gained so much insight and value from your contributions to this forum, @Stevehose. In fact, I was just ogling over the thread I stumbled upon the other day about your VGS manifold setup.
Anywho, I suppose I just figured I'd drop in and say thanks for everything! The work you've done on your coupe is a huge inspiration.
Anywho, I suppose I just figured I'd drop in and say thanks for everything! The work you've done on your coupe is a huge inspiration.
Thank you!
Absolutely!
Thanks Chris, you have summed up my feelings exactly, it’s not only the car but the people we meet which explains the bittersweet aspect of this. I chuckle when remembering the post-coupe-activity cocktail parties we had and when other e9’ers would drop in etc. So much fun. And I hope to see you and Cathy sometime down the road as you said earlier today.
And thanks to the others who inquired about the car, I hope you find one!
That said, I am pleased to say that the sale is pending, and I am very excited about the new owner who will be an excellent caretaker.
And with that said, I am pleased to say that I have a sale pending for an American iron ragtop involving a karma-like scenario related to this forum. Pics and the story will follow when it’s in my hands.
Hi Steve,
I've had my coupe for over 22 years, got pretty serious about selling it about 4 years ago. The plan was to sell it and buy a new GT4, just couldn't bring myself to do it. I've had similar thoughts this year, my wife and I were at dinner on Valentines Day and the subject came up (I know, very romantic!) - she pretty much told me, she does not want me to sell it. I think she's afraid that she'll have to spend they rest of ours day with a her husband kicking himself in the ass everyday - plus I think she loves the car and the attention it gets. So, I'm keeping it - for now.
Now, if I ever find the 68 Camaro RS convertible (the exact car) that I had in high school and college, I'll be selling my M5, M3, or new euro six to buy it.
Congrats on your sale, can't wait to see you new ride!
I've had my coupe for over 22 years, got pretty serious about selling it about 4 years ago. The plan was to sell it and buy a new GT4, just couldn't bring myself to do it. I've had similar thoughts this year, my wife and I were at dinner on Valentines Day and the subject came up (I know, very romantic!) - she pretty much told me, she does not want me to sell it. I think she's afraid that she'll have to spend they rest of ours day with a her husband kicking himself in the ass everyday - plus I think she loves the car and the attention it gets. So, I'm keeping it - for now.
Now, if I ever find the 68 Camaro RS convertible (the exact car) that I had in high school and college, I'll be selling my M5, M3, or new euro six to buy it.
Congrats on your sale, can't wait to see you new ride!
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okay we have to stop the contagious discussion about selling our coupes - one is sad, especially Steve as he was one of the first coupe people i met in person since buying a coupe and his car was one of the things that drove me to seriously improving my car. two people heavily thinking about it is alarming, three is an epidemic ... we will develop a vaccine for that one ... more beer, more HP ... or forced counseling (we will have to develop a group of tough counselors - HB Chris, BMW Pete, Adawil2002 ... and a few others).
the one thing that i can say is that Steve's old 15" OZ Alpinas are on my coupe, they just need a set of CN 36 tires to complete the picture.
the one thing that i can say is that Steve's old 15" OZ Alpinas are on my coupe, they just need a set of CN 36 tires to complete the picture.
Say it ain't so!!!
It is a wonderful, well sorted example!
It is a wonderful, well sorted example!
Clubsport_CSi
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And space for a M30B35 (or S38, M60/M62, M70...)
