CherryBomb

Everything you wanted to know! https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=385435

Same for me. So problem is with link, Simon? Oh well, you've shared the details. Thanks. Might see you guys there.

Been a while since i've updated! waiting for coilovers and Zele wing to be delivered this week

Awwww, it's sweet that you posted that! I tried to 'like' the photo, but apparantly you can only like 5 or so posts per day?? What's up wtih that?? Anyway, nice to hear from you, too. The pandemic has been a bit difficult to cope with. Honestly, the only thing that has kept me sane is my car! Washing it, going for drives, etc. I had such a great time meeting you all. I wanted to go to JapFest, especially since it was on my birthday, but I'm too hestitant about covid. Oh well, keep calm and carry on, eh? I hope you're well!

Hey Cherrybomb!  Great to hear from you!  Hope all is well with you!

Looks fantastic. Your engine is cleaner than my house.

Little trip for a walk round one of our local manor houses. Living next to the peak district has its perks.

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Went out for a little run to keep the battery happy. Rushed off a couple of photos as couldn't resist (despite the questionable parking) being right in front of the reservoir.
 


 

A close up from Saturday, just after a clean.

@Jay Bamrah
thanks for sharing the website line for the black wheel nuts … had arrived last week but only managed to get them fitted on the the car this afternoon - they make such as difference 

That looks mint bro and no problem!

Little shot, from prepping the car ahead of a recent Trackday

More decals on the car over the weekend … loved this 86 one in particular so couldn’t wait to get them on the car since they arrived earlier in the week 
…. if only I could have done a better job with a few air bubbles but pleased with the overall efforts and the outcome 😍
 

From the recent Oulton Park trackday. Taken by a local photographer.

 

People always show washed gleaming cars in scenic locations, so I thought I'd show the darkside.
It's dirty, unwashed, up in the air for some maintenance, getting ready for some hard miles in the summer sun.
Please excuse the mess behind it, I've just moved house.

Poor man's Rush?

I went and saw it this evening. Without giving anything away, I will say that I am surprised it got an 8 on IMDB. I would give it a 6. But that's just my opinioin. Christian Bale was his usual wonderful self. He's a great actor, and his performance was not a let-down. Matt Damon? Eh. I didn't feel a lot from his character. I've seen several interviews with Carroll Shelby, and he strikes me as a spitfire. I don't really think Matt Damon captured that. But hey, I'm no expert or movie critic. Overall, it's not a bad movie, and seeing the up-close racing shots on the big screen is cool, but if you want to buddy up with Lauren and watch it on Netflix, I don't blame you.

The previous notable racing rivalry film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1979320/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2 . It was good fun, there could have been more focus on racing.
It wouldn't surprise me if the two films have a lot in common.

I think it will be interesting to see how Hollywood handles the story.
I'm planning on going Friday evening, to the Greenwich O2 Cineworld. I'm going to see it in 4DX, which seems like a really cool option, with moving seats and such. Movie-going has come a long way! If anyone wants to come along, let me know.

They should be called "The Reverb Guys".

Sixth gear is good for motorway cruising - reduces noise and improves economy.
It's not what the car is about, but if you use it on your daily commute as I do (60 miles per day), then it's important, too.
Agreed about the sound, the boxer engine does have a lovely rumble.

The sound is quite unique. It's a combination of the high revving four cilinder boxer engine and the exhaust system.
Regarding the sixth gear, I think it's mainly there to reduce fuel consumption at constant speed, as well as getting a better environmental rating.

I have NO idea what @Rocket Panda was up to, but it was hilarious!
 

On the way home, I had a really cool experience. I was in the Blackwall Tunnel, so going slow obviously, and I saw this Bentley in the wing mirror coming up next to me, so I looked over as it came up beside me to have a look. Well, there was little boy in the passenger's seat, he couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 (and not in a car seat, and apparantly up on his knees). I smiled at him and he looked at me briefly, but for the whole 4 or 5 seconds that the car was beside me, he was looking at my car. I mean intently checking it out. I just grinned and thought, yeah, kid, you got it. You're on the right track. You might be in a Bentley, but forget that cumbersome thing, my car is FUN. It was just like one of those wistful car commercials with the romantic music in which a little boy dreams of driving a race car. If I were a film director, I couldn't have produced a more perfect moment. It was amazing!