Merc85 my New car 855r

Post 695450 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 16:41:40

:uglyhamme You guys make me smile, I was looking for a Mercedes ive bin ratlalng around on the MB site for a while, spotted a nice looking w211 e55k £7.995 btw frankie ;) but a few little things put me off, The all of a sudden, Roundy (thats her name) lol came along, she looked a little flat and the bloke had done a god aweful job of trying to polish her, SOOOO lol Here we have after a long intensive clean my New Project a 855r tbh this one will be staying Original, As for now i still have blacky for bombing about in. [ATTACH=CONFIG]24134[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24135[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24136[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24137[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24138[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24139[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24140[/ATTACH] And the Big brakes of course [ATTACH=CONFIG]24141[/ATTACH] She's sitting on 4 Newly refurbed Volans wearing Piereli P nero's, And AP front brakes :)

Post 695453 by WOODY T5 on 2014-03-16 16:46:14

ooh she is nice mate auto or man

Post 695454 by V70 Graham on 2014-03-16 16:48:37

Very nice Gav.....but why Roundy ?

Post 695455 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 16:48:49

[QUOTE=WOODY T5;695453]ooh she is nice mate auto or man[/QUOTE] She is Auto, as thats what i wanted to drive yes, im getting old lol

Post 695456 by Jamest5r on 2014-03-16 16:48:54

Very nice one of my favourite colours

Post 695457 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 16:49:19

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;695454]Very nice Gav.....but why Roundy ?[/QUOTE] The Private plate RND:)

Post 695458 by Kingsford G on 2014-03-16 16:49:27

Mate mate mate,thats really nice and the colour is spot on.So u staying in the family which is good.

Post 695459 by abdul on 2014-03-16 16:52:17

Looks nice

Post 695460 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 16:52:40

[QUOTE=Kingsford G;695458]Mate mate mate,thats really nice and the colour is spot on.So u staying in the family which is good.[/QUOTE] I saw it and being Auto thought it would suite me as a second car for the family. Whilst i have blacky i can use that to Burn about in. The 855r will be kept standard for a nice smooth drive. :)

Post 695462 by Nealevo on 2014-03-16 16:54:06

Looking good Gav, welcome to the R club, you may now look down on others lol,

Post 695463 by nottsgreent5 on 2014-03-16 16:55:06

Looks really nice its nice to see another grey estate R on the forum lol

Post 695464 by S70T5Chris on 2014-03-16 16:55:33

Cracking! Nice one mate!

Post 695465 by T5frankie on 2014-03-16 16:57:12

car is stunning mate, you keeping the t5 now then?

Post 695466 by WOODY T5 on 2014-03-16 16:59:14

[QUOTE=Nealevo;695462]Looking good Gav, welcome to the R club, you may now look down on others lol,[/QUOTE]lol or from behind :)

Post 695467 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 17:02:05

If someone makes me a close offer then id probably sell but now i have 2x 855's i can use blacky for fun, and the R for cruising. it soo nice being auto and smooth with cruise control lol But sometimes you just wanna Drive and thats what Blacky's all about. Cant wait for north weald this year :)

Post 695468 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 17:03:32

[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;695464]Cracking! Nice one mate![/QUOTE] Cheers chris, going to trying and get her upto the same smooth paint finish as Blacky , i recon 4 wks she will very nice, come along way already, Bloody engine bay is a right mess (dirt wise) lol

Post 695469 by S70T5Chris on 2014-03-16 17:06:28

[QUOTE=merc85;695468]Cheers chris, going to trying and get her upto the same smooth paint finish as Blacky , i recon 4 wks she will very nice, come along way already, Bloody engine bay is a right mess (dirt wise) lol[/QUOTE] Cool beans mate, look forward to seeing the results! I can't wait to get mine back now and crack on with it. It's been at the body shop for 3 odd weeks now, and he's barely started it, I'm getting impatient! I've got myself some brand new AP calipers now, it's the only way forward!

Post 695470 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-03-16 17:07:57

I'll be honest. I'm a lil disappointed lol with all the built up....For what looks like from my eyes you've bought the same fudging car with different wheels :D enjoy tho buddy! ;)

Post 695471 by Harvey on 2014-03-16 17:08:25

Very very nice motor ,also nice front brakes.

Post 695472 by jamesy12345 on 2014-03-16 17:11:49

Very nice mate, should never have doubted you by suggested a E55K ;)

Post 695473 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 17:12:52

[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;695470]I'll be honest. I'm a lil disappointed lol with all the built up....For what looks like from my eyes you've bought the same fudging car with different wheels :D enjoy tho buddy! ;)[/QUOTE] I no i no, lol my wife said exactly the same, The thing is Its totally different to Blacky, The colour, The Ride, the interior, the performance lol, (thats different) for sure. But its soo much more relaxed. And of course the brakes are awesome! Totally love it, didnt go out to buy another Volvo but i have lol

Post 695474 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 17:13:51

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;695472]Very nice mate, should never have doubted you by suggested a E55K ;)[/QUOTE] LOL it was closer than you'd think lol

Post 695475 by Kingsford G on 2014-03-16 17:15:43

[QUOTE=merc85;695467]If someone makes me a close offer then id probably sell but now i have 2x 855's i can use blacky for fun, and the R for cruising. it soo nice being auto and smooth with cruise control lol But sometimes you just wanna Drive and thats what Blacky's all about. Cant wait for north weald this year :)[/QUOTE] Thats why I love them auto t5`s.

Post 695477 by jamesy12345 on 2014-03-16 17:27:07

[QUOTE=merc85;695474]LOL it was closer than you'd think lol[/QUOTE] Me too.....just can't justify it at the moment tho with the amount I am out of the UK. Plus I am trying to get a bit of cash together for a business venture so might never happen. Tired of working for the Man! That said, our lass is job hunting again so if we end up somewhere civilised I could see myself in one of those (a W211). For now just too much fun to be had fiddling with the S70, glad to see you went the same way!

Post 695478 by LiamT4 on 2014-03-16 17:28:05

Very nice. Where did you spot this for sale? I've been looking around.

Post 695479 by Kingsford G on 2014-03-16 17:30:05

[QUOTE=LiamT4;695478]Very nice. Where did you spot this for sale? I've been looking around.[/QUOTE] Same here,never seen one for sale.

Post 695480 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 17:31:09

[QUOTE=LiamT4;695478]Very nice. Where did you spot this for sale? I've been looking around.[/QUOTE] She was on Piston Heads bud, Came from Norwich, She's got full Service history, and the previous owner had her for 10 years.

Post 695481 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-03-16 17:36:35

Lovely car and thank god its got the dark interior, really can't stand the ones that have that birch wood effect. Lovely brakes until its time to replace the discs as I hear they are around £600 a pair to replace.

Post 695492 by S70T5Chris on 2014-03-16 17:58:48

[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;695481]Lovely car and thank god its got the dark interior, really can't stand the ones that have that birch wood effect. Lovely brakes until its time to replace the discs as I hear they are around £600 a pair to replace.[/QUOTE] £280 for a pair from Rayland + £30 odd for new bolts to bolt them to the bells. And they are better quality than the AP ones from what I understand.

Post 695499 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 18:10:50

Post 695500 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-03-16 18:11:57

[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;695492]£280 for a pair from Rayland + £30 odd for new bolts to bolt them to the bells. And they are better quality than the AP ones from what I understand.[/QUOTE] I thought you could only use AP discs, that's good news if another brand disc is now available. My M3 standard discs are £300 a pair :eek:

Post 695501 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 18:12:21

[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;695481]Lovely car and thank god its got the dark interior, really can't stand the ones that have that birch wood effect. Lovely brakes until its time to replace the discs as I hear they are around £600 a pair to replace.[/QUOTE] Thanks mike, The interior is extremly good condition, and the ap's have recently been done ;)

Post 695503 by Biff on 2014-03-16 18:16:22

Impressed Gav, I was expecting some hooge German thing. Looks like a tidy motor.

Post 695504 by deathrider311271 on 2014-03-16 18:21:56

very nice Gav, when you do need discs give Hi spec motorsport a call as they do AP discs and their own at very good prices

Post 695507 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 18:27:55

[QUOTE=deathrider311271;695504]very nice Gav, when you do need discs give Hi spec motorsport a call as they do AP discs and their own at very good prices[/QUOTE] Cheer's buddy, im hoping with a bit of luck being a 2nd car it will be quite a while before i need some ;) Thats a Good price Chris, going through the old bills there were receipts for a pair of ap discs £261 each plus vat lol

Post 695524 by The Flying Moose on 2014-03-16 19:12:17

[QUOTE=merc85;695480]She was on Piston Heads bud, Came from Norwich, She's got full Service history, and the previous owner had her for 10 years.[/QUOTE] Pistonheads and Norwich! Blooming hell, stop looking on there for a week and you miss one in the very damn city you live in. Doh! Lovely looking car though Gav, its a good job you spotted it though... I would definitely of had a look had I known.

Post 695550 by Volvostorm on 2014-03-16 20:02:39

Stunning looking R!

Post 695562 by AndysR on 2014-03-16 20:31:58

Lovely car Gav, looks the part and from what I understand drives well too :)

Post 695579 by Jim S70R on 2014-03-16 21:14:33

Heard a bit about this car over the weekend Gav, looks awesome and sounds like you've bagged a lovely car too!!

Post 695580 by theflyingbrick on 2014-03-16 21:17:21

so not a cupra pmsl well done mate looks a good'un ;)

Post 695581 by shepbomb on 2014-03-16 21:17:58

very nice mate

Post 695584 by stribo on 2014-03-16 21:23:09

Nice looking car mate, looking forward to seeing you at North Weald, if not before.

Post 695587 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 21:30:05

[QUOTE=stribo;695584]Nice looking car mate, looking forward to seeing you at North Weald, if not before.[/QUOTE] Thanks bud, yes North weald was a hoot last year, hopefully both of us will improve our times :)

Post 695590 by AndysR on 2014-03-16 21:38:34

Shall I come along to North Weald and see if can improve on my time :)

Post 695591 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 21:39:46

[QUOTE=AndysR;695590]Shall I come along to North Weald and see if can improve on my time :)[/QUOTE] Certainly be nice to see a Car with the wrong Gearbox give it ago ;) lol

Post 695602 by AcidicDavey on 2014-03-16 22:23:42

Looks like you've found a well cared for one, well done :) Strange seeing one with orange side repeaters still!

Post 695606 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 22:34:56

[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;695602]Looks like you've found a well cared for one, well done :) Strange seeing one with orange side repeaters still![/QUOTE] Yes even the Standard Rear's too, i actually quite like them lol, although the side repeater would look better if they were clear but i wont be changing them. not atm anyway :)

Post 695612 by Hybusamini on 2014-03-16 22:41:13

Looks awesome mate welcome to the ap racing club lol

Post 695615 by t5 pete on 2014-03-16 22:44:59

Looks great Merc

Post 695616 by merc85 on 2014-03-16 22:46:58

Thanks pete, nice to be back in a auto after 5 years, my 1st 850 was a Auto :)

Post 695723 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-03-17 16:50:32

that is stunning love it!

Post 695725 by gwrt5 on 2014-03-17 16:54:02

Looks Stunning

Post 695768 by AndysR on 2014-03-17 18:46:14

[QUOTE=merc85;695591]Certainly be nice to see a Car with the wrong Gearbox give it ago ;) lol[/QUOTE] Lol, perhaps

Post 695779 by LiamT4 on 2014-03-17 19:07:47

[QUOTE=merc85;695480]She was on Piston Heads bud, Came from Norwich, She's got full Service history, and the previous owner had her for 10 years.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=The Flying Moose;695524]Pistonheads and Norwich! Blooming hell, stop looking on there for a week and you miss one in the very damn city you live in. Doh! Lovely looking car though Gav, its a good job you spotted it though... I would definitely of had a look had I known.[/QUOTE] Same here, look most other days, but i guess i must have missed it last week.

Post 695780 by stribo on 2014-03-17 19:10:29

[QUOTE=merc85;695587]Thanks bud, yes North weald was a hoot last year, hopefully both of us will improve our times :)[/QUOTE] Just checked their calender, looks like it's going to be June 8th. :D

Post 695805 by merc85 on 2014-03-17 19:54:07

[QUOTE=stribo;695780]Just checked their calender, looks like it's going to be June 8th. :D[/QUOTE] May the 11th is the 1st RWYB isnt it?

Post 695809 by stribo on 2014-03-17 20:02:08

[QUOTE=merc85;695805]May the 11th is the 1st RWYB isnt it?[/QUOTE] Yeah, but it's also Swedish Day, in the west country (not Haynes this year)

Post 695813 by merc85 on 2014-03-17 20:06:32

[QUOTE=stribo;695809]Yeah, but it's also Swedish Day, in the west country (not Haynes this year)[/QUOTE] oh! very good point, Humm which car to take?? Im not blessed with a Volvo enthusiastic wife like you lol

Post 695814 by merc85 on 2014-03-17 20:07:17

Post 695818 by stribo on 2014-03-17 20:09:05

[QUOTE=merc85;695814]oh! very good point, Humm which car to take?? Im not blessed with a Volvo enthusiastic wife like you lol[/QUOTE] Haha, it's all in the training mate. ;)

Post 695822 by V70 Graham on 2014-03-17 20:13:49

[QUOTE=stribo;695818]Haha, it's all in the training mate. ;)[/QUOTE] I'll remind Rachel you have 'trained' her when I next see her !

Post 695825 by stribo on 2014-03-17 20:15:46

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;695822]I'll remind Rachel you have 'trained' her when I next see her ![/QUOTE] Says the man that has to ask permission before he can buy anything for his (wife's) car, or get it sent to MRPs work, or here. :P

Post 695867 by kyboy on 2014-03-17 21:34:50

Well done mate, the new addition looks great, welcome to the multiple 850 owners club lol can't beat the R club either...

Post 695870 by merc85 on 2014-03-17 21:43:41

[QUOTE=kyboy;695867]Well done mate, the new addition looks great, welcome to the multiple 850 owners club lol can't beat the R club either...[/QUOTE] Blimey all this talk about R's lol Ive had a t5r before and didnt relise that R owners club together pmsl. To me its just a nice t5 (OMG) there is obvious differences, and they are not just a dressed up t5, But since most 850's are modified, the parallels between the 2 cars get closer imho and a well moded 850 t5 can be better than any normal 850r/t5r. Thanks for the kind comments from everyone :)

Post 695883 by Kingsford G on 2014-03-17 21:57:08

[QUOTE=merc85;695870]Blimey all this talk about R's lol Ive had a t5r before and didnt relise that R owners club together pmsl. To me its just a nice t5 (OMG) there is obvious differences, and they are not just a dressed up t5, But since most 850's are modified, the parallels between the 2 cars get closer imho and a well moded 850 t5 can be better than any normal 850r/t5r. Thanks for the kind comments from everyone :)[/QUOTE] Yr blacky is better than many R`s mate and has all the R toys.

Post 695912 by siamblue on 2014-03-17 23:17:58

Hi,now that is just damn greedy and gorgeous,a very nice find and now we know what you were doing on Sunday lol. Was hoping to see a AMG estate though lol..

Post 695916 by merc85 on 2014-03-17 23:22:34

[QUOTE=siamblue;695912]Hi,now that is just damn greedy and gorgeous,a very nice find and now we know what you were doing on Sunday lol. Was hoping to see a AMG estate though lol..[/QUOTE] Hold that thought lol,