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Old 20 December 2016, 11:10 PM   #1
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Should I get this R8 with or without the blinds....

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Old 20 December 2016, 11:21 PM   #2
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Definitely need the blinds.
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:21 PM   #3
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depends. are you taking it to lookout point or not?
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:25 PM   #4
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Oh god!! You need them!! Cannot take them out! Don't do it please!!

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Old 20 December 2016, 11:30 PM   #5
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Definitely need the blinds.
Yes I do need them but they also raises the price with 100% as I would have to pay $220 if I keep them!
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:31 PM   #6
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Is that a Simca?!

No blinds!!!!
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:32 PM   #7
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Yes I do need them but they also raises the price with 100% as I would have to pay $220 if I keep them!
Worth every $!!

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Old 20 December 2016, 11:33 PM   #8
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Keep the blinds Mon. Just make sure the electronic control valve for open and close is working; replacing those can be very costly, not to mention labour intensive should you attempt to fix it yourself. Btw, you can find valve kits easily on the Bay.

Good luck bud, and enjoy in good health!
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:33 PM   #9
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Definitely with the blinds buddy, but maybe add some nice curtains to class it up a bit!
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:33 PM   #10
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BTW, which version is this beautiful Renault 8?

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Old 20 December 2016, 11:34 PM   #11
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Is that a Simca?!

No blinds!!!!
It's the original Renault R8
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:35 PM   #12
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BTW, which version is this beautiful Renault 8?

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Major of course.
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:37 PM   #13
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It's the original Renault R8
Wow !

I could have sworn it was a Simca.

We had a few Renaults when I was growing up. R9 , Laguna and even the lovely R4 Master! (I was embarrassed to be seen in that thing)

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Old 20 December 2016, 11:38 PM   #14
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Major of course.
Of course!! Hahaha

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Old 20 December 2016, 11:39 PM   #15
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Wow !

I could have sworn it was a Simca.

We had a few Renaults when I was growing up. R9 , Laguna and even the lovely R4 Master! (I was embarrassed to be seen in that thing)

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I would actually buy a Renault 4L today if I could find one in decent condition.
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:40 PM   #16
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I would actually buy a Renault 4L today if I could find one in decent condition.
Wait for the trip to Ibiza, there are hundreds of them!!

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Old 20 December 2016, 11:42 PM   #17
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I would actually buy a Renault 4L today if I could find one in decent condition.
Oh absolutely, that was then. I'd love me a red R4 today and restore it to perfection! I never did understand the odd shifter or the sequence.

They're still super easy to find in good condition in South America.

This was a nice blast from the past :) Thanks Mon.

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Old 20 December 2016, 11:42 PM   #18
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Wait for the trip to Ibiza, there are hundreds of them!!

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Great, then I can drive home instead of flying.
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:45 PM   #19
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Oh absolutely, that was then. I'd love me a red R4 today and restore it to perfection! I never did understand the odd shifter or the sequence.

They're still super easy to find in good condition in South America.

This was a nice blast from the past :) Thanks Mon.

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Remember the 3 seater Simca?
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:46 PM   #20
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Great, then I can drive home instead of flying.
Nothing better than a vintage trip with medium blocked windows...

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Old 20 December 2016, 11:48 PM   #21
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Nothing better than a vintage trip with medium blocked windows...

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Are you in France today Carlos?
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:49 PM   #22
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Yes! Where are you?

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Remember the 3 seater Simca?
Jeez , I had to look that up! That's the perfect car for Paul and his ladies. It's like a crappy Miura

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Get the Levolor mini-blind upgrade.



Less drag, better fuel mileage in your back-seat shenanigans
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:51 PM   #25
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Jeez , I had to look that up! That's the perfect car for Paul and his ladies. It's like a crappy Miura

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Old 20 December 2016, 11:52 PM   #26
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Yes! Where are you?

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Home with a terrible flu.
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Old 20 December 2016, 11:58 PM   #27
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Get the Levolor mini-blind upgrade.



Less drag, better fuel mileage in your back-seat shenanigans
But is it safe ?!

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Old 21 December 2016, 12:01 AM   #28
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Less drag, better fuel mileage in your back-seat shenanigans

That would make it a Franken car.
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Old 21 December 2016, 12:03 AM   #29
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Home with a terrible flu.
Oops! Sorry for that! Yesterday I had a horrible headache and cold but solved with a hot glass of pomme liquor with honey and lemon juice. And an aspirin at the same time. Is a bomb but today I'm new!!
Hope you'll be recovered soon!

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Oops! Sorry for that! Yesterday I had a horrible headache and cold but solved with a hot glass of pomme liquor with honey and lemon juice. And an aspirin at the same time. Is a bomb but today I'm new!!
Hope you'll be recovered soon!

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Thanks Carlos.

Overdosing vitamin C, Bloody Mary's and Advil will cure it in a couple of days.
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