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    Old 06-11-2005, 02:22 PM   #17 (permalink)
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    Old 06-11-2005, 03:28 PM   #18 (permalink)
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    Nothin' special by any means, but it gets me where I need to go.


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    Old 06-11-2005, 06:27 PM   #19 (permalink)
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    Fully Restored, no rust at all.
    12" minilites, single box centre exit exhaust, performance manifolds/filter. Moddified cooper head, with 33x26.4 valves, 260degree cam, fully rebuilt engine (now @ 1040cc), fully adjustable suspension all round. Cobra monaco buckets. Soon to be KAD Alloy 4 pot calipers with vented grooved and drilled disks.

    And yes, it IS brown
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    Old 08-11-2005, 08:38 AM   #20 (permalink)
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    Here's my new Leon FR 2.0TDi (170 bhp) and the wifes Skoda Octavia vRS with my old Fabia vRS






    My old Fabia - was a great little car and would recommend to anyone wanting some practical fun!
    http://www.markdolloway.pwp.blueyond...mages/Hex2.jpg

    Another picture of the Octavia - It has just had all of the stone chips done, alloys next.
    http://www.markdolloway.pwp.blueyond...mages/Hex3.jpg



    No Sensei, i'm not kicking the mats to waste time, they have parted and I don't want to injure myself!

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    Old 08-11-2005, 12:19 PM   #21 (permalink)
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    Skoda Fabia 1.4 Comfort:



    was this - Nissan Sunny 1.3LX 1998 F Reg, 0-60 in 13 seconds, top speed around 100mph - Mods: New front exhaust, New front 3-way speakers , patched up some rust - now scrapped.


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    Old 11-11-2005, 04:43 PM   #22 (permalink)
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    The light of my life:









    Pedro.
    Yr2000 Mini Cooper. 1275cc.
    Full standard Cooper interior + exterior minus clear rear lenses (previous owners work, but I like them) and original casette sterero had to be replaced by a goodmans cd player.

    Planned mods:
    Stage 1 Kit. Other than that I wish to keep him as close to standard as possible

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    Old 14-11-2005, 05:33 PM   #23 (permalink)
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    '89 Sierra Ghia 4x4 Estate
    2933cc V6

    -25mm Chassis Dynamics Springs
    Gas shocks fitted all round
    16" Scoripo Rims

    Factory fitted RS Estate Kit
    Clear front indicators and side repeaters.
    Short nose bonnet and P100 deep front grille.

    Ghia/GT/Cosworth Interior (yes, 3 cars)


    Plans:

    Make the brakes work properly.

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    Old 23-11-2005, 10:26 PM   #24 (permalink)
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    until I can find a car that can keep up with me, this is my main mode of transport...







    2004 RSV Factory..
    1000cc 60° Rotax V-Twin
    138bhp @ rear wheel
    102 ft lb torque @ 5500rpm
    0-60 in 3 secs
    and I got scared when the speedo read 141mph and I backed off.. but its still got more in it!

    Factory Additions...
    Ohlins Forks and Rear Shock
    Ohlins Steering Damper
    OZ Forged Alloys
    4 pot Brembo Radial Front Brakes
    Titanium Cans
    Lots of Carbon
    Dunlop 207RR's

    and a big grin on the riders face

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    Old 23-11-2005, 10:37 PM   #25 (permalink)
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    Mine. Says it all really

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    Old 23-11-2005, 11:29 PM   #26 (permalink)
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    Courtenay Nova Sport XE



    ENGINE
    Vauxhall 1998cc 16-valve XE
    Swindon 250 spec Coscast Head
    LET low noise block
    Weber Alpha 45mm Throttle Bodies with Full Alpha+ management
    Weber inlet manifold opened out 4.5mm to match throttle bodies and inlets on head
    11:1 compression ratio
    High compression race pistons with ceramic coated crowns, teflon skirts and oil repelent undersides
    Courtenay VX 204 race cams
    Correlo H-section race rods
    Lightened/balanced crank
    Uprated shells
    High tensile bolts
    Lightened/balanced flywheel
    Alloy billet ‘anti-jump’ V-pulleys
    Bailey Motorsport Alloy header tank and breather boxes
    BTB 4-2-1 Competition exhaust manifold, 2.5" primaries, Ceramic coated inside & out
    BTB polished stainless steel 2.5" Competition exhaust
    Mocal Oil Cooler
    Vauxhall Corsa turbo diesel radiator & 'Slimline' Fan



    BODY
    1986 Vauxhall Nova Sport Shell.
    Harry Hockly 'Group N' chassis strengthening kit.
    Full Courtenay Sport Roll Cage, inc Front/Rear/Fixed Cross/Door Bars, powder coated.
    Vauxhall Nova GTE Wing Mirrors, front & rear bumpers, colour coded.
    'Cool Louvres' Pressed Bonnet
    Blue & Grey 'Chequer' effect vinyl design.



    INTERIOR
    Stripped interior.
    Nova Sport dashboard.
    Cobra Clubman Front Seats.
    Sparco Harnesses.
    Momo Sport Steering Wheel.
    Weber Alpha Sequential shift light.



    TRANSMISSION
    Vauxhall F20 close ratio 5-speed Gearbox.
    Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing differential.
    Courtenay Sport Heavy Duty Drive Shafts & Hubs.
    Helix Clutch.

    SUSPENSION
    Bilstein Nova Cup dampers.
    Courtenay Sport 'Tarmac Specification' springs, (Lowered by approx. 35mm).
    PowerFlex Polyurethane bushes throughout.
    Alloy/Nylon Competition steering rack mounts.
    Uprated Anti-Roll & Tie Bars.

    BRAKES
    Front:
    Vauxhall Astra 16v ATE callipers.
    Tarox 40 Groove 256mm ventilated discs.
    Tarox Carbon pads.
    Rear:
    Standard Drums & Shoes.

    WHEELS & TYRES
    6" x 15" Raceline RL7 alloys (49mm offset).
    195/50/15 Yokohama A539 tyres.

    SECURITY
    More than enough to keep Mr Insurance happy, plus a pitbull tucked in the glovebox.

    PERFORMANCE
    235 bhp (Flywheel) @ 7200 rpm
    Power to weight, approx. 320 bhp/tonne

    Santa Pod timings:
    0 - 60 mph in 5.8 seconds
    Standing 1/4 mile in 13.6 seconds @ 103 mph


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    Old 24-11-2005, 09:04 AM   #27 (permalink)
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    Here's a few pics of the Porsche Boxster I sold after just 18 months to get my current BMW 5-Series. The pictures were taken straight after I drove it home from the showroom.







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    Old 21-12-2005, 01:25 PM   #28 (permalink)
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    My car:

    It's nothing short of Rapid, for a diesel it goes like stink. The only thing that is starting to worry me is the fact that it has done 124,000 Miles now, and even though VAG Diesels are bullet proof I have a feeling big bills may not be so far away.

    EDIT: As of 28-12-2005 I now have this:











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    Old 21-12-2005, 01:59 PM   #29 (permalink)
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    EDS P2 MBC 16psi
    440cc Injectors
    FMIC
    Reyland 300mm Brakes
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    No Badges
    Last RR'd at 235Bhp but that was pre FMIC/Injectors and only running 12psi





    A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
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    Old 21-12-2005, 04:15 PM   #30 (permalink)
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    No mods, just 700 miles on the clock and cruise-a-rama





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    10 points if you can guess the location of the first phot...

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