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Old 20-11-2007, 09:49 PM
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Hi, couldnt see a new member section so iv thrown this in here.

As the title suggests iv just bought my first cosworth!

Im loving it so far although there are a few faults with it that i'll no doubt be asking for help on soon. Its a 91 Sapphire 4x4 & looks like this







Its covered 113k & has no rust!!

Coming from a scooby STI im loving the power delivery of the cosworth engine & the comfy as hell leather recaros!

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Old 20-11-2007, 10:27 PM
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Welcome

Car Looks nice

Should have gone for the manly 2wd Saph though suppose your used to gay 4x4 after owning a Scoob

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looks great fella in a the proper colour as well
Old 20-11-2007, 10:42 PM
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If i'd have went from the impreza to a 2wd saph it would be wrapped round a lamp post by now mate especially in this weather. Might work my way upto one after iv modded this

They do look sweet in the darker colours
Old 21-11-2007, 04:24 AM
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Welcome mate and nice motor ya got there, Hope you keep loving it driving an old school classic, gotta feel better than ya old car.
Old 21-11-2007, 06:15 AM
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Is that roosie's old saph ??
Old 21-11-2007, 06:20 AM
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Welcome & I love the colour
Old 21-11-2007, 06:54 AM
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Well done mate for getting a proper car. If you look after your cossie it will be ok. You just have to remember that these cars are old and will need money spending on them. They are a fun car to drive and alot safer than the 2wd. I think you have to be mad to drive a 2wd cossie, i would be shiting myself every time i came to a corner quick. I respect the owners of the 2wd cossies.
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Thanks for the welcome

The car lived in Wales for a long time but was originally bought in Essex i think
Old 21-11-2007, 04:05 PM
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very nice condition

if you are not totally sure of the service history, i would immediately do a cambelt, oil, oil filter, fuel filter, brake fluid and coolant change. could save you some money in the long run.

for oil, use silkolene pro s from opie oils don't be using shit like castrol rs or mobil 1 imo
Old 21-11-2007, 04:11 PM
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welcome, ar looks very nice


shouldnt be long before you see this sight though



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Originally Posted by foreigneRS
very nice condition

if you are not totally sure of the service history, i would immediately do a cambelt, oil, oil filter, fuel filter, brake fluid and coolant change. could save you some money in the long run.

for oil, use silkolene pro s from opie oils don't be using shit like castrol rs or mobil 1 imo
Its got Castrol RS in at the minute, was changed just before i bought it! Whats the matter with it? The cambelt looks pretty new but i might get it done to be safe.

cheers
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Originally Posted by DaBoy12s
welcome, ar looks very nice


shouldnt be long before you see this sight though



lol its booked in at the garage already mate! Started making a knocking noise from the n/s wheel, sounds like the drive shaft.

Whats up with yours like?
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Originally Posted by Jonny81

lol its booked in at the garage already mate! Started making a knocking noise from the n/s wheel, sounds like the drive shaft.

Whats up with yours like?
its running sweet at the mo, just a pic after i blew the head gasket because 1 of the 14 year old water hoses split
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Jonny81

Hello n welcome 2 the world of cosworth ownership, u will love it, they r a pain in the ass at times but as said above they r old cars now, keep it well maintained n it will b fine.

glad u saw the light n crossed over from a scooby
Old 21-11-2007, 06:09 PM
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Im with foreign rs on this, get a service into it as it might save you some cash in the future


I`d also phone the bank manager and give him plenty of notice about the money you will be borrowing shortly



Part from that welcome and enjoy a classic
Old 21-11-2007, 06:28 PM
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Enjoy it mate, looks clean from the pics.
Old 21-11-2007, 06:41 PM
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Welcome to PF, that looks a nice clean saph
Old 21-11-2007, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTTIN RILLA
Im with foreign rs on this, get a service into it as it might save you some cash in the future


I`d also phone the bank manager and give him plenty of notice about the money you will be borrowing shortly



Part from that welcome and enjoy a classic


Well put. . . . . .welcome Jonny81 nice motor
Old 21-11-2007, 08:48 PM
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Welcome mate, looks a nice clean one!
Old 21-11-2007, 09:27 PM
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Bank managers used to it now man, been throwing money at cars all my life!

cheers for the welcome
Old 21-11-2007, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTTIN RILLA
I`d also phone the bank manager and give him plenty of notice about the money you will be borrowing shortly
So funny, but so true
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1st thing 1st welcome to pf.. im aaron..

secondly respect the car because them cars can take your life..

thirdly enjoy it

ahh i miss my cossie now
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