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Old 29-07-2008, 09:37 AM
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Default Anyone know anything about Nobles?

Does anyone know anything about the M12 GTO's? (3 litre twin turbo)

I'm thinking of going to view one but it's proper miles away & as I don't really know anything about these cars I'd like to be a bit clued up on them before I go to view it.

Servicing intervals, mods available, reliability etc

Thanks all.
Old 29-07-2008, 09:38 AM
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They make TVRs seem well built and reliable....

UTTER shite.

They look cool though and handle very well.
Old 29-07-2008, 09:39 AM
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there fast
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Very unreliable i know a guy who had one & had nothing but bother.AJ dont do it
Old 29-07-2008, 09:51 AM
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yes, they are pretty fast, handle well and break alot, also parts arnt that easy to get hold of either
Old 29-07-2008, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by A J
Does anyone know anything about the M12 GTO's? (3 litre twin turbo)

I'm thinking of going to view one but it's proper miles away & as I don't really know anything about these cars I'd like to be a bit clued up on them before I go to view it.

Servicing intervals, mods available, reliability etc

Thanks all.
and what did u say about posting it up on here
Old 29-07-2008, 10:46 AM
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Good friend of mine had one for 3 years, did le man for 3 years running as well. Only problem he had in the 3 years was a battery and a belt.

Very quick cars and i had the pleasure of driving it back from le man. If it had a better gear box it would have given my mates 360cs a good run but you lose a lot of time changing gear compared to the f1 box of the cs.

Takes some getting used to driving as its all low down power so your changing gear around 5500rpm.

Build qual was ok nothing special. Does get very hot in the cabin though and the windows only go half way down. Does have air con though.

In all in, i think they are a lot of car for the money they cost.

Old 29-07-2008, 10:50 AM
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http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing...4&nmt=Brunters

some cool looking ones in here
Old 29-07-2008, 10:52 AM
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I've had one, they have a FORD engine, what else do you need to hear

Absolute shocking piece of shit mate, DO NOT BOTHER!!!

ASK Mike R aswell
Old 29-07-2008, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dunlop2008
I've had one, they have a FORD engine, what else do you need to hear

Absolute shocking piece of shit mate, DO NOT BOTHER!!!

ASK Mike R aswell

Any reasons?
Old 29-07-2008, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by timb551
Any reasons?
Dealers are crap, they were closing them all down and making them re-open, even the ones that were doing well. Clutches are crap, build quality is shocking, and the electrics fuck up all the time.

Oh and it overheated ALL the time!
Old 29-07-2008, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay.
and what did u say about posting it up on here
I know & you were right

So some mixed reactions to this car then but mostly 'keep away' opinions.
Hmmmm..................
Old 29-07-2008, 01:12 PM
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They aint a high car so even you should be able to wash the roof
Old 29-07-2008, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Big G
They aint a high car so even you should be able to wash the roof
Nice one

Anyone interested in a step ladder in good condition, only used a few times & the top 2 steps haven't been used at all

PS this is not a for sale ad
Old 29-07-2008, 01:45 PM
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They only did yellow as a prototype in the M12 though I think mate. Re-Spray??


OH AND DONT GET ONE FFS!!!
Old 29-07-2008, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by A J
I'm thinking of going to view one but it's proper miles away
not really

however anything i could have done to help is now void for calling me a cunt on the phone

i fucking LOVE the look of nobles and the noise they make is fantastic. Not a great rep though on here seemingly!
Old 29-07-2008, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
not really

however anything i could have done to help is now void for calling me a cunt on the phone

i fucking LOVE the look of nobles and the noise they make is fantastic. Not a great rep though on here seemingly!
I love you really

Thanks to you & Andy for the offer, I'll let you know what happening soon mate
Old 29-07-2008, 06:31 PM
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What a bunch of armchair critics !
Firstly most of the 3 & 3R's are well sorted. Overheating ? Never heard of it maybe u had a dog or an early 2.5 with a blown head gasket.
The performance will blow most of your doggy old Fords away without breaking sweat and in a line up will draw the biggest crowd.
All cars have faults, Nobles tho are usually more reliable than TVR's so lets get that straight and nearly all will have been upgraded to sort the niggles out. Remember it gives supercar performance without the price tag so obviously it will be built and developed on a budget.
My advice is to go on Nobledrivers.com get reading and then go buy the best car you will ever have driven. Oh and yellow was a Noble colour.
I was at Brunters on Sunday BTW.
Oh and the comment about a Ford engine lol it was origionally designed/developed bt Porsche and Cosworth.
Parts are available from the Dealers, I got a new wheel last week overnight delivery.
Oh and please dont start the usuall assassination of my factual post as I have mearly told the OP how it really is.
Old 29-07-2008, 06:41 PM
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Ahhhh an opinion from someone who's actually owned or owns one

Thanks mate
Old 29-07-2008, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by daddysumo
What a bunch of armchair critics !
Firstly most of the 3 & 3R's are well sorted. Overheating ? Never heard of it maybe u had a dog or an early 2.5 with a blown head gasket.
The performance will blow most of your doggy old Fords away without breaking sweat and in a line up will draw the biggest crowd.
All cars have faults, Nobles tho are usually more reliable than TVR's so lets get that straight and nearly all will have been upgraded to sort the niggles out. Remember it gives supercar performance without the price tag so obviously it will be built and developed on a budget.
My advice is to go on Nobledrivers.com get reading and then go buy the best car you will ever have driven. Oh and yellow was a Noble colour.
I was at Brunters on Sunday BTW.
Oh and the comment about a Ford engine lol it was origionally designed/developed bt Porsche and Cosworth.
Parts are available from the Dealers, I got a new wheel last week overnight delivery.
Oh and please dont start the usuall assassination of my factual post as I have mearly told the OP how it really is.

looks like he just ended most people on here
Old 29-07-2008, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by danneth
looks like he just ended most people on here

Yep

I was talking to Jay about asking for opinions on here & he said don't bother because you'll just end up with people who have never seen one let alone know anything about one giving their opinions
Old 29-07-2008, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by A J
Yep

I was talking to Jay about asking for opinions on here & he said don't bother because you'll just end up with people who have never seen one let alone know anything about one giving their opinions
ask him for the lotto numbers and send me a pm
Old 29-07-2008, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by danneth
ask him for the lotto numbers and send me a pm
I'll ask him the next time he has his crystal ball out
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Originally Posted by A J
Ahhhh an opinion from someone who's actually owned or owns one

Thanks mate
he owns a very nice one
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Originally Posted by nutty
he owns a very nice one
Let's see some pics then lads
Old 29-07-2008, 06:50 PM
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sorry not my place
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Originally Posted by nutty
sorry not my place
Fair enough.

Come on Daddysumo let's see some pics
Old 29-07-2008, 06:55 PM
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nice prancing horse here for you

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/630717.htm
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Originally Posted by A J
Fair enough.

Come on Daddysumo let's see some pics
I haven't got photo bucket etc sorry.
I will be at the RS national day on the track hopefully and again at Fighting torque in a few weeks time.
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Originally Posted by a.k.a
nice prancing horse here for you

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/630717.htm
Sorry mate, I hate Testarossa's


Originally Posted by daddysumo
I haven't got photo bucket etc sorry.
I will be at the RS national day on the track hopefully and again at Fighting torque in a few weeks time.
No probs, I may send you a pm to ask you a few questions mate
Old 29-07-2008, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by A J
I'll ask him the next time he has his crystal ball out
im just polishing my ball now

aj i told u get on a owners site and read up

imo never ask advice first read up then go ask lol
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on behalf off daddysumo


Last edited by nutty; 29-07-2008 at 07:37 PM.
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Originally Posted by Jay.
im just polishing my ball now

aj i told u get on a owners site and read up

imo never ask advice first read up then go ask lol


I'll have a look around the net now

Cheers for the pics Nutty, they look awesome
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There are a few of us lurking
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Originally Posted by S26VE P
There are a few of us lurking
The more opinions the better!

Let's hear your's mate
Old 29-07-2008, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by A J
The more opinions the better!

Let's hear your's mate
Not had mine quite as long as daddysumo. BUT love every minute of it. The one thing that has played up on mine is Some dodgy FORD switchgear
Old 29-07-2008, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by S26VE P
Not had mine quite as long as daddysumo. BUT love every minute of it. The one thing that has played up on mine is Some dodgy FORD switchgear
Old 29-07-2008, 10:39 PM
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I have had one for a couple of years and its amazing fun

the early ones had radiator and gearbox problems - but they have all been upgraded now

check out youtube for the video

0-60 in 3.5 secs is pretty quick for a std car


this is the early 2.5

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5ENh7Fw72sQ
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wl3bRY-PNsc
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pSKH18Pqnhk

later 3.0

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm9_YK...eature=related
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pZqlhrmsytA
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bvnVKOudkyE
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RHyJ274u23I&NR=1

this one has been fitted with smaller turbo's !
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kB39z2...eature=related
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Cheers for the links

So it seems that the people who have actually had these cars rate them quite highly

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