FOR SALE: MY 1993 Sapphire Cosworth (SOLD)
28-09-2006, 01:59 PM
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FOR SALE: MY 1993 Sapphire Cosworth (SOLD)
The Sob Story:
This car is my own personal daily transport and i have had her a few years now after buying her as a virtually standard car from a customer whom i had just built a fresh engine for when he decided he wanted to sell it and buy an escos instead.
The main reason i bought this car was to develop the closed loop fuelling system for it that i had in my head at the time, many of you will know that the project was a total success and is now our main conversion for cosworth YB management.
I modded the car suitably to take the power of various conversions i tested on her, and the brakes and torsional issues etc too as she was a bit lacking around the Nurburgring when we took her. My intention was then to sell her when i got back, but then i got involved in the new wasted spark conversions, so really needed to keep her so i could develop and test that further too without needing to use customers cars.
That project as most of you will know is also a success with WS systems on teh shelf at all times now... So, the time has come. I dont see us doing any further Cosworth development of NEW items, so i dont need her as a testbed anymore and she can go to finally make room for a more modern car for me to do my daily rounds in. I will miss her though i must admit, weve done some serious miles together on many a road trip. 
The Specification:
Engine & Fuel system:
Totally standard but blueprinted engine built by myself personally Approximately 60Kmiles ago.
Uprated engine mounts. (Both sides, new this year)
Pipers latest style vernier cam pulleys.(New this year)
Cometic multilayer steel headgasket. (New this year)
ALL engine gaskets and seals replaced THIS YEAR.
T34.63 Hybrid Turbocharger with Garrett -34 Actuator.
All boost hoses in Samco.
All water hoses in samco.
All ancillary hoses in Silicon.
Bailey breather system with mirror image tank.
Large K&N Air Filter.
Rs 500 spec intercooler. (New this year)
Blue Flame stainless exhaust (New this year)
3bar map sensor. (New this year)
The engine itself performs beautifully and doesnt knock, rattle, smoke or use excess oil, as you would expect.
Electrical systems (Inc management):
Siemens 55lbph BLACK injectors. (New this year)
Group A 044 Bosch fuel pump and new tank. (New this year)
Closed loop fuel control on genuine FORD lambda sensor. (Expensive)
Wasted Spark conversion. (No dist cap/rotor/etc) (New this year)
Fully rewired battery area with seperate fuse unit like Escorts. (New this year)
Fully rewired cooling fan system on independant loom. (Overide switch wired to AC switch in car for emergencies.) (New this year)
Fully rewired fuel pump and control relays. (New this year)
HKS EVC V Boost control system on teh dash. 3 levels of boost(14/24/34), each setting fully adjustable. (New this year)
Knock Link system installed to warn of detonation.
Transmission:
Recently fitted a Low mileage MT75 gearbox from Bernie at Competition Transmission Systems.
The clutch is an Alcon 6 paddle with heavy duty cover. (New this year)
The Differential and rear beam mounts are uprated with poly. (New this year)
(Swinging bearings are still spherical as they are better)
Wheels and Tyres:
White Compomotive MO's 7.5x17 ET37 (New this year)
Eagle F1 215/40/17 Y all round. (New this year)
Front brakes:
AP Racing 4-Pot Calipers with 330mm grooved AP discs
(40 vane race version not the cheaper road version) (New this year)
Ferrodo Ds2500 friction material. (New this year)
Rear brakes:
305mm vented disk conversion from Mike R. (New this year)
Ferrodo Ds2500 friction material. (New this year)
Suspension:
Koni sport adjustable dampers all round. (new this year)
Ahmed spec Leda springs all round. (New this year)
Rear Hubs shimmed to correct inherent toe problems under power.
Front and rear alloy strut braces. (New this year)
Poly bushes on all necessary parts such as TCA's, ARB's ETC. (New this year)
Interior:
Raven leather interior as per factory spec with later style 1993 dash of course. Virtually untouched apart from:
Latest revision of SECS monitor in teh centre of dash.
Drivers side A pillar unit with 2x 52mm pods.
Pod 1: 52mm Boost gauge (in Psi) (New this year)
pod 2: 52mm Dynojet wideband AFR meter with full datalogging facility. (The usefullness of which was proved here:) (Click it)
Exterior:
Totally standard bodywork apart from the addition of colour coded rear window panels. (Normally Black)
Security system Installed.
This years Clifford G5 Cat 1 alarm and imobilliser. (New this year)
Further details given in person.
ICE:
Speakers amps and subs installed. Further details given in person.
The Pictures:
The Good points:
Please understand that i drive, and have driven, thousands of sapphires over the years in my work as a tuner, and even with its various problems, this car is FAR and above over 90% of teh Sapphires out there. Its still strong and feels firm, its suspension, steering, braking and engine systems all work faultlessly. She returns in excess of 30mpg on a run and gives as good fuel economy as is possible for a YB of this spec under all conditions. She has no niggles whatsoever apart from what i will list further on. The majority of Sapps for sale nowadays are poor overall, this car is not. Please note that she has of course got a million other new parts, but i really cant be bothered listing clutch cables, handbrake cables, spark plugs, light lenses, headlights, wiper blades, fuel flters, oil changes, spark plugs, HT leads and all that crap. Of course it is all new and teh car will be FULLY serviced before it leaves me, as well as being subjected to a full years MOT at the local Main Ford dealer, at my cost of course..
The Bad points:
The paintwork on the bonnet in general looks like its done high miles "IMO"
There are 2 scabs on the rear wheelarch where i have neglected to have stonechips repaired.
There is a small dent in the passenger front door where some tw@ hit it with a door.
The rear panel seam has also blistered.
various marks around teh bodys paintwork, although none that i would class as very bad.
The differentials are a little clunky under certain conditions as they are one of teh few items on teh car that are still original at 150Kmiles.
The clutch is quite fierce and requires good clutch control for smooth driving.
The Bottom line:
I have literally been as honest as i possibly can be with this sale advert as i hate selling cars and want it to be over with as quickly and painlessly as possible. I also want people travelling to view it to have a fair represention of teh car before spending their time and money coming here. My original intention was to do teh following:
Fit used and lower mileage diffs.
Have bodywork repaired and paintwork done.
Change clutch or make hydraulic.
And teh car would then be almost perfect as a fast and yet economical road going sapphire Cosworth.
FAR more pictures and spec available here in the GARAGE: (Click it)
She has also been in many many magazines over the years when testing products and doing features with both Fast and Performance Ford magazines.
Mileage:
Ive told you this last as i wanted you to realise that virtually only the shell and Differentials reflect this mileage, which is 150K Miles. She has been mine since around 95K and maintained to the standard you would expect from me.
Price:
I want to draw Ł7500 back from the sale of this car. Please view and drive plenty of others before you come and drive this one but be warned, you wont drive it without me seeing you have insurance as i wont entertain clueless tyrekickers who just want to thrash the car for 20mins and then go home.
Notes:
I dont want to swop it for anything and i dont want to do a part ex. If you pay a deposit and then back out of teh deal, you will lose it.
This car is my own personal daily transport and i have had her a few years now after buying her as a virtually standard car from a customer whom i had just built a fresh engine for when he decided he wanted to sell it and buy an escos instead.
The main reason i bought this car was to develop the closed loop fuelling system for it that i had in my head at the time, many of you will know that the project was a total success and is now our main conversion for cosworth YB management.
I modded the car suitably to take the power of various conversions i tested on her, and the brakes and torsional issues etc too as she was a bit lacking around the Nurburgring when we took her. My intention was then to sell her when i got back, but then i got involved in the new wasted spark conversions, so really needed to keep her so i could develop and test that further too without needing to use customers cars.
That project as most of you will know is also a success with WS systems on teh shelf at all times now... So, the time has come. I dont see us doing any further Cosworth development of NEW items, so i dont need her as a testbed anymore and she can go to finally make room for a more modern car for me to do my daily rounds in. I will miss her though i must admit, weve done some serious miles together on many a road trip. The Specification:
Engine & Fuel system:
Totally standard but blueprinted engine built by myself personally Approximately 60Kmiles ago.
Uprated engine mounts. (Both sides, new this year)
Pipers latest style vernier cam pulleys.(New this year)
Cometic multilayer steel headgasket. (New this year)
ALL engine gaskets and seals replaced THIS YEAR.
T34.63 Hybrid Turbocharger with Garrett -34 Actuator.
All boost hoses in Samco.
All water hoses in samco.
All ancillary hoses in Silicon.
Bailey breather system with mirror image tank.
Large K&N Air Filter.
Rs 500 spec intercooler. (New this year)
Blue Flame stainless exhaust (New this year)
3bar map sensor. (New this year)
The engine itself performs beautifully and doesnt knock, rattle, smoke or use excess oil, as you would expect.
Electrical systems (Inc management):
Siemens 55lbph BLACK injectors. (New this year)
Group A 044 Bosch fuel pump and new tank. (New this year)
Closed loop fuel control on genuine FORD lambda sensor. (Expensive)
Wasted Spark conversion. (No dist cap/rotor/etc) (New this year)
Fully rewired battery area with seperate fuse unit like Escorts. (New this year)
Fully rewired cooling fan system on independant loom. (Overide switch wired to AC switch in car for emergencies.) (New this year)
Fully rewired fuel pump and control relays. (New this year)
HKS EVC V Boost control system on teh dash. 3 levels of boost(14/24/34), each setting fully adjustable. (New this year)
Knock Link system installed to warn of detonation.
Transmission:
Recently fitted a Low mileage MT75 gearbox from Bernie at Competition Transmission Systems.
The clutch is an Alcon 6 paddle with heavy duty cover. (New this year)
The Differential and rear beam mounts are uprated with poly. (New this year)
(Swinging bearings are still spherical as they are better)
Wheels and Tyres:
White Compomotive MO's 7.5x17 ET37 (New this year)
Eagle F1 215/40/17 Y all round. (New this year)
Front brakes:
AP Racing 4-Pot Calipers with 330mm grooved AP discs
(40 vane race version not the cheaper road version) (New this year)
Ferrodo Ds2500 friction material. (New this year)
Rear brakes:
305mm vented disk conversion from Mike R. (New this year)
Ferrodo Ds2500 friction material. (New this year)
Suspension:
Koni sport adjustable dampers all round. (new this year)
Ahmed spec Leda springs all round. (New this year)
Rear Hubs shimmed to correct inherent toe problems under power.
Front and rear alloy strut braces. (New this year)
Poly bushes on all necessary parts such as TCA's, ARB's ETC. (New this year)
Interior:
Raven leather interior as per factory spec with later style 1993 dash of course. Virtually untouched apart from:
Latest revision of SECS monitor in teh centre of dash.
Drivers side A pillar unit with 2x 52mm pods.
Pod 1: 52mm Boost gauge (in Psi) (New this year)
pod 2: 52mm Dynojet wideband AFR meter with full datalogging facility. (The usefullness of which was proved here:) (Click it)
Exterior:
Totally standard bodywork apart from the addition of colour coded rear window panels. (Normally Black)
Security system Installed.
This years Clifford G5 Cat 1 alarm and imobilliser. (New this year)
Further details given in person.
ICE:
Speakers amps and subs installed. Further details given in person.
The Pictures:
The Good points:
Please understand that i drive, and have driven, thousands of sapphires over the years in my work as a tuner, and even with its various problems, this car is FAR and above over 90% of teh Sapphires out there. Its still strong and feels firm, its suspension, steering, braking and engine systems all work faultlessly. She returns in excess of 30mpg on a run and gives as good fuel economy as is possible for a YB of this spec under all conditions. She has no niggles whatsoever apart from what i will list further on. The majority of Sapps for sale nowadays are poor overall, this car is not. Please note that she has of course got a million other new parts, but i really cant be bothered listing clutch cables, handbrake cables, spark plugs, light lenses, headlights, wiper blades, fuel flters, oil changes, spark plugs, HT leads and all that crap. Of course it is all new and teh car will be FULLY serviced before it leaves me, as well as being subjected to a full years MOT at the local Main Ford dealer, at my cost of course..
The Bad points:
The paintwork on the bonnet in general looks like its done high miles "IMO"
There are 2 scabs on the rear wheelarch where i have neglected to have stonechips repaired.
There is a small dent in the passenger front door where some tw@ hit it with a door.
The rear panel seam has also blistered.
various marks around teh bodys paintwork, although none that i would class as very bad.
The differentials are a little clunky under certain conditions as they are one of teh few items on teh car that are still original at 150Kmiles.
The clutch is quite fierce and requires good clutch control for smooth driving.
The Bottom line:
I have literally been as honest as i possibly can be with this sale advert as i hate selling cars and want it to be over with as quickly and painlessly as possible. I also want people travelling to view it to have a fair represention of teh car before spending their time and money coming here. My original intention was to do teh following:
Fit used and lower mileage diffs.
Have bodywork repaired and paintwork done.
Change clutch or make hydraulic.
And teh car would then be almost perfect as a fast and yet economical road going sapphire Cosworth.
FAR more pictures and spec available here in the GARAGE: (Click it)
She has also been in many many magazines over the years when testing products and doing features with both Fast and Performance Ford magazines.
Mileage:
Ive told you this last as i wanted you to realise that virtually only the shell and Differentials reflect this mileage, which is 150K Miles. She has been mine since around 95K and maintained to the standard you would expect from me.
Price:
I want to draw Ł7500 back from the sale of this car. Please view and drive plenty of others before you come and drive this one but be warned, you wont drive it without me seeing you have insurance as i wont entertain clueless tyrekickers who just want to thrash the car for 20mins and then go home.
Notes:
I dont want to swop it for anything and i dont want to do a part ex. If you pay a deposit and then back out of teh deal, you will lose it.
28-09-2006, 02:17 PM
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this car is truely awsome i have experianced it and as u know it has all the toys!!
if i was looking for another cosworth this would be the one i buy
good luck with the sale stu
if i was looking for another cosworth this would be the one i buy
good luck with the sale stu
28-09-2006, 02:19 PM
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Not that it needs it, but i can vouch for just how amazing this car is.
Stu took me for a short ride in it a few weeks ago, that was my first ride in anything Cosworth, and i consequently bought a Cosworth powered car myself.
This car goes, fast, and stops, fast... and looks great.
Plus, you have the benefits of knowing its been cared for by the best
Stu took me for a short ride in it a few weeks ago, that was my first ride in anything Cosworth, and i consequently bought a Cosworth powered car myself.
This car goes, fast, and stops, fast... and looks great.
Plus, you have the benefits of knowing its been cared for by the best
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y do i have the worst fucking luck in the world..... stu i can only hope to find a saph and seller like this one when i've got the full amount of what im gonna spend, this wud av been bang on my budget. fuck fuck fuck fuck 
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Well, she hasnt gone yet fella.... 
nowhere near reached the budget yet, but for fuck sake i wish i was,,,,, only got meself to throw off the roof
28-09-2006, 04:29 PM
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Think its only fair i show her as she stands right now as opposed to after polishing, today, so i have just taken some pics on the driveway of teh house before i go to teh Gym so you can see how she looks totally uncleaned or polished on my driveway tonight.
The datalogger switch and phone kit overide buttons:
The EVC 5 and knocklink:
EVC 5 digital display on top of dash:
The engine:
Closeup showing rust and dust, NOT oil. LOL
Ive also taken pics of teh bad bits so you know where you stand:
Hope this helps to improve the honesty of the advert. I am off out to teh Gym now, will check back in a few hours.
The datalogger switch and phone kit overide buttons:
The EVC 5 and knocklink:
EVC 5 digital display on top of dash:
The engine:
Closeup showing rust and dust, NOT oil. LOL
Ive also taken pics of teh bad bits so you know where you stand:
Hope this helps to improve the honesty of the advert. I am off out to teh Gym now, will check back in a few hours.
28-09-2006, 07:18 PM
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Whoever buys this car will NOT be dissapointed in the slightest!
Put it this way, If I was in the market for another cossie, I would snap it up myself. But untill I have completed my driver training course (in about a years time) then its chipfat fiesta for me
Whoever buys this car will be buying a muched loved and exceptionally well maintained car - one of THE best Sapphs that is on the market today that is used as a daily driver
Put it this way, If I was in the market for another cossie, I would snap it up myself. But untill I have completed my driver training course (in about a years time) then its chipfat fiesta for me
Whoever buys this car will be buying a muched loved and exceptionally well maintained car - one of THE best Sapphs that is on the market today that is used as a daily driver
28-09-2006, 09:37 PM
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Good Luck with the sale Stu You know how much I wanted it, but I just couldnt afford to keep it maintained to the standard it deserves....she'll go VERY soon im sure xx
You know how much I wanted it, but I just couldnt afford to keep it maintained to the standard it deserves....she'll go VERY soon im sure xx
29-09-2006, 12:25 PM
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Great Car Stu If I was looking to buy a Cosworth this would be the one for me As I know its in top form with lots of 
mods.
I'm Sure someone will Snap it up soon.
If I was looking to buy a Cosworth this would be the one for me As I know its in top form with lots of mods. I'm Sure someone will Snap it up soon.
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This is indeed a FABULOUS car Certainly NOT the usual clunking, rattling, oil guzzling example
Very FAST as well and maintained by the very best in the business
Anyone who knows Stu will know that he tends to be a little.... ermm... obsessive
Great for the cossie though as it too has been subject to Stus excess as the advert shows
Certainly NOT the usual clunking, rattling, oil guzzling example Very FAST as well
and maintained by the very best in the business Anyone who knows Stu will know that he tends to be a little.... ermm... obsessive
Great for the cossie though as it too has been subject to Stus excess as the advert shows
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A very good example of the 4x4 cosworth.
A very good performer and reliability has been second to none.
The chariot got us all the way to Germany and back, very fast with no glitches at all. Twice.
It will be a first class buy for whoever enters the arena...
Will be a shame to see the old girl go, however, Bigger and Better things hey Stu.
A very good performer and reliability has been second to none.
The chariot got us all the way to Germany and back, very fast with no glitches at all. Twice.
It will be a first class buy for whoever enters the arena...
Will be a shame to see the old girl go, however, Bigger and Better things hey Stu.
29-09-2006, 04:03 PM
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well everyone has said how nice it is and how fast it is and how reliable it is but the question is.......................................
DOES ANYONE WANT TO BUY IT..............
DOES ANYONE WANT TO BUY IT..............
29-09-2006, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Yamaha
This is indeed a FABULOUS car Certainly NOT the usual clunking, rattling, oil guzzling example
Very FAST as well and maintained by the very best in the business
Anyone who knows Stu will know that he tends to be a little.... ermm... obsessive Great for the cossie though as it too has been subject to Stus excess as the advert shows
Certainly NOT the usual clunking, rattling, oil guzzling example Very FAST as well
and maintained by the very best in the business Anyone who knows Stu will know that he tends to be a little.... ermm... obsessive
Great for the cossie though as it too has been subject to Stus excess as the advert shows I will really miss this car, had some really really good times in it!
Everything has been said already, excellent example, somebody is going to get a VERY good car
29-09-2006, 09:14 PM
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Obsessive is an understatement Val LOL! Do you know he now has an on board computer for his mountain bike! I kid you not!!
That's my bro
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This car is absolutely incredibly fabulous!! Do you know why?!
Because I have worked on it of course!! Oh yeah, and Stu has too.
Good car maintained to the highest of standards and modified in all the right areas. Not many Sapphires out there that are!!
Because I have worked on it of course!!
Oh yeah, and Stu has too. Good car maintained to the highest of standards and modified in all the right areas. Not many Sapphires out there that are!!
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Having seen the standards of work Stu puts into customer cars, I dread to think how long he has spent keeping it as nice as that Sorry it's another "wow nice car!" post, but it only goes to show the level of workmanship that MSD puts in -If you have Ł7500, it would be an insult to even haggle IMHO , pay the cash and drive it away
Sorry it's another "wow nice car!" post, but it only goes to show the level of workmanship that MSD puts in -If you have Ł7500, it would be an insult to even haggle IMHO , pay the cash and drive it away
30-09-2006, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Nicole
Originally Posted by Yamaha
This is indeed a FABULOUS car Certainly NOT the usual clunking, rattling, oil guzzling example
Very FAST as well and maintained by the very best in the business
Anyone who knows Stu will know that he tends to be a little.... ermm... obsessive Great for the cossie though as it too has been subject to Stus excess as the advert shows
Certainly NOT the usual clunking, rattling, oil guzzling example Very FAST as well
and maintained by the very best in the business Anyone who knows Stu will know that he tends to be a little.... ermm... obsessive
Great for the cossie though as it too has been subject to Stus excess as the advert shows I will really miss this car, had some really really good times in it!
Everything has been said already, excellent example, somebody is going to get a VERY good car
As I know he likes his Gadgets. I'll show him the one that's going on mine. I love Gadgets
