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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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Default Finally made my decision ref my 3 door!

I know i am so indecisive but i have finally decided what i really want!
2wd
Going to put my car back to 2wd and use the Jondell high comp engine out of the track car Should be fun without the power sapping 4wd transmision especialy with the als + nos etc....
So thank fook i don't have to piss around with front driveshafts,diffs etc...when putting it back together Can't wait to get it done now and will make a start tommorow
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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spadge, surely you could make some money by selling this one and getting an already 2wd one?
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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2wd all the way
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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you getting boring now spadge!! just let us know when its finished!!!
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
spadge, surely you could make some money by selling this one and getting an already 2wd one?
How do you work that out Jim?
This car has all its original panels and paint and a decent replacement would cost me 8k ish! Even if i put another engine back in mine and staged 3'd it i don't think i would get much more than that plus i am going to enjoy doing it as that is half the fun for me
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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you getting boring now spadge!! just let us know when its finished!!!
Yep Dan 4wd is so boring and imo is only good for one thing and that is launching!
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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you getting boring now spadge!! just let us know when its finished!!!
Yep Dan 4wd is so boring and imo is only good for one thing and that is launching!
in that case its good for nothing
PC and start the car
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 04:46 PM
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thought your didn't corner dan??!!!
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 04:47 PM
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thought your didn't corner dan??!!!
you mean it does
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SPADGE
Yep Dan 4wd is so boring and imo is only good for one thing and that is launching!
I think Martin, Sean, Lee and Dan, Mike R, and plenty of others would disagree with ya..........
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 05:02 PM
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Yep Dan 4wd is so boring and imo is only good for one thing and that is launching!
I think Martin, Sean, Lee and Dan, Mike R, and plenty of others would disagree with ya..........

Yep Rich but in normal use ie not on a track they are dull!
Not to mention there is sooo much to break and they spend more time off the road than on
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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good choice spadge 2WD is always best
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 05:07 PM
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Spadge do you remember your frustation at Central day at the pod in the 518bhp one, and you want to go back to rwd?

Is this your final answer? or do you want to ask the audience
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RSrussell
Spadge do you remember your frustation at Central day at the pod in the 518bhp one, and you want to go back to rwd?

Is this your final answer? or do you want to ask the audience
i was just thinking the same
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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Thing is as soon as he done it..a week later there will be another "what shall i do,i am bored" post

Maybe its the seven year itch..ROFL.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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thought 518 didnt last a few days? LOL

ima what does that expression mean ?
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 07:53 PM
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Why did'nt you just convert the old engine you just sold back to 2wd ,or dont you like the lag from t4.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.worth
Why did'nt you just convert the old engine you just sold back to 2wd ,or dont you like the lag from t4.

Been there done that T4 2wd thing mate
Just fancy this high comp rally engine with its ickle turbo and rwd for a bit of fun instead of forever chasing Horsepower figures and doing fook all with it
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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Go for it spadge
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by FEZZY*ROB*
Go for it spadge
I intend to mate
By the way have you any 2wd bits kicking about? I need a 2wd sump,gearbox,front Koni's,front down pipe for my Mongy
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 08:07 PM
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2wd all the way 4 me ,bhp isnt every thing m8,just ask my m8 with the 10k 350bhp engine in his scooby.....i blow the fucker away and im only stage 1 my car does 40 miles on half a litre of oil
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.worth
2wd all the way 4 me ,bhp isnt every thing m8,just ask my m8 with the 10k 350bhp engine in his scooby.....i blow the fucker away and im only stage 1 my car does 40 miles on half a litre of oil
Cool mine used to do 40 miles on 2 gallons of Optimax
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 08:17 PM
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spadge god work 2wd 3dr for me soon me thinks
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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nice one spadge, maybe i'll have more of chance next time we race
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 01:29 AM
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http://forums.turbosport.co.uk/bbs/s...b=5&o=&fpart=1

You know you want to
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 02:00 AM
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i was looking at that escy the other day, fucking beast!!!
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by RSrussell
http://forums.turbosport.co.uk/bbs/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=259017&page=1&view=colla psed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

You know you want to


I WANT IT !
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by blackRS
Originally Posted by RSrussell
http://forums.turbosport.co.uk/bbs/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=259017&page=1&view=colla psed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

You know you want to


I WANT IT !
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jules you'll soon get bored with that engine after the rush of a t4 equipped rev monster
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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Glad to hear your keeping her spadge, Just leave it all in one piece this time, and if you ever want a change, just sell the thing as it is......

Wonder how long this will last (In one piece I mean)

Lets start the betting.

I recon Spadge will strip it and sell it before the end of the year.......
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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I have fun in my 4wd.

Can have it sideways when i want and then its good for the launches too.

Just not driving it hard enough.



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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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That MK2 looks dark
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Smit
That MK2 looks dark
looks yellow to me
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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shut up you essex pikey
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 04:52 PM
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If you like the one they are selling, have a look at their new one's progress! I don't think I have EVER seen such a well prepared car! http://forums.turbosport.co.uk/bbs/s...fpart=all&vc=1
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Green
Glad to hear your keeping her spadge, Just leave it all in one piece this time, and if you ever want a change, just sell the thing as it is......

Wonder how long this will last (In one piece I mean)

Lets start the betting.

I recon Spadge will strip it and sell it before the end of the year.......

Jim i bet you 5k i don't
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt
Originally Posted by blackRS
Originally Posted by RSrussell
http://forums.turbosport.co.uk/bbs/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=259017&page=1&view=colla psed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

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I WANT IT !
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jules you'll soon get bored with that engine after the rush of a t4 equipped rev monster
And if i do mate i'll get another turbo but deffo not another T4
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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spadge when is the terminator making a return then?
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