dale_jeffs

hi all. my 1st day here :P not long had my mk1. i'm in 2 minds what to do with it. i plan on using it as my 1st car. do i 1. mod it or 2. keep it standard because of the condition of it. i like the Euro style look specially after seeing some others on the net. any suggestions welcome!!
is the sandpiper quite rare because i cant find any on the net?

any ways heres some pics of mine.

Phil DJ

WOW, that looks absolutely mint!!!

I'd leave it standard to be honest. It's so clean, why spoil it.




Welcome along anyway

bick888

Na mate! get rid of the engine and stick in a 2.0l zetec or st170 lump

Neil@FastFord

Cool motor!

Mk1's rule.

I'd do some sensible mods for sure.


I'm dropping a 2.0 into my Mk1

dale_jeffs

cheers all. dont think i'll using anything bigger than a 1.1 at the moment. 1st car so would cost a bomb for a 1.7 or 2.0.

will be doing some mods but nothing major, wheels n lower it, keeping the standard parts to to put back on when i come to sell

Neil@FastFord

Sounds like a wise move pal!



Look after it

Phil DJ

I'd agree with that one. I still can't get over how clean she looks though!!!


I see you're fairly local to me as well

stevos1

personaly i wouldnt do anything to it as it looks so mint id buy a cheap fez and mod that keep this one minto could be worth money in a few years

ram

iTrader: (4)

thats awsome. euro rim it and thats all

dale_jeffs

@ Phil DJ - yea kettering only a few mins up the road :P may see me in it on the streets of kettering soon lol

yea i do like the euro style look. did a few things to the car today. new exhaust (just standard) gott the back washer jet working, brake fluid wiper blades good clean in and out. just need to get a set of tryes and a battery bracket then she'll be in for her MOT. took some more pics. better quality.

Phil DJ

dale_jeffs

Well if you're looking for a local forum to join, check out www.pure-torque.com

There's some car entusiasts on there based around our area and I can guarentee they'll love your car.

I still can't get over how clean it is. Just out of interest, how many owners has it had and what's the mileage? It looks like it's been really well looked after that's why I ask

dale_jeffs

its had 1 lady owner, 62,000 miles. bargin at £130!!!

Phil DJ

Has it been kept garaged then?

62,000 miles is proper low as well

dale_jeffs

i think so, going by its condition. not sure though. before i had it it had been sitting for 3 years. didn't run. all it needed was a fuel pump. hopefully getting her MOT'd in the next 2-3 weeks just need the bracket and a full set of tires and touch wood she's on the road. not me yet though few lessons to go. do you guys from this area meet in the retail park near burger king / tesco in kettering?

Phil DJ

We used to but it's closed at 9pm now

dale_jeffs

new wheels!!

Phil DJ

Very good choice

Matt_fez

awesome rims buddy

Mr Sam

love this car, look after her