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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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No more pics for now as i have just got my computer sorted to get pics on it.
Spec list.
Euan's old engine, long studded 200 block,low comp pistons, cnc ported head,bd 16 cams.
6 paddle clutch.
Roller bearing t4 , 34 actuator
Rs500 plenium 8 greens.
Pro alloy radiator,intercooler,turbo coooler
T4 roose hose kit
MSD piston dump valve.
MSD air injector
L8 super 8 ecu
Fuel pump hard wired
Bosh 044 pump
Stack rev counter,boot gauge,oil pressure gauge,volt gauge
Secs monitor
Grp A coil
Car looms uk engine loom
18' new comp mo 6 spoke anthracite
Brembo 4 pot front brakes with focus rs discs
Poly bushed front & rear
Fully resprayed shell 4x4 bonnnet
I will update as i go along.
Still waiting on chip coming , few metres of blue vaccum hose
i have prob forgot a good few thinngs i will ad to it

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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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lookin good fella !!! got much more to do before it ready ??
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awesome carlo.think id like a white saff next year after ive showed off the s2 abit lol
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Not really sure mate im away to new york on friday for 5 days if it wasnt for that it would be finnished this weekend coming.
but its a cossie it will never be finnished

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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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Very nice carlo,where did you get the car cover from ?
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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Not really mate im away to new york on friday for 5 days if it wasnt for that it would be finnished this weekend coming.
but its a cossie it will never be finnished
yep you know that!!!!!! lol
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Classic car editions kev from ebay Ł150
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by big mac
yep you know that!!!!!! lol
Onlly too well mate
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Classic car editions kev from ebay Ł150
Ebay shop ?
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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I will try find one on ebay for you if i cant just ring classic car editions fr one
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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Cant see any on ebay kev
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Cheers carlo,guess you got lucky there m8.
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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Looks really nice mate

Get if finished and get some proper pics outside!!
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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Looking good mate,will have to get mine finnished lol,love the cover,think we need a group by kev

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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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looks very nice
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Finally, some pics.

Looks spot on, wish i had a white saff .

500 inlet is proper bit of kit to by the looks of it.
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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car looks good, what happened to the verniers though
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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The veriners were taken off as the were adjusted to suit autronic i will get another new set & get them set..
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:27 AM
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At last, some pics....

Looking good mate, i thought you bought the grey Saph off Jay

Enjoy New York mate.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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Thanks paul , i was thinking about the grey one but ended up with this(white ones are faster)
Cant wait to get the car out the garage for decent pics
Paul does yours rub with the 18's & do you run the plastic splash gaurd?
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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Only rubs slighty on the front when going over speed bumps mate. The splash gards are still there but the wheels catch them now & again.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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Mine catch even turning slow left & right someone has ground away the arches but now there are nowhere for the plastic arch to sit in to
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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looking good carlo.

you did have yelow injector plugs
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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I know mate wont matter tho as long as it goes
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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Cant beat white Saphs!!!
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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Looks nice carlo

I love them with ambers on though

Details details.... good luck with it!!
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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looking great carlo.be good to see it out and about at a few meets/shows etc
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Yeah stevie im going to try attend a few this year
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by carlo
The veriners were taken off as the were adjusted to suit autronic i will get another new set & get them set..
You mean the cam timing, The only thing that was changed to suit Autronic was the bottom pully and dizzy.

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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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nice car carlo with a real nice spec ,best of luck getting it on the road
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Thanks james.yeah mark the cam pulleys were adjusted way out euan said it was something to do with being able to adjust the idle on autronic.When we put the engine in my car on webber it wouldnt idle & would missfire untill about 3.5k.We put the standard pulleys on & it was mint..
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It looks shinny as fook in the garage.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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lol its the underlay for laminate flooring i stapled it all tound the garage years ago it keeps the heat in
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by carlo
Thanks james.yeah mark the cam pulleys were adjusted way out euan said it was something to do with being able to adjust the idle on autronic.When we put the engine in my car on webber it wouldnt idle & would missfire untill about 3.5k.We put the standard pulleys on & it was mint..
You will find not running there cam timing you will loose out on some of the power or responce they found running such radical timing.

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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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I like it Carlo, a nother fine white Saph
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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looks awesome mate; good on ya; be a quick one too when up & running

that steering wheel looks familiar is it my old one?

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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Looking good!!
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Mark the car wouldnt drive under 3k the way they had it set sounded like a subaru but i know what your saying i really need to get new pulleys on it && have them set properly.
Matt yeah thats your old wheel
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by carlo
Mark the car wouldnt drive under 3k the way they had it set sounded like a subaru but i know what your saying i really need to get new pulleys on it && have them set properly.
Matt yeah thats your old wheel

It would have needed a major remap on webber to get it to work.

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