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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Default Took the 3dr out last night and started the work at last!

Yup had a sneaky few laps of the village bypass last night to check all as well.

I got the car in oct and had it out then but its sat waiting for spring in the garage since. Battery was fucked so i borrowed one from MorganRS and she fired nae bother at all

Took him and Roger out and had a wee bit of fun as she goes no bad

Kicked the clutch a couple of times and can confirm the arse steps out

Rev counter doesnt work so was guessing when to change at the "limit". 1st time i made the car feel slower by short shifting accidentally. Guessing is usually easy on speed but the box has longer 1-3 gears which i dont know limit speeds of yet. 2nd time round she got more hammer and felt very good

She's now back in the garage awaiting a suspension swap. n/s coilover is out. Ready to drop the roll bar and get the spring in tonight and get all 4 corners done.

Hopefully MOT her soon.

Found a couple of silly niggles last night though, ie horn doesnt work

The fire has been relit and i'm bloody excited
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Hmmm on second thoughts i shouldn't say "relit" with my cossie fire history
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Nice one chop, I cant wait to get mine back out on the road too, Roll on the end of the month..!!
We should arrange a wee meet once everyone is back on the road....
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Nice one mate i have the bug also get some pics up
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by beemerbazza23
Nice one chop, I cant wait to get mine back out on the road too, Roll on the end of the month..!!
We should arrange a wee meet once everyone is back on the road....
Yeah for sure mate i'm game for that


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Nice one mate i have the bug also get some pics up

Dont have any pics other than when i bought it. WIll maybe take more tonight as i dont have any under bonnet pics.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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Look forward to seeing them mate
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Good lad, glad your getting in and about her - you'll get that little lot done and dusted in no time!
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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I was priveledged enough to be allowed a passenger ride in this car last night, to say it's fast is an understatement! I'm sure the gearing probably takes a little getting used to, but it definately goes some!!
Nice to see it running so well after being left in the garage a while, goes to show it's been put together properly.
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Brilliant news lad

I have just cleared some space to refresh the original engine for mine with a view to getting it fitted very soon.

This year deffo
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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i miss mine
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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Hope all goes well with the MOT etc

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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by beemerbazza23
Nice one chop, I cant wait to get mine back out on the road too, Roll on the end of the month..!!
We should arrange a wee meet once everyone is back on the road....
There's a plan under way for that baz.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by R4N S S
i miss mine
me too my mate was driving my old on todayso i think iam going a sapphir or save up for a few month and get another and also kp the escos
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Nice one mate.They always put a smile on your face.
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Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie
There's a plan under way for that baz.
Quality mate.....
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sounds good mate hope it stays that way
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good man chop
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Originally Posted by rstoughy
Brilliant news lad

I have just cleared some space to refresh the original engine for mine with a view to getting it fitted very soon.

This year deffo

Haha get on it so you can get a mk2 in the garage!

come for a spin when the susp is on
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Haha get on it so you can get a mk2 in the garage!

come for a spin when the susp is on
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Originally Posted by rstoughy
Brilliant news lad

I have just cleared some space to refresh the original engine for mine with a view to getting it fitted very soon.

This year deffo
yeah right lol
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Originally Posted by beemerbazza23
Nice one chop, I cant wait to get mine back out on the road too, Roll on the end of the month..!!
We should arrange a wee meet once everyone is back on the road....
Am game for that too.

Pics please
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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yeah right lol

LOL at least the extension is done! So you never know!
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
LOL at least the extension is done! So you never know!
neen chance il place a bet
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When will mine be ready to see the daylight??????????????????????
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Good stuff Chopper Coming to Croft this year?
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we need pics
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rocky_robin


When will mine be ready to see the daylight??????????????????????

oooh that's a good idea!!! can we? lets find the boost!


Originally Posted by Neil S
Good stuff Chopper Coming to Croft this year?

100%! i promised myself if its the 1 thing i do then its that!
hopefully in the cossie
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Well, April is very near!!!
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