Ok, just after peoples opinions please, I haven't decided on anything definite yet but I am considering breaking my Sapph in the new year, if my enthusiasm doesn't return.

Thing is, it still runs and drives fine atm so would I be best leaving it that way so people interested in the engine/Gearbox etc could hear it running? Or would I just be best off pulling it apart and then just advertising stuff? Never broke a car before so not sure the best way to go about it.

Cheers, Karl

 

What diff in it mate..?

 

Just film it running on your phone... And then pull it apart and advertise mate.

 

leave it in the car until someone buys the engine at least, once the engine and box has sold then strip the rest

you've got some nice bits on it mate so it will sell easily

 

Tbh I reckon enough People know about the car so would sell most stuff very quickly as for the engine as said do a good quality vid and I'm sure you will sell it all quick enough.......
goes of to make a list

 

I'd personally wait for Engine to sell then break it. If I was on the search for a YB I would love to hear it/drive it etc than just buy it in faith.

 

They only have to look at your resto thread to see they're buying quality parts mate.

Don't rush into nothing thou...how's the ST?

 

Tbh tho Karl... Is hang on and get it reshelled.. As I've own most if the RS range and there nothing like a good reliable clean Cossie... Feel so nice and special to drive.

 

Standard mate, was the last thing on my shopping list lol

 

That was my thinking, although the video idea is a good idea

 

It's such a shame that the actions of a complete knob has clearly took away your passion for the car
As said after most people have seen your resto thread they will know that they are buying good parts
Good luck with what ever you deside

 

I won't mate, like I say, nothing's set in stone,don't need the money but I just keep looking at it and thinking of the things I could do with the money lol. Love the ST, does everything do well!

 

Ah well, shit happens eh, thanks mate, the other guy's car is being fixed as we speak or might have even been fixed by now, was kinda hoping it was written off as well lol

 

It's bollocks mate, someone driving like a cock writes off your pride and joy and they come out of it lightly in comparison.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do with it Karl.

 

I'd advertise itsaying you were going to break the car in two weeks or so from the advert date, then just make a list of whats sold and strip those parts off first. the two weeks also gives people the oppertunity to come and see the engine running.

 

I always try and sell engines and boxes as " tested " heard running etc,

then if you sell it to a complete knob who either wires it up wrong or thrashes the shit out of it and comes back a week later you can simply tell them to do one as they and youknow the items were in perfect working order and fit for purpose when they bought them

There a famous thread about me selling a very very cheap cossie engine to a lad who chose the very very cheap ( Ł800 ) engine rather than a Ł1500 engine he could hear running , and after 3/4 months of using this Ł800 engine and blowing it up on the rollers , then coming back to me for his money back , lol

He was told to go away even tho he chose a cheap engine i had never heard running ,

Now i strip engines i can hear running rather than take that risk again

selling as a not heard engine just isnt worth the hassle

Paul

 

Who built the engine? Guy who bought my engine couldnt hear it running as it was already out the car but a quick phone call to Mark was all he needed as Mark verified exactly what i said, ie engine is fine etc etc.

If your engine was built by you, then best to let perspective buyers hear it running

 

Yes that was my thinking Paul, it wouldn't be a cheap engine and I don't want any comebacks.

It was built by Mike Hall, ex turbosystems, now owns M.A.S tuning. Came from Kev sharps escort.

 

Karl. Sell me engine on a pay weekly basis!!!!

 

Haha, installments would be fine mate, but the bits wouldn't leave until paid in full obviously, that's how I paid for the engine tbh.

Only thing I don't like about having people come round to listen to it etc is the possible timewasters and people I don't know knowing where all the bits are lol.

 

Mark did exactly the same for me on the 500bhp engine from the escoss i broke this year

It also depends on who you are selling it to tho

sell an engine to some twat who thinks he is a gangster and no matter what the builder said , if they blow it up because they are a twat they will still come back acting the hard man , and even tho shit like that doesnt bother me , its hassle you dont need

Saves hassle if they hear it running IMO

 

Is that the silver saph on ebay thats being sold now Karl?

 

Dunno Paul, haven't seen it tbh, what's the reg? If its cos33 then yes, have you got a link mate?

 

i have broken 3 cars now just stripped and sold the lot, the longest it has taken to sell it all is 8 weeks bar having odds and sods left which arent really worth any money anyways.
for reference i made approx Ł11500 from a 470 hp saph, Ł13500 from an 580 hp r32 gtr and Ł23000 from a 800 hp supra.

 

Just red your build thread.... Car was awesome!


Would you no buy a shell and transfer everything over during winter?

 

some sound advice on here Karl from Matt & paul, it will defo be worth more in parts than selling complete even though it will be hard to strip it for you, simply think of the wonga it will bring you then emotions can DO 1 , its all about the money money money as Jesse J says

 

Yeah, totally understand what you mean Paul, I could get Mike to vouch for the engine, even though I bought the engine without even seeing it let alone hearing it, I trusted his word on it, I would just prefer someone to hear it running, it's the quietest Cossie engine I've ever heard, never uses oil etc.

Thanks mate, I've kind of got an idea of what I should or would like to make from breaking it, certainly not selling stuff for peanuts anyway.

Thanks mate, yeah, that's one option and I have been offered a shell, just waiting for some more pics of it and then I'll make a decision, like I say, nothing is set in stone yet, just weighing up my options

Lol, the money would be nice mate!!

 

Don't think the Saff on the bay is the same one Paul. Don't remember it having dark comps or Morettes...

 

Been thinking about that, can't be cos he said in his thread he wants to build it back up over the winter.

 

Were you not going to reshell it mate or stick the engine etc in a 3dr?

 

I still might yet mate, just sick of seeing it how it is and don't like the focus being stuck on the drive, could do with tucking it away somewhere out of sight for a bit. Can't say I've really missed driving it but i do miss having a bit of a tinker with it and just cleaning it lol.

 

I know what your saying mate, it must be pissing you off seeing it in your garage the way it is

 

karl stick round ya moms till newyear and see what gives then

 

Yeah, its just in the way tbh mate,

 

If you miss tinkering....I will get you a copy of my garage key and you can get some work done on mine! Haha.

 

I agree. .

 

Could do mate, only thing that worries me about that is someone trying to pinch it from my mum's and maybe breaking in her house for the keys etc,

 

Haha, I don't miss it that much lol

Only kidding mart, if you ever need a hand, give me a shout mate

 

The best way to break a car is........................




















GET A MONGTARD TO REAR END YOU ON A PARADE LAP!







I'll get my coat

 

Haha, too true mate!!!