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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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From a post on Pistonheads.com

I work for Fifth Gear.
One of our current projects is to attempt 200mph in a modified Esprit.
Has anyone out there achieved a genuine 200mph in a car that cost them under £50k, or knows someone that has?
If so we'd like to hear from you.
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I think you may win this contest hands down if you don't count all the previous reincarnations of your car

Be cool to see a cossie back on the telly too
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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201.8 i think it was somewhere
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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Go on rodney, show em how its REALLY done

For once im totally on your side here, be quality to show its not how much money you got, its how wisely you have spent it
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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go on rod that would be so cool,show them how fast a taxi can go
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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Go for it Rod
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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i know its in bits again at the moment ... cant wait for the new mods to make a debut
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Eagle
i know its in bits again at the moment ... cant wait for the new mods to make a debut
The only bit that is in pieces is the turbo and manifold as this engine was biuld for the greif its getting
I am sure Rod will be calling them

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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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Fair play if he gives it a shot
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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go on rod
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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100% do it mate!
get a cossie back on TV! lol
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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So the request is midget who can go well with a massive head ?
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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...is Karl phoning then Dingy?
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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No mate, its a request...

So i request you come to the pod to see if you leave

or are you chicken
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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So i request you come to the pod to see if you leave
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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Well phillis you too fucking shallow to show up at any shows, scared maybe LOL....
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Give it a go Rod
Saw all those Ferrari's and Porche's last week trying to do it and as for their Esprit
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Rod, you KNOW this has to be done good man
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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go on ron would love to see that on TV!
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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Do it Rod - Make us proud !!!!!
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:44 PM
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Do it ROD
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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and..........if you do it, if its on national telly, the price of saffs will rise as the demand will increase as every 5th gear watching teenager will think they can all do 200mph in any old saff cossie
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YUM360,

Dave, I edited it as when ever I use friendly banter it always turns to sh*t.
I had second thoughts so decided to change it !!!

Anyway, I say again DO IT ROD !!!!
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by pugo
and..........if you do it, if its on national telly, the price of saffs will rise as the demand will increase as every 5th gear watching teenager will think they can all do 200mph in any old saff cossie
Have to admit that had crossed my mind too
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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That would be very cool though.

How much under 50k though -can't be a lot if you price up the complete spec as it stands.

Still, it'll be under so that's what matters
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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GO FOR IT ROD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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Have to admit that had crossed my mind too
and if it does, i will pi$$ myself if you turn tail and become 'SPADGE RESTORER OF SAFFS'
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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go for it - its the biggest stage
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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go on rod
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 01:40 AM
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Rod's post on Pistonheads:

HI

This car was timed at 201.8 @ Bruntingthorpe within the 1.7mile straight cost less than 40k.

www.geocities.com/rtarry_uk

I will be contacting you

ps. It is undergoing further mods to attempt 205+ at Brunters.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 03:37 AM
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alot under 40k

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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 04:48 AM
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Come on Rodney!
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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Hi
Will contact Ian Bayliss about this today.
Depends on when they would need the car.
The car will be finished this weekend except for the exhaust system. Its proving impossible to get this made quickly as the three compamies capable of doing it are all booked up.so Target date for completion is May 31st. I will be twisting these companies arms over the next week to try & speed it up.
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ps. Dingle a midget with a fast car is better than an idiot eith a slow one.
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Do it, Do it

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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by MADRod
I will be twisting these companies arms over the next week to try & speed it up.
Tell them they will get a mention on national TV for pulling this out of the bag, and you'll be surprised how they will manage to find you some time

Go for it mate, would be great to see
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 06:50 AM
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Now thats what Im talking about

Nice one Rod!
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Originally Posted by MADRod
Dingle a midget with a fast car is better than an idiot eith a slow one.
class!
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