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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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if its as fast as it looks it will be a fun 2006 season.
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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very nice
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Very nice
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Thats fooking sex wee material Martin


another one saved, well done m8
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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wow very nice bro
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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Thats stunning Mate! Whens the first outing?

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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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SEX!
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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Time to consider that garage extension Martin, nice purchase
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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when my son helped me unload it

he said it looks like a real race car

i said whot the hell do you think the sierra are then








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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Nice one martin, is this the spec (from rouse's web site) ?

Engine: 2.5 litre, four cylinder, Cosworth design, 370 bhp at 9000 Rpm, Bosche fuel injection

Transmission: Xtrac 6 speed gearbox, ZF final drive

Suspension: Lightweight components, Bilstein dampers, heavy duty springs, 18" wheels, Dunlop tyres, AP brakes

Fuel System: 110 litre safety tank with dry-break quick fillers,

fuel consumption 7mpg.

Top Speed: 160 mph
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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yes thats the car,

but with new 385 bhp engine

and it will rev to 9.5k

but rouse has set it at 8.5 for long engine life

it has mag amd carbon fibre everywhere,

with carbon prop and front anti roll bar,

first outing should be 29th dec at donnington park
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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Martin u have toooooo much money
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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no not really,

just like my cars,
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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see you on the 29th martin.

was good to see the new car in the flesh.

Will get your wheels sorted
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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thanks again mate for sorting them out for me,


roll on next week its like a late crimbo present.
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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indeed, should be an awesome crack.

if you could speak to steve for me to see if that would be ok, then rock on!
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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Very very nice Martin, love it!!
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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remember the thread when you were thinking of buying it and there was a vid of one racing from the eighties it looked and sounded awesome.
Another stunning car for your collection.
now your left with the problem of which to take to the track meets although a nice problem to have
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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Oh yes ,very nice
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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very nice mate
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:04 AM
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Do you have any applications for a job like yours
Damn nice car
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 01:11 AM
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Awesome addition to your already cool collection.

Green with envy!
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:10 AM
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Its got a secs monitor!

I wonder how andy rouse found the customer service!
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:14 AM
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Proper car that matey....
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:14 AM
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Very nice. Dare i ask how much one of them costs to buy?
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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top merc , you carnt get any better than that one


well done to you martin
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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I like it ... very very nice, get some better pics up .. Could do with a colour change though IMO
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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really impressive bit of kit
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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You are soooo rich.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by martinrs500labatts


Only the Germans would use that material on door trims

Horny looking car though
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i want one too
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Originally Posted by martinrs500labatts
when my son helped me unload it

he said it looks like a real race car

i said whot the hell do you think the sierra are then


Nice car
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