Ford capri's
05-06-2006, 07:46 PM
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Ford capri's
Just test drove one and was dissapointed. I realise its a bottom spec (1.6 
) but I wasn't expecting it to feel so heavy and soft. Can they be made to feel a bit more nippy? Not too bothered about engines, as that'll get changed but suspension, power steering? I realise caprisport do big brake kits and axel location kits but are the 2.8i dampers any good, worth going for avo's?
) but I wasn't expecting it to feel so heavy and soft. Can they be made to feel a bit more nippy? Not too bothered about engines, as that'll get changed but suspension, power steering? I realise caprisport do big brake kits and axel location kits but are the 2.8i dampers any good, worth going for avo's?
05-06-2006, 09:28 PM
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The 'newest' are now 20 years old and cars have come a long way since then!
A 2.8 special would be the most forgiving with a LSD fitted, a std 2.8 will bite you in the arse at the first roundabout.
With some minor mods they can be great - polys, and some decent tyres for a start.
Try one, I thimk you'll like it.
Had 6 now and loved every one.
A 2.8 special would be the most forgiving with a LSD fitted, a std 2.8 will bite you in the arse at the first roundabout.
With some minor mods they can be great - polys, and some decent tyres for a start.
Try one, I thimk you'll like it.
Had 6 now and loved every one.
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05-06-2006, 10:08 PM
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1.6's are a waste of time
Mines a 2.8i And I love it.....
Attracks soo much attention, Sounds Great, And it is pretty fast...
Just put a 4speed box in mine and its pretty impressive left a R plate elise standing upto about 120.... and he was flat out.
There great for hanging the ass out, and thee pretty predictable once you learn how to drive it
and they just look sooo good!! heres mine-
Mines a 2.8i And I love it.....
Attracks soo much attention, Sounds Great, And it is pretty fast...
Just put a 4speed box in mine and its pretty impressive left a R plate elise standing upto about 120.... and he was flat out.
There great for hanging the ass out, and thee pretty predictable once you learn how to drive it
and they just look sooo good!! heres mine-
05-06-2006, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF
drive a 2.8 and you will love them 
also driven a 3.0 one aswell equally as fun.
06-06-2006, 12:15 AM
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had three crashed them all 
the 2.8 was a flyer. but i wrapped it around a lampost in the wet 
theres a kit you could buy called a Scorpion Kit to make the car handle better .
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http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...9863&f=129&h=0
not sure who may sell them now
the 2.8 was a flyer. but i wrapped it around a lampost in the wet theres a kit you could buy called a Scorpion Kit to make the car handle better .
third post down
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...9863&f=129&h=0
not sure who may sell them now
06-06-2006, 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by avid-fan
had three crashed them all the 2.8 was a flyer. but i wrapped it around a lampost in the wet
theres a kit you could buy called a Scorpion Kit to make the car handle better .
the 2.8 was a flyer. but i wrapped it around a lampost in the wet theres a kit you could buy called a Scorpion Kit to make the car handle better .
06-06-2006, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by avid-fan
lol no just hot headed but that was moons ago
and tbh was always in the cars by myself when i crashed
so no harm done apart from as they call it street furniture
i said to the copper its a fucking lamp post ffs
he said
NO its street furniture
and tbh was always in the cars by myself when i crashed
so no harm done apart from as they call it street furniture
i said to the copper its a fucking lamp post ffs
he said
NO its street furniture I had to bite my tongue from saying 'Listen to yourself, you prick'
06-06-2006, 06:44 AM
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i love my 2.8 special in the dry..but put it on a damp road and its the dogs bollocks
i now its not to the pureists taiste but i love it ,just had new exhausts n manifolds put on by " Tickover " sounds just oresome
i now its not to the pureists taiste but i love it
,just had new exhausts n manifolds put on by " Tickover " sounds just oresome
06-06-2006, 06:44 AM
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I had capri when I was 17 while my mates had fwd crap. Don't know how I never cashed it, Was a 2ltr Laser on the wider 2.8i wheels, 2.8i recaro interior, twin carbs, full capri club exhaust system, dixi horns etc. Great car for a 17 year old teaches you to drive!
06-06-2006, 05:37 PM
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So what can't be retro fitted to a Mk3 1.6 base spec car cos I've found a rust free one (I think anyway) with a years mot.
The plan is to pick up a rustbucket 2.8 special, swop over the suspension, fit big brakes sort out the interior then drop a duratec v6 in. Then take it all apart and re-spray it (once I've got some cash)
The plan is to pick up a rustbucket 2.8 special, swop over the suspension, fit big brakes sort out the interior then drop a duratec v6 in. Then take it all apart and re-spray it (once I've got some cash)
06-06-2006, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by scruffythefirst
So what can't be retro fitted to a Mk3 1.6 base spec car cos I've found a rust free one (I think anyway) with a years mot.
The plan is to pick up a rustbucket 2.8 special, swop over the suspension, fit big brakes sort out the interior then drop a duratec v6 in. Then take it all apart and re-spray it (once I've got some cash)
The plan is to pick up a rustbucket 2.8 special, swop over the suspension, fit big brakes sort out the interior then drop a duratec v6 in. Then take it all apart and re-spray it (once I've got some cash)
Buy you can buy them and weld them on yourself!
06-06-2006, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by whilee
i love my 2.8 special in the dry..but put it on a damp road and its the dogs bollocks
i now its not to the pureists taiste but i love it ,just had new exhausts n manifolds put on by " Tickover " sounds just oresome
i now its not to the pureists taiste but i love it
,just had new exhausts n manifolds put on by " Tickover " sounds just oresome
06-06-2006, 07:32 PM
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Had about a dozen 3.0's in the eighties and nineties , great cars , had a couple of gp 1 x-pack racecars as well , they were great track cars but hard work for the road . Still race against 3 or 4 guys that have these , they put up quite a good show for themselves and win everything in the Classic Toring car races but dont compete with Sierra and Escorts in c/lub c/ships .
06-06-2006, 07:51 PM
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I have had many a capri, the 2.8 was fun realy fun, but most were no more than 130 bhp no mater what ford said.
I drove a 24v cossie one couple of weeks ago. Fuck me it went like a 2.8 in the wet but in the dry.
never had so much fun
I drove a 24v cossie one couple of weeks ago. Fuck me it went like a 2.8 in the wet but in the dry.
never had so much fun
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