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Old 20-09-2006, 07:32 PM
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2.0l Zetec low comp T38 blah blah blah

DTA Pro management
Penske 3 position suspension
Retrimmed red black leather
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Custom charge cooler kit
Potentialy capable of or almost 400 HP Thru the front wheels Fuck



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Old 20-09-2006, 07:40 PM
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As good as that sounds.............................its still a KA

Could just break it Or put it into an rs
Old 20-09-2006, 11:07 PM
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Have you got any pics
Old 20-09-2006, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ADRENALINE KA
Have you got any pics
Not as yet mate will keep you posted if I decide to buy just thinking might be a bit of a handfull


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Old 20-09-2006, 11:12 PM
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sounds like a very cool little car for 6k to me
Old 20-09-2006, 11:18 PM
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not too bad for the price Doug.

big difference from the escort though.
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
not too bad for the price Doug.

big difference from the escort though.
Completly diffrent league Dave thats why im unsure as to what to do lol I mean mine aint quite 400 bhp and thats a cunt to handle in 2WD form but Front wheel drive am I asking for Hospital food lmao ?



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If you buy it and strip it let me please boss
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think i would rather have 400 in the back wheels than the front.
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
think i would rather have 400 in the back wheels than the front.

Agreed Mr Dave ! lots of fun but how many 400 HP FWD's out there Could be interesting if not entertaining lol

Adrenalin Let u what Hope ur not insinuating some Gayness for me Joke mate



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Originally Posted by Doug
Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
think i would rather have 400 in the back wheels than the front.

Agreed Mr Dave ! lots of fun but how many 400 HP FWD's out there Could be interesting if not entertaining lol

Adrenalin Let u what Hope ur not insinuating some Gayness for me Joke mate



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If you decide to buy the ka and strip it, i may be interested in some parts, like the engine
Old 20-09-2006, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ADRENALINE KA
Originally Posted by Doug
Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
think i would rather have 400 in the back wheels than the front.

Agreed Mr Dave ! lots of fun but how many 400 HP FWD's out there Could be interesting if not entertaining lol

Adrenalin Let u what Hope ur not insinuating some Gayness for me Joke mate



Regards Doug .

If you decide to buy the ka and strip it, i may be interested in some parts, like the engine
Oh Bugger thought u wanted me for a min then lol

Engine not yet fitted mate brand new on a pallet

Every thing brand spanking new internals the lot



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Old 20-09-2006, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug
Originally Posted by ADRENALINE KA
Originally Posted by Doug
Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
think i would rather have 400 in the back wheels than the front.

Agreed Mr Dave ! lots of fun but how many 400 HP FWD's out there Could be interesting if not entertaining lol

Adrenalin Let u what Hope ur not insinuating some Gayness for me Joke mate



Regards Doug .

If you decide to buy the ka and strip it, i may be interested in some parts, like the engine
Oh Bugger thought u wanted me for a min then lol

Engine not yet fitted mate brand new on a pallet

Every thing brand spanking new internals the lot



Regards Doug .
LOL @ ME WANTING YOU

Try and get pics off the seller if poss
Old 20-09-2006, 11:35 PM
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Doug, i found my 280 brake ZT escort more fun that what what im finding my stage 3 saph, it felt more predictable, and the back end didnt jump round when i wasnt especting it, which is a bonus comming off islands in heavy traffic
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Originally Posted by ADRENALINE KA
Originally Posted by Doug
Originally Posted by ADRENALINE KA
Originally Posted by Doug
Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
think i would rather have 400 in the back wheels than the front.

Agreed Mr Dave ! lots of fun but how many 400 HP FWD's out there Could be interesting if not entertaining lol

Adrenalin Let u what Hope ur not insinuating some Gayness for me Joke mate



Regards Doug .

If you decide to buy the ka and strip it, i may be interested in some parts, like the engine
Oh Bugger thought u wanted me for a min then lol

Engine not yet fitted mate brand new on a pallet

Every thing brand spanking new internals the lot



Regards Doug .
LOL @ ME WANTING YOU

Try and get pics off the seller if poss
Will do mate all I know at the moment is its an ex 7 valley prepaired car that was built for a chap called Dave Guy some years back was pushing 350ish @ 21 psi And now car complete and brand new engine on pallet .



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sounds like it would be a right handful and complete nightmare to drive.................excellent fun then. definetly worth the money imo
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Originally Posted by Doug


Will do mate all I know at the moment is its an ex 7 valley prepaired car that was built for a chap called Dave Guy some years back was pushing 350ish @ 21 psi And now car complete and brand new engine on pallet .



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Yellow with puma headlights? i remember a severn valley ka with zetec turbo on 19" center locing touring car wheels?
Old 21-09-2006, 01:46 AM
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19" dymags
On a fecking Ka!


Pictures please doug, I love cars with a difference!
Old 21-09-2006, 06:19 AM
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Sounds fun

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How are those pics coming along Doug
Old 21-09-2006, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ADRENALINE KA
How are those pics coming along Doug
Going to have a lookie tonight see if I can strike up a deal will keep you posted


No its not the Yellow pukka KA with the puma lights.



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Old 21-09-2006, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug
Originally Posted by ADRENALINE KA
How are those pics coming along Doug
Going to have a lookie tonight see if I can strike up a deal will keep you posted


No its not the Yellow pukka KA with the puma lights.



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Remember to take plenty of pics if possible mate
Old 21-09-2006, 05:30 PM
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Be interesting to see this
Old 21-09-2006, 05:46 PM
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and dont forget to pop into kwik shit on the way home to set up account for tyres
Old 21-09-2006, 06:23 PM
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Doug i know dave guy (used to work with him) and he paid silly money for that conversion.Bought a brand new Ka Black for the conversion run engine in 1300 miles and then had that motor fitted.No expense spared while he owned it but has had a few owners since i believe
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