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Old 21-08-2008, 03:42 PM
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afraid i did lol, he always regreted selling, he got a 4x4 saph but said it was never as fun as the G888
Old 21-08-2008, 03:48 PM
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Is it my eyes or does it have a twin brake caliper set up on front ??? did this make any difference or worthwhile difference as it obviously adds to unsprung weight
Old 21-08-2008, 03:50 PM
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does indeed, its been said it was a twin AP set up but in my memory i have it as twin TAR.OX??
Old 21-08-2008, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by joffy
afraid i did lol, he always regreted selling, he got a 4x4 saph but said it was never as fun as the G888
Not as much as I regret crashing it .
Old 21-08-2008, 03:58 PM
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lol, he wasnt too impressed when he heard, his 4x4 got punted by some woman who tried to park a citroen picasso in his boot, now got another moonstone saph WITH leather seats lol
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I've added a few more photos .
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Not as much as I regret crashing it .
Which isn't as much as I regret you crashing it < real tears, lol.
Old 21-08-2008, 04:39 PM
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whilst on the subjust of super saffs , has anyone got a piccie of Castles "Disposal unit" ??

Old 21-08-2008, 04:49 PM
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what happend to the other thread?
Old 22-08-2008, 04:11 AM
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Snow storm The rear spoiler is a rouse item off the 302/304r.
The front brakes are twin ap titanium piston 4 pot magnesium alloy callipers and have a combine weight which is less than one brembo 4 pot off an evo or sti.
The gearbox is Richmond 6 speed with special ratios (Mike has clearly been speaking to harvey again as I furnishe harvey with all the tech spec of this car yesterday as Harvey has to go and see it for a client.
The rear diff is a quaife special rally cross unit which uses the atlas gp4 escort atals crown wheel and pinion for which there are infinite ratios at a round of drinks.
Old 22-08-2008, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rsnutters1
whilst on the subjust of super saffs , has anyone got a piccie of Castles "Disposal unit" ??

Wasnt that the magenta one?

if so its sister car the white 3dr was a weapon too, any pics of both of these?
Old 22-08-2008, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mike72168
Wasnt that the magenta one?

if so its sister car the white 3dr was a weapon too, any pics of both of these?
Did it also say MOVE OVER on the bonnet or am I thinking of a totally different car to the 'disposal unit'
Old 22-08-2008, 07:09 AM
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wow that's some hard core kit there Tony, specially the brakes.

What was the reason that the twin turbo YB development was not continued Tony, was it purely financial, meaning nobody was willing to pay for the product or was there technical reasons.
What sort of performance was being obtained from it?, did it change the characteristics of the engine.
Old 22-08-2008, 07:11 AM
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Tony,

Has Snow Storm got a potential buyer then ??

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Old 22-08-2008, 07:12 AM
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get the money out quick jb
Old 22-08-2008, 07:17 AM
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If only it was that simple !!

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Originally Posted by Tony S Mannock TSM
Snow storm The rear spoiler is a rouse item off the 302/304r.
The front brakes are twin ap titanium piston 4 pot magnesium alloy callipers and have a combine weight which is less than one brembo 4 pot off an evo or sti.
The gearbox is Richmond 6 speed with special ratios (Mike has clearly been speaking to harvey again as I furnishe harvey with all the tech spec of this car yesterday as Harvey has to go and see it for a client.
The rear diff is a quaife special rally cross unit which uses the atlas gp4 escort atals crown wheel and pinion for which there are infinite ratios at a round of drinks.

Actually Tony, I haven't spoken to Harvey since the beginning of the week, the make of the gearkit is mentioned in the ad on Big Power .

http://www.bigpower.co.uk/forum/view...aec270789ffd1c

Two-thirds of the way down, by Blade rider.

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Linky no worky !!
Old 22-08-2008, 07:23 AM
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Try again .
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Old 22-08-2008, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Ish
Did it also say MOVE OVER on the bonnet or am I thinking of a totally different car to the 'disposal unit'
I think they both had "move over" on the bonnet, think they were in maxpower mag.

Both were running 450bhp and sitting on revolution 5 spokes
Old 22-08-2008, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mike72168
I think they both had "move over" on the bonnet, think they were in maxpower mag.

Both were running 450bhp and sitting on revolution 5 spokes
pauls and jims cars built by TS
Old 22-08-2008, 08:41 AM
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Tony what does the bulk of your work consist of these days? engine building/mapping or just general up keep of performance cars?

Mike
Old 22-08-2008, 08:42 AM
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Making tea
Old 22-08-2008, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by StephTell
Making tea
+ whinging about ex-wife .
Old 22-08-2008, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Captain Mike
Tony what does the bulk of your work consist of these days? engine building/mapping or just general up keep of performance cars?

Mike
All of the above plus giving excellent technical advice to twits like me!! Lol!
Old 22-08-2008, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ian M500COS
All of the above plus giving excellent technical advice to twits like me!! Lol!
Who then ignore it and do what-ever THEY think is best in the first place, get bitten, and then whinge on t'internet about it !
Old 22-08-2008, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird



My love of Saffs is well known

BUT THAT ONE LOOKS FOOKING AWESOME!
Old 22-08-2008, 11:12 AM
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how much modification to the lotus carlton front bumber was taken on to fit the saff then ???
Old 22-08-2008, 11:21 AM
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old school!!!
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i know the arches were steel but were the doors and wings modified and pulled out or was the kit made and tacked onto a normal saff shell
Old 22-08-2008, 11:52 AM
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a nice car till Kev murdered it lol. especially the walnut bits.
Old 22-08-2008, 11:53 AM
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I wanted it for the shell, still do.

Would look ace in black with some compomotives on and a stripped out interior!
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where did the original thread go then mike? did you as a moderator have to remove it due to your own comments ROFLOL
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Originally Posted by Matt
where did the original thread go then mike? did you as a moderator have to remove it due to your own comments ROFLOL
I didn't HAVE to, but I felt I had made my point (over and over ) and chose to do so, as despite his hatred for the fairer sex, Tony isn't all that bad .

It's still there in the misplaced dummy section .
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Originally Posted by Matt
where did the original thread go then mike? did you as a moderator have to remove it due to your own comments ROFLOL

I wonder if he received a warning email from the big wig moderator for being in breach of the rules,I reckon they should have banned him
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Originally Posted by Captain Mike
Tony what does the bulk of your work consist of these days? engine building/mapping or just general up keep of performance cars?

Mike
subaru's mitsy evo ecutec mapping and tuning,autronics, sorting out peoples home built cossies suppling erst chips,evolution chips and genius mapping from stu and kenny.Turbo charger supplying.PECTEL als 8injector etc etc
and making myself lots of cups of tea
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Originally Posted by Tony S Mannock TSM

I wonder if he received a warning email from the big wig moderator for being in breach of the rules,I reckon they should have banned him
General discussions. To discuss about everything and anything, not necessarily about Ford or even cars. Arguing and defamatory posts will not be tolerated and will be removed without warning. Keep it happy and humerous please folks. (Strictly no parts for sale or adult topics in this room please.)
Tony,
Just for you my love, I can assure you I didn't receive anything from anyone .

I was also totally happy and humourous within the thread and still am . Rest assured I have your number and won't EVER let you forget your little spat .

However, given your posts are ALWAYS defamatory, I should be careful . Also, isn't your new name breaking the trader's rules?

Unless your middle name is Shitface, I suppose we're supposed to believe the TSM are your initials and not your company name?
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Tony,
Just for you my love, I can assure you I didn't receive anything from anyone .

I was also totally happy and humourous within the thread and still am . Rest assured I have your number and won't EVER let you forget your little spat .

However, given your posts are ALWAYS defamatory, I should be careful . Also, isn't your new name breaking the trader's rules?

Unless your middle name is Shitface, I suppose we're supposed to believe the TSM are your initials and not your company name?
Mike only you thought you were humerus
if you didn't get a warning you should have done
TSM are my initials
please keep this thread on topic leave the wee taking to a less serious thread.
Try not to ruin this one.
People wish to know about snow storm as it is up for sale it appears
if you have nothing purposeful to contribute to this topic then please refrain from contributing at all.
we thank you for your cooperation in this matter now fook off and bother someone else
We thank you for deleting your own derogatory post and self moderating
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lol lol lol

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