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Old 02-03-2009, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Yeah the one at the top. Dont tell me you cant see it either?
No, I can't see it, but I know the car. I done some work on it over here, and will miss it dearly. Look after it, best of luck mate.

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Old 03-03-2009, 06:25 AM
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thats it johny the car is kinda invisible you can't see it coming behind ya then all of a sudden bamm its gone right by ya
Old 03-03-2009, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jay man
thats it johny the car is kinda invisible you can't see it coming behind ya then all of a sudden bamm its gone right by ya

Suppose, but it's bloody hard to miss you, sideways in a damp Mondello


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Old 03-03-2009, 09:03 AM
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Paul is it back on the 888 plate?? is it gonna be a keeper, breaker or up for sale??
Old 03-03-2009, 09:28 AM
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Cant see it either
Old 03-03-2009, 10:33 AM
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Still looks mint in the above pics, I hadn't realised Justin had sold it on either. Enjoy it Paul
Old 03-03-2009, 03:47 PM
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Chop,Andy,
never intended on selling it but the curley twat wouldnt give up so I let him have it...I never used it much but it always made me smile when I didMind you I last drove the scort in November at a track day....same old same old,when you dont have 1 you want 1 and when you do have 1 you have no time to use it...time for a bike I think..


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Old 03-03-2009, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by joffy
Paul is it back on the 888 plate?? is it gonna be a keeper, breaker or up for sale??

still on 888 mate , and its a keeper
Old 03-03-2009, 04:27 PM
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Pics please?
Old 03-03-2009, 06:36 PM
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yes reg on car is G888 GCL
Old 03-03-2009, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ConnollyGT30
Pics please?
Page one.
Old 03-03-2009, 08:07 PM
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cant see pic either...
Old 03-03-2009, 09:00 PM
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also cant see pics, strange... where are they hosted?
Old 03-03-2009, 09:23 PM
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quality car.
hope the car still looks as good as it does in the pics
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Pics from page 1:


















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Old 04-03-2009, 07:11 AM
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fair enough mate, if you ever come to sell it please contact me as i know a man who would be interested in havin it back in his garage!!!
Old 04-03-2009, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by justin.e
Chop,Andy,
never intended on selling it but the curley twat wouldnt give up so I let him have it...I never used it much but it always made me smile when I didMind you I last drove the scort in November at a track day....same old same old,when you dont have 1 you want 1 and when you do have 1 you have no time to use it...time for a bike I think..


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give me a ring

Fair do's mate

At least you still have the escort

Bikes are great fun. If you get one you'll wonder why you plough so much into cars!!
Old 04-03-2009, 11:17 AM
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still cant see the pics, might be cos of firefox, will try internet explorer
Old 04-03-2009, 11:20 AM
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still cant see the pics in internet explorer, can see pics everywhere else on the site, just not this one! am i missing anything?
Old 04-03-2009, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigoScott
still cant see the pics in internet explorer, can see pics everywhere else on the site, just not this one! am i missing anything?

At the end of the day its just a saff mate. Sure you've seen one before!
Old 04-03-2009, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigoScott
still cant see the pics in internet explorer, can see pics everywhere else on the site, just not this one! am i missing anything?
Pictures rehosted; It may be their hosting:

























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Old 04-03-2009, 01:08 PM
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still no pics
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Ctrl and F5. That's how I got them on the Laptop!
Old 04-03-2009, 03:05 PM
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i have now added new engine pics and an 8k launch on o,connell street in dublin.watch the cops face across the road by mac donalds....priceless

zaga
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Originally Posted by Rob Virgo
...priceless

zaga
priceless indeed

stunning engine bay
Old 04-03-2009, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob Virgo
i have now added new engine pics and an 8k launch on o,connell street in dublin.watch the cops face across the road by mac donalds....priceless

zaga
I remember being told about that in the pub later that night by a cop from Pearse street station.He told me every garda radio in the central division lite up about the incident.Was very lucky to get away lad!!! Regards,Micky
Old 04-03-2009, 05:09 PM
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Is this a wind up about the pics? still cant see them?
Old 04-03-2009, 05:09 PM
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thats not the worst micky,drivin heffs scooby late one nite around the pale as they were all pished and he switchs on the anti lag and launch control in that very spot.

give it launch ...give it launch is all i heard from the drunken zoombies in the back

@ fcukin three in the mornin with every guard in templemore watchin.....


he he he

was sensible if i remember correctly

thing set of car alarms for miles when we eventually did launch it in a private garage.remember something about security tho...............
Old 04-03-2009, 05:48 PM
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I'm always sensible
Old 05-03-2009, 05:05 PM
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Rob,
we had the chopper out and the m50 blocked another night....lol
Old 05-03-2009, 05:08 PM
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cant see any pic
Old 06-03-2009, 08:53 PM
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how about now,



Old 07-03-2009, 07:09 AM
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Rob

how old is that picc ?

where are the Air to air injectors / strut brace and alloy headertank ?
Old 07-03-2009, 07:29 AM
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Lovely car but i have to say in my opinion it looked better in moonstone,
Old 07-03-2009, 12:16 PM
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Funny this thread. Its titled FAO Mike Rainbird yet the only person who seems to of not replied is Mike himself! Is he on holiday or something
Old 07-03-2009, 12:52 PM
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Paul,
them pics were taken before it got the above you mentionednot to mention the carbon bits new coilovers,stack dash etc
Old 07-03-2009, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by justin.e
Paul,
them pics were taken before it got the above you mentionednot to mention the carbon bits new coilovers,stack dash etc
So there is more

Looking forward to collecting the car
Old 08-03-2009, 08:58 PM
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car on its way to sunny Peterborough!!!!!!
Old 08-03-2009, 10:59 PM
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sad to see this motor go,it was the first PROPER car i was out in on the road and the track.

rainbum is to sad to answer,probally still cryin in his tea over sellin it.
Old 08-03-2009, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jay man
car on its way to sunny Peterborough!!!!!!

sunny ! more chance of being bitten by a daffodil


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