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Old 09-04-2012, 08:56 PM
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Well after nearly 2 years off the road my orion is running again. Now need tax n mot plus new inlet,injectors, and management hopefully the new mods will keep it in the 12s next weekend
Old 09-04-2012, 09:01 PM
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Good work champlin. Bought like last minute
Old 09-04-2012, 09:05 PM
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doesn't seem like 2 years since you last had it out how time flies and well done on getting it running again
Old 09-04-2012, 09:10 PM
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Old 09-04-2012, 09:30 PM
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Look forward to seeing it in use!
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well done, lad
Old 10-04-2012, 12:02 PM
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Im all up for another orion on the road... Good work!
Post some vids up next week!
Old 10-04-2012, 12:09 PM
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Went really well yesterday for 12 psi must have been my chip
Old 10-04-2012, 12:11 PM
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Still a gay colour tho,,

Old 10-04-2012, 02:47 PM
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Need more pics.12secs is a quick car.
Old 10-04-2012, 02:52 PM
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Come on... show Dean how it's done Sunday!...
Old 10-04-2012, 03:03 PM
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Pics of the old girl,





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Still has the USC pass from 1998 in the window
Old 10-04-2012, 03:58 PM
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I like it, the more Orions the better
Old 10-04-2012, 07:11 PM
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We may have some issues as its smoking a little. Not sure on the cause yet
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That looks nice.
Old 11-04-2012, 04:21 AM
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Looking good Matty!!
Old 11-04-2012, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by oriurbo
We may have some issues as its smoking a little. Not sure on the cause yet
I thought the smoke was clearing up Matty?
Old 11-04-2012, 04:34 PM
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No seems to be getting worse daz seems ok on boost but in slow traffic or stood still smokes bad. Anyone any ideas obviously im thinking turbo?
Old 11-04-2012, 04:49 PM
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im liking it mate love the colour aswell, as regards the smoking depends what colour it is to determing what the course is
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One dead turbo will be sound again by tommoz
Old 11-04-2012, 10:05 PM
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Very cool car love it!
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Good news to hear it's running again.
Look forward to seeing it at some shows.

What turbo's it running?
Old 12-04-2012, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by slammedorion
Good news to hear it's running again.
Look forward to seeing it at some shows.

What turbo's it running?
Lancia delta t34 with Cosworth rear housing
Old 12-04-2012, 07:54 AM
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Love the onion mate!!! Would have loved the funds to buy "slammedorion"s red car, when it was for sale!
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