Joe91

Hi

For those of you that dont know i own a Norris Motorsport prep'd s2 escort that ive not long had built by them, about 3 months ago..

Basically im thinking of selling it because i dont have the money to use it as a daily or to just have it sitting in a garage somewhere..However im currently on a running in map that Karl has done, ive done 2000miles+ on it and im a little bored of the running costs and im looking to start my own business soon so id like to put some money into that..

The question is, Do i take it back to NMS and have it mapped properly or do i sell it before its mapped and i get to attached to it..

Only trouble is that i need an 044 fuel pump, fuel pump wiring, new front shocks before it can be mapped, all 3 of them are adding up to atleast £350 before its even mapped, As i just said i dont really have the money to put into it to be honest and im thinking that if i get it mapped etc id end up keeping it even though i cant afford to..

Would it be more sellable as it is now or would i benefit from mapping it and selling it with 270bhp+?

Incase of any confusion im not asking for people to say how much they think its worth etc or any figures because by all means this isnt a "whats it worth" thread..

Thanks, Joe

Joe91

Yeah i was only advised to run it in for 1000miles i just havnt got back up to NMS for them to map it, the engine is well run in but NMS is 240miles away from me so its a good 500mile round trip which is alot just for mapping :/

Joe

v man

Personally I would be wary of an un mapped car

Not saying there is anything wrong with yours it's just a well mapped proven engine is worth more that ain't.

If ya get me

DAN-Saff

Is it still using mineral running in oil?

BigChuck

its not a lot when you consider that the mapping will make or break the engine

Paul_RS

iTrader: (4)

The NMS running in maps are safe, it's just everything is turned down as such so there isn't as much stress on the engine. However I think it'd be easier sold as a finished item! Also if you think a 500 round mile trip is bad - try living here! Every mapping trip involves ferries and flights

Joe91

Suppose, good advice there chaps..they don't run in on mineral oil Dan, well I dont think so anyway, mine definatley isn't on it and when I asked about it they said its a load of shite and they don't use it!

Thanks, Joe

james kiely

iTrader: (5)

joe i would imagine you will lose a lot more than 350 plus your mapping costs if you dont get it mapped and a clean bill of health from karl

xr_craig

iTrader: (2)

I'm the same. I'd always question why it hasn't been mapped properly. Makes me think the seller knows it's not necessarily up to performing as it should or maybe has a problem. Not that i'm saying this is the case here obviously.

The other reason is that if i get a new car i want to be able to use it, i'd be a bit frustrated to then find out i couldn't book it in for 2 months or something like that. So that would put a few people off i reckon.

Best bet would be get it mapped then sell if you can.

bigchez

if i was in the market for another turbo nutter mobile and the owner selling was doing so because they couldn't afford to get it mapped i'd not touch it with a barge pole as i'd want to know what other corners had been cut. It's a no brainer chap - you have to get it done.

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Just keep it as a weekend toy.

Joe91

I see what you all mean, think I'll have to get it mapped then! or garage it :/

Thanks everyone for the advice!

Joe