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Old 27-03-2008, 06:26 PM
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I thought that, was hoping it was going to be 1000 revs less then that
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Old 27-03-2008, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by AJC
paul, i meant to go on and speak to you regardin that but ive hardly been on net due to work so forgot to ask, im not sure if im taking it or not im afraid, might just go in the rs1600i

also its a 63 housing and spools like a T34 at around 4200rpm
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I thought that, was hoping it was going to be 1000 revs less then that

It is Paul.......Andy is just getting old and confused,i drove it last night and it spools up just like a T34 car........only it`s a little bit quicker
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Old 27-03-2008, 06:40 PM
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diva - you like it then??!
andy - i live down the road and not been out yet people from liverpool have lol better be out on sunday! are you happy with it now?!
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Old 27-03-2008, 06:43 PM
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Its awesome, majorly AWESOME!!

Proper quick, and sounds fooking mega!
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Old 28-03-2008, 04:49 PM
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thank you all for the comments,

paul, sorry i messes up with the RPM, as diva says, its like a t34 spool,

tim, sorry pal, you should of jumped in with diva and shorty, i just got to be careful with my fragile license

richard, you can take her for a spin soon my dear....
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Old 28-03-2008, 05:00 PM
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Old 28-03-2008, 05:07 PM
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Don't worry about it Andy. Im sure I'll get another chance for a ride out in it
One hell of a car you have though
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Old 29-03-2008, 09:05 AM
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cheers tim,

paul, i dont know how too, usually some one is kind enough to do it for me
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Old 29-03-2008, 09:34 AM
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Butties are on mate
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Old 29-03-2008, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by NEEDFORSPEED
diva - you like it then??!

Like it.......

It`s Perfection
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Old 30-03-2008, 10:26 AM
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cheers rob, you really do like it dont you

karl, butties were top notch, cheers
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Old 04-04-2008, 10:44 PM
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Andy just looking at this pic, can see the thermostat to heat matrix metal pipe is gone and you have a Roose hose, was this made for the job my Roose?
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Old 05-04-2008, 08:57 AM
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Paul, i think so, but it was Martin who ordered it and arranged it for me, so he is probaly best person to ask
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Old 03-05-2008, 10:14 AM
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OMG the shocking pics are here!!!!!




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Old 03-05-2008, 10:32 AM
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This one Andy really shows the colour!

Off down in abit for a peek!

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please return with good news mate lol
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Old 03-05-2008, 10:36 AM
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It will be!

He's painting bonnet,skirts,front Bumper & twins this afternoon, then tomorrow i think he's going rear bumper & vents...... ( NO REST FOR THE WICKED!! )
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Old 03-05-2008, 10:53 AM
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Old 03-05-2008, 11:11 AM
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hope so karl, not messing about his he

mike, suits you!!!!!!!
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Old 03-05-2008, 01:29 PM
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Looked well mate!

He was on with basing your bits, so didnt stay about long

Once he's into something, he doesnt mess about!
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Old 04-05-2008, 06:50 AM
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Old 08-05-2008, 10:15 AM
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That looks great so far Andy.

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Old 08-05-2008, 10:19 AM
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Will look superb, Rick is a superb painter, and prob one of the only one's i'd trust with my cars. You wont be dissapointed Andy
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What the fook did i miss

Andy i thought you was just getting the stone chips done? Look mega mate & well done Karl.
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Thats looking gleaming that Andy
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Fantastic mate, can't wait to see it at the weekend.

Paint job looks spot on too!
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Nice one Andy!
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cheers all, fingers crossed i am picking it up saturday AM,

gotta love Mr Burns haven't you mark
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Hi there andy, just read the thread from start to finish and i must say simple stunning
Just out of curiousity what have you done with the original turbo heat shield and cam belt cover?.
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cheers for the comments,

daz, thank you very much
the heatshield i sold, i still have the cam belt cover
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stunning car mate best colour imo as well
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Originally Posted by AJC
first thing i did was but small front number plate on,




then i put standard lights back in, along with rs500 grills

(only pic i have of it like that) at York dragstrip





then she got lowered, cobra springs, koni adjustables



this is 20 mins after they were fitted


and after they settled, sits like this, IMO perfect



then, time for bufty

from this

to this


then, time for more power
stage 3 and intercooler fitted



and this is how she looks now
on the way back from being on trak on trax


few things are changing, soon...

will keep you all posted and thanks for reading
hi,whos is the imperial blue escort next to the cossie?? did it used to be on an e reg.looks like my old one....
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just seen this coming through huddersfield must be on the way home looked ace and when you gave it a bit of boost from the traffic lights with the bikes sounded awesome
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Ey, that was Andy! Car looks and sounds stunning!
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dannyd, E268YKX was the old plate,

pollocks, cheers mate, was it you who peeped?

karl, cheers mate, and thank you very much for today and sorting it all out, loading some pics up now
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