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My new toy!!
Msportman:
--- Quote from: Saint Steve on July 14, 2010, 07:43:18 pm ---Awesome Classic car mate!!!. A true Minter :happy2:.....................
Now go straighten your wonky pipes :laugh:
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I know I know....
I'll blame my mechanic on that one :grin:.....it's got come off for MOT as 4 branch needs welding on a couple of joints.
Did it's usual 1.22 round Combe with a bit more to come.....in comparison my Edition 30 was 1.24 on APR stage 1 Dunlop Inters OE suspension and Yellow stuff pads.
Did it on APR stage 2 330+ on KW Clubsports on normal road rubber (doh!) and it hovered around 1.24
What I really needed was a diff, clutch, bigger Intercooler, big brakes roll bars and new track rubber....about another £5k+ hence that's why I went back to a MK2 for trackdays. Cheap and cheerful but good track pedigree even with light mods!
I couldn't justify shelling out further for the Edition 30 even though it's a brilliant package as standard you're always chasing times. You need deep pockets!
Will get back to another MK5/6 or even like the new Rocco R at some stage soon with missus in a new job but will keep MK2 as it's only retain/appreciate in value especially in this spec and condition.
Zymol'd everything and waxoiled inner arches sills and new under seal. REngine's still a real peach...will be set up at Stealth by Vince soon and will post plots and new pics.
tony_danza:
A very nice piece of work, I went snifffing around a similar build Andrew Chappel owned a while back and then got traded in again, red one if you remember it?
Sadly I didn't have something to tow it with, as it was an animal on the road to say the least!
Are you going to take it any further this time, cage/seat etc? or just enjoy as it is?
Tara:
Looks smart:)
Msportman:
--- Quote from: tony_danza on July 15, 2010, 09:29:17 am ---A very nice piece of work, I went snifffing around a similar build Andrew Chappel owned a while back and then got traded in again, red one if you remember it?
Sadly I didn't have something to tow it with, as it was an animal on the road to say the least!
Are you going to take it any further this time, cage/seat etc? or just enjoy as it is?
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Tony
I've already got a Recaro Speciualist M seat in situ...new when fitted to Recaro base frame...lovely and comfortable and supportive.
I usually run it without rear seats etc on track but I have considered a half cage but am reluctant due keeping it looking OE as possible in case I sell in the future.
I am considering going back to Koni Coilovers althought I had Koni adjustables all round and Eibach springs...a nice combo for road and track. The Eibach coilovers are stiffer...better for track.
KW's are nice but I priced similar Clubsports as before and they are £1600 for a MK2!!
Need to get full set up on Engine and sort VDO gauges and exhaust. Got no stereo apart from the engine!!
Msportman:
--- Quote from: Greeners on July 14, 2010, 10:36:42 pm ---Very nice Ian! :notworthy:
I will have another MK2 soon! :happy2:
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Excellent...16 or 8V??
Getting hard to get nice 3 door big bumper ones now :sad1:
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