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    Quote Originally Posted by T5frankie View Post
    740 is already flying...............
    Not properly though like the 850 does .to mod the 740 you will need to spend money .the 850 is almost there .

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    The r although I do love the retro look of the 740
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    Keep 850 m8 looks the dogs

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    Hard choice mate,love them both so no vote from me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by T5frankie View Post
    think i'll have to see how i feel after its rebuilt, hopefully be cracking on this weekend, hopefully get the head back from the shop, skimmed, pressure tested, new stem seals, all over check
    hope the heads fine lol

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    I don't want to vote, results its still exactly 50/50 today, errrrr..............I cant decide .

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    Quote Originally Posted by ajc106 View Post
    hope the heads fine lol
    nothing £300 quid hasn't sorted out, it had 2 bent valves

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    Popped by Readview this afternoon, only to see that Adam has just got the twin to your 855 R. Red with black roof/mirrors, but black Titans rather than Volans. 92k on the clock and it looks a real find. I honestly thought he had bought your car for a minute.

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    Quote Originally Posted by foammanmark View Post
    Popped by Readview this afternoon, only to see that Adam has just got the twin to your 855 R. Red with black roof/mirrors, but black Titans rather than Volans. 92k on the clock and it looks a real find. I honestly thought he had bought your car for a minute.
    nice, should of took some photos? is it for sale?

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    Quote Originally Posted by T5frankie View Post
    nice, should of took some photos? is it for sale?
    He's bought it to be his toy, and it's come from someone up here who has sadly passed away. Guy was 60 or so and also had a p2 V70 R in flash green. The interior is beige, and possibly the most immaculate that I've ever seen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by foammanmark View Post
    He's bought it to be his toy, and it's come from someone up here who has sadly passed away. Guy was 60 or so and also had a p2 V70 R in flash green. The interior is beige, and possibly the most immaculate that I've ever seen.
    even the same interior cool and lower miles than mine too

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    Quote Originally Posted by T5frankie View Post
    even the same interior cool and lower miles than mine too
    Just spoke to them and the car is being put back to all red, so I've claimed the black mirror covers for Gul. I will get a pic next week.

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    Quote Originally Posted by foammanmark View Post
    Just spoke to them and the car is being put back to all red, so I've claimed the black mirror covers for Gul. I will get a pic next week.
    whats the point unless he puts grey volans back on?

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    Quote Originally Posted by T5frankie View Post
    whats the point unless he puts grey volans back on?
    Not sure tbh. I said that I'd buy the Titans off him, so maybe he'll take me up on that, and put Volans on her. I'll suss more out when next over there.

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    so you say you dont really wanna put miles on either as ther either too old or numbers matter....

    i prefer the r, but im sure its no fun not being able to use it lol

    sell either and get something like an explod v70 t5 as daily slag

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    Quote Originally Posted by T5RatherAmusin View Post
    so you say you dont really wanna put miles on either as ther either too old or numbers matter....

    i prefer the r, but im sure its no fun not being able to use it lol

    sell either and get something like an explod v70 t5 as daily slag
    i dont like phase 2's mate

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    having seen both cars, i have voted for the 855R purely because of its condition and mods already done. Altho i must say i couldnt live with the beige interior, thats why i ripped mine out and replaced it with a black interior lol.

    I would also say keep the 740T but take it off the road this year, cash in your tax and insurance and thats the start of your holiday fund!!!!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by deathrider311271 View Post
    having seen both cars, i have voted for the 855R purely because of its condition and mods already done. Altho i must say i couldnt live with the beige interior, thats why i ripped mine out and replaced it with a black interior lol.

    I would also say keep the 740T but take it off the road this year, cash in your tax and insurance and thats the start of your holiday fund!!!!!!!
    my insurance was only 120 quid lol, i like the beige as long as its very clean, stands out alot more than the grey

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    Quote Originally Posted by T5frankie View Post
    my insurance was only 120 quid lol, i like the beige as long as its very clean, stands out alot more than the grey
    like i said its a start to the holiday fund, with your new C6 its only going to cost you £30 in fuel so all is good mate
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    Quote Originally Posted by T5frankie View Post
    i dont like phase 2's mate
    was just an example as itd be a fast/cheap car you could actually drive and not give 2 crocs


 

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