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    Quote Originally Posted by jamesy12345 View Post
    I don't know if Steve has any plans to sell
    Yup.

    Unfortunately, it's time for it to move on.

    Someone make me an offer I can't refuse!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doingitsideways View Post
    Yup.

    Unfortunately, it's time for it to move on.

    Someone make me an offer I can't refuse!
    well if your mind is made up, maybe it's a good idea just before the oil price soars and I can stop eating beans on toast. Just don't EVER look at the prices for Capris again!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamesy12345 View Post
    well if your mind is made up, maybe it's a good idea just before the oil price soars and I can stop eating beans on toast. Just don't EVER look at the prices for Capris again!!
    Lol, beans on toast is a winner, but variations do run out after a while.
    Same here tbh, fella.

    I know, Ive always said the Capper is my pension... Oh well!

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    'bout time for an update!

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    Update: "what a weekend...!" stolen & recovered with only minor damage

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    Update: Stolen-not-recovered…tbh I think it was a hit by Andy Bell for my gayer-than-erasure comment. I imagine him riding off into the night, sporting a pink helmet & humming ‘A Little Respect’.

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    Update: Well, someone must have loved it. Coming soon to a Crimewatch near you...

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    Update: alive! New engine is in...doesn't run for long but getting there

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    Status: Did I ever mention the time that a pal destroyed my prized KE100……..?? The clown. Anyway, a short period of mourning for the NC35 is now officially over with the arrival of the Green Streak. I love the smell of Silkolene in the morning.

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    Status: Is a ’93 RX-7, continuing this month’s rotary theme (KE100 is a rotary valve type). Not sensible maybe, we shall see.

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    Update time.

    Capri:



    Update:
    Going up for sale


    960:



    Update:
    Moved on to pastures new now


    850TDi



    Update:
    Still the hard as nails workhorse, hit 300k and lunched an alternator. Oh well.
    Desperate for new oil, also loooong overdue full set of belts and pulleys. Needs a few hundred quid throwing at it to see me through the winter. Hopefully this will be next up for some spannering.


    S70 T5.



    Update:
    Ran it at York, while mightily hungover and it didn't go bang, managed to wring a 15.1 out of it.
    New plugs, leads, rotor arm and dizzy cap to go on, chasing occasional misfire on boost.
    Will fettle with the cam timing next.



    S80 T6.



    Update:
    Still the old man's daily, still begging to be mapped.
    Long overdue a major service, needs codes reading to find out why it's menstrual.


    460 CD Turbo.



    Update:
    Sat on axle stands while I whip the 'box out to drop into the other 460.
    Starting to give serious thought to dropping a T4 lump into this.


    480:



    Update:
    Still sat, waiting for me to have the heart to start pulling it to bits


    460 2.0 CD:



    Update:
    Seems to be staying, now has a name - Don Leno.
    Found the old cheapo eggcrate grille from the S70, so will butcher that and make it fit at some point.
    Sat outside my house now awaiting an auto transplant from Ray the 460T, being used as a beater when any of the others are out of action.
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    monthly update:

    T2

    Update: engine oot, ready for 200 CV lump inc 'future proof' steel liners

    480

    Update: all sorted.....DVLA have now lost the green slip as well as the log book. Now collecting parts for manual swap, including a flywheel from an F4R Clio

    S70R

    Update: took it for a run out to Scarborough, to scrub the new Falkens in. 205-width looks skinny no? Ready for the winter at least

    RX-7

    Update: APEXI ECU & HKS de/pre/whatever-cat to go on, trying to keep it cool. Everybody be cool. Japanese domestic market 112 mph limit still in place then.

    KE100

    Update: nothing doing this month. Rattling but still rolling. Got myself some bedtime reading - a Haynes manual

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    Lol, speedo not been converted then?!
    Crazy how fast they go up!

    My Pajero had a resistor fitted in the signal line to convert to mph, don't know if the Mazda speedo is electric though?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doingitsideways View Post
    Lol, speedo not been converted then?!
    Crazy how fast they go up!

    My Pajero had a resistor fitted in the signal line to convert to mph, don't know if the Mazda speedo is electric though?
    Not converted mate & it's hard work to convert it in my head on the move...I need all of my limited brain power for driving, not doing maths, so I better sort it out good call with the resistor yes I think it's an electronic set up. Then I can just blank out the 'k' leaving m/h

    The FC ('86-'91) was cable I think but AFAIK the FD is electronic. You can also display the speed on the attachment that comes with the APEXI ECU - the Power FC Commander. Sounds like some kind of heavy duty sex toy but looks like a 1980's mobile phone...



    "Hello? Is that my broker? Buy! Sell! I'm going through at tunnel at 112 mph...!"
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    Lol!!

    Cool bit of kit, that.

    I'd leave the speedo alone then, it's hilarious how fast they move when still in kmh!
    Surprised it's not been converted though, they usually have to be when imported.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doingitsideways View Post
    Lol!!

    Cool bit of kit, that.

    I'd leave the speedo alone then, it's hilarious how fast they move when still in kmh!
    Surprised it's not been converted though, they usually have to be when imported.
    yea I was thinking that....reading up on the net just throws up loads of rubbish like it is exempt from SVA due to being over 10 years old, EU laws allow metric readings...

    insulation tape over the 'k' will fix it for now

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    Awesome theread Jamesy. Sorry to hear about these stolen cars..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Uzulins View Post
    Awesome theread Jamesy. Sorry to hear about these stolen cars..
    Cheers fella. I told you the UK was a dodgy place

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    Time for the (now) bi-monthly update.
    Well, I'm bi-polar, so I guess it fits.

    Capri - Marvin:



    Update:
    Had a fella seemingly interested in buying it, dropped off the face of the earth.
    Will start to advertise it after Christmas. It's time
    No new pics, so here's a really old one!


    850TDi - Güstav:



    Update:
    Still haulin' ass!
    Had a full oil/belts service, I somehow managed to fluke the timing so it'll run. Martin Smith has generously offered to time it properly at some point, along with maybe supply me with some other goodies
    Fairly sure I've got a sticking injector or two, plenty of diesel knock. Lovely.
    Bonnet flipped up while joining the motorway at 70 the other day, which was nice. Now need new bonnet and hinges.
    Just had a new battery also. These Dervs don't like the cold.


    S70 T5 - The Black Shark.



    Update:
    Serving as wifey's daily ferrying the bairn around, until Christmas day anyway, more on that later.
    Managed to bag a 3" throttle body and machined manifold along with an ITG filter and shroud, oh and a poly top mount from a breaking 850, so they'll get fitted at some point - as well as all the stuff I've not done from last time.
    Also, it appears I need a sidelight bulb.
    Almost forgot - she's also kiffed one of my fake Pegs "apparently" avoiding a kid pushed out in front of her. I tried to make her see the extra points for kids, but I still got tears for asking how the car was before her. Women, huh?


    S80 T6 - Kitt:



    Update:
    Still the old man's daily, still begging to be mapped.
    Still long overdue a major service and being plugged in to find out why it has PMS.
    My Dad, being a retired bus driver, has stuffed it yet again.
    People that know me better will remember how he somehow managed to smash two wheels a while ago (that's smash, not scuff or ding) well he's now scraped all down the near side on something.
    When I asked what happened, he helpfully replied "It happened."
    Well, I'm not going to bother servicing it now. Honestly couldn't care less about it any more.
    If he cares so little about someone else's (my) car, he can return to the busses when the cam belt enevitably lets go.
    Couldn't even be arsed to take a pic of it, so here's one with the other raft-o-££££e.
    Rant over.


    460 CD Turbo - Ray-le-Otter:



    Update:
    Amassing a big assed pile of bits and bobs to fit on the 12th of never.
    Decided I will manual convert it, just not yet.
    Auto 'box nearly back in... For now.


    480 - Nipper:



    Update:
    Sadly, moving onto pastures new this coming weekend
    I didn't have the heart to break it myself and tried to donate it to the 480 forum's mod to break with the proceeds to go to the forum's running costs, but it was a logistical nightmare as he's in Glasgow.
    Eventually, after offering it to a few people, it's found a new home. A fella on VOC and 480 club never quite got over the loss of his, so I gave it him.
    I thought best to give it away to someone that will appreciate it, than sling it on ebay for buttons for it to be broken anyway. An ethos shared by at least one fella I know.
    I'll be gutted when it goes, but I needed the space. See towards the end of this post.


    460 2.0 CD - new nickname - The Age of Aquarius



    Update:
    Hit 55,555 miles at 55mph - who knew?
    Celebrated by turning itself into an aquarium in the recent rain. Seriously bad, jumped in to go somewhere and the footwells were nearly 2" deep. Feet instantly soaked. Made a hilarious sloshing though when driving!
    Anyway, I've decided to break it.
    Shame really, being such low mileage, but the rot is going to be uneconomical to repair, as I don't think Craig (Tomcat) is keen on doing the arches. (Speaking of which, have you done my bloody spoiler yet, Craig?')
    I'm going to hopefully be keeping all the goodies from this to go into the 460T - leather, A/C, etc.


    And now the big reveal... Most will know anyway, lol

    C70 convertible - Sloan Kettering:



    Update:
    Well, I've bought the missus a ragtop for christmas.
    That's about all!
    It'll be her daily after Christmas.
    Cost me a few quid, but well specced with GT pack so dolby stereo, etc, even parking sensors. 2.4T auto, so 193bhp I think. Had a price off Don on an MTE map, but we'll see.
    Scuttle shake on rough tarmac is epic, strut brace has been ordered


    That's about it for now.

    See you all next year
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doingitsideways View Post
    ...loads of stuff...
    it's about time you sold a car, mah sahn

    Can't take them with you! Or alternatively, may I interest sir in a 480 or Rx7

    I'm not updating cos I'm sulking - my bank account was raped by the evil vets

    Sloan Kettering..?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamesy12345 View Post

    Something, something, poorly cat, bad times.

    Sloan Kettering..?
    Don't ask.
    Louise's car, her idea.
    Personally, I think it's so random it's hilarious.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doingitsideways View Post
    Something, something, poorly cat, bad times.

    Sloan Kettering..?

    Don't ask.
    Louise's car, her idea.
    Personally, I think it's so random it's hilarious.

    Dead cat!

    Well played on donating the 480 btw...it's a bit sad but got to be done. Means you can become Ray's slave almost 100% now

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