New M12 GTO 2.5 owner!

[verba1]

welcome , that's a good one you got there mate . I'm in london .

Edited by verba1 on Thursday 23 July 09:58

[mgbond]

olliete said:

Hi MG Bond - yeah, new Garretball bearing turbos, Hayward and Scott exhaust, pro-alloy radiator / intercooler, Rossion lights, ohlins shocks, quiafe lsd, itg air filters!

Surprised how snug it felt in the drivers seat and how close the pedals are together... it'll take some getting used to but heal/toe is a piece of cake!

Sounds good, what turbos has it been upgraded with and what power is it running.

Is it a std untreated box and clutch?

Bondy

[olliete]

mgbond said:

Sounds good, what turbos has it been upgraded with and what power is it running.

Is it a std untreated box and clutch?

Bondy

Hi Bondy,

It's running twin gt2860s and puts out 373 at 7000rpm. Clutch is AP and gearbox has been rebuilt (shot peened).

Would be great to get a pub sesh sorted - although I don't think I'd drive mine after a drink!!

[simonx50]

Jarcy said:

I love the colour. I love Deep Purple Too many azure blue or silver ones around.

And red

[AMG Merc]

simonx50 said:

And red

And Lambo Titanium

[Jarcy]

simonx50 said:

And red

touché!

[mgbond]

olliete said:

Hi Bondy,

It's running twin gt2860s and puts out 373 at 7000rpm. Clutch is AP and gearbox has been rebuilt (shot peened).

Would be great to get a pub sesh sorted - although I don't think I'd drive mine after a drink!!

That's a good spec. Assume you are running under 1 bar boost as that spec can run over 400 if Pistons changed.

380 is where my std Pistons me go.

[simonx50]

Jarcy said:

touché!

[NeilC4S]

Hi Ollie

Congratulations on the car I had called up the dealer with some interest but had a holiday booked so never got a chance to see it. Seems you beat me to it.

While I was looking into the car, I came across this which may be of interest. It's nothing to worry about.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p...

[olliete]

NeilC4S said:

Hi Ollie

Congratulations on the car I had called up the dealer with some interest but had a holiday booked so never got a chance to see it. Seems you beat me to it.

While I was looking into the car, I came across this which may be of interest. It's nothing to worry about.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p...

Thanks Neil - very kind of you to send through the link. The dealer had mentioned your interest (good to hear he wasn't fibbing to get the deal across the line!!)

[Chapppers]

NeilC4S said:

Hi Ollie

Congratulations on the car I had called up the dealer with some interest but had a holiday booked so never got a chance to see it. Seems you beat me to it.

Anyone looking for a 2.5 do feel free to call... My phone's not exactly been ringing off the hook.

[JW027]

stevegto3 said:

There are a few of us in surrey that meet up for the occasional early morning blast and breakfast after - the more the merrier! in fact the last time there were 3 of us, which certainly turned a few heads ;-)

We must do this again soon. Steve stop going on holiday every week then we may be able to meet up again soon!

Welcome to the forum and I really like the colour. I've not seen one in that before

[stevegto3]

I know Jed, sorry - unfortunately im off on hols again this weekend for 10 days. Will have to plan a run when im back as its been ages!!

JW027 said:

We must do this again soon. Steve stop going on holiday every week then we may be able to meet up again soon!

Welcome to the forum and I really like the colour. I've not seen one in that before

[NeilC4S]

Chapppers said:

Anyone looking for a 2.5 do feel free to call... My phone's not exactly been ringing off the hook.

Hi Chappers

I have seen your ad and the car looks good. I an really after a 3r, I was intrigued by all the mods and the colour of this car.

I need to get my M3 sold!

Neil

[Chapppers]

You don't need a 3 or a 3R or an M400, my car is the fastest one they made

[andygtt]

bought from a dealer 1 mile from me, which given where I live is amazing lol

Looked a loverly car in the ad congratulation

[olliete]

andygtt said:

bought from a dealer 1 mile from me, which given where I live is amazing lol

Looked a loverly car in the ad congratulation

Thanks Andy - beautiful part of the world, i might be tearing up that area a little more in the Noble!!

[bernhund]

stevegto3 said:

Welcome - looks like a really nice 2.5 with some careful upgrades.

The rear lights are just Hyundai Senotta (think thats how you spell it) You can get them on ebay, but require quite a bit of cutting of the rear clam to fit, so im told.

There are a few of us in surrey that meet up for the occasional early morning blast and breakfast after - the more the merrier! in fact the last time there were 3 of us, which certainly turned a few heads ;-)

Well who'd have thought that?! The 2005 Sonata lights indeed. I'd be more than happy with these as the Tail Blazers are no longer available.

[olliete]

First ride out today in the wet - my previous car didn't have TC but wow, i need to get used to that boost coming in - really tested my reaction times in 3rd gear at 65mph on the motorway, back twitched massively under load!

Great fun though - amazing how much attention it gets on the road, a little off-putting to be honest! I'll need to find a very quiet back road to hone parallel parking!!

[Midlifecrisis71]

Hope you enjoy it, looked like an awesome car. I also enquired about it while you were doing the deal.

I was looking to part ex, hence i looked at dealers rather than private.
That may change now, looking at putting my toy up for sale