I've got one !
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Hi everyone,
Thanks for all the words of advice it's a great forum real enthusiasts.
Well I have finally got it home nestling in my garage. I have made a common man mistake and thought it was bigger than it was I must have measured it in girlfriend inches not imperial inches so I have more space in the garage than I thought.
It's not a pristine example but there are no major issues that need attention, headlamp reflectors, boot struts, bit of an oil leak from a cam cover I think. I have spent all afternoon trying to get it to start it did run when I bought it, it seems the main battery terminal is slightly bigger than the post so I won't give quite enough power to fire up , nothing that can't be fixed without the add of a diagnostic machine, n. / s door won't open I've found a diagram on here so I can set about that tomorrow. The drivers seat has had ahard life on its bolster so it will need a trimmers attention.
I want to change the oil and filter- something I always do with every car when I get it. I got a filter from bespoke performance this afternoon great service and advice even thought it was only 10 minutes before closing. I think the first of many visits.
I have a list of jobs to work through it's been owned by the same guy for around 10 years and has sat in his workshop with no real use for the last 4 so a bit of recommisioning and a dam good valet/ detail a bit of driving and some love over the winter.
Hopefully get to the ace cafe meet in august . Anyway a picture of it .
Thanks for all the words of advice it's a great forum real enthusiasts.
Well I have finally got it home nestling in my garage. I have made a common man mistake and thought it was bigger than it was I must have measured it in girlfriend inches not imperial inches so I have more space in the garage than I thought.
It's not a pristine example but there are no major issues that need attention, headlamp reflectors, boot struts, bit of an oil leak from a cam cover I think. I have spent all afternoon trying to get it to start it did run when I bought it, it seems the main battery terminal is slightly bigger than the post so I won't give quite enough power to fire up , nothing that can't be fixed without the add of a diagnostic machine, n. / s door won't open I've found a diagram on here so I can set about that tomorrow. The drivers seat has had ahard life on its bolster so it will need a trimmers attention.
I want to change the oil and filter- something I always do with every car when I get it. I got a filter from bespoke performance this afternoon great service and advice even thought it was only 10 minutes before closing. I think the first of many visits.
I have a list of jobs to work through it's been owned by the same guy for around 10 years and has sat in his workshop with no real use for the last 4 so a bit of recommisioning and a dam good valet/ detail a bit of driving and some love over the winter.
Hopefully get to the ace cafe meet in august . Anyway a picture of it .
Well done on taking the plunge. I'm sure you will soon sort the issues out you mentioned but could I also suggest you replace the braking system (at least hoses, discs, pads, flush fluids, check/rebuild callipers, etc.). Getting the car to start and go is important but getting it to stop is more important.
Good luck and keep the updates coming.
Good luck and keep the updates coming.
Thanks all
It was trailered home, Mr Cerbera, although it was only about 15 miles away and whilst tempting I wanted to do all the fluids and oils before any driving.
I will check the shocks the front currently has tuscan shocks on,I'm told. I have the front Gaz ones to look at.
The wheels are Fox RS5 18 front and 19 rear
Out of curiosity when grade and make of oil does everyone use?
Clive
It was trailered home, Mr Cerbera, although it was only about 15 miles away and whilst tempting I wanted to do all the fluids and oils before any driving.
I will check the shocks the front currently has tuscan shocks on,I'm told. I have the front Gaz ones to look at.
The wheels are Fox RS5 18 front and 19 rear
Out of curiosity when grade and make of oil does everyone use?
Clive
otp said:
Last time I used Mobil 1 the car leaked like sieve.
Congrats on the purchase 
I will admit I used to use mobil 1 0w40 in my old one and that seemed to leave more on the garage floor than it did in the engine so hopefully if I get another one in the future I will try another alternative.
Thanks for all for compliments
I agree yellow isn't usually my colour but when I first saw a picture my mind changed.
The stance is nice but it has hardly any suspension movement so i suspect it may need some softening off and maybe even a change of springs.
Lots of little jobs to do I'm hoping to have it on the road in the next couple of weeks. I shall find some 5w40 and get the oil changed and the brake fluid and check over the brakes and bearings etc
Does everyone's rev counter fly about the scale ?
Clive
Sorry for all the questions I've spent the last 8 years working with German prestige cars and sports cars and not really had any dealings with much else.
I agree yellow isn't usually my colour but when I first saw a picture my mind changed.
The stance is nice but it has hardly any suspension movement so i suspect it may need some softening off and maybe even a change of springs.
Lots of little jobs to do I'm hoping to have it on the road in the next couple of weeks. I shall find some 5w40 and get the oil changed and the brake fluid and check over the brakes and bearings etc
Does everyone's rev counter fly about the scale ?
Clive
Sorry for all the questions I've spent the last 8 years working with German prestige cars and sports cars and not really had any dealings with much else.
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