Update on Murcielago SG54..it's (almost) back
Discussion
Bobbo 89 - yep I still live not too far from Holmfirth now. So yep guilty as charged.
And to all those who have commented positively thanks it really is appreciated. It nearly came close on at least two occasions to being given up as a bad job.
I'm always getting asked what I think its worth. I don't give it much thought really it'll never be sold so its irrelevant.
Its back in Evo in a couple of months.
Simon
And to all those who have commented positively thanks it really is appreciated. It nearly came close on at least two occasions to being given up as a bad job.
I'm always getting asked what I think its worth. I don't give it much thought really it'll never be sold so its irrelevant.
Its back in Evo in a couple of months.
Simon
Simon, I've seen your write up in this month's Evo, the car is looking great !
What did the misfire you refer to here turn out to be in the end ?
Who did the paintwork on the car ? I can't seem to find a good bodyshop to paint balloon white to an acceptable standard... Not helped by the fact that 10+ years ago the factory paint wasn't too consistent....
What did the misfire you refer to here turn out to be in the end ?
Who did the paintwork on the car ? I can't seem to find a good bodyshop to paint balloon white to an acceptable standard... Not helped by the fact that 10+ years ago the factory paint wasn't too consistent....
catfood12 said:
Simon, I've seen your write up in this month's Evo, the car is looking great !
What did the misfire you refer to here turn out to be in the end ?
Who did the paintwork on the car ? I can't seem to find a good bodyshop to paint balloon white to an acceptable standard... Not helped by the fact that 10+ years ago the factory paint wasn't too consistent....
Misfire was a faulty sensor thankfully - nothing serious. Balloon white is a bas**rd to paint. We've got a chap who works in our bodyshop who does pearl colours really well. He repainted the 640 in white and the Murcie in Arancio. We don't normally do outside jobs but I'd be happy to get you a quote if you could get your car to our place in the West MidlandsWhat did the misfire you refer to here turn out to be in the end ?
Who did the paintwork on the car ? I can't seem to find a good bodyshop to paint balloon white to an acceptable standard... Not helped by the fact that 10+ years ago the factory paint wasn't too consistent....
I was sadly heading in the opposite directionJust seen the latest update in Evo. That's annoying. Popping back into neutral when lifting off the power is often worn selector forks, or play in the rail. I don't know if 3rd & 5th are on the same rail though. Please keep us updated, and show us some photos of the 'box in bits if you get the chance ! 
ETA... Just remembered it is a 6 speed of course, 3rd and 5th may well be on the same rail.... Good luck with the fix, lets hope it's speedy and not too expensive !
ETA... Just remembered it is a 6 speed of course, 3rd and 5th may well be on the same rail.... Good luck with the fix, lets hope it's speedy and not too expensive !
Day off looking through my old Evo mags, one from 2005 caught my eye, see right page
"Firstly I am trying to keep the mileage down..."
How's that going then?
Our loves and joys..... I put up a page next to it of another Evo with Richard Attwood's 405 estate. Another love. Maybe less money on consumables though as the 405 was still on original engine, gearbox and clutch at 400k. Putting massive miles on cars, either supercar or mundane, is satisfying.
Keep up the good work Simon.
"Firstly I am trying to keep the mileage down..."
How's that going then?
Our loves and joys..... I put up a page next to it of another Evo with Richard Attwood's 405 estate. Another love. Maybe less money on consumables though as the 405 was still on original engine, gearbox and clutch at 400k. Putting massive miles on cars, either supercar or mundane, is satisfying.Keep up the good work Simon.
Edited by Gandahar on Wednesday 24th May 13:03
catfood12 said:
Just seen the latest update in Evo. That's annoying. Popping back into neutral when lifting off the power is often worn selector forks, or play in the rail. I don't know if 3rd & 5th are on the same rail though. Please keep us updated, and show us some photos of the 'box in bits if you get the chance !
ETA... Just remembered it is a 6 speed of course, 3rd and 5th may well be on the same rail.... Good luck with the fix, lets hope it's speedy and not too expensive !
Cost £300 for Lambo Manchester to re-align the forks. I took the box up on a trailer though..Its spot on now. I could also do with a new chrome selector H plate as the points in-between where the gearstick rests are razor sharp.ETA... Just remembered it is a 6 speed of course, 3rd and 5th may well be on the same rail.... Good luck with the fix, lets hope it's speedy and not too expensive !
I'm aware there must be some who groan when they hear about this car again. Apologies
The Murcielago is indeed off to New Zealand for a tour amongst other things I’m hoping to get 5000 miles on it there.
Just returned from Scandinavia for a second time this year driving from Rotterdam to Hamburg, Copenhagen, Oslo, then right through Norway itself and back covering 4200 miles.
The more miles it does the smoother it seems to drive.
Here it is crossing the Oresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden..
Just returned from Scandinavia for a second time this year driving from Rotterdam to Hamburg, Copenhagen, Oslo, then right through Norway itself and back covering 4200 miles.
The more miles it does the smoother it seems to drive.
Here it is crossing the Oresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden..
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