280 2+2 for sale on Car and Classic

[Big Daft Lad]

Just thought someone might be interested in this.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C244611

Nothing to do with me- I was just looking

[mrzigazaga]

Cor blimey that is cheap...

[Mr Tank]

mrzigazaga said:

Cor blimey that is cheap...

Mark

That's cheap but that's what 280i "wedges" are making not a lot!

Andy

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Andy..I think ill keep mine then..Ill just get hypnotised onced ive finished doing it up..Hopefully..Eventually ill end up with a 3.8 supercharged monster..or a pile of scrap...

[Mr Tank]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi Andy..I think ill keep mine then..Ill just get hypnotised onced ive finished doing it up..Hopefully..Eventually ill end up with a 3.8 supercharged monster..or a pile of scrap...

Well mark it can only go one way as it's - ---- -- ----

Andy

[mrzigazaga]

Mr Tank said:

Well mark it can only go one way as it's - ---- -- ----

?..Got a few more miles left in it..Literally!!..

[Mr Tank]

Mark

There is a an exception to the rule!

See a blue 280i on e-bay which has just been posted up!

Andy

[mrzigazaga]

Mmm.Theres hope for me yet..My engine is a lot cleaner than that..Although the rest needs some attention..I will probably end up keeping mine..Fitting a 3.8 supercharged Holden V6 and fitting ABS if poss as the brakes are scary when you have to emergency stop..Even with the help of a traffic island..Im now committed to this car which will probably end up with me being committed to an Asylum..

[Wedg1e]

mrzigazaga said:

Mmm.Theres hope for me yet..My engine is a lot cleaner than that..Although the rest needs some attention..I will probably end up keeping mine..Fitting a 3.8 supercharged Holden V6 and fitting ABS if poss as the brakes are scary when you have to emergency stop..Even with the help of a traffic island..Im now committed to this car which will probably end up with me being committed to an Asylum..

You could probably upgrade to the vented Granada disc setup without too much grief but you may have to change the wheels, not sure if the bits will fit in the Telcasts. I have the Granada setup but even that leaves a lot to be desired when you're going into a corner a bit hard and the pedal feels like it has a brick under it but you're not slowing down...
The Austin Princess 4-piston setup is a better option for not much more money. Must get around to fitting mine...
You'd be dead in no time if you had a monster engine with the standard brakes - unless you stuck to drag-racing

[grahamw48]

Yes, you'll need (slightly) wider wheels to go over the vented disc type calipers.

Even with the 4 pots it was 'interesting' trying to pull up in time at the end of the York drag strip Ian.

Edited by grahamw48 on Saturday 13th August 13:39

[Mr Tank]

mrzigazaga said:

Mmm.Theres hope for me yet..My engine is a lot cleaner than that..Although the rest needs some attention..I will probably end up keeping mine..Fitting a 3.8 supercharged Holden V6 and fitting ABS if poss as the brakes are scary when you have to emergency stop..Even with the help of a traffic island..Im now committed to this car which will probably end up with me being committed to an Asylum..

Mark

Now I now your are mad!
The cost of doing what you suggest will be beyond what you think, especally as you will have to get a garage etc to do it! Also don't forget you suspension problems found at BBWF etc!

Save your money and get a 350i or 400SE be cheaper in the long run!

Andy

[mrzigazaga]

....You are probably right mate..That red one is nice what you pointed out..But what to do with mine?...I dont think anyone on here wouldnt touch it with a bargpole..Ziga

[Mr Tank]

Sorry mate one answer a can and

[mark387mw]

mrzigazaga said:

....You are probably right mate..That red one is nice what you pointed out..But what to do with mine?...I dont think anyone on here wouldnt touch it with a bargpole..Ziga

is it not worth cutting your losses and get the V8 you want?
put your car on ebay, describe it 'warts n all' with low reserve and let the market decide - you may take a hit but less grief in the long run.