J5KE F 0 Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I cant believe it Alex! and they reakon i'll be able to collect real soon.. :)Just wonderin what the previous owners are gonna think about the new 'improved' version? Hey, i'm just happy its going! Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard Racing 0 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I cant believe it Alex! and they reakon i'll be able to collect real soon.. :)Just wonderin what the previous owners are gonna think about the new 'improved' version? Hey' date=' i'm just happy its going![/quote']Im going up Saturday to pick up the last few little bits for mine so will have a closer a look..........thats if you haven't picked it up by then Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I cant believe it Alex! and they reakon i'll be able to collect real soon.. :)Just wonderin what the previous owners are gonna think about the new 'improved' version? Hey' date=' i'm just happy its going![/quote']Im going up Saturday to pick up the last few little bits for mine so will have a closer a look..........thats if you haven't picked it up by then I reakon i'll find it difficult, Graham & i are on our way to London right now for a days work, then we got a manic local day in southampton tomorrow, then thursday were just popping over to Skegness and Friday we're in Manchester. I think it'll be saturday morning at this weeks work rate But we may see you there..? Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I got a chance to take a test drive today... OMFGG.. I couldnt stop smiling & graham almost soiled his armour...Hats off to Andy & Miles, Storm have done a fabulous job to a car that, on the outside appeared pretty much there when they located it for me, once back at the workshop they found several small issues but under the bonnet is really where it all happens.In just over a week, they have re stripped the old shell, and planted the fat 3.2. the wings, arches, and everything else had been stripped, and refitted, Car spec is as follows:Capri Green - fully resprayed last summer.BodyBrand new G60 arch kit, side sills and big bumpers.De wipered and de locked boot (needs solenoid fitting).Gl rear screen.Top tint front screen.Spare wiper hole deleted.Side repeaters deleted.US front running lights.GT side badges.De badged and flushed rear.Smoked single crosshairs,ChassisKoni top adjustable coilovers.Poly bushed wishbones and anti roll bars.280mm G60 cross drilled fronts with MK4 calipers on the rear.Goodridge hoses.Running Gear3.2 Audi V6Rotrex chargerCustom front mount.Stealth front mount intercooleriridium tipped plugs6 branch and 3" jetex with cat bypassInteriorFull ultra violet Recaro interior in excellent condition.Cl & EW installed this weekMk3 clocksAudioscape door podsCan't wait till this weekend when i can finally collect and drive it home. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 top notch mate....be good to see in the flesh Link to post Share on other sites
blackmagic 0 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Well lets tell the truth Jake.Its girly green..... (a) Its rather slow..... (SN) Its not very modern........ (au) Before anyone says it im not jealous.......Much!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks and sounds the NUTS 1st for a test drive pleeeeaseee!!!!!!Graham Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard Racing 0 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Looks really clean and tidy mate. Andy said it is proper quick. Run her in and up the timing and she'll really fly. Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Yeah, its all about running her in for now. miles and miles and miles and miles and i may get a tow bar fitted and use the trailor for a few weeks, wont take long that way either that or i'm never gonna get a chance to drive it and it'll sit in the garage from one week to the next Any way, Lookin forwards to meetin up with you saturday fella, Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 what power will it be runnin matey?if you get a torque graph can i have a goosy? Link to post Share on other sites
Rikki 2 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 That looks amazing. A job well done there mate !!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks Rikki! i'm gutted i'm not using the leather now, but hey! factory recaros are nice Andy just called me and it made 410bhp on the rollers as a 1st map. it will go back for more power once run in..Torque is around 330lb/ft Link to post Share on other sites
pimpcat 0 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 i bet it feels alot quicker than ur old r32 ? looks gd tho bet it will b alot of fun Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Brilliant.. Im very jealous Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Well jake I think it has all been said but nice one mate looks fantastic, cannot wait see her down the strip. Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Looking good Jake new you would end up with something special fella :-p Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 i bet it feels alot quicker than ur old r32 ? looks gd tho bet it will b alot of funJust a bit fella! its kinda real lively under foot but feels so smooth, i reakon roads should be made just that bit longer and we'll be fine!Got some cheeky Jake touches to do once back home.. But the nos setup for one wont be required for now Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 what boost does it run mate?any idea how much the car weighs? i know the mk2 16v gti wieghs 1090 kg but dont know how much the 4wd adds (id guess 200 ish kg) Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 This is a 16v gti shell, not 4wd chap.i'm not sure on boost yet, still tryin to locate a vent guage mount. any ideas? & Thanks Gav & Ben, cant wait to get out on the circuit again may tr and get some pod night runs in before the season ends!!? Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 i bet it feels alot quicker than ur old r32 ? looks gd tho bet it will b alot of funJust a bit fella! its kinda real lively under foot but feels so smooth' date=' i reakon roads should be made just that bit longer and we'll be fine!Got some cheeky Jake touches to do once back home.. But the nos setup for one wont be required for now [/quote']does that mean ur goin to sell ur nos set up then ??? wink wink Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 This is a 16v gti shell' date=' not 4wd chap.i'm not sure on boost yet, still tryin to locate a vent guage mount. any ideas? & Thanks Gav & Ben, cant wait to get out on the circuit again may tr and get some pod night runs in before the season ends!!?[/quote']well there are a few of us goin to nite racin in oct ur more then welcome fella and have u tried SWG for ur vent gague pod ??? Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 does that mean ur goin to sell ur nos set up then ??? wink wink No, Tony, NO!! how literal do you want your new name to be? Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 lol fair point lol Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 This is a 16v gti shell' date=' not 4wd chap.i'm not sure on boost yet, still tryin to locate a vent guage mount. any ideas? & Thanks Gav & Ben, cant wait to get out on the circuit again may tr and get some pod night runs in before the season ends!!?[/quote']well there are a few of us goin to nite racin in oct ur more then welcome fella and have u tried SWG for ur vent gague pod ???Thanks Tony, i'd lurve to go, but the temptation would be far too much not to run it! i could take it easy but what would be the point..? then again its another couple of hundred miles aint it? when you goin?I'm goin to keep the juice for now, just incase i need more power. & oh yeah..! SWG DOH!!! Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 oct 11th and 12th mate its in the events section, as far as i know the only one not goin now is jim and his bodged turbo lol ... well mite be a good idea u not sellin it to me as knock off nigle said lol Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'll pencill it in chap! it'd be real gud to meet up before th rr day anyways have you eva thought about buyin a ford..? at least bits are meant to fall of them.. lol Link to post Share on other sites
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