trials owns Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Well, my chance to help somebody has been ruined by Robin haha. As Robin said, perfect advice. If he has upgraded the intake pipe, make sure he uses the original MAF until it is mapped too. haha, hes had a custom metal intake pipe made, but i will sure tell him! we wacked the standard injectors in just now and seems too idle good again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Went to Pistonheads' Sunday Service today, was a proper good turn out! Really worth going to if the next one's local to anyone - mad mix of cars. I'll stick some pictures up tomorrow. Also added 300 miles to the Capri, had a lot of car-thinking time and i'm massively inclined to long off the x-pack conversion (just as i've got all the parts in the garage...) and restore it a bit instead. There's not much major needing doing to bring it right up to scratch bar a re-spray, so i think going all OEM+ on it could be the future. If old Ford prices keep going the way they are this'll cover me a deposit on a house in a few years given good 3.0 S' are going for 10k+ already. Means more money to go to the good stuff, too! Gonna get new struts on this month which means big brakes, followed by a few other choice bits and pieces. Means i could potentially bring the Cosworth powaaa in a lot sooner than planned, too, and keep the original running gear for when the inevitable man with a beard offers me £40k for it one day. I'll be back to thinking x-pack tomorrow i'm sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Personally... I've always thought X-Pack cars look shite, as do many others. So the resale value of an X-Pack replica will be lower for sure and the market will be narrower. But I appreciate how much the car it is based on means to you, and after all it's all yours and it's your project to do with as you please. It would be much smarter to go down the resto route, it also might be a cool twist on it to build your own Capri rather than a replica? I dunno, I'm pumped for the opportunity you've been given and lets face it whatever you do it's going to be an epic Capri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 So the car now has remote central locking, and the alarm is nearly all in (just the sensors to plug in now). I also did some other fixes to the car including a new sunroof lever clip, cleaned out the wiper switch, removed the blocks from my seat to lower it and also greased up the rails Old scraped wing mirror casings with falling apart mirrors (stuck on stuff) Tidy wing mirrors! And proper glass Slightly cleaner interior Thermometer screen in radio balance slot (Probe is in the front valance) Radio mess.... Soldered, heatshrinked and tied up Still got a million other jobs but it finally feels like the car is coming together now, the little annoying problems are disappearing slowly and it feels better each time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Looking good dude! Glad it went ok. Sorry again I bailed so quickly. I covered the drivers door with sick on the way home. I'd only cleaned it the evening before...which was a touch annoying! Must have looked quite a sight for the driver behind...bleurgh. I love how all the little, seemingly insignificant, bits all add up to the bigger picture of awesomeness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Cheers mate, sorry to hear you were that ill! You did look pretty grim... Yeah it is a really nice feeling sorting all the little things, nobody else will notice but I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I don't really know what it was. Once I'd spewed, I was fine! Must have been food related or something. I can certainly see the appeal in those older Porsches; the interior might be quite dated, but you still get a nice driving position, and decent feel. With a 1.8t, I bet it would be an awesome machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 You will have to have a play in it next time I see you, even though it isn't quick it really is fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDoom Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 http://www.halfordsautocentres.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11602_catalogId_19253_productId_968475_langId_-1 Worth a shot - worst they can do is phone to cancel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Ive had the lotus for a week now and so it's time for some pics! https://www.dropbox.com/sc/sc3ftud0sv7f52w/I6aWCTu58i Have to say its a frickin phenomenal drive its a 111r sports racer limited edition 2006 one of 100 made and 1 of 50 in the red and white so hopefully it keeps its value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Looks lovely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Deffo I never thought I would go for the bright colours however I wouldnt have it any other way now. It adds to the overall look I think. Always gets the heads turning too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 That is freaking nice! I wish I had the dollar spare for something like that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Wish I had a Lotus for these roads: Or at least a car that doesn't scare the hell out of me every time I turn the steering wheel. Loving that Scirocco Mr crashbangg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Personally... I've always thought X-Pack cars look shite, as do many others. So the resale value of an X-Pack replica will be lower for sure and the market will be narrower. But I appreciate how much the car it is based on means to you, and after all it's all yours and it's your project to do with as you please. It would be much smarter to go down the resto route, it also might be a cool twist on it to build your own Capri rather than a replica? I dunno, I'm pumped for the opportunity you've been given and lets face it whatever you do it's going to be an epic Capri This is what i'm thinking. It's never gonna be dad's one, no matter how cool/ good i could make it. It's so useable at the moment, too - i never realised how wide the x-packs actually come up. Fitted some 8" Revolutions yesterday and it was comical how far they stuck out of the arches. How do I park a car like that in town?! I'm sorely tempted to just plow my money into the mechanical bits and pieces, really - have it as a tidy S with a bit of a kick. Seen a lot of BOA Capris and none have really been "right", all a bit too boy racer. Wanna make this subtle and nice and awesome. Also really want to bore the 2.9 out to 3.0 so i can answer the "what engine has it got" questions with "it's a 3ltr V6" when the purists start nosing around When's Kylie getting fettled, anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 This is what i'm thinking. It's never gonna be dad's one, no matter how cool/ good i could make it. It's so useable at the moment, too - i never realised how wide the x-packs actually come up. Fitted some 8" Revolutions yesterday and it was comical how far they stuck out of the arches. How do I park a car like that in town?! I'm sorely tempted to just plow my money into the mechanical bits and pieces, really - have it as a tidy S with a bit of a kick. Seen a lot of BOA Capris and none have really been "right", all a bit too boy racer. Wanna make this subtle and nice and awesome. Also really want to bore the 2.9 out to 3.0 so i can answer the "what engine has it got" questions with "it's a 3ltr V6" when the purists start nosing around When's Kylie getting fettled, anyway? I think that is a much nicer idea; start a legacy of your own. X pack makes a HUGE width difference, which also makes them hugely impractical. I'd personally be fitting webers, over boring it to 3L, and trying to find a set of Swaymar 6 port heads. Properly period modifications which will see it around 170/180bhp. - Kylie is getting some love over winter when I get back, she's swapped onto my insurance now so I will be using it at the weekends. Dad's got a Pinto, I need to buy the bulkhead and tunnel panels, I need to get a Sierra steering rack, a set of Capri struts, a Type 9 box and a 105e rear axle. Then give it all to my dad and wait a month haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Why bother boring it out from 2.9 to 3.0l? That'll cost you for new pistons, rings, and the rebore, and will only add 3.4% displacement. Can't they be taken out any bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Go to as high as 3.4 on a standard block, if you want. Older Ford V6's (especially the Essex engine, but Cologne too) have low compression ratios for a number of reasons (low octane fuel, easy starting, less internal stresses), changing to a 3.0 and upping the compression with appropriate pistons (even as high as 11:1, but probably 10:1) will give a pretty sizeable increase in over all performance. 3.0's still rev quite nicely, 3.1's and above become quite lazy and torquey cars to drive because you generally speaking stroke the engine to get that displacement. As far as I can remember anyway, haven't been into OSF's for a few years now I did have a 3.2 Scimitar GTE back in the day, with a huge downdraft weber, electronic ignition and ported heads. Was a pretty rad bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) Literally just for the lols, Muel. It's all just ideas at the moment, to be fair i'd just be considerably better off saving that money for the pockets of Top Boss and getting two large turbos bolted onto it. I really, really like the idea of period mods but holy f**k they're expensive when you could just fit a BOA and have 220bhp for £500 and a bit of effort. The essex is fun for the time being though, i might just fit an LSD and be a hooligan for a while - who knows. I've got a loosely formed plan of attack in my head now, first up is still new struts/ rear springs and brakes - has to be done this month. Just had £1000 dropped into my pocket so i guess it just all comes down to what's best to go for. Hi-Spec brakes seem to be a good bet, better than pissing about with a Granada set up like some people do! Really looking forward to seeing the progress on the Pop though, not feel even a little bit guilty about chopping your childhood friend? Edited July 22, 2013 by Skoze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Literally just for the lols, Muel. It's all just ideas at the moment, to be fair i'd just be considerably better off saving that money for the pockets of Top Boss and getting two large turbos bolted onto it. I really, really like the idea of period mods but holy f**k they're expensive when you could just fit a BOA and have 220bhp for £500 and a bit of effort. The essex is fun for the time being though, i might just fit an LSD and be a hooligan for a while - who knows. I've got a loosely formed plan of attack in my head now, first up is still new struts/ rear springs and brakes - has to be done this month. Just had £1000 dropped into my pocket so i guess it just all comes down to what's best to go for. Hi-Spec brakes seem to be a good bet, better than pissing about with a Granada set up like some people do! Really looking forward to seeing the progress on the Pop though, not feel even a little bit guilty about chopping your childhood friend? Tuning up old Ford V6's is so shocking, performance to £ it is just unoly. Pinto's tune up better, but don't sound anywhere near as rewarding. Have you thought about using Mk3 2.8 Injection Bilstein suspension? Yep, feeling a bit guilty about chopping up the Pop. It might stay the same and I might just slam it on the deck, not sure. Also not sure if I can do it justice myself, hence dads help. I would love to turn it into a track toy/hill climb/navigation point to point competitor. But I lack the skills and motivation to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Pintos are cool, would feel like i'd down-graded the car going for anything less that 6 cylinders though Been thinking about Bilsteins, can pick them up pretty cheap and it's not like coilovers ever get adjusted after you fit them, i'm just weighing up whether the apparent improvement in ride is really worth it or if it's just placebo from people who've spent a tonne of cash on an expensive set up. Deck it! Would look awesome - really looking forward to following the progress on it. Get plenty of pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) Cheers, yeah it will be decked either way. That said my dad is very anti-modifying, and likes to do period modifications. My dad wants me to get all Aquaplane tuning kit for it, so a high compression head, upgraded valves, free flow individual manifold (inlet and exhaust are built into one) and a low drag water pump then run it on two Amal GP bike carbs. Which will double it's HP...To 22... Personally as it's a toy and my baby, I would enjoy doing the period tuning route. And it will be worth a lot more in the long run. I'd like to do something like this - I'll get some pictures of my dads project when I go home, it's his style though and through. Early ZA MG Magnette, running a supercharged B series engine with a high lift cam, big valves and dry sump, MGA front discs, MGA back axle and Fiat gearbox. He's fully seam welded the shell and anti tramped the entire suspension setup. Edited July 22, 2013 by Pashley26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 After sitting under a tree for a week the paint had lots of nasty staining, so I gave it a machine polish and added some wax sealer. Fingers crossed it stays white now... I really need a new front valance... this one is terrible! Front panel and headlight covers also need a respray at some point as they are heavily stone chipped and rusting. I also found some spare aero wipers (little bit wider than what I had) so now i my actually be able to see when it rains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Looks so smart that 924, I daren't do an insurance quote cause I know I'd want one when its cheaper than I thought and it would be so impractical for me. Speaking of insurance quotes I just got a ridonculously cheap quote on a vw t4 transporter. Anybody know what to look out for? The one I've been looking at has been dropped 50mm, on Audi alloys, got more ideal tailgate, done 160k (slight offput), 1996 I think. It's within budget. Ill probably go have a look at it soon if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 160k is nothing to worry about on them dunc, the old dinosaur of an engine in them is good or ever so long as servicing has been kept regular. A mate of mine has a t5, just remapped and that's on 280k. Plus motors are cheap enough to pick up for them. Don't think there's much to look out for on them, being a vw I doubt there will be much arch rot like the rest of the van types but I'd still have a good prod about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.