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mbwoy84
Posted 11/9/2012 12:43 PM (#675761)
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As I'm new here I thought I'd stick up some photos of a few of my cars:

The daily driver, 2006 4.2 V8 XJ



The winter runabout/workhorse, 1997 Discovery 3.9 V8i



Long-time RWD plaything, 1994 318is Supercharged



1989 MK1 MR2



1991 MK3 XR2i 8v



1998 750bhp+ 2.5 Subaru-Powered Escort in the making



1995 Impreza STi, rare original Version 1



I also have a 1997 MGF 1.8 and 1998 Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 24v V6 Lusso which I don't have any photos of to hand. Oh and a 1999 Mercedes Sprinter 310D 2.0 Turbo Recovery Truck.

And a few cars I've had over the past few months which have now moved on to new homes

1994 Audi Cabriolet 2.0E



1989 FIAT X1/9 Gran Finale 1500



1996 BMW 318i Cabriolet



1997 BMW 523i Touring



1978 MG Midget 1500



1983 MK1 Golf GTI Cabriolet



1989 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9



1995 Escort RS2000 16v



2006 Vauxhall Monaro VXR 6.0



1988 Mercedes 560SEC



munday
Posted 11/9/2012 2:42 PM (#675772 - in reply to #675761)
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Location: Letchworth/Basildon		Nice collection of past and present motors! What are you doing here?!
mbwoy84
Posted 11/9/2012 2:57 PM (#675774 - in reply to #675772)
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Cheers!

I need a car no more than 1400cc (and must be normally aspirated) to take racing. To the best of my knowledge the 1.4 MPi K-Series is just about the most powerful engine I'm going to get in that category, plus should be quite tuneable. And the Metro the smallest, lightest and most suitable car that it comes in!
Gandi69
Posted 11/9/2012 7:02 PM (#675801 - in reply to #675761)
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Location: Wolverhampton		Nice selection of cars there, extremely varied choices!
Have you considered a series 106 rallye if you cant find a decent metro?
mbwoy84
Posted 11/9/2012 7:14 PM (#675805 - in reply to #675801)
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Yes I have, they're just about the only other good option, but they and other 106's are pretty common on the hillclimb and sprinting circuit, club rallying etc. I'd rather be a bit different. Plus I think I could get more power out of a K-Series.

But yes a Rallye would be the second choice.
Gandi69
Posted 11/9/2012 7:20 PM (#675807 - in reply to #675761)
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Location: Wolverhampton		Fair play I cant argue with that. I reckon a well modified 1.3 tu would see 140bhp on bodies with a big cam, but then modifying the K-series for similar power would more likely be cheaper
Roger Red Hat
Posted 11/9/2012 9:25 PM (#675839 - in reply to #675761)
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The TV star Metro GTa 1.1i

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Location: Early, Reading.		so this 750 subby powerd fiesta..


discuss..
mbwoy84
Posted 11/9/2012 9:34 PM (#675843 - in reply to #675761)
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It's an Escort, but the build is being documented in Performance Ford Magazine.

Powered by a huge spec EJ257
Roger Red Hat
Posted 11/9/2012 10:52 PM (#675853 - in reply to #675761)
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The TV star Metro GTa 1.1i

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Location: Early, Reading.		sorry i meant escort.

whose building it?
mbwoy84
Posted 12/9/2012 10:40 AM (#675876 - in reply to #675761)
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I am, although certain jobs are farmed out to the experts. ie/ the cage was done by Custom Cages.
Roger Red Hat
Posted 15/9/2012 11:01 PM (#676324 - in reply to #675761)
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The TV star Metro GTa 1.1i

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Location: Early, Reading.		how far on is it?

so going out in it when its done!
mbwoy84
Posted 15/9/2012 11:06 PM (#676327 - in reply to #675761)
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That photo is from a while ago, but all I had on the PC.

Shell is now on an NBN Tilter having the running gear fitted, still refurbishing some bits and pieces.

Engine is built and on an engine stand, just getting dressed up and a few little top end additions.

redgrave66
Posted 16/9/2012 10:18 AM (#676351 - in reply to #675761)
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Location: leicsestershire		Awesome collection, i love the 205 1.9 gti, i notice you haven't got an alfa romeo??
mbwoy84
Posted 16/9/2012 12:23 PM (#676363 - in reply to #675761)
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The GTi was nice, very raw car.

I do have an Alfa Romeo, it says above, but didn't have any pics to hand.

It's a 1998 GTV 3.0 24v V6 Lusso. Had it about 12 months now and is the only Alfa I've had to date.

May be up for sale shortly.
redgrave66
Posted 16/9/2012 2:37 PM (#676373 - in reply to #675761)
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Location: leicsestershire		My dad's just bought a v6 gtv for track use, lovely cars, my favourite is the old 60's gta step front
mbwoy84
Posted 18/9/2012 4:07 PM (#676617 - in reply to #675761)
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Not a great photo, but a quick snap shot of my Alfa



and for a laugh, one of the brake discs for the Escort...

hamps
Posted 4/1/2013 2:09 PM (#685922 - in reply to #675761)
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oh my!!! awesome
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