paul555sti Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Think outside the box chaps. Justy with that engine would be the daddy. Here is what you are after stephen http://bbs.scoobynet.com/members-gallery-5...-justy-sti.html Link to comment
jimser Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 no worries graeme,my search has narrowed slightly as i've bought a 6 speed box and 06 jdm block for the nextproject so now on the lookout for something with a goosed engine that oor jim always planning ahead can't wait for the engine and gearbox pictures sitting in your dining room lol its looking too empty at the moment,still got a few bit and pieces though from the last escapade.just a pity its newage stuff,need to have a clear out Think outside the box chaps. Justy with that engine would be the daddy. sorry stephen not for me,mkII escort with that engine/box would be good though Link to comment
frank c Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 lol its looking too empty at the moment,still got a few bit and pieces though from the last escapade.justa pity its newage stuff,need to have a clear out sorry stephen not for me,mkII escort with that engine/box would be good though Now your talking Jim... Good luck with the search buddy. Link to comment
st3ph3n Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 sorry stephen not for me,mkII escort with that engine/box would be good though Now you're talking Jim! Sounds like a great plan. Link to comment
sma01 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 just read this post, gutted for you mate... cant believe the time the insurance company are with...are you with Highway through Keith Michaels??had heard they were meant to be pretty good with modified cars or is this not really the case??I see 1 of the comments says KM are using another insurer now, any idea who it is??insurance due for renewal soon... good luck with whatever new project you decide to go with..... scott Link to comment
jimser Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 just read this post, gutted for you mate...cant believe the time the insurance company are with...are you with Highway through Keith Michaels??had heard they were meant to be pretty good with modified cars or is this not really the case??I see 1 of the comments says KM are using another insurer now, any idea who it is??insurance due for renewal soon... good luck with whatever new project you decide to go with..... scott keith michaels are now using qbe as well as highway for modified policies.mines is with qbe,was insured with highway when i wrote off my last car and took just as long to get a settlement.9 weeks i'm sure it was from time of incident to paying out but this just seems to be the case with all insurers. as far as a car like yours or peters for that matter the money spent on mods will never be seen again unfortunately,no matter what its insured for you still have to prove a worth in the real world i.e point them in the direction of a similar modded car at that time of negotiation. on a more positive note i got an offer today of 12k which is what the car was insured for so can't really complain,i should have valued it higher but wouldn't have necessarily meant i would have got any more. just need to draw a line under it and move on mon the classics lol Link to comment
JohnSt Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Good news Jim, looking forward to seeing what you do with the cash Link to comment
jac Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Looking in to my crystal ball... I see a classic with a 2.5ltr and a 6 speed box... mon the newages Link to comment
jimser Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Good news Jim, looking forward to seeing what you do with the cash just want to get a reliable 350-400bhp classic for the moment john and hope that the housing market picks up again,if and when it does the real fun will start again Link to comment
JohnSt Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Very acheivable with that budget Jim, good approach Bud !! Link to comment
jimser Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Looking in to my crystal ball... I see a classic with a 2.5ltr and a 6 speed box...mon the newages if the deal goes through then yes i'll be taking the only 2 good things to come from a newage and putting them in a classic Very acheivable with that budget Jim, good approach Bud !! john my car budget is only 7k so it will be tight to say the least but i'm always up for a challenge,no labour charge always makes a big difference as you know Link to comment
RS Grant Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 don't think the next one will be as heavily modified callum i've bought a 6 speed box and 06 jdm block for the next project Nice one Jim... knew you couldn't resist!! Cheers, Grant Link to comment
mctwistuk Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 great news jim. can't wait to see what you buy;-) Link to comment
arch Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 if the deal goes through then yes i'll be taking the only 2 good things to come from a newage and putting them in a classic john my car budget is only 7k so it will be tight to say the least but i'm always up for a challenge,no labour charge always makes a big difference as you know Wish I had known your budget was tight would have bid higher Link to comment
thewelsho Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 mon the classics lol Sacriledge! Gone over to the "Dark Side!" Link to comment
RA Dunk Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Sacriledge! Gone over to the "Dark Side!" nope, he`s seen the light Link to comment
fai17 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 nope, he`s seen the light Nope he has seen the light shell.... 2 good things has came from the newage...better engine and strong 6 speed box but only 1 good thing has came from the classic...the light weight shell flame suit on! Link to comment
RA Dunk Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Nope he has seen the light shell....2 good things has came from the newage...better engine and strong 6 speed box but only 1 good thing has came from the classic...the light weight shell flame suit on! lol your a brave man peter, your lucky im heading out just now or you would be getting it from both barrels, however in my absence im sure somebody will correct you in your mistake Link to comment
jasonb Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thats soooooo gutting to see your car like that mate, i had my fuel pipe feeding my fuel rail spraying fuel out before.....smelt petrol and stopped to check it out, found down by the turbo the pipe had perished away (maybe due to methanol)!! so i was well lucky!! after that i got myself a fire extinguisher but dont know if that would do any good after seeing the picks you put up!!!! Anyway mate hope things get better for u!!!!! Jase Link to comment
thewelsho Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Nope he has seen the light shell....2 good things has came from the newage...better engine and strong 6 speed box but only 1 good thing has came from the classic...the light weight shell flame suit on! It will be a wolf (Newage) in sheeps (Classic) clothing Link to comment
jimser Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Wish I had known your budget was tight would have bid higher lo not bought it yet arch,may sell or split Sacriledge! Gone over to the "Dark Side!" power to weight wins im afraid mate Thats soooooo gutting to see your car like that mate, i had my fuel pipe feeding my fuel rail spraying fuel out before.....smelt petrol and stopped to check it out, found down by the turbo the pipe had perished away (maybe due to methanol)!! so i was well lucky!! after that i got myself a fire extinguisher but dont know if that would do any good after seeing the picks you put up!!!!Anyway mate hope things get better for u!!!!! Jase aye fires a dangerous thing mate,just got to keep moving forwards Link to comment
fai17 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 It will be a wolf (Newage) in sheeps (Classic) clothing Thats ma Jimser...pure light weight whippet! Link to comment
jimser Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 got the cheque from insurance yesterday,i reckon i can have the lot spent in a week lol Link to comment
colin_ross Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 got the cheque from insurance yesterday,i reckon i can have the lot spent in a week lol Amsterdam or Thailand? Link to comment
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