Opinion's On Both Cars Too Please - Further Progress - See Post 32

[rallyfever]

Another 2K could get you this

http://www.carldavey.co.uk/article.php?id=5

know what i would be doing

I have had a look at this car a few times, looks the b******s and has all the right stuff on it, probably go for a wee bit less than the £7,000 asking price - any thoughts??? it's a maze this new run around thing!!!!

Cheers

Gary

[RA Dunk]

Ive seen it up close a few times when i have been round past Carls and its in good nick, He`s a pretty clever bloke and the car is fitted with sensible mods and been mapped by Andy.F to suit, It depends what you want the car for really, If its a weekend toy thing then look no further

[rallyfever]

Thats exactly what it's for fella, I am setting up a new business in the next couple of months so don't want to spend a fortune on a new car - but want to have something that I can get a kick out of when my heart desires.

Just e-mailed Carl to see what he is saying, I had contacted him just before he went offshore to see what his thoughts were. Maybe need to take a trip up there to see for myself. Bought a Discovery from Sunnyhill motors in Turrif around 6 months ago - bit of a trek if I remember correctly - but may be worth it if it's as good as you say.

Cheers

Gary

Edited August 27, 2009 by rallyfever

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Carl is a perfectionist so you wont go wrong with anything he has had his mits on

[RA Dunk]

^^as above^^

He has done a couple of sprints with it but this puts no more stress on the engine than a short sprited blast and way less stress than a trackday, dont think he has ever had it round knockers or even done a 1/4 mile drag in it either so at least you know the box hasnt had a hard life

[rallyfever]

Cheers for the reminder fella, I've contacted so many owners over the last few weeks I'd forgotten I was to get back to Carl. The website he has and the detail he has on the car is amazing - if the cars as precise as the website it must be a craker!!!

Cheers

Gary

[rallyfever]

Hi All,

Been coresponding with the guy that has the 1st car on this thread and asking about the power and what was done to the engine and ecu to get over 400bhp, below is a copy of my question and also a copy of his answer - does it add up??? Sounds a good deal as a smidge under £5k.

My Question

Hi Craig

Can you contact the performance shop and find out, or give me their number and I will call them to get the detail. Very interested if the figures and parts add up. It's just with a standard turbo and injectors the 400bhp that is claimed is almost impossible - not to mention the major stress on the components if they have managed it - ready to go bang if you know what I mean!!!

Cheers

Gary

His Answer,

hi, ive spoken to john the machanic that done the job he says the only original equipment is the sti cam shafts and ecu that has been remaped by autotechnics, it has forged oversized pistons and rods, nitrated crank, mag valves and rebored, rollerbearing turbo.

The car is under warrenty untill jan 2010 but unsure if its transferable.

What do you think all???

Cheers

Gary

Edited September 5, 2009 by rallyfever