v1xz
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1992 Rev2 Turbo conversion in a U.K. shell. Was left to rot in a garden, finally got the chance to buy it. I have no paperwork so assume it needs everything doing i.e. cambelt/water pump, coolant change and brake fluid swap. It has after market down pipe, after market exhaust system, aftermarket exhaust manifold, samco hoses, non power steering rack, jdm retracting side mirrors. Body needs attention but thankfully the sills are solid both outer and inner. I have applied for V5 which will be forwarded on. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 02/10/2018 - Spent a day freeing up the brakes, all calipers were removed and regreased and are now working. - Discovered that the previous owner has used expanding foam in one of the exhaust so its only blowing out of one. I don't understand why apart from quietness. - 10/40 Oil & New filter installed - Boot lock had to be broken into as the key wouldn't work - It now has 12 months MOT, It even passed the emission test! That's it, ive been as honest as I can, vehicle does have advisories but drives fine and is ready to be driven away. PICS: 1drv.ms/f/s!AjgnN0-uv0ynfqHD7crm-Ulb_V4 I can forward pics via what’s app 07718991952
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Last Edit: Oct 3, 2018 5:27:16 GMT by rmad
1998 Merc E240 1997 BMW 728i 1998 VW Passat 2000 Kangoo 1999 Transit LWB 1999 Matiz SE 2001 Clio 1998 Golf GTi 1996 Ford Luton.... Retired.... Want a Motorbike... Got one... Yamaha WR125X... Missed RR sooo much... 1983 Porsche 944 1997 Celica 2000 Clio 1993 MR2 1992 MR2T 1989 325i Touring
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v1xz
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Oct 10, 2018 18:25:57 GMT
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Polishing has commenced... Updated picture link
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1998 Merc E240 1997 BMW 728i 1998 VW Passat 2000 Kangoo 1999 Transit LWB 1999 Matiz SE 2001 Clio 1998 Golf GTi 1996 Ford Luton.... Retired.... Want a Motorbike... Got one... Yamaha WR125X... Missed RR sooo much... 1983 Porsche 944 1997 Celica 2000 Clio 1993 MR2 1992 MR2T 1989 325i Touring
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v1xz
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Oct 10, 2018 20:11:27 GMT
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Thanks Station
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1998 Merc E240 1997 BMW 728i 1998 VW Passat 2000 Kangoo 1999 Transit LWB 1999 Matiz SE 2001 Clio 1998 Golf GTi 1996 Ford Luton.... Retired.... Want a Motorbike... Got one... Yamaha WR125X... Missed RR sooo much... 1983 Porsche 944 1997 Celica 2000 Clio 1993 MR2 1992 MR2T 1989 325i Touring
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Oct 10, 2018 22:16:04 GMT
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v1xz
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Oct 11, 2018 23:33:26 GMT
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Installed tapatalk. Uploading pictures is so easy..... The lost colour is found. Used a rubbing compound, x3 around the car. 2 layers of resin polish. Need a ceramic coat to lock it in place. Boot and engine lid left to do...
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1998 Merc E240 1997 BMW 728i 1998 VW Passat 2000 Kangoo 1999 Transit LWB 1999 Matiz SE 2001 Clio 1998 Golf GTi 1996 Ford Luton.... Retired.... Want a Motorbike... Got one... Yamaha WR125X... Missed RR sooo much... 1983 Porsche 944 1997 Celica 2000 Clio 1993 MR2 1992 MR2T 1989 325i Touring
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Amazing transformation! Just shows what a bit of spit and polish can do.
Worth noting that the car is a Rev 1 model.
GLWTS
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v1xz
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Thanks and yes your right it's a rev1 shell uk with a rev2 bits bolted on to it including the brakes, lump and wheels and a rev3 spoiler. UK shell being the better one which doesn't rust as quick as others.. Amazing transformation! Just shows what a bit of spit and polish can do. Worth noting that the car is a Rev 1 model. GLWTS
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1998 Merc E240 1997 BMW 728i 1998 VW Passat 2000 Kangoo 1999 Transit LWB 1999 Matiz SE 2001 Clio 1998 Golf GTi 1996 Ford Luton.... Retired.... Want a Motorbike... Got one... Yamaha WR125X... Missed RR sooo much... 1983 Porsche 944 1997 Celica 2000 Clio 1993 MR2 1992 MR2T 1989 325i Touring
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Ray Singh
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More German exotica in my garage now
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I like that a lot!
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shyam
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Beautiful transformation v1xz! Looks amazing dude. What rubbing compound did you use, was it G3?
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v1xz
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Beautiful transformation v1xz! Looks amazing dude. What rubbing compound did you use, was it G3? Halfords own rubbing compound paste, believe it or not! I looked at expensive ones, G3 3M Maguiers but the reviews on Halfords compound paste was good so I thought I cant wrong on a £5 tub and also my paints already knackered so its a learning curve. But this is how it come out, obviously you have to use a machine and more then one pass of this paste is needed. www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/fillers-preparation/halfords-rubbing-compound
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1998 Merc E240 1997 BMW 728i 1998 VW Passat 2000 Kangoo 1999 Transit LWB 1999 Matiz SE 2001 Clio 1998 Golf GTi 1996 Ford Luton.... Retired.... Want a Motorbike... Got one... Yamaha WR125X... Missed RR sooo much... 1983 Porsche 944 1997 Celica 2000 Clio 1993 MR2 1992 MR2T 1989 325i Touring
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shyam
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Beautiful transformation v1xz! Looks amazing dude. What rubbing compound did you use, was it G3? Halfords own rubbing compound paste, believe it or not! I looked at expensive ones, G3 3M Maguiers but the reviews on Halfords compound paste was good so I thought I cant wrong on a £5 tub and also my paints already knackered so its a learning curve. But this is how it come out, obviously you have to use a machine and more then one pass of this paste is needed. www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/fillers-preparation/halfords-rubbing-compoundAt £5 a pop with results like that is great going! Good effort mate, another case of materials can only be as good as the person using them!
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Last Edit: Oct 12, 2018 9:21:50 GMT by shyam
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v1xz
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Oct 15, 2018 17:07:39 GMT
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Awesome thanks New coilpack installed and now th engine runs spot on.
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1998 Merc E240 1997 BMW 728i 1998 VW Passat 2000 Kangoo 1999 Transit LWB 1999 Matiz SE 2001 Clio 1998 Golf GTi 1996 Ford Luton.... Retired.... Want a Motorbike... Got one... Yamaha WR125X... Missed RR sooo much... 1983 Porsche 944 1997 Celica 2000 Clio 1993 MR2 1992 MR2T 1989 325i Touring
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nel5on
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Oct 15, 2018 18:21:35 GMT
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4.5mm drill to Map sensor and Diode in the fuse box, and you will be blowing gearboxes all day with one quick car! (ups the Turbo pressure)
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Covin 996.2 Tucson
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v1xz
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Oct 16, 2018 21:18:02 GMT
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4.5mm drill to Map sensor and Diode in the fuse box, and you will be blowing gearboxes all day with one quick car! (ups the Turbo pressure) Thanks Nelson but I’ll give that a miss buddy, wanna sell this in one piece. It’s boost hard enough as is... 🤪😂 0.9 bar is more then enough
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1998 Merc E240 1997 BMW 728i 1998 VW Passat 2000 Kangoo 1999 Transit LWB 1999 Matiz SE 2001 Clio 1998 Golf GTi 1996 Ford Luton.... Retired.... Want a Motorbike... Got one... Yamaha WR125X... Missed RR sooo much... 1983 Porsche 944 1997 Celica 2000 Clio 1993 MR2 1992 MR2T 1989 325i Touring
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Oct 23, 2018 21:22:09 GMT
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Awesome glws
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v1xz
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Oct 27, 2018 22:15:29 GMT
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SOLD THANKS EVERYONE
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1998 Merc E240 1997 BMW 728i 1998 VW Passat 2000 Kangoo 1999 Transit LWB 1999 Matiz SE 2001 Clio 1998 Golf GTi 1996 Ford Luton.... Retired.... Want a Motorbike... Got one... Yamaha WR125X... Missed RR sooo much... 1983 Porsche 944 1997 Celica 2000 Clio 1993 MR2 1992 MR2T 1989 325i Touring
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