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Feb 25, 2010 19:48:23 GMT
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Bought this lovely example of 240 wagon from smexy on here last weekend  these photo's were stolen from smexy's forsale thread! sure he won't mind! the plan is to sort a few niggly problems and then get modding the list so far is: replace exhaust (currently has a side exit exhaust) replace bonnet hinge investigate the non working heater motor replace worn engine/gearbox mounts replace gearbox (when i can be bothered) hopefully get most of this done over the weekend, then i can start with the modding, any ideas welcome  ;D   |
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will
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Feb 25, 2010 20:27:50 GMT
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Looks nice and clean that does good purchase. |
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johnrh
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Feb 25, 2010 20:32:04 GMT
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It looks good.
What are you aiming for? Speed... looks... both?
John
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Feb 25, 2010 20:43:26 GMT
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its not in bad nick,
not aiming to increase performance. Just want something as a decent daily really.
The plan at the moment is just to slam it and clean it up a bit. maybe a change of wheels
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'To add speed, add lightness'
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Feb 25, 2010 21:22:33 GMT
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Very tidy, liking that a lot |
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Feb 25, 2010 21:42:00 GMT
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Yep, that is nice. What are the plans when you've sorted your list of jobs out?
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Feb 25, 2010 21:45:36 GMT
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nice.. will make a handy daily driver that looks the part to..
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Feb 25, 2010 21:47:32 GMT
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As above, just gonna slam it (fronts already pretty low) and tidy it up as I think that's a it really needs to be honest.
I'm open to any suggestions and I do keep getting dirty thoughts about banded steelies!!!
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'To add speed, add lightness'
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Feb 25, 2010 21:53:32 GMT
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Petetong-handy is exactly the reason I bought it! I already had a nice low 240 saloon but although the boot was big it was useless!!! Plus I think a sideways 240 estate has more comedy value!!!
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'To add speed, add lightness'
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Feb 26, 2010 13:15:11 GMT
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Will keep an eye out for you. Looks good Any pics of the side exit? I'm cobbling something together myself at the moment.. |
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Feb 26, 2010 19:55:05 GMT
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that already looks like a lot of spring choped off. looks realy tidy, saw it on ph and here. good buy allso see:  nice looking 240 watever your plans are  |
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Feb 26, 2010 20:21:40 GMT
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Will keep an eye out for you. Looks good Any pics of the side exit? I'm cobbling something together myself at the moment.. I'll try and take some pics tomorrow for you. You can have it I'd you like!!! yes it already has chopped springs. Front is really low but rear is still pretty high so that'll be getting some more choppage!! I,ve seen that red one on turbo bricks, looks sweet with the banded steelies |
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'To add speed, add lightness'
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Feb 27, 2010 13:24:11 GMT
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started on the list of jobs toaday. Exhaust should have arrived by now but still haven't recieved it  I did however change the bonnet hinge (ended up swapping both as it seems the other one is on its way out.) I also replaced the gearbox mount which was unbelievably soft and twisted! The engine mounts were another story, both of them were completely un-attached to themselves!! pictures speak a thousand words!!!      |
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'To add speed, add lightness'
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Feb 27, 2010 13:42:11 GMT
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Also took some pics of the side exit for Ben. Yes that is a ratchet strap holding it up!!!    |
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'Simplify and add lightness'
'To add speed, add lightness'
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Feb 27, 2010 13:44:50 GMT
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Forgot to say, any of you experiencing funny handling problems? check your engine mounts! I never thought it would make such a difference to the handling |
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Feb 27, 2010 20:47:56 GMT
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Small uninteresting update - lost the clutch this afternoon!!! No fluid in the master. Seems to be a small leak coming from the reservoir/master. Tomorrows job is to investigate and fix that!
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'To add speed, add lightness'
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Feb 28, 2010 12:38:00 GMT
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Thanks for taking the pics for me. I've just about finished making my own to exit just behind the front wing and was intrigued to know how other people are doing it.. Problem is, I was feeling a bit silly and also had a bash at making my own silencer using glassfibre matting and a short length of perf tube. I have a feeling it's going to be a little noisy. Haven't tried it yet but may concede defeat and put a 'real' one on
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No probs Ben. Ordered my exhaust last Wednesday - next day delivery, still not arrived!!!  Was talking to a friend yesterday, says your car looks wicked in the flesh |
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Thanks for the link. i'll have a good read tonight |
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