James27uk

Honestly, because it was cheap really. Guy wanted £900 I got it for £250. Its something that you don't see very often (1 of 3) and I had a 1.6 laser so the power was better. I was going to transfer it to rhd but one day I took my nan out for a ride and it was funny to see the looks from people as this 90 year old lady 'drove' a V6 along the road :omg: , that point was when I decided to keep it

Firsty no probs mate. I have it because dvla have said it is one of 3 lhd 2.3 V6 capris in the uk and the only one still registered as on the road. Most uk cars are front wheel drive and I don't like the way they drive ( have owned mk1 escy and beetle before this car) The cement is only used in the boy racer 'can't be bothered to do it properly' set. I have had al the rear suspension swapped to race style five bar suspension with spax adjustable coilovers so the handling shoudl be spot on now. Notrous system is a long way off and insurers have said that I have to fit a race car halon system to allow me to fit it.

I would be up for cruise nights sounds good. What is a mafia cruise? Sounds interesting.

I am going to have it done back to the colour it was before I started work on it. It was Jaguar Flamenco red I think it was used on the XJ6's.

Will get videos up when I have some just trying to sort out a over fuelling problem with my custom engine. Its a left hooker so needed more power for over taking lol. Just need to save up to have the new panels all painted.....D'oh

I play on the pc version.

My car has been having an upgrade as my time and money allows here are a few pics of it so far should be on the road by the end of the month. The Spec- Vehicle:- 1980 MK3 Ford Capri German import Engine:- Custom built. Standard 2.3 V6 rebuilt with J.E forged pistons, rebalanced engine, Kent cams high lift kit, Chevy roller rockers, oversized valves, unleaded conversion with phosphor bronze valve guides and setup with a 2.9 Efi unit. Chassis:- Standard, stiffened with full 6 point custom built cage. Running gear:- 2.8 Four speed gearbox, 1973 Ford Mustang 8 inch axle with limited slip diff. Suspension:- Standard front with 2 inch lowered springs, Five bar rear suspension with coilover shocks. Wheels:- Raceways Racelite 15 x 7 Alloys. Bodywork:- Standard with RGA side skirts and rear valance with 1978 Ford Motorsport front spoiler. Cost to date:- Bought for £250. Rebuild £10,000. Still to do:- Nitrous system, respray, interior trim. Looked good didn't it? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/P1010105.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/P1010107.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Camera116.jpg Until you lift the carpet. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture246.jpg Then you have to cut big holes. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture259.jpg Engine removed for rebuild http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture264.jpg New floor panels. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture265.jpg Rear cage fitted. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture267.jpg Axle remover for new unit. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture269.jpg Had better fix this I suppose. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture313.jpg Prep the engine bay for paint. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture268.jpg After paint. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture312.jpg New dials fitted. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture314.jpg New bonnet. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture327.jpg Fitted the new axle unit. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture341.jpg Spent some time detailing engine components. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture254.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture253.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/cisco24uk/Picture257.jpg

New to the site saw a post on the atari forum and thought I would sign up. I am from east sussex in the uk I work in a car dealers as a parts advisor am into classic cars (have rebuilt a couple so far see other post for pics of current project). Hope to see you all in the game.