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That looks lovely! Nice to see one with full interior!

I’d just buy the best 1*2 you can find for your budget, there isn’t that much of a difference between them all if your swapping parts for upgrades anyway. So just find the best example of any model IMO.

I quite liked the harder feel and buzz in the cabin ??‍♂️?

Sounds like you’ve diagnosed it yourself.. If there’s gearbox oil on the under tray, then you’ve got a gearbox oil leak, the oil could be going onto the driveshaft and getting spun up the side of the engine. Does it look fresh or old oil? Just wipe the area down and check the area again after a...

Go for the best you can afford when it comes to safety.

I bought mine second hand off Facebook market place - no issues for me, and that was a private sale. I’d imagine the refurbished ones off a company as fine also. Edit: I think I only paid £110 privately

Enclosed ITB’s with turbo?... ??

Which shocks did you get? I’m looking to order some ASAP, with springs. Full refresh is needed.

If it’s had the belt done, I’d leave it personally..

You can buy the ball joint separate from RSport iirc, you don’t have to go to the expense of buying the whole knuckle like some garages advise.

Yup! Just need a clean up (which they’ll do once on the car)

For what you’d get for the tyres, I’d just keep them - it’s always handy having a few spare alloys with tyres in the garage.

Obligatory photo on the A4069 while enjoying the sunshine. I’ll have done over 700 miles this week in the DCI by tomorrow, and it’s just soaking it all up.

That’s such a vague statement...

What’s the plans? Donor car?

Definitely not a weak engine. As said above, if it’s been done properly, then they’re stronger than most in that range.

Its been a while, but I believe they’re a 5 speed F28 or something. Not the 6 speed M32. Nice old school long gears.

They’re a good car - suspension will sort out the handling, they’re a bit front end heavy, but they can still be driven really well! Easy to make into a VXR spec engine really. My mate had one on a standard engine and bolted an Owens Gt2860r on and a few VXR bits like injectors then a map. No...

Definitely sounds belt related - both belts too, as the water pump is on the timing belt and the power steering is on the aux belt. Does the car still run/idle?

What are the cylinder bores like?

Assuming your talking about the front brake hoses?

If it’s returned to normal after changing fuel and there’s no faults showing, I wouldn’t worry about it.

It’s not worth a 3 hour drive there IMO.

The only thing I found annoying was paying to park.... I know you redeem the voucher, but still..

I was there 2 weekends ago, good place to visit.

@Andysmithy1 if your planning on getting another one, keep any key parts for yourself IMO. It’s always handy to have spares knocking around. Especially things like sensors etc off the broken engine.

Incredible! So chuffed that you’ve come out the other end with a positive! I think you should get some trophy side skirt stickers for the porka ?

MORE updates! I enjoy seeing your Instagram, but I prefer the in-depth write up on here