Show us your Williams'

[Matt26]

Some great looking Williams here. I'm quite envious as wanted one back when they were new. Too much of a labour of love now, though.

 

[Chip-mk1]

love to have one aslong as its in mint condition with zero rust.

Each one of those sold comes with a free moon on a stick, lol

 

[Uncle_Gravy]

Each one of those sold comes with a free moon on a stick, lol

Haha

 

[Zmaster2k]

Fcs zmaster?

yes although more than likely on a trailer!

 

[yeecup]

My old one

 

[James Mk1]

Very nice! Why did you sell it? And btw what exhaust system is on it?

 

[Chip-mk1]

yes although more than likely on a trailer!

Gayer than rimming Julian clarey.

 

[yeecup]

Very nice! Why did you sell it? And btw what exhaust system is on it?

Was a magnex system with Decat, sounded great. Sold it circa 2005, wanted a scoob and had the Williams for a while and I get bored quick. Was one of the best cars iv had, and the condition was unbelievable, proper immaculate. Person I sold it to wrote it off

 

[James Mk1]

Yeah mines a magnex catback, however mine seems a little larger than both yours and Luke's on his valver (which iirc is also a magnex) and mine seems to stick out the back bumper a bit more than both of yours.. any idea of any reason why? The tailpipe could do with being 1/2" or so more recessed imo!

 

[Hixle]

The Williams above is incredible. I'd love one to keep in the garage.

Yep James, mine was a Magnex backbox iirc

 

[Zmaster2k]

I'll drive it if its done... cash flow dictates i go at the speed im going at lol

 

[Chip-mk1]

I'll drive it if its done... cash flow dictates i go at the speed im going at lol

Its not cashflow that's the problem its spec creep.
Youre going to be stuffed if when you finally try a trackday you don't like it after all this spending. Lol.

 

[yeecup]

Yeah mines a magnex catback, however mine seems a little larger than both yours and Luke's on his valver (which iirc is also a magnex) and mine seems to stick out the back bumper a bit more than both of yours.. any idea of any reason why? The tailpipe could do with being 1/2" or so more recessed imo!

Mines was an original magnex from back in early 2000's, they went bust then started again. Yours may be a new batch from the new company. Mines was only 3 inch tailpipe.

 

[mi16chris]

Not mine but this one comes in to my work every year for a service and mot check
old guy owns ,it stock apart from a scorpion exhaust

 

[yeecup]

That looks mint. Would buy another if it was as good as my old one in a heartbeat. Special little cars

 

[James Mk1]

Looks pretty mint from the pic chris, he must take good care of it!

Mines was an original magnex from back in early 2000's, they went bust then started again. Yours may be a new batch from the new company. Mines was only 3 inch tailpipe.

Ah I see, I think mine is 3.5". Anyone have any idea how to make the exhaust slightly more recessed? I guess the whole exahust system must be different to the original magnex!

 

[Chip-mk1]

Looks pretty mint from the pic chris, he must take good care of it!



Ah I see, I think mine is 3.5". Anyone have any idea how to make the exhaust slightly more recessed? I guess the whole exahust system must be different to the original magnex!

Check the joints are slid right in, failing that just chop a bit out.

 

[James Mk1]

Fair enough - Would chopping out a bit effect the flow/power delivery you reckon? wouldnt want to compromise that, but would prefer the exhaust slightly more recessed!

 

[Chip-mk1]

Fair enough - Would chopping out a bit effect the flow/power delivery you reckon? wouldnt want to compromise that, but would prefer the exhaust slightly more recessed!

Inch or two wont make any difference, couple of foot would.

 

[rickyquicky]

Yes I have a williams 1 but I havnt seen it for two years as its in storage and in a restoration kind of state lol and I cant remember the number ethier!

Same as mine, has been in the garage for 4 years now!

I just can't pull it out as I know it's going to be an absolute money pit before I even start the engine again!

 

[James Mk1]

Inch or two wont make any difference, couple of foot would.

Where would be the best place to chop a section out?

 

[Winston]

The illiams.. RIP

 

[Chip-mk1]

Where would be the best place to chop a section out?

You need to have a look to decide that, as if you take it from the front it might be ok or it might move the bend that goes over the beam too far forward. Without seeing the exhaust and how it fits I can't answer.

 

[Ratboyvalver]

the original nana

 

[Wobba]

Valvers too, they can be specced to Williams level or higher anyway...

I've been cruising in my Williams for some time till recently, M5 has taken it's place as daily runner...but it is still with me, and always will be. When you drive this car after the M5, which is an AWESOME car too...it's a revelation:

Slutty track wheels and tyres for the fun days out

It's not slow either...

Frank Biela's winning BTCC Audi Quattro there...I sat in it

It used to shoot 4 foot flames, hence the melted rear bumper.

I hope you enjoyed my pics. Mk1's are getting rare as hell now, always nice to see good examples guys! Keep the pics coming and Cherish them little cars

 

[Hixle]

God I bet that's an animal

LOVE it!

 

[Wobba]

God I bet that's an animal

LOVE it!

Until recently , a daily driver.

A nice 182 raced after me today to say hello in Locks Heath. I pootle in urban areas at a max of 30, and always if oil isn't up to temps. If you read this buddy, shame you turned off before motorway...would have show you how an old Mk1 Clio wtfpwns my V8 5.0L M5 in straight lines AND the bends too...your semi modded 182 would be as dust.

...like most

Respect thy elders.

 

[Allan-]

Very nice williams' Jamie, is that dimma clio yours? Cant make my mind up on those whether I like them or not haha!

The yellow Dimma is mine, and some pics of my williams

 

[James Mk1]

Whats the spec on your mk1 Wobba?

 

[James Mk1]

And I think I need to get some better pics up of my Williams, looks more like 449 blue in those pics than 432!

 

[JamieG]

My old Williams #161. Loved the thing tbh, just wished it was a bit minter. I couldn't resist repurchasing my Cup either, so this had to go...!

 

[Wobba]

^ great pics there

My Clio is by no means a minter anymore, but it's no dog either!

The spec of the Williams at mo is:

F7R700 B/E: Forged pistons/rods/ARP bolts plus balanced anf lightened etc.
F7R714 cylinder head: Hillpower polished and ported, with 213 CatCams and verniers
Supersprint exhaust manifold
Chadil Inlet manifold
Jenvey 45mm ITB's
Saab Injectors (to the throttle bodies, not head) 346cc
Jenvey/Webber fuel regulator
Emerald ECU - Mapped by Dave Walker
Mongoose exhaust and decat
KW V2 Coilovers - Custom made front springs (550lb)
Gripper LSD with JC5 'box
Walbro uprated fuel pump
Partially stripped
Mocal oil cooler
AST adjustable top mounts
Polybushes
Ford Zetec Crank sensor with modified housing

That's most of it I think.

 

[Wobba]

Oh, I forgot: 12.5 high compression.

Straight line, the M5 beats it. On the bends though, Clio really shines, wipes the floor with heavy M5.

 

[James Mk1]

Interesting stuff Wobba, nice car! How much does it cost for TBs on the Williams? (Obviously there are different TBs available, but a guideline?)

 

[scotty10]

nice car guys...after one of the guys in work noticed me driving the clio he told me he once owned a williams

asked him its reg number and its n870 pus i know its a stab in the dark but does anyone know it

 

[iLikeDuplo]

I've got original 0102... will try and find some photos. Seriously tidy example mate. Shame it's a 3...

 

[Kid A]

:hail: :hail::hail: Mother of God. This beats the Ph1 appreciation thread for car p**n.

If I had a valver or Williams I think I'd restore it and moth ball it. I nearly bought one about 2006 but insurance was too high so bought a 106 GTi instead. I'm old now though

 

[Yanoo]

Some pics of my Willy:

 

[Chip-mk1]

Stunning car Yanoo

 

[BREMBO]

Love these cars!!