Thoughts on this ph1 track car

[imprezaworks]

​http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?t=339254

 

[Martin.]

Looks OK to me. Sounds like he's been honest. Any mention of belts?

Any idea where in kent? I could potentially go look for you..

 

[imprezaworks]

No mention of belts although I did ask. He replies saying there not needed yet, assuming he thinks just because of the mileage rather than age. I have his postcode as I needed to get delivery quotes.

 

[jon_r]

£1500? Thats a bloody bargain.

EDIT - Also that trailer is far too cheap!!!

 

[ABOO]

Are you still talking about using this as a daily buddy or towing now?? No way in this world could I drive that as a daily, even on a short commute.Novelty would soon wear off. I'd take a mildly modded 172 cup all day long if planning to use as a daily.

In reality mate, how many track days a year are you gonna do?? 3 or 4 perhaps, get a cg lock. If you're gonna be doing 10 or 12 perhaps a different story.. just my way of thinking pal. If you're gonna be trailoring, forget all this....

 

[imprezaworks]

I can get it cheaper than that Jon. Delivery may be the issue, trying as we speak

 

[Chip-mk1]

Looks ideal candidate for that new series Tony is talking about

 

[imprezaworks]

Are you still talking about using this as a daily buddy or towing now?? No way in this world could I drive that as a daily, even on a short commute.Novelty would soon wear off. I'd take a mildly modded 172 cup all day long if planning to use as a daily.

In reality mate, how many track days a year are you gonna do?? 3 or 4 perhaps, get a cg lock. If you're gonna be doing 10 or 12 perhaps a different story.. just my way of thinking pal. If you're gonna be trailoring, forget all this....

Will be buying something like this and a cheapy. Will try and do as many days as I can

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks ideal candidate for that new series Tony is talking about

Another thought. With regards the belts, they will need doing?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Another thought. With regards the belts, they will need doing?

Upto you if you want to risk it, only a standard engine worth pennies anyway, so if you cant do the belt yourself why not just risk it you dont have a lot to lose.

 

[Chip-mk1]

£1500? Thats a bloody bargain.

Agreed

EDIT - Also that trailer is far too cheap!!!

Looks like nasty homemade one TBH, Im not convinced its especially cheap for what it is, but certainly not dear.

If he'd take say 1700 the pair, thats a good start for someone wanting to go cheapy racing or do trackdays without needing insurance and mot etc.

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah was thinking that. Any one know of any companies that deliver? I can't see it being cheap from Kent to liverpool

 

[ABOO]

I can get it cheaper than that Jon. Delivery may be the issue, trying as we speak

PM Budgie mate and see who he uses. Sure it cost him about 120 to get my dead phase 1 picked up a couple of years ago, and delivered a good distance. Alternatively.......ROAD TRIP!!!!

 

[imprezaworks]

Can't afford to do a road trip mate, girlfriend will go mad lol.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Yeah was thinking that. Any one know of any companies that deliver? I can't see it being cheap from Kent to liverpool

Why not just get a train down and drive it back?
all you need to do is book it in for an MOT close to home and day insure it and its perfectly legal.

 

[imprezaworks]

Just time scale mate. I've had a reasonable quote just. First one was a shade under 500 lol.

 

[Budgie]

Shiply FTW.

Also, I used a guy called Phil. Runs A2B Motor Movers. He moved my E30 about also at much cheaper prices than anyone else and he's a top guy. Took loads of care, even though it was a tricky job. Would use him a million times over. His number is 07831 595550. Well worth a call to see when he's next going that way.

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers dude. Price wise at the moment is looking at 200, chances are someone will do it a tad cheaper, hopefully. I've asked for a few more pics and if there are any issues with the car. I know it's not mega money etc but I don't want a pita to begin with, plenty of time for that

 

[Kelv]

Dependant on where in Kent he is, it's got to be around 250 miles up to Liverpool, so a delivery fee of £200 isn't bad atall.
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[imprezaworks]

I thought that. Shiply have come back at 220.

 

[Chip-mk1]

quid a mile seems to be a good general ballpark.

 

[Rob]

Haven't seen that around actually, wonder where it is.

 

[imprezaworks]

I have a postcode, obviously won't put it on here though.

 

[Rob]

PM me lionel. If it's local I'll go take a look for you if you want me to.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Haven't seen that around actually, wonder where it is.

He said its not in road use, and only used on trackdays.

 

[Adamm.]

Looks horrific tbh, can't grumble at that price though.

 

[imprezaworks]

Why horrific lol, because of the vinyl stickers. And chip yeah your right, and maybe I shouldn't have

 

[Daniel]

I'd rather buy that exclusive that was on here for £695.

At least you can start from scratch and know that everything's been done properly.

 

[Adamm.]

Why horrific lol, because of the vinyl stickers. And chip yeah your right, and maybe I shouldn't have

Yeah I know lol they are easily removed can't deny that looks pretty bad with the stickers atm though lol.

Does sound pretty good although if you plan on using it for that race series a more basic one like daniel suggested might be a better and easier option.

 

[imprezaworks]

True, but this covers more bases.

 

[jon_r]

The fact that the cage is there and welded in saves you a small fortune. I paid more than this entire car just for my cage and fitting.

 

[Martin.]

PM me lionel. If it's local I'll go take a look for you if you want me to.

And me.. If it's not too far I'm happy to go have a look for you..

 

[Chip-mk1]

The fact that the cage is there and welded in saves you a small fortune. I paid more than this entire car just for my cage and fitting.

agreed plus a few hundred quid to get back selling the spax.