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by marc9584
Sun Jul 03, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: Sold the evo and.....
Replies: 55
Views: 9670

Re: Sold the evo and.....

Was very nice indeed. I vaguely remember top gear test driving the fq300 saying it was a beast and test driving the fq400+ and saying they had just whacked a great big turbo on it and although good fun just didn't driv as good as the fq300. Would have one any day just love the style of them. I once...
by marc9584
Fri Nov 20, 2015 9:33 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Need some welding to the floor of the ZS in Oxfordshire
Replies: 15
Views: 2530

Re: Need some welding to the floor of the ZS in Oxfordshire

Marty wrote:Christ they know how to charge !!!

Wish i had logged on more recently to see this, my mates a mechanic in Wantage and he did my sisters mazda which was both sills gone and a few other bits for the mot for £150.
by marc9584
Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:54 pm
Forum: Car parts Wanted
Topic: Bonnet bulge needed please 220 turbo?
Replies: 0
Views: 393

Bonnet bulge needed please 220 turbo?

Hi everyone,
I need a bonnet bulge for a friends project prelude where the supercharger pulley sit to close to the bonnet and needed cutting, the bulge cut out would be of great benefit to cut
costs on shipping cheeers.
by marc9584
Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:56 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: copycat dvla website be aware
Replies: 23
Views: 3172

Re: copycat dvla website be aware

To be fair, the site does mention a fee in several places but it still should be forced off the web. I'd like to know how it works though as you need the reminder number and the I imagine the DVLA still send you the disc direct so you're dealing with them in the end. You dont need the reminder, as ...
by marc9584
Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: New tv issues - Where do I stand
Replies: 18
Views: 1133

Re: New tv issues - Where do I stand

:D Ok bought a Panasonic VIERA 3d tv around 3 weeks ago, plasma. To replace my 42" samsung plasma which was about 4 years old. Samsung is upstairs now in bedroom. The viera is buzzing, its annoying me lots now and I want to put a hammer through it. Apparently its a common issue, its too loud f...
by marc9584
Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:07 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 2100 miles in the 216 gti
Replies: 9
Views: 550

Re: 2100 miles in the 216 gti

that gorge looks amazing would love to holiday there.
by marc9584
Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:03 am
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH
Replies: 21
Views: 3207

Re: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH

Din wrote:
marc9584 wrote:Car now sold :)
... :( thats one car that will be missed ! Dont be a stranger marc :thumbup:



I wont be a stranger Dan i will bring the CRX to the next meet instead :)
by marc9584
Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH
Replies: 21
Views: 3207

Re: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH

Car now sold :) good to see it go but boy it went cheap :o To be honest it wasnt exactly faultless and the bodywork has seen better days, i will miss that car though it didnt sell to a forum member it went on pistonheads in the end some guy from sunderland seems a decent guy though 4 and a half hou...
by marc9584
Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH
Replies: 21
Views: 3207

Re: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH

Car now sold :)
by marc9584
Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH
Replies: 21
Views: 3207

Re: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH

Red_Coupe wrote:My offer still stands mate :thumbup:



I just would like it to go to a forum member, but if not i will put it up on Pistonheads then Ebay cheers for the offer anyways :)
by marc9584
Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH
Replies: 21
Views: 3207

Re: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH

Price drop to £850 :)
by marc9584
Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH
Replies: 21
Views: 3207

Re: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH

This car is now for sale properly iv replaced it :(
by marc9584
Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:40 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH
Replies: 21
Views: 3207

Re: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH

Any offers or interest?
by marc9584
Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH
Replies: 21
Views: 3207

Re: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH

Patrick Church wrote:it's had no body work done ever...apart from one sill welded (and the anti roll bar bracket)

I think mines had spray work in the past but i have no idea what on
by marc9584
Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:08 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: cctv neighbour
Replies: 10
Views: 623

Re: cctv neighbour

bjrespect wrote:move it out for boob action :lol: :lol: :lol:



:w00t:
by marc9584
Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH
Replies: 21
Views: 3207

Re: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH

All rust photos added and an interior shot aswell, its still like that inside but that boost gauge is the old one and the gear knob wont be in sale or headunit thanks :)
by marc9584
Mon Jul 02, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH
Replies: 21
Views: 3207

Re: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH

tim61uk wrote:Any more piccys of the worst rusty bits please.


Yeah no worries will upload when i get back from work :)
by marc9584
Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH
Replies: 21
Views: 3207

Re: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH

Sef420gsiTurbo wrote:looks like a superb car and worth every penny of the asking price glws :thumbup:



Thanks :)
by marc9584
Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:22 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH
Replies: 21
Views: 3207

Rover 220 Coupe Turbo FDH

For sale Rover 220 coupe turbo tahiti blue N156 FDH 101000 miles. I have owned this car since 3rd september 2008 and its been a great car to me only reason im selling is because i want a Honda integra, so firstly im going to list everything good about the car. Taxed until 31st October 2012 MOT until...
by marc9584
Wed Jun 27, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: Car parts Wanted
Topic: Honda 1.6 dohc engine
Replies: 14
Views: 345

Re: Honda 1.6 dohc engine

matthew o wrote:If you don't mind that would be great thanks

Right spoke to my friend he wants £200 for it, comes complete engine and gearbox and no alternator its done about 95K but has been sat in a shed for 2 and a bit years though
by marc9584
Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:27 am
Forum: Car parts Wanted
Topic: Honda 1.6 dohc engine
Replies: 14
Views: 345

Re: Honda 1.6 dohc engine

matthew o wrote:Ok thanks would you know if the block is the same and I could just change the head over as I am having trouble finding a dohc engine.


I know someone who has one but i doubt he would ship, so it would have to be collection from bicester but i could find out how much he wants for it if you like?
by marc9584
Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: Car parts Wanted
Topic: MGTF Locking Wheel nut set
Replies: 0
Views: 84

MGTF Locking Wheel nut set

Locking wheel nut set please for an MGTF must be brand new.
by marc9584
Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: What's it Worth?
Topic: Immaculate Rover 220 coupe Turbo
Replies: 42
Views: 8121

Re: Immaculate Rover 220 coupe Turbo

I did my 75 hg before failure just so i could be confident on long trips. Doesn't have to have blown first as its alot easier job without spending 3 hours on mayo cleanup. Yes but the K series has a history of failure the T series doesnt it just tends to weep from the right hand corner so why chang...
by marc9584
Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: What's it Worth?
Topic: Forged Mk3 Turbo
Replies: 12
Views: 1028

Re: Forged Mk3 Turbo

Wow i bet that shifts,have you got an estimated power figure for it? I would probably guess you could see 2 grand upwards for it with that build :)
by marc9584
Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:10 pm
Forum: Car parts Wanted
Topic: t16 turbo cam sensor
Replies: 4
Views: 237

Re: t16 turbo cam sensor

crazygary wrote:Bump


Sorry i dont have one but just to let you know that the cam sensor is only for sequencial fuel injection on partial throttle but as soon as your in boost the injectors will be in batched fuel injection so i doubt it will make any difference to power.
by marc9584
Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: Cars for Sale
Topic: Rover 216Gti TC loads of parts
Replies: 64
Views: 4805

Re: Rover 216Gti TC loads of parts

1234dist wrote:
shaggy wrote:IMO that's a bargain

To many plebs on here saying otherwise.

If I had space i'd have it
i second, after seeing it in the flesh its a great car

i just don't like 1.6's :mrcool:


It would be a very cool car with that vtec lump dropped in how much is martin hodges kit to get it to fit?
by marc9584
Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:13 pm
Forum: Car parts Wanted
Topic: rover 220 turbo pas pump and standard t25 turbo
Replies: 11
Views: 398

Re: rover 220 turbo pas pump and standard t25 turbo

jader wrote:
notroubleclubber wrote:I have a t25 that needs a rebuild u can have cheap as chips.
thanks ... but I need to t25 in good condition, what is the cost for a rebuild?


I would contact wilky on here for a good refurbished turbo mate :)
by marc9584
Mon May 28, 2012 12:14 am
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: 3d
Replies: 10
Views: 370

Re: 3d

I read some interesting stuff on 4K content the other day check this out http://www.techradar.com/news/television/tv/why-4k-isnt-ready-to-replace-hd-1065703 this is why it will be a while before this takes off i think, alot of what you will see is new hdtvs that can handle the resolution but as it s...
by marc9584
Sun May 27, 2012 9:23 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: 3d
Replies: 10
Views: 370

Re: 3d

It won't be long before someone makes a 3D telly that doesn't need glasses, similar to the tech in the 3DS. Personally I don't think many programme/film makers know how to properly use 3D and the only film I've seen that did was Avatar. Too many 3D films are all about trying to "throw things&q...
by marc9584
Sun May 27, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: 3d
Replies: 10
Views: 370

Re: 3d

Active vs. passive 3D: what's better? hi guys anyone got 3d tv need to no your reviews on whats better. Active or. passive 3D: active glasses are £50 a pair. passive glasses are the cinama ones they use so you can get them for £1 each looked on the net most say passive. reason i ask ive just orderd...
by marc9584
Sun May 27, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Dins Ti Mk3, Its here !
Replies: 79
Views: 5061

Re: Slight dissapointment today... new car ! another ti...

Din wrote:Lol, I learned the hard way with my first one... luckily I nursed it back and fixed it for a Tenner!

Changeling diff bearings is easy and cheap, getting the box on and off is a pita.


Looks really nice Dan good work finding that, what you gonna do with your current ti then?
by marc9584
Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: What's it Worth?
Topic: Immaculate Rover 220 coupe Turbo
Replies: 42
Views: 8121

Re: Immaculate Rover 220 coupe Turbo

Thing is what car you gonna buy instead? because if you buy a cheap bag of spanners runaround it may end up costing you in repairs then you may aswell keep the coupe, i reckon nobodys gonna want to pay more than 2.5k for it personally.
by marc9584
Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: What the fu..
Replies: 24
Views: 750

Re: What the fu..

If it looks like that after production in 2014 it will be the worst car in the world :lol:
by marc9584
Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:11 pm
Forum: Car parts Wanted
Topic: Oil filter for a 220 coupe turbo
Replies: 13
Views: 1451

Re: Oil filter for a 220 coupe turbo

No worries If thats fat then the one you are looking for must be super slim, as this one,visually to me looked a lot smaller then oe size no probs Yeah its about 60mm tall, if you type in shallow filter in the search you can find someone asking the same question for part number and there is a photo...

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