Hello, again, just bought a new four.

jonnydonut · December 11, 2008, 12:02:30 AM

Actually I've got two! But one is going to be broken

Bought a black one from someone off here a while back, as a project. was running lumpy with error code 52, wich I thought could be a sensor.

So some friends of mine picked it up and took it up to Edinburgh, but when I got a look around it there was big plumes of smoke coming from the dipstick

not good. The Engine replacement seemed like a bit of a bodge anyway so that one looks like it will be broken soon as I need the money. It's a shame but hopefully someone will take the bodyshell (near immaculate) and turn it into a new four.

On the bright side I just bought a track modified 185 which is very nice indeed, so some donor pieces will be taken from the black' un to make it perfect. I'd prefer to take the engine and put it in the black body but I think that'll be too much work.

Anyways, happy motoring to all, I would post some pics but I can't, no upload space.

paul_gt4 · December 11, 2008, 12:11:09 AM

looking forward to seeing the pics when you get a chance to sort them out, breaking a four ain't that hard i made my money back on my 1st one after it was stolen and wrecked. It helped finance buying the sainz. Good luck with the new one.

Gary ST165 · December 11, 2008, 10:38:31 AM

use the best chassis as the basis for your car, preferably a recent JDM import without sunroof.

the mechanics are a relatively cheap straight forward process. combatting tin worm is a nightmare.

jonnydonut · December 11, 2008, 07:13:52 PM

Ta for the reply's, still can't upload any pics, say's the upload folder if full

paul_gt4 · December 11, 2008, 09:15:49 PM

if your doing it on photobucket, open up another account

jonnydonut · December 12, 2008, 08:38:22 PM

Photobucket! Never thought of that lol. cheers

jonnydonut · December 12, 2008, 10:02:21 PM

paul_gt4 · December 13, 2008, 01:18:20 PM

health to enjoy buddy......

jonnydonut · December 14, 2008, 12:10:17 AM

Anyone notice one of my side bonnet vents is on back to front? I just noticed today, lol.

paul_gt4 · December 14, 2008, 03:24:36 PM

usually i spot things like that, but this time i didn't

flyingtele · December 15, 2008, 10:39:04 AM

lol i noticed it. nice looking four as well

flyingtele · December 15, 2008, 02:04:54 PM

whats that switch by the gear shifter, right in front of the cigarette lighter?

bazza2541 · December 15, 2008, 05:07:28 PM

Quote from: paul_gt4 on December 11, 2008, 12:11:09 AM
looking forward to seeing the pics when you get a chance to sort them out, breaking a four ain't that hard i made my money back on my 1st one after it was stolen and wrecked. It helped finance buying the sainz. Good luck with the new one.

Not everyone can rely on a sucker like me being about.

paul_gt4 · December 15, 2008, 06:22:38 PM

lol, i had my money back before i even sold you that engine, so anything after that was a bonus.....

jonnydonut · December 15, 2008, 07:31:26 PM

Quote from: flyingtele on December 15, 2008, 02:04:54 PM
whats that switch by the gear shifter, right in front of the cigarette lighter?

Glad someone noticed that, bit boring really, turns the main fan on or off, so it can be run constantly. Handy for keeping things cool on the track, but you have to keep thinking if it's on or off while driving about town.

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Hello, again, just bought a new four.