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My new toy

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After driving round in a Buick and a Dodge Neon since living over here, I have finally found something a little better 8)

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Basicly its a 1976 Mercury Capri, built in Germany for the North American market, then when it was 4 years old it was converted by ROKstock a tuning company in Oregan USA.
It was AFAIK given the full treatment I.E. Turbo conversion, lowered and uprated all round, uptated brakes, retrimmed seats, spoiler and wheels. ( sure i've forgotten some :lol: ). It is alledgedly running about 7psi of boost and 180bhp :twisted:
Not quiet a BX I know but my chance's of finding a 16v here is slim to say the least.

Jez

PS I know the pics are huge, sorry
Past 16v's: 89 Ph1 Black, 90 Ph2 Grey, 89 Ph2 Black, 91 Ph2 Grey, 91 Ph2 Black.

Now. 94 Datsun Silvia S14 rice rocket, 85 Peugeot 505 Turbo, 77 Ford Capri.
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That looks just great Jez.At least it will go around corners.
well done.
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Love it! Looks great.

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That is wicked Jez mate 8)
Really looks sweet and bet she goes well too :evil:

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Thanks Guys,

I'm pleased with it so far, has a bit of a drink problem but I have a heavy right foot problem lol so its to be expected.
It is quite quick compared to our 2.8i and the ride is VERY firm. Just going to enjoy it for a month or so then it will be tucked away for the winter and I'll sort a few jobs out for next summer 8)


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Past 16v's: 89 Ph1 Black, 90 Ph2 Grey, 89 Ph2 Black, 91 Ph2 Grey, 91 Ph2 Black.

Now. 94 Datsun Silvia S14 rice rocket, 85 Peugeot 505 Turbo, 77 Ford Capri.
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i saw your message on facebook about getting a capri and thought its about time!;)
looks lovely matey! really nice! black and gold looks the nuts too and Proper old school!
there is one of our members in canada, pretty sure in montreal, was chatting to him a while back about shipping his va;ver from france over,

but love the car matey! very very nice!
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On the fender it says 2.0 but theres a 2.8 V6 lump in there.
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Oh My God !!!
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Post by Jezziebx16v »

surjit25 wrote:On the fender it says 2.0 but theres a 2.8 V6 lump in there.
Must be the angle, it does say 2.8 on the lower wing/fender
Past 16v's: 89 Ph1 Black, 90 Ph2 Grey, 89 Ph2 Black, 91 Ph2 Grey, 91 Ph2 Black.

Now. 94 Datsun Silvia S14 rice rocket, 85 Peugeot 505 Turbo, 77 Ford Capri.
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Wicked mate!
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I bet it will still lose out to a 16Valver.
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Post by tim leech »

Probably not in a straight line but definatly round the corners! :wink:
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Post by Jezziebx16v »

It would probably be a close race in a straight line, similar book times to 60 MPH. As for the curves, I don't know, it is far from standard and the handling has been sorted :P .

Anyways they are complely different cars, hardly comparable really :wink:

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Past 16v's: 89 Ph1 Black, 90 Ph2 Grey, 89 Ph2 Black, 91 Ph2 Grey, 91 Ph2 Black.

Now. 94 Datsun Silvia S14 rice rocket, 85 Peugeot 505 Turbo, 77 Ford Capri.
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