My new toy
- Jezziebx16v
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My new toy
After driving round in a Buick and a Dodge Neon since living over here, I have finally found something a little better
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 ). It is alledgedly running about 7psi of boost and 180bhp
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
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 ). It is alledgedly running about 7psi of boost and 180bhp
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.
Now. 94 Datsun Silvia S14 rice rocket, 85 Peugeot 505 Turbo, 77 Ford Capri.
RSR
That is wicked Jez mate
Really looks sweet and bet she goes well too
Cheers
Luke
Really looks sweet and bet she goes well too
Cheers
Luke
Please call me Luke
1989 BX 16valve White 70k almost up to scratch
1989 BX 16valve White 70k almost up to scratch
- Jezziebx16v
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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
Jez
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
Jez
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.
Now. 94 Datsun Silvia S14 rice rocket, 85 Peugeot 505 Turbo, 77 Ford Capri.
- Timmo
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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!
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!
Timmo
After all i am the Cornish one!
Its Because its French!
Bx16v club - Sharing the love for the unloved!
After all i am the Cornish one!
Its Because its French!
Bx16v club - Sharing the love for the unloved!
- Jezziebx16v
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- Jezziebx16v
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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 .
Anyways they are complely different cars, hardly comparable really
Jez
Anyways they are complely different cars, hardly comparable really
Jez
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.
Now. 94 Datsun Silvia S14 rice rocket, 85 Peugeot 505 Turbo, 77 Ford Capri.