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My new toy
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:20 am
by Jezziebx16v
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
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:48 am
by cossie
That looks just great Jez.At least it will go around corners.
well done.
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:15 am
by Mandic
Love it! Looks great.
Cheers
Ziga
RSR
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:15 pm
by Toddman
That is wicked Jez mate
Really looks sweet and bet she goes well too
Cheers
Luke
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:31 pm
by Jezziebx16v
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
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:59 pm
by Timmo
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!
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:53 pm
by surjit25
On the fender it says 2.0 but theres a 2.8 V6 lump in there.
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:57 pm
by Tony
Oh My God !!!
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:19 am
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
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:43 pm
by tim leech
Wicked mate!
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:47 am
by surjit25
I bet it will still lose out to a 16Valver.
Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:14 pm
by tim leech
Probably not in a straight line but definatly round the corners!
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 12:46 am
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
.
Anyways they are complely different cars, hardly comparable really
Jez