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Kenobi
04-06-2009, 09:42
1st photo at home then the rest outside ma work.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm152/Kenobi_rtoc/The%20Car/DSC000102.jpg
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BriC
04-06-2009, 09:53
Looking good mate! Good to get behind the wheel of a GT Turbo again?
Kenobi
04-06-2009, 09:58
Looking good mate! Good to get behind the wheel of a GT Turbo again?

Fun, Bouncy but fun. It certainly makes passion flow through my veins.
BriC
04-06-2009, 10:05
Bouncy? Lol.. I insured my red GTT (new daily driver) yesterday, and the suspension is so bouncy! I've got Spax dampners and springs. I might have to get Koni's, but they're like.. £500 :crap:
Kenobi
04-06-2009, 11:15
Bouncy? Lol.. I insured my red GTT (new daily driver) yesterday, and the suspension is so bouncy! I've got Spax dampners and springs. I might have to get Koni's, but they're like.. £500 :crap:

Mate I just love this car, its got its own personality. new cars suck!!:agree:
BriC
04-06-2009, 11:17
:laugh: Sell the colt!

They are mint though. Got a T28 on mine, and it doesn't kick in till about 4000rpm - it's awesome :D
Kenobi
04-06-2009, 11:22
:laugh: Sell the colt!

They are mint though. Got a T28 on mine, and it doesn't kick in till about 4000rpm - it's awesome :D

No mate colt czt is rare and has a good following on the www.cztoc.com, it also has good potential so im keeping it for ever and ever amen.
Kempy
04-06-2009, 13:05
Im hoping my brother will drop mine round after work, i cant wait for the first drive in over a year. Should be fun as ive been driving a tank around with auto box. hope i havent forgotten. :scared:
Kenobi
04-06-2009, 15:40
Im hoping my brother will drop mine round after work, i cant wait for the first drive in over a year. Should be fun as ive been driving a tank around with auto box. hope i havent forgotten. :scared:


You never forget mate. never.
Markey Mark (BD)
04-06-2009, 15:41
My god, its seen the light of day!:D

Seems like ages ago it was done here getting it ready for you
Kempy
04-06-2009, 15:58
You never forget mate. never.


what like riding a bike? The last time i did that i knocked my teeth out.:cry:. Crunch, crunch time for the gearbox.
5alldaway
04-06-2009, 16:15
good stuff kenobi! mines made it back onto the road this week and my god its been a fun few days in it, im going to have a little celebration down a pub this weekend to have a few drinks in the sun, you would be welcome along to it
djinuk
04-06-2009, 16:32
id be up for a drive to the pub and a drink in the r5 mate, kenobi come aswell and lets get dikiee out.. be good to blow the cob webs of all the r5's ..
stuTHC
04-06-2009, 16:41
i like the way you have painted the bottom of the filler flap so it blends with the rest of the kit :cool:
Kenobi
04-06-2009, 20:03
id be up for a drive to the pub and a drink in the r5 mate, kenobi come aswell and lets get dikiee out.. be good to blow the cob webs of all the r5's ..


Im in.
5alldaway
04-06-2009, 23:41
name a pub lads!
gttjames
05-06-2009, 02:25
Nice, you should drive it more often.

I reckon you should get the upper light covers the same colour as the shell:)
minty83
05-06-2009, 03:00
my 5's been of the road for only 6 weeks drove it yesterday and it still surprises me everytime:)
markey b
05-06-2009, 14:45
where are all the oil spots outside your house??!?! i'm dissapointed as a 5 owner lol
BriC
05-06-2009, 18:33
name a pub lads!

Somewhere inbetween Derby and Manc, and I'm there too..
djinuk
05-06-2009, 19:15
what about the stenston bubble, famous for jap car meets, next to the canal, and if the weather sucks then its very nice indoors with leather sofas open fire and a pool table.

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/19/19615/Bubble_Inn/Stenson

its just off the a38 between burton and derby
BriC
05-06-2009, 19:27
Bit far for me like
djinuk
05-06-2009, 20:56
hmm, see what other suggestions folks have.
5alldaway
06-06-2009, 10:48
hey bric maybe you should organise a meet up your way sometime soon and i will be there

as for pub suggestion, im up for stenson bubble, but anywhere near would be good as long as i can tuck into a good meal!
Kenobi
06-06-2009, 11:20
my 5 dont come out in the rain guys.:cry:
BriC
06-06-2009, 12:07
hey bric maybe you should organise a meet up your way sometime soon and i will be there

as for pub suggestion, im up for stenson bubble, but anywhere near would be good as long as i can tuck into a good meal!

Last time I organised an event, only 1 other car came out of a supposed 6 or 7 :crap:
Kenobi
13-06-2009, 16:05
She now has 12 months MOT and 6 months Tax!!!!!!

No advisories!!!