Weekend just gone I took a trip up to see Tim (caymanr26) and see his Raider that he recently advertised.
I remember seeing it at FCS but as I bought a Clio Trophy in June I didn't give it a good going over as I'd kind if dismissed getting a 5 til maybe next year.
When he advertised it it immediately caught my eye and the cogs started turning. A few PM's back and forth, loads if texts and a phone call later my train ticket was booked and I was on my way.
Tim very kindly met me at the station and we got back to his and the Raider was sat on the drive gleaming!
A check over of the body and underneath etc and I was ready for a test drive. Out we went and even on standard boost it pulled really strong. Everything felt tight and sharp so we went back and struck up a deal. Shortly after the money was transferred and I was on my way home.
Drove the 165 miles home on half a tank of fuel (taking it easy) and it didn't miss a beat! Drove faultlessly and the grin on my face all the way home must have been a picture!
Sure, there are some jobs to do however the time and money that has been put into this car is immense! It really is a credit to its previous owners and especially
Tim who put a lot if things right with the car after he acquired it.
Tim is a very decent chap who described the car very accurately and made me aware of what it needed to finish it off. I'm sure I'll put my own twist on it and change a few little things but it is about 95% there.
So far my to do list is;
Sell my Trophy
Get carb set up to run around 16psi (adjustable in car)
OE bonnet
OE Grill
Couple of small touch ups on the body.
Wideband Kit
Better Tyres in correct 195/45 size (currently 195/50)
And after that it really is just little bits and pieces.
I'd like to thank Tim as he was a pleasure to deal with and he was genuinely gutted to sell his 5 but rest assured its gone to a loving home!
And now a couple of pics
Thanks for looking and let me bore you with my story!