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by dimebagsguitar
Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:41 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 1986 2.0 laser for sale lots of new parts inc engine and box
Replies: 6
Views: 2822

Re: 1986 2.0 laser for sale lots of new parts inc engine and

Hi mate, yeah its in good shape, but has had one weld though. The bodies in good shape but it has a couple of rusty bits as to be expected it was my daily drive. I m happy for you to come and have look if you would like to
by dimebagsguitar
Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 1986 2.0 laser for sale lots of new parts inc engine and box
Replies: 6
Views: 2822

1986 2.0 laser for sale lots of new parts inc engine and box

Ready sad to do this but I've had health issues the last couple of years which have meant I am unable to maintain my Capri. I would rather see it go to a good home than fall behind with this. New bits in the last few years:- 1.6 converted to 2.0 with a re-manufactured engine (kent cams, rebuilt by T...
by dimebagsguitar
Thu May 30, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Janspeeds
Replies: 0
Views: 1045

Janspeeds

Hey guys, Need to get a new exhaust system quickly as it has just failed me on an mot. I currently am running the sportex system but was looking at changing to Janspeed as the sportex only lasted 3 years and looked rusty after 6 months! :? Shame loved the sound. Anyways my question is this; all the ...
by dimebagsguitar
Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cobra alloy size question
Replies: 5
Views: 1982

Re: Cobra alloy size question

Cheers for the help so far the rim says the off set is 25. I have just read this http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/a1autos/technical.htm and it is suggesting it as a bad idea due to offset...
by dimebagsguitar
Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cobra alloy size question
Replies: 5
Views: 1982

Cobra alloy size question

What are my chances of getting 8 x 13 cobra slots under my standard rear laser arches?? :shock:
by dimebagsguitar
Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:25 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: FORD CAPRI MK2 GRILLE! RARE WITH ALL LUGS COMPLETE
Replies: 2
Views: 1597

Re: FORD CAPRI MK2 GRILLE! RARE WITH ALL LUGS COMPLETE

Can you send me a pic via pm?? Might be interested!!
by dimebagsguitar
Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Should I get a capri
Replies: 10
Views: 2521

Re: Should I get a capri

My younger work collegue looked into the insurance for a capri as a first car was quite cheap actually!!! Didnt get one though got a disel vaxuhall astra estate instead!!!!??
by dimebagsguitar
Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hi please help this is driving me nuts!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1657

Re: Hi please help this is driving me nuts!!!

I think you're both right it can start a bit rough, and I should take it up to tickover but its just hassle to get there.
Have got a years warranty just gonna have to make time to go up and see them I suppose.
by dimebagsguitar
Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Hi please help this is driving me nuts!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1657

Hi please help this is driving me nuts!!!

Ok so I've had a bit of a bad run lately. I have had my 1.6 upgraded to a reconditioned 2.0, which then broke down because of crap carb, then my battery died (it wasn’t even powerful enough to start a 1.6!!) and then my brake stuck on!!! Now my car has started hesitating on acceleration, but checks ...
by dimebagsguitar
Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: The day at Brooklands
Replies: 11
Views: 3532

Re: The day at Brooklands

I would kill for the black mk 1
I don't think the picture does it justice either!!! Watch out the guys who owned it were pretty big though!! :?
by dimebagsguitar
Sun Sep 27, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Brooklands Photos 40th anniversary
Replies: 5
Views: 1658

Re: Brooklands Photos 40th anniversary

Did'nt see ya down there but you got a pic of my car too, well the front of it LOL, its the one behind the green ghia in the top car park!!
by dimebagsguitar
Sun Sep 27, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: The day at Brooklands
Replies: 11
Views: 3532

Re: The day at Brooklands

Would like to of seen an autojumble but the otherwise the day was good. Got some good pics too:- http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs224.snc1/7131_1224540929104_1096413467_30720381_3040990_n.jpg http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs224.snc1/7131_1224541249112_1096413467_30720389...
by dimebagsguitar
Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:34 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri 40th Anniversary Event 09.
Replies: 66
Views: 14665

Re: Capri 40th Anniversary Event 09.

Sure will!!!
by dimebagsguitar
Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:03 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri 40th Anniversary Event 09.
Replies: 66
Views: 14665

Re: Capri 40th Anniversary Event 09.

I'll look out for you on the motorway
Hopefully I wont be the one on the hard shoulder with the orange lights going!!! Knowing my luck lately I will be!! :?
by dimebagsguitar
Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:06 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri 40th Anniversary Event 09.
Replies: 66
Views: 14665

Re: Capri 40th Anniversary Event 09.

One day to go till my first ever capri show!!! Really didnt think my car was gonna make it, my 1.6 carb broke wednesday on route to the body shop to remove an ASDA shopping trolley dent cause by a out of control trolley boy!! Had to have the RAC out and everything, then had to fit the weber 32/36 pr...
by dimebagsguitar
Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:48 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Laser decals
Replies: 7
Views: 2224

Re: Laser decals

I got some on ebay a few years back, but I also noticed theres a place in classic ford mag that sells them
by dimebagsguitar
Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: weber 32/36 dgav carb + manifold
Replies: 11
Views: 4702

Re: weber 32/36 dgav carb + manifold

Hi mate sorry for not replying I have been on holiday. Have bought myself a brand new one in the mean time so it is no longer required. Thanks for the offer though.
by dimebagsguitar
Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:41 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: weber 32/36 dgav carb + manifold
Replies: 11
Views: 4702

Re: weber 32/36 dgav carb + manifold

Ok cool let me know I still may need it
by dimebagsguitar
Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:27 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: weber 32/36 dgav carb + manifold
Replies: 11
Views: 4702

Re: weber 32/36 dgav carb + manifold

Is this now sold?? If not what was the idle like on the car it came off?? And where are you/ would you post?? Am currently running a rebuilt 2.0 on a 1.6 carb which is running okish but is boring as hell!!! Very stupidly bought one on ebay recently and dont want to loose any more money LOL!!!
by dimebagsguitar
Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:03 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: God Damm Diamond White Paint!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4450

Re: God Damm Diamond White Paint!!!

Glad I'm not going mad!!! Will get some mixed up next time, the old rust mites are already starting to show again on one of the rear arches so wont be long before the paints out again!