The Ford Capri Laser Page

Huw + Mrs Huw.

No promises ... it's been a sodding hectic 12 months (first time I've logged in here in forever) but I'll do all I can to support the event.

No Capri yet ... but the E39 M5 stops me crying too hard about that!

Whats the mileage on the wife?

http://www.desantisphotography.com/photo/images/welder.jpg + http://www.automotive-technology.com/contractor_images/eh/4-Differential-Gear.jpg = http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/2008/04/01-07/sleazyguy-flickr.jpg Can't beat a welded diff if you need some traction on the cheap. I wouldn'...

understeer - the front of the car hits the barrier first
oversteer - the back of the car hits the barrier first

Looks like someone suffered from understeer fail.

Huw - never knowingly understeered.

If Ford were to give another car the "Capri" tag i would expect it to be a modern interpritation of the original. Not specifically in styling, but more in ethos. A powerful, rear wheel drive coupe which is sharply styled and good value for money.

Sold as above. And thanks for all the "comments". Next time you guys sell cars i'll "observe" too. Excellent - NOW you're starting to understand what the Laser Page is all about. As long as you're correct with your facts no one will throw their toys out the pram and cry like a s...

commekid wrote:I'm fine with banter. But not if it doesnt or prevents a sale. Mods pls delete the thread.

Amazing.

TRANSLATION: I don't like facts if they make me or my car look bad.

Welcome to the Laser Page - I'm sorry you don't like facts, but we do.

standard_Man wrote:Do some people do hinge pins instead ? Keep the alignment ?

Careful ... that sounds dangerously close to a modification ...

sattylovescapris wrote:... oh well, these thing happen and my mother keeps pushing me to german made cars. ...

You are aware that mark 3 Capris were made in Germany?

looking for a rear axle including diff for my mk3 1.6 gl which ive just bought and found out the previous owner has welded the diff would be interested in a swap if anyone would like a welded diff. Where in the country are you? I don't have an axle, but would be interested in your back axle if you'...

capri dave wrote:hi im capri dave, from the republic of north coventry

Just up the road from me.

To clarify ... You'll be 21. You'll have owned your driving licence 1 year. You'll have 1 year's NCB (assuming you don't stuff your car into something expensive in the next 10 months) You want a Capri with a modern 2L engine installed. You want to know how much your insurance will be? Sorry to sound...

The wheels on the Granny look great ... but too small for a Granada.

Would look badass on a Sierra.

Well done mate - it's something I'd love to learn to do some time.

standard_Man wrote:... Must GO DRAG WOMAN TO BEDROOM, Beats Chest.

I thought I hadn't seen Stalker on here too much recently ...

I did mine with the car on its wheels ... but i dunno if that's right or not!!!

Silly Mr Cadbury ... he should know that the best way to take women like that is up her Bourneville Alley!

I don't know for certain, but the other engines in the BMW e36 & e34 range have front bowl sumps. However as the block's identical maybe an Omega or Land Rover Discovery sump might be a better fit. Power & Torque vary depending on spec. In the BMW there's a 115bhp TD (non-intercooled) and 14...

Another person who only has good things to say about Capri Gear. Many years back now I needed a few tiny odds & sods to finish a 2.8 front brake conversion on my 2.1. No other breaker wanted to know. Martin just told me to send a Stamped Addressed Envelope to him, he'd bung the bits i needed in ...

I've seen it done with both the Sierra 1.8TD and 2.3D engines. If i was gonna do it, I'd use the M51 lump from BMW. 2.5L straight 6 turbo diesel. Cheap as chips (used in BMW e36 3-series, e34 5-series, Vauxhall Omega & Land Rover Discovery). Runs for intergalatic milages without a rebuild. Happy...

Reece wrote:... But they are now allowing injection which should open up more cars that would normally get weighed in. Just have to keep everything on the key i suppose. ...

OK - I'm a few years out of date on the current regs. It was only a matter of time before they relented and allowed fuel injection.