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by elliott3.0s
Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: What exhaust for a 3.0??
Replies: 5
Views: 2264

What exhaust for a 3.0??

Capri club exhaust? Ashley system? Janspeed? Anyone any experience?? I want it to sound luscious, but not silly loud (i want this to be a useable car when its finished) i will probably include manifolds as the heads are coming off to be skimmed etc, and it must be a straight forward to fit... Any op...
by elliott3.0s
Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E
Replies: 13
Views: 3966

Re: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E

I've found one for sale HPF Firenza reckons it's mint, £6000, I'm trying to contact him, pretty sure that's the droopsnoot one, rebuilt 2.3 HPF, 190 bhp he reckons, no pics, other side of country but i'm well tempted, if i remember rightly these cars did 0-60 in 7 secs as came out factory in 1974, ...
by elliott3.0s
Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Capri security
Replies: 15
Views: 7206

Re: Capri security

is it one of those trained attack poodles, a 'poodlebug'? Sadly not, she isnt one of those small poodles that looks like a childs teddy walking down the pavement..and i did insist that she was clipped all over except for the obligitory pom pom on the head & tail, otherwise i would feel somewht ...
by elliott3.0s
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E
Replies: 13
Views: 3966

Re: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E

Frienzas are super rare, Manta is more useable id have thought, the Magnum/Frienza have been tricky for parts for years too, and it wont have got better in recent years.

Omega MV6 engine in a GTE exclusive....hmmm, i smell burning rubber
by elliott3.0s
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:50 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Capri security
Replies: 15
Views: 7206

Re: Capri security

But my dog is a standard poodle
by elliott3.0s
Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:44 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E
Replies: 13
Views: 3966

Re: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E

Best BMW i ever had, was when i was well & truly financially on my arse, and i bought an E32 735i manual. Yes...manual, how rare is that! You see the very odd 730i manual but ive not seen a 735i manual since. I paid £400 for it with 230,000 miles on it, drove it daily and did plenty of miles in ...
by elliott3.0s
Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E
Replies: 13
Views: 3966

Re: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E

Different to that of an E36. It can be done apparantly, but it isnt as straight forward. Mines totally standard, i had an E36 328i Sport Coupe before the E46, and the E36 was a nicer car to drive. The E46 feels heavier & more insulated in comparison, hence, ive not been that bothered about makin...
by elliott3.0s
Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E
Replies: 13
Views: 3966

Re: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E

The engine bay is pretty accomodating. A 24V Senator engine would probably feel the most appealing id have thought, as its keeping it GM too, and its been done a million times which is a practice i like! Saab Turbo engine is a good idea though. Theres one on ebay at the moment for £2,750, 56,000 mil...
by elliott3.0s
Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:42 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: My Childhood dream The ford capri is finally mine!
Replies: 5
Views: 3881

Re: My Childhood dream The ford capri is finally mine!

Looks great too, best colour IMO.

And those wheels were made to go on a MK3 IMO!
by elliott3.0s
Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Capri security
Replies: 15
Views: 7206

Capri security

After reading OllyW's post about his stolen 2.8i (can i just say how sorry i also am Olly) my face looks a lot like this :( and when the thieves are caught by the police & if your car gets returned, it will look like this :D then weeks later, when they are met by a bunch of angrey people in a da...
by elliott3.0s
Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E
Replies: 13
Views: 3966

Re: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E

Agree about the Frienza, but these are already strong money, whereas Mantas are starting to get very thin on the ground and are still affordable. £5k will get you a show winning Manta GTE, £250 will get you a project, and a nice, straight 80,000 miler that you could use tomorrow will cost £2,500-£3,...
by elliott3.0s
Sun Feb 27, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E
Replies: 13
Views: 3966

Lets debate....! Ford Capri 3.0S V Opel Manta GT/E

Hi everyone, Not posted for ages...3.0S resto going slowly but surely. Aiming for it to be on the road March 2012! Anyway....many years ago, i owned an Opel Manta GTE, and im giving serious thought to buying one to sit with my collection of BMW 328i, Capri 3.0S, 1977 Pontiac Trans Am & 1974 Ford...
by elliott3.0s
Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: The 3.0S Update....
Replies: 0
Views: 1752

The 3.0S Update....

So...the car is stripped ready for paint, and a new roof skin is to be fitted too...but after more digging and messing with it...the following now need attending to: Clutch Gearbox has a horrible shift quality and makes all sorts of musical sounds (i thought the 4 speed was a strong gearbox!) Wheel ...
by elliott3.0s
Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:47 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Buying my 1st Capri
Replies: 6
Views: 2009

Re: Buying my 1st Capri

Dan, I think the first thing to look for will be rust issues. There is plenty of buying advice to be found on the net. But checking wings, doors, rear arches, tailgate, front valence, roof skin...where do you stop! And thats just the visible areas. It needs to be solid underneath to avoid any M.O.T ...
by elliott3.0s
Sun Mar 07, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Anyone got any Mk3 bumpers for sale?
Replies: 4
Views: 1870

Re: Anyone got any Mk3 bumpers for sale?

Bought all new stuff from the club yesterday....£700 for the lot...ouch.
by elliott3.0s
Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: What odd things have you found in Capris?
Replies: 77
Views: 11175

Re: What odd things have you found in Capris?

A doll under the rear seat with no head, a 1997 dated pay & display ticket from a carpark in Torquay and jack that once belonged to a BMW.
by elliott3.0s
Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:32 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Your opinions please...
Replies: 2
Views: 2093

Your opinions please...

What shall i do with my wheels (Mk3 3.0S) have them re-furbished in silver as they are currently and stick with originallity, have them powder-coated anthracite...or go for a set of RS 7 spokes just like everyone else...
by elliott3.0s
Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:30 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Still need a new knob
Replies: 0
Views: 705

Still need a new knob

Still need a gear knob, 4 speed with reverse to the left & down...the aftermarket one on mine placed on by the previous owner looks very suspicially like something you see on a wildlife programe in the mating season.
by elliott3.0s
Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:27 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Anyone got any Mk3 bumpers for sale?
Replies: 4
Views: 1870

Anyone got any Mk3 bumpers for sale?

Anyone have front & rear bumpers for sale for a mk3? Ideally complete with end caps, over-riders etc....ill travel & will pay stupid amounts of money as per usual!
by elliott3.0s
Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: You cant knock my enthusiasm!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2676

Re: You cant knock my enthusiasm!!!

I was planning on getting a system custom made by Custom Chrome or pipecraft. They'll 'bend' a set of pipes especially to fit. Approximate cost of £400 for a full system mind, but i havent yet explored the Capri club system. I dont have much faith in off the shelf systems, never been happy with the ...