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by mjcapri
Sat Aug 23, 2003 6:20 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i going very cheap....
Replies: 7
Views: 1008

P.S

Sorry for posting an advertisement but seeing as the cars not mine I could'nt fill out the proper for sale thingy.
Thanx, Mark.
by mjcapri
Sat Aug 23, 2003 6:17 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i going very cheap....
Replies: 7
Views: 1008

2.8i going very cheap....

<t>A bloke I know is selling a very early (X reg) 2.8i. It's up for 500 but he'll take considerably less. It's got a decent interior, altough the drivers seat is a bit tatty, and theres no cracks on the dash.<br/> The body work's not bad, again just a bit tatty. The rear arches are the only bits bad...
by mjcapri
Thu Aug 07, 2003 8:24 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Something I found when tidying out my garage...
Replies: 1
Views: 453

Re: Something I found when tidying out my garage...

I've been a couple of times and don't recognise the membership secretary's name, so it's probably a few years old. Can't be anymore helpful I'm afraid. What Capri do you drive? If you're in the North-East I might have seen you,
Mark.
by mjcapri
Thu Aug 07, 2003 8:17 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: would like some advice upon
Replies: 1
Views: 504

Re: would like some advice upon

<t>Hi John. Firstly, I'm no expert but I think the existing jet set-up will work fine on a 1600 pinto, it might however be a bit thirsty. The 32/36 carb off a 2.0 with it's original jets works, so I don't see any reason why this should'nt.<br/> I would think that it would be easier to change the car...
by mjcapri
Sun Aug 03, 2003 6:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: the call of the capri...
Replies: 4
Views: 622

Hi Tim....

<t>It's great to hear from you, thought you'd gone for good! You will probably remember I bought that laquer red Laser off you. Well, I dont have a capri for sale although the Laser's off the road as i'm going to build a new engine for it. I'll keep my eyes and ears open and e-mail you if I see a go...
by mjcapri
Sun Aug 03, 2003 3:52 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Anyone else have trouble with excessive amounts..
Replies: 6
Views: 1206

I had the same problem....

<t>with my old Laser. It seems to be a common problem even when the brakes are in good condition. Try using low dust pads that seems to help. RS 4-spokes are particularly good at catching brake dust as the standard wheels on my 1.6 LS don't really get dirty at all. Good luck, <br/> Mark.</t>
by mjcapri
Sat Aug 02, 2003 1:36 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Banger racing - some thoughts...
Replies: 16
Views: 2011

Made some enquiries....

<t>and it appears there are between 2500 and 3000 Capris on the road today. Thats not a very big number!<br/> I live in a town of 40,000 people and, excluding my own, there are 5 or 6 capris.<br/> It's true that Mk2 Escorts are thinner on the ground, but only because nobody bothered with them when t...
by mjcapri
Fri Aug 01, 2003 8:35 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Banger racing - some thoughts...
Replies: 16
Views: 2011

Banger racing - some thoughts...

<t>I know this has been discussed before, but I thought I'd give some new input.<br/> Recently, I have started using a garage whose owner races capris. We inevitably got talking and he suprised me with a few points. Firstly, many of the Capris raced, not only by him, are in very good condition. He s...
by mjcapri
Thu Jul 31, 2003 7:30 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 1.6 carbs
Replies: 18
Views: 2929

1.6 carbs

<t>Could anybody suggest a good performance carb for the 1.6 pinto. I have a 32/36 weber I could fit but fancy being different/awkward(?) At present the car's fitted with a weber vv replacement which won't do...<br/> I'm prepared to change a few parts so a good carb will fit, suggestions?<br/> Thanx...
by mjcapri
Tue Jul 29, 2003 7:27 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Check this site out....
Replies: 4
Views: 815

Check this site out....


http://www.btinternet.com/~jac/capri/archives/

It's full of very interesting stuff!

Mark.
by mjcapri
Sun Jul 27, 2003 7:21 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: message for stock........
Replies: 6
Views: 578

Maybe, but...

The bloke I bought it off said the dials etc. were
new(ish) so it could have been a bit more accurate.
Can't remember the RPM, but it was well over 5000 I think. One day I'll get it back on the road and see...

Mark.
by mjcapri
Sun Jul 27, 2003 4:26 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: message for stock........
Replies: 6
Views: 578

My old 1600

<t>I have an old Laser (off road at minute) that was pretty quick. The only obvious mod was a 32/36 weber but it would manage 120 in 5th without any fuss. I'm sure it wasn't flat out either but I didn't want to break anything...<br/> My 1.6 LS 4-speed goes pretty well but I miss the extra gear on th...
by mjcapri
Sat Jul 26, 2003 8:18 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Mk III light problem
Replies: 3
Views: 611

Mk III light problem

<t>Having some problems with my '84 1.6LS. A while back I noticed that when I braked, the rear nearside brakelight wasn't coming on but the offside headlight was (on dipped beam.) The other day I noticed that there are two screws in the boot on each side behind the light clusters. one on the near si...
by mjcapri
Sun Jun 01, 2003 7:31 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Unuual taigate Q update...
Replies: 1
Views: 457

Unuual taigate Q update...

<t>Thanks for the er, 'varied' advise given earlier.<br/> I'd also been told it can be done but in practice it just wouldn't work.<br/> Who said get the bus and wrote it off as a silly idea?<br/> Well what would you say if I told you I paid 27 for a taxi (van thing) to take it home?<br/> No, I'm not...
by mjcapri
Thu May 29, 2003 10:14 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Unusual tailgate question....
Replies: 8
Views: 827

Unusual tailgate question....

Does anybody know how to transport a mk3 tailgate in a mk3 Capri?
I've got a spare one at my uni flat and need to get it 30 miles home.
If anybody has done this, let me know how!
Cheers, Mark.
by mjcapri
Tue May 27, 2003 10:14 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: msg for John Lines
Replies: 0
Views: 615

msg for John Lines

Hi, got your last email but it wouldn't open. My own address should now work, it's

[email protected]

Been busy recently, with the Capri and otherwise...

Give me a shout
Mark.
by mjcapri
Wed Apr 23, 2003 9:27 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: classic (escort)ford
Replies: 15
Views: 1075

I Agree...Strongly...

<t>It's getting ridiculous. I havn't even bought this months because I get sick of seeing what are basically the same cars. Also, it would be nice to see more original spec cars, as it is full of modded and race machines. Of course, as a Capri owner/enthusiast, I'm biased, but apparently not as much...
by mjcapri
Wed Apr 23, 2003 8:10 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: what carb do i have ?
Replies: 2
Views: 522

Re: what carb do i have ?

If it's standard, it should be a Weber 32/36.
by mjcapri
Wed Apr 23, 2003 8:08 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Message for Johnalino.....
Replies: 2
Views: 582

Message for Johnalino.....

Did you get my Email? Leave a msg here if you're having problems.
Cheers Mark.
by mjcapri
Wed Apr 23, 2003 7:42 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: My Cars...
Replies: 7
Views: 715

Re: My Cars...

<t>Looks like a good shell, and I love the 'S'- you're lucky to have such a late one in black.<br/> As for the 'L', how many of them do you see knocking about? I saw a lovely dark blue one in Darlington last year, but nobody seems to bother with the base models. It would be nice to see it fully rest...