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by brooky
Wed Feb 12, 2020 11:01 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: How do we make an all electric capri
Replies: 82
Views: 29216

Re: How do we make an all electric capri

Does anyone know where the tax lost on petrol and diesel will come from and how much will it be to recycle the duff batteries, with there be an ECO tax on this
by brooky
Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: How do we make an all electric capri
Replies: 82
Views: 29216

Re: How do we make an all electric capri

I like their optimistic 20k to pesimistic 60k quote
by brooky
Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:09 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: How do we make an all electric capri
Replies: 82
Views: 29216

How do we make an all electric capri

So we now cannot buy petrol cars after 2035, will next move be to ban using all petrol cars soon after, do we need to design an all electric upgrade or are we hoping demand for fuel is low, pump prices drop and we all get 2.8s :swear: I understand the arguement for electric but I haven't yet seen an...
by brooky
Sat Feb 01, 2020 11:38 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Remove rear seats
Replies: 22
Views: 7137

Re: Remove rear seats

Fully agree that it is frustrating when people ask a question and do not give any comments back on how it went, would be nice as well to know if the build info exists behind the seat, etc. Looks like the person joined July 2018 and this is the only post in all that time so I wouldnt get too excited ...
by brooky
Mon Jan 27, 2020 6:05 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Tickover Pt 4 in a few days so....
Replies: 7
Views: 1791

Re: Tickover Pt 4 in a few days so....

Come on nick, your Facebook is up to season 6, you need to keep the forum informed :drama:

So what has actually happened in parts 1 to 5 Nick, I cant wait until it is dry enough for you to bring the car out to find out, suspense is higher than brexit.
by brooky
Wed Jan 22, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted - MK3 windscreen
Replies: 3
Views: 2013

Re: Wanted - MK3 windscreen

Autoglass do them
by brooky
Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:52 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Happy Birthday Fordoholic Nick!
Replies: 16
Views: 3362

Re: Happy Birthday Fordoholic Nick!

All the best to you Nick, we should have had a joint 50th celebration at Brooklands, yours and the Capris. What a year to be born, same as the first Capri

This most definitely makes you a Fordoholic

Mark
by brooky
Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:41 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Any thoughts on the new Ford Capri idea
Replies: 41
Views: 11870

Any thoughts on the new Ford Capri idea

Just seen this, could it really happen.

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/ ... 87004.html

:drama:
by brooky
Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:58 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Roll over jig
Replies: 5
Views: 2217

Roll over jig

Anyone got a roll over jig for sale
by brooky
Thu Aug 15, 2019 7:57 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Capri 28i Special/280 wheel center badges
Replies: 76
Views: 22467

Re: Capri 28i Special/280 wheel center badges

Hi Ian

I need front and rear badge for ford capri 2.8 and a set of wheel badges please, PM sent

Thanks

Mark
by brooky
Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:47 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Capri 28i Special/280 wheel center badges
Replies: 76
Views: 22467

Re: Capri 28i Special/280 wheel center badges

mellow-yellow wrote: Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:34 am PM replied Stefan :cool:
Hi Ian, PM sent about badge availability

Mark
by brooky
Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:35 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Rollovers jig
Replies: 5
Views: 4883

Re: Rollovers jig

Hi

I cant collect it but would be happy to arrange a courier if you can strip it down and tape it up in a bundle

Mark
by brooky
Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:14 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Silverstone Classic event - great Capri line up
Replies: 7
Views: 3975

Re: Silverstone Classic event - great Capri line up

The date in the original thread is wrong, ITV4 programme is on 11th August at 9 pm and then repeated on 14th and 16th August at various times

We are planning to go to the Haynes breakfast meeting on Sunday if weather is good Nick

Mark
by brooky
Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:10 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Silverstone classic event ITV 4
Replies: 9
Views: 2008

Re: Silverstone classic event ITV 4

Well spotted Nick, it is 11th August at 9pm and then to be repeated on 14th and 16th August at various times
by brooky
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Haynes Breakfast Meets 2019
Replies: 96
Views: 52178

Re: Haynes Breakfast Meets 2019

OK, may have to just catch up with you at the venue then for the 9:00 start as it is a 2 hour drive for me so 7:15 at Podimore wold mean a 5:00 am start and just had one of those today for Silverstone classic day

Mark
by brooky
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:54 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Silverstone classic event ITV 4
Replies: 9
Views: 2008

Silverstone classic event ITV 4

Just posted some pics in "Events" thread from Silverstone classics today, a programme of the weekends events is to be screened on 8th August ITV4 with several repeat times afterwards and I am sure the capris will feature as they had a 50th year parade lap Should be worth a watch and may ha...
by brooky
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:47 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Silverstone Classic event - great Capri line up
Replies: 7
Views: 3975

Silverstone Classic event - great Capri line up

Great day at Silverstone classic event today, several racing capris in a 40 minutes race, all pit area and racing garages open to public to see these great racing capris up close and hear them being prepared for the race (very loud) and we joined over 50 capris on the parade lap to celebrate the 50 ...
by brooky
Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:26 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Haynes Breakfast Meets 2019
Replies: 96
Views: 52178

Re: Haynes Breakfast Meets 2019

What time do we need to get to Haynes on Sunday, do we all just meet up there
by brooky
Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.8 inlet manifold
Replies: 3
Views: 1059

Re: 2.8 inlet manifold

Yeah, I guessed that Martin which is why I put the hopeful message out for something local, got someone at Salisbury with one which is only 1 hour drive so hopefully sorted as I need it for this Sunday as that is only day I can work on car and need to make sure it is good for Silverstone in 2 weeks ...
by brooky
Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.8 inlet manifold
Replies: 3
Views: 1059

2.8 inlet manifold

Looking for 2.8 injection inlet manifold to collect within driving distance of Portsmouth so I can fit on sunday