Finally have a Capri! Now where to start???

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Finally have a Capri! Now where to start???

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Finally brought a capri! 1987 laser 1.6 in matt black.
As a 24 year old woman I dont have much of a mechanical background but Im willing to learn.

Does anyone know of any meets/days out where I could possibly pick up some much needed tips on maintinence and upgrades?

Thanks :)

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I'd suggest you find the CapriPower forum and ask to speak to Francis Ellingworth. He is in your area. He does use this forum too, but I think he's on the other one more often.
He will definitely be able to help you out.
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Hi Jazz, good the hear you've finally found one.
There's a meet at my house on sunday, full strip-down and service :D
Otherwise you can get any tips about maintenance on here as you need them (when the weather improves.)
Run it for a while to get a feel for how it goes then do one thing at a time & check for improvement. Decent tyres at the right pressures is a good start.
Next is probably check brake linings for wear & bleed out any air.
Next will be stopping the rust :banghead:
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Post by dan the capri fan »

this is great news jazz :D where did you buy the car from ? :D because when i was staying at my nans house in cambridge this week we went to norfolk to see some of my relatives. when we were just coming out of ELY i saw a black mk3 capri laser while it was pissing down with rain i dont know if it were a 1.6 or 2.0 and i didnt catch the reg because it was going fast but im sure i saw a woman driveing. im just wondering if you bought the car round that area :D
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jazzleigh20 wrote:Finally brought a capri! 1987 laser 1.6 in matt black.
As a 24 year old woman I dont have much of a mechanical background but Im willing to learn.

Does anyone know of any meets/days out where I could possibly pick up some much needed tips on maintinence and upgrades?

Thanks :)

Jazz

A good way off but there is the annual Laser page camping weekend near Bedford in July. A lot of knowledgeable types will be there! Keep your eyes peeled on here for details.
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Hi welcome to the forum. Having stated that you're a) 24 and b) female, I am absolutely certain that you will be inundated with offers of mechanical assistance, bodywork tips and free servicing from our many chivalrous and experienced members. Being car enthusiasts, some of us wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity of talking to girls. ;) :lol:
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Congrats on getting yourself a decent set of classic wheels. You might wanna try this chap, as he's in your area. His name is Nial Diamond http://www.diamondcapriparts.vpweb.co.uk

Tel:07938 438515

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Apart from the basic already said stuff.
I'd advice you simply drive it and then start to look at what you dislike about it
And then look at the best way (for yourself) on how to deal with it.

Then get some advice from here and IF possible try to test drive the advice give before you spend your money.

However If I was to get another Capri 1.6 tomorrow....

Dump the front brakes for the 2.8I set-up with braided hoses.
145Lbs spring on a -1 inch drop.
2.8I ARB front and rear.
Full bush replacement with polyurethane (think that is the spelling) ones.
Ditch the VV carb for Weber ICH34 Or go better to the 32/36 DGV jetted to suit.
K&N air filter to suit the chosen carb.
4 branch Exhaust manifold and matching system.
Electronic Ignition system.
Front Strut brace.
New tyres pending what wheels I choose.
And that list would be just for starters.

Bottom line just enjoy it and do what you feel needs doing.
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mjcapri wrote:Hi welcome to the forum. Having stated that you're a) 24 and b) female, I am absolutely certain that you will be inundated with offers of mechanical assistance, bodywork tips and free servicing from our many chivalrous and experienced members. Being car enthusiasts, some of us wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity of talking to girls. ;) :lol:
Took the words out of my mouth :lol:
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Where to start? Drive drive drive until you pass out or run out of fuel ;)
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mjcapri wrote:Hi welcome to the forum. Having stated that you're a) 24 and b) female, I am absolutely certain that you will be inundated with offers of mechanical assistance, bodywork tips and free servicing from our many chivalrous and experienced members. Being car enthusiasts, some of us wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity of talking to girls. ;) :lol:
This year will be a huge learning curve for me and I'm after all the help I can get. I'm not only a Capri lover but fascinated by mechanics! :-)

You wouldn't happen to know a good site for spares would you? Trying to find some window seals is proving a pain!

Jazz x
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Thanks for the advice guys! Really appreciate it!

I've been driving for two weeks now and I'm in love! I can't wait to start learning and hopefully will meet some of you in the near future :-)

Jazz

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give martin a ring jazz :)
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not sure if this link works if it doesnt drop me a text tomorrow :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Capri-Mk ... 7675.l2557

the auction has ended but pretty sure they stock them

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Let's see some pics of the car then Jazzleigh!
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Post by c.turff »

Congrats jazz and welcome to the club.

you guys mentioned a meet in bedord next year. im bassed in rushden and would love to bring my little baby along. can somone please PM me tpve details. cheers

p.s. dont worry Jazz. your not the only young one here. im 22 :-)
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Hey I will put some pics up tomorrow :-)
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