Red MK2 (More pics...)
- VitinhoMF
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Red MK2 (More pics...)
First saw one when i was 12 and never stopped thinking about it...
Now here it is...
Some pics:
I just love it....But now i can´t stop spending money on it....
Now here it is...
Some pics:
I just love it....But now i can´t stop spending money on it....
Last edited by VitinhoMF on Wed May 18, 2011 6:58 pm, edited 3 times in total.
Capri MK2 2.0 - 99% of the time in the garage being fixed or modified and 1% on the road....But what a great 1%.......!!!!!!!
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Re: My dream since i was 12...
Thanks! Now its at the paint shop, becoming Ferrari red...sorry i just love that italian red...
There is just one setback to all this though. The more money i spend, the less i´m able to squeeze the throttle..the less i feel like i can enter a curve and go sideways...I feel like one day i wont be able to take it out of the garage because i´m afraid it might get sratched somehow...that sucks....
I need to forget all that and think that Capris were made to enjoy driving...
There is just one setback to all this though. The more money i spend, the less i´m able to squeeze the throttle..the less i feel like i can enter a curve and go sideways...I feel like one day i wont be able to take it out of the garage because i´m afraid it might get sratched somehow...that sucks....
I need to forget all that and think that Capris were made to enjoy driving...
Capri MK2 2.0 - 99% of the time in the garage being fixed or modified and 1% on the road....But what a great 1%.......!!!!!!!
- capri87
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Re: My dream since i was 12...
Thats a beautiful car you have there mate. I know what you mean though, everything is a catch 22. You want to drive her everyday but always the thought of something happening.
I can't wait to get mine into a spray shop.
Someday mine will be in showroom condition... someday
I can't wait to get mine into a spray shop.
Someday mine will be in showroom condition... someday
- VitinhoMF
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Re: My dream since i was 12...
Had a paintjob this summer..
And now i´m having the time of my life with it....
And now i´m having the time of my life with it....
Capri MK2 2.0 - 99% of the time in the garage being fixed or modified and 1% on the road....But what a great 1%.......!!!!!!!
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Re: My dream since i was 12...
Hey dude! That's one tidy capri, great job! Also loving that interior
Watch my V8 Capri Project on YouTube! [url]https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... WZv_Ps/url]
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"Nothing better than seeing your own car next to you"
- VitinhoMF
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Re: My dream since i was 12...
Thanks a lot!!
Here goes one more!´
Here goes one more!´
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Re: My dream since i was 12...
Fantastic!
I like the color and the wheels!
What's exact size of those wheels and tires? 5.5 or 6 x 13?
I like the color and the wheels!
What's exact size of those wheels and tires? 5.5 or 6 x 13?
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Re: My dream since i was 12...
Thanks. The wheels have also been painted. They are 5.5/13 and the tyres are 185/70 R13.
Although i think i need some spacers because the wheels are sitting too deep inside the wheel arch..
Although i think i need some spacers because the wheels are sitting too deep inside the wheel arch..
Capri MK2 2.0 - 99% of the time in the garage being fixed or modified and 1% on the road....But what a great 1%.......!!!!!!!
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Re: My dream since i was 12...
Spacers are no problem, I can get them made very cheap. I just asked because I want to buy same wheels here and they are same dimensions as yours. I like the look with these rims, they are best choice for Mk1 or Mk2!
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Re: My dream since i was 12...
Minilites also look very good on Mk2s. There is a member of the forum who has a red mk2 Capri with minilites and its awesome...
On the mk1 i think that the best looking wheels are rostyles like this:
On the mk1 i think that the best looking wheels are rostyles like this:
Capri MK2 2.0 - 99% of the time in the garage being fixed or modified and 1% on the road....But what a great 1%.......!!!!!!!
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Re: My dream since i was 12...
Capri MK2 2.0 - 99% of the time in the garage being fixed or modified and 1% on the road....But what a great 1%.......!!!!!!!
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Re: Red MK2
Capri MK2 2.0 - 99% of the time in the garage being fixed or modified and 1% on the road....But what a great 1%.......!!!!!!!
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Re: Red MK2
Gorgeous car! Never been a fan of mk2s because they tend to come in beige or green and look naff but yours is amazing
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Re: Red MK2
Thanks. I dont mk2s colours either. This one was originally red but i had it painted in Ferrari Red. Its the same colour as the Ferrari Mondial.
Capri MK2 2.0 - 99% of the time in the garage being fixed or modified and 1% on the road....But what a great 1%.......!!!!!!!
Re: Red MK2
Do I spy a rear louvre?
Need some better shots of it rather than through the back window!
Need some better shots of it rather than through the back window!
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Re: Red MK2
Yes i fitted one some days ago.
Capri MK2 2.0 - 99% of the time in the garage being fixed or modified and 1% on the road....But what a great 1%.......!!!!!!!
Re: Red MK2
Very nice.
One of the best MK2s ive seen!
Well done sir!
One of the best MK2s ive seen!
Well done sir!
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Re: Red MK2
Thanks mate. I´m now upgrading the engine, suspension, brakes, etc...But it´s a very slow process..Specially since i always have to wait for the parts to come from the UK (Mostly from Burton).
Last edited by VitinhoMF on Wed May 18, 2011 7:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Capri MK2 2.0 - 99% of the time in the garage being fixed or modified and 1% on the road....But what a great 1%.......!!!!!!!
- VitinhoMF
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Re: Red MK2
A few more...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XihUKlsb57Y
THE K&N LOOKS BETTER...
I´VE BEEN WORKING ON A HEAD PROJECT
It has now been ported and fitted with big valves. Already have the vernier pulley (in case i fit a wilder cam). A PH2 Newman Cam and followers are on the way.
DONE!!!
New white walls!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XihUKlsb57Y
THE K&N LOOKS BETTER...
I´VE BEEN WORKING ON A HEAD PROJECT
It has now been ported and fitted with big valves. Already have the vernier pulley (in case i fit a wilder cam). A PH2 Newman Cam and followers are on the way.
DONE!!!
New white walls!
Capri MK2 2.0 - 99% of the time in the garage being fixed or modified and 1% on the road....But what a great 1%.......!!!!!!!