2.8 Special

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capriandyb
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Re: 2.8 Special

Post by capriandyb »

nice motor mate,you defo didnt pay too muct for a 2.8 in that condition...i've kept a eye on prices of capri's over the last year or so and there going up and up abit like the escorts then the cortinas have over the past
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Re: 2.8 Special

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What a lovely example - great find 8-)
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Jack Walsh
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Just arrived this morning!

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Looking forward to fitting this on Saturday.
Rosso Russ
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Absolute stunner mate, LOVELY!!!! Enjoy Rarely do you see such a nice example :D
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Jack Walsh
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Whilst the new rear bumper was obvious a doddle to fit, even for an idiot like me, a big shout-out to my brother for doing the exhaust. I was told that Janspeeds fit a treat, but this did require quite a lot of fettling, not least because the middle sections were different lengths on each side!!

That said, it does sound absolutely awesome.
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Very nice let down by two minor things.

The front and rear plates.
renaulthater
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Needs insuring for more than £4k
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Jack Walsh
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NOS seat, which is probably going to make the rest of the interior look scruffy!

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Re: 2.8 Special

Post by Andrew 2.8i »

Hi,
You have a stunning car. Credit to you, sir!
I love the blue over silver colour scheme, I think that it is ideally suited to accentuate the Capri shape.

The NOS seat looks fantastic too.
All the best,
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Post by martinc92 »

really nice 2.8i example mate.

I have spent 18 months restoring mine back to shell etc and paid 3k for mine, so you have a good motor for the money. I've fitted a sportex performance exhaust they sound nice when the cologne fires up

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