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My monster :(

Post by Spacey »

Anyone who knows or has met me will know that I've spared no expense on this car. I'm not the kind of guy to try and save a few ££ if it meant any risk to the car and I think that should come across from the spec and the quality of some of the other bits I'm selling (clicky).

James at 3S and the guys at Perfect touch can vouch for this car. Even on a run in map it's always egging you on to go quicker. It's so responsive to the smallest throttle change. This was the goal when building the engine, not just out right power, but response, which is why the engine may seem a little over engineered for the 400bhp+ goal we had. Everything had to be light weight. Having said that we would expect to see figures in the 420+ area when dyno'd.

I'm gutted to be letting it go. After all the effort, time and masses of cash that both James and I have had to invest, after the mere of dodgy piston rings, the engine has finally come together and is a gem. The car really feels like what I intended all that time ago.

The only real bad point is that the body work is average. The car is 3E5 (Super red 2) so needs a fair amount of polishing to stop it going pink but it does come up a treat. The o/s front wing needs replacing. I was hit at about 10mph by some old guy who didn't understand what a stop sign was for :roll: The damage isn't bad enough to notice most of the time but there's a dent in the wing about the size of a cricket ball right in front of the wheel. I had a replacement wing lined up for £35 but the breaker doesn't seem to be replying to my PMs. Basically you should be able to sort this for less than £50. Other than that there are some scrapes on the rear bumper but overall it's in good nick for it's age and I've seen loads that are far worse. Hopefully the pics will help sell it.

Just to note I don't have a pic of it with the rev3 rear lights but suffice to say that with them, the fat rear wheels and HKS Hiper the back of the car looks low and wide :twisted:

Only thing you need to be aware of is the GT3071 I was supplied is faulty and is currently going through a (very lengthy) replacement process so at the time of writing there is no turbo on the car. As such the car is offered at 2 prices:

For £6500 I will buy and have installed another GT3071 turbo. When mine then arrives back I'll just sell it on again.

or

For £6000 you can take the car as is but you will need to buy a GT series turbo from Tim. Not the whole kit just the turbo itself.

Either is an absolute bargain for this car and I can't stress how annoyed I am to have to sell it but it needs to go so I can buy a new house.

I don't want to sell it to just anyone. It needs to go to someone who will have it and map it properly and push it hard. This is what it was built for.

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Drivetrain:

Fidanza Lightweight Flywheel
SPEC Stage 3 Light Weight Option Uprated Clutch
ST185 final drive gearbox mod


Engine:

3S Stainless steal intake pipe
Aeromotive 13109 Fitting Kit
Aeromotive 13109 Fuel Pressure Regulator
Apexi Power FC 93/Rev3+
Apexi Power Intake - Rev 3+ Turbo
APR Uprated Head Stud Kit
Blitz DSBC Spec R Boost Controller
Blitz DTT Version 4 Turbo Timer
Clevitte 77 Big End Bearing Kit
Clevitte Main Bearing Kit
Eagle Con Rod Set
Greddy R-SPL Intercooler Kit
GT3071 turbo kit
HKS 264 Exhaust Camshaft
HKS 264 Intake Camshaft
HKS Adjustable Cam Gears
HKS Hiper Exhaust
HKS SSQV BOV
HKS Stopper Metal Head Gasket 1.2mm
HKS Valve Spring Kit
JE Forged Piston Kit 86.5mm
Mild head port
Supra fuel pump
Wolfkatz TFFR / 870cc Injector Package Rev 3+ Turbo


Suspension & Chassis:

17x7f & 17x8r Enkei RP01 wheels
EBC Grooved Brake Discs
xxxx - Uprated Strut Bar - Pair
TEIN 'EDFC' Electronic Damping Force Controller
TEIN 'Type Flex' Adjustable Coilovers
TEIN Pillow Ball Tension Rods (Rev2 on)

Other bits:

Momo Race Steering Wheel (350mm) + hub
TRD Round Leather Gearknob
Full rev3 rear light conversion using brand new Jap spec Mr T parts fitted 8 months ago.


some info:

Gearbox was rebuilt approx 2500 miles ago.
Coilovers have done approx 400 miles (basically they're brand new)
Engine has done approx 600 miles since rebuild.
PFC is currently mapped to allow safe run in so has a 4500rpm limit.
Car was a UK rev2 t-bar but now runs a rev3 3SGTE based engine.
It's T&T until either March or May next year. I can't remember which but am 75% it's May.

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When I brought it:

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What it can look like with a good clean (old wheels in these pics):

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Pics before last year's JAE (obviously before coilovers were fitted - it's a lot lower now):

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The crash damage. All the rubber etc has been cleaned up sp other than the dent the front of the car is fine. Trust me it doesn't look anything like this bad when you see it for real:

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Very unhappy Chris :cry:
Spacey

Re: My monster :(

Post by Spacey »

Just had the word from Tim. New turbo is on the way.

£6000 and all you have to do is finish the run in, remap and you've got 400+bhp to play with :twisted:
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Re: My monster :(

Post by Scotster »

Just to let you know, Pics aren't working from my end.

Just in case noone else can see the car.

Great spec, good luck with the sale.

Scott =op
Spacey

Re: My monster :(

Post by Spacey »

Pics work frine from here mate. They're not cached on the PC either...
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Re: My monster :(

Post by irish_dan »

Working fine here too mate. Lovely looking car. Someone is going to get themself a very nice car....
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Re: My monster :(

Post by Scotster »

Spacey wrote:Pics work frine from here mate. They're not cached on the PC either...


Wierd, they are working fine now.

Scott =OP
Spacey

Re: My monster :(

Post by Spacey »

Scotster wrote:
Spacey wrote:Pics work frine from here mate. They're not cached on the PC either...


Wierd, they are working fine now.

Scott =OP


maybe web hosting freaked out a bit ](*,)
japracing

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Post by japracing »

Is this car sold and if not can you email me with any more recent pics, we are looking for a prohect car and this looks a good place to start as any

Also what price you are after e.g. has it had the new turbo in etc

kind regards

Richard
Spacey

Re: My monster :(

Post by Spacey »

Well ladies and gents. Now that Christmas and new year are finished and out of the way and things are starting to settle down a bit I'm putting the car back up for sale.

The new turbo is almost on and I'll try and get down to 3S to get some up to date pics.

There's been loads of people asking about it over the winter with 2 guys actually coming close to taking it away but largely most questions have been from 17 year olds telling me they can get MR2s for £900 :roll:

This is a very serious car and very quick!
Spacey

Re: My monster :(

Post by Spacey »

Will consider serious offers before it goes to ebay :thumleft:
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