Brighton Belle needs to buy a CRX VTi - Page 3

Will · 07-07-2006, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Sic

since i've had it, i've changed cam belt, water pump, oil/filter (not too major obviously), rad cap, spark plugs and clutch slave cylinder

seemingly anything could go wrong

Damn. Seems you've been unlucky as they are usually reknown for their bullet proofness. How many miles has it got?

Jasper · 07-07-2006, 11:50

80k...im hoping that if i replace a load of stuff on it, it'll run for aaaages again. i really love the car, and it'll take quite a lot before i quit on it.

Matblack · 07-07-2006, 11:53

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Jasper · 07-07-2006, 11:56

god, it looks like someone hit Penelope Pitstop with an MX5. i wonder why 5-drivers get such a bad rep....

Will · 07-07-2006, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sic

80k...im hoping that if i replace a load of stuff on it, it'll run for aaaages again. i really love the car, and it'll take quite a lot before i quit on it.

You've replaced the cam so it should be good for ages yet. There's a REALLY good mechanic who specialises in mx5s he helped with the turbo conversion for me - he's based in West London - might be worth looking him up?

Jasper · 07-07-2006, 12:00

if much more goes wrong with it, i might have to give him a call. so far, it's only been relatively small stuff though so i'm not too bothered. have you got his name/number?

Will · 07-07-2006, 12:07

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Originally Posted by Sic

if much more goes wrong with it, i might have to give him a call. so far, it's only been relatively small stuff though so i'm not too bothered. have you got his name/number?

The guy's called Phil Dixon - he's actually got a website here:

http://www.performance5.co.uk

Really top bloke and not too expensive either - and his work is top notch.

Jasper · 07-07-2006, 12:09

heh, i know performance 5. mate of mine's getting an engine transplant done there.

Will · 07-07-2006, 12:12

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Originally Posted by Sic

heh, i know performance 5. mate of mine's getting an engine transplant done there.

ah well there you go.

His reputation does precede him - and rightly so too.

07-07-2006, 11:50	#22
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	Re: Brighton Belle needs to buy a CRX VTi 80k...im hoping that if i replace a load of stuff on it, it'll run for aaaages again. i really love the car, and it'll take quite a lot before i quit on it.

07-07-2006, 11:53	#23
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Re: Brighton Belle needs to buy a CRX VTi :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

07-07-2006, 11:56	#24
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	Re: Brighton Belle needs to buy a CRX VTi god, it looks like someone hit Penelope Pitstop with an MX5. i wonder why 5-drivers get such a bad rep....

07-07-2006, 12:00	#26
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	Re: Brighton Belle needs to buy a CRX VTi if much more goes wrong with it, i might have to give him a call. so far, it's only been relatively small stuff though so i'm not too bothered. have you got his name/number?

07-07-2006, 12:09	#28
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	Re: Brighton Belle needs to buy a CRX VTi heh, i know performance 5. mate of mine's getting an engine transplant done there.