Prospective New Owner - Help needed please
01-18-2019, 09:51 AM
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Thanks Chuck but I don’t really want to pay too much for a toy especially as I already have a Fireblade and my understanding is the later models have a larger engine with more torque but less redline and I really like this colour.
The guy says he is selling as he has a Mini Cooper S and doesn’t need this car and the rust is only small bubbling but I will check as much as I can for other signs of rust, thanks mate.
The guy says he is selling as he has a Mini Cooper S and doesn’t need this car and the rust is only small bubbling but I will check as much as I can for other signs of rust, thanks mate.
01-18-2019, 09:58 AM
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01-18-2019, 10:16 AM
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Rusty rear arches is becoming more frequent on older cars, budget about 5-600 per side to repair
Biggest thing to check is that it has had a 4 wheel alignment done recently, the bolts for the trailing arms seize and stop it from being adjusted. This can cost up to 1k per corner to remedy.
Biggest thing to check is that it has had a 4 wheel alignment done recently, the bolts for the trailing arms seize and stop it from being adjusted. This can cost up to 1k per corner to remedy.
i think a lot north to weld in a panel
01-18-2019, 11:28 PM
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Thanks guys.
I have a good friend who knows a guy that owns a bodyshop so I will take the car to him if it isn’t full of rust but how can I tell when the car isn’t up in the air and the inner arches has the liners in them?
Sorry for all the questions.
I have a good friend who knows a guy that owns a bodyshop so I will take the car to him if it isn’t full of rust but how can I tell when the car isn’t up in the air and the inner arches has the liners in them?
Sorry for all the questions.
01-19-2019, 02:57 AM
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you can get a phone and film inside from the boot but if the paint has bubbled up a lot its trouble
01-19-2019, 04:03 AM
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A little bit of rust is like a little bit pregnant. I would not personally buy a car that "needed work" unless I was competent to do this work myself. Eliminating rust and repainting cars ain't one of my skills.
9000 rpm in the AP1 engine is a feature. Don't confuse a feature with a benefit. They both put out the same maximum power and the big engine has more torque (and hence more power) in the mid-rpm bands where it can be used every day -- a benefit for sure. But unless you find a JDM or USDM car you'll have the AP1 engine.
Lots of cars out there. Make a priority list. Color wasn't on my list as I wanted the best condition car I could find (as in no rust) so I have, of course, one of the silver cars, the most common color.
-- Chuck
9000 rpm in the AP1 engine is a feature. Don't confuse a feature with a benefit. They both put out the same maximum power and the big engine has more torque (and hence more power) in the mid-rpm bands where it can be used every day -- a benefit for sure. But unless you find a JDM or USDM car you'll have the AP1 engine.
Lots of cars out there. Make a priority list. Color wasn't on my list as I wanted the best condition car I could find (as in no rust) so I have, of course, one of the silver cars, the most common color.
-- Chuck
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