my Yellow typeR----finally!!!!!!
15 February 2005, 11:38 PM
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my Yellow typeR----finally!!!!!!
Well after six months of solid graft, and fortunes spent, my typeR is back on the road,
full engine rebuild inc. new turbo, and full respray,
finally got it on the road yesterday and seeing as it was bought with a blown engine its the first time ive had it out, im like a kid with a new toy,
Thanks to all the guys on here who have helped me out with bits and info,
heres a couple of pics, I,ll post a few more in a few days with carbon scoop and splitter on,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ture045net.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ture046net.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ture044net.jpg
hope you like it!
full engine rebuild inc. new turbo, and full respray,
finally got it on the road yesterday and seeing as it was bought with a blown engine its the first time ive had it out, im like a kid with a new toy,
Thanks to all the guys on here who have helped me out with bits and info,
heres a couple of pics, I,ll post a few more in a few days with carbon scoop and splitter on,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ture045net.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ture046net.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ture044net.jpg
hope you like it!
15 February 2005, 11:46 PM
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Cheers lads, i didnt like the colour too much at first but its definately grown on me,
Ive only seen a few in this colour before i dont think its very common,
Ive only seen a few in this colour before i dont think its very common,
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16 February 2005, 08:41 AM
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[QUOTE=Ray_li]Like it 
What made you buy one with a blown engine?[/,
it was one of those ebay bargains!,(i thought at the time) i swapped it for a 95type ra and i kept the wheels, the ra was on the hpi register (cat c) and this is ones clear,so i couldnt really resist it, all the engine work and paint has been done by friends in the trade (ive been saving favours up!!!)
the day i got it - 4 different shades of yellow and a few dents
http://www.showoffyourcar.com//cars/SUBARU/5504.JPG
http://www.showoffyourcar.com//cars/SUBARU/5469.JPG
heres what i swapped it for
http://www.showoffyourcar.com//cars/SUBARU/8014.JPG
What made you buy one with a blown engine?[/,
it was one of those ebay bargains!,(i thought at the time) i swapped it for a 95type ra and i kept the wheels, the ra was on the hpi register (cat c) and this is ones clear,so i couldnt really resist it, all the engine work and paint has been done by friends in the trade (ive been saving favours up!!!)
the day i got it - 4 different shades of yellow and a few dents
http://www.showoffyourcar.com//cars/SUBARU/5504.JPG
http://www.showoffyourcar.com//cars/SUBARU/5469.JPG
heres what i swapped it for
http://www.showoffyourcar.com//cars/SUBARU/8014.JPG
16 February 2005, 10:48 AM
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aaaargh, i would have kept the ra to save the hasstle but then again u did get a type R on the road at the end of the day.
Btw it doesnt look bad in its older pics, u just need them red Type R stickers and ure done
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Btw it doesnt look bad in its older pics, u just need them red Type R stickers and ure done
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16 February 2005, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by STI8PPP
Shame they never made the type Rs in the bright yellow like yours
16 February 2005, 01:39 PM
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This is the original Yellow colour code 518 (bright Yellow)
and it is one of the first typeRs and i believe it was a limited ed, called the "signature collection"
and it is one of the first typeRs and i believe it was a limited ed, called the "signature collection"
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16 February 2005, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray_li
would have kept the white one.
those house reminds me of Coventry when I was a student.
those house reminds me of Coventry when I was a student.
the white one was good but lacked the extras of the typeR also the issue of the cat-c write off was a little alarming,
i enjoyed putting all the extras on the ra over the 12 months i had it -but i wanted a new project and the type r fitted the bill at the time, it was newer had 2 doors and the DCCD,
also mate, the houses are in lancashire, and I hope they reminded you of good times as a student!!!
cheers,Andy
16 February 2005, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 7 Foot
Looks great Andy.
Looking forward to seeing the carbon scoop and splitter as they're the 2 items I've been after for months.
Looking forward to seeing the carbon scoop and splitter as they're the 2 items I've been after for months.
just for you mate!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...e044newnet.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...Picture045.jpg
I received it this morning from scoobyworld, its excellent quality,
I think it looks ok and it definately breaks the yellow up a touch,
im just waiting for 3 piece splitter to get painted tomorrow, and i,ll post some more pics up,
17 February 2005, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by j4mou
I dub thee Banana Man 
looks lovely, not keen on the carbon scoop, I think it would look better if you had the whole bonnet in carbon (personally)
jamo
looks lovely, not keen on the carbon scoop, I think it would look better if you had the whole bonnet in carbon (personally)
jamo
cheers for the comments Jamo, im still not 100% on the scoop but i,ll see what it looks like tomorrow with the splitter on ,
17 February 2005, 07:45 PM
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Delighted to see it back on the road Andy.
PS: the scoop isn't to my taste, carbon looks good but the shape doesn't.
PS: the scoop isn't to my taste, carbon looks good but the shape doesn't.
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