My 2 together (Spec C and V5 type R)
23 May 2010, 04:51 PM
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My 2 together (Spec C and V5 type R)
Wont have 2 for long 
but hey, when you have em, you may as well put up a pic of em 
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...o/DSC_6312.jpg
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but hey, when you have em, you may as well put up a pic of em http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...o/DSC_6312.jpg
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23 May 2010, 05:07 PM
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she is really nice still have a few bits to do before she goes, see if I get some time tomorrow to do them though Tony
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23 May 2010, 05:17 PM
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She will be going for a good price, not a giveaway price but good for all the cash that has gone into her I dont think the new owner will be disappointed, I try to get my cars to a very high standard, though some of the bits (SPA gauges that are fitted) were not put in very well to start with
The climate control is great though
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I dont think the new owner will be disappointed, I try to get my cars to a very high standard, though some of the bits (SPA gauges that are fitted) were not put in very well to start with The climate control is great though
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23 May 2010, 07:00 PM
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Damn, I didn't think to take a picture of my WRX and Spec C when I had them both at the same time...... missed photo opportunity.
Nice looking Type R and Spec C
Nice looking Type R and Spec C
23 May 2010, 08:30 PM
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Nice looking spec c tony congrats on the new purchace. Noticed on another post that you were after a nice set of bbs rims, not sure if he still has them but RICKSTARR I think his user name is had a set of s204 (the blobeye model) alloys for sale a while back which would suit your car the nuts IMO, will try and dig the ad ou for you
All the best
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24 May 2010, 03:52 PM
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Thanks steve not sure they will fit though, still on 100 pcd on these, miss3ed out on a set on ebay, collection only up in elgin 
at 60 quid for just the 4 rims 
add 50 quid each to referb and your still taking a complete bargain
Thanks all the for kind comments I shall get some more pics up of the spec c soon, have a fewbits on order first though
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not sure they will fit though, still on 100 pcd on these, miss3ed out on a set on ebay, collection only up in elgin at 60 quid for just the 4 rims add 50 quid each to referb and your still taking a complete bargain Thanks all the for kind comments
I shall get some more pics up of the spec c soon, have a fewbits on order first though Tony
27 May 2010, 02:54 PM
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I think I may be following in your footsteps Tony, going from a Spec C to a Type R & back to ???!!! lol Realisticaly though I think in approx 18 months I would'nt mind going to either a JDM Sti Blob or Hawkeye. I do like the Type R but for me its biggest short comming is the drivetrain, especially after comming from a hawkeye Spec C. The super slick 6 speed gearbox with its precise, quick gear change & how the diff, & engine match it so seamlessley is what the Newage Sti did a lot better IMO. I dont think there's much in it in terms of the engine & power, the brakes on the Type R can be upgraded & so can the suspension to stop the front end washing wide, but its really the gearbox; differential, (& diriveshafts/propshafts), clutch & engine all working with the gearbox so perfectly that I miss.
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27 May 2010, 03:17 PM
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so im hunting for a set as I prefer those over the standard STI alloys Tony
27 May 2010, 03:22 PM
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I think I may be following in your footsteps Tony, going from a Spec C to a Type R & back to ???!!! lol Realisticaly though I think in approx 18 months I would'nt mind going to either a JDM Sti Blob or Hawkeye. I do like the Type R but for me its biggest short comming is the drivetrain, especially after comming from a hawkeye Spec C. The super slick 6 speed gearbox with its precise, quick gear change & how the diff, & engine match it so seamlessley is what the Newage Sti did a lot better IMO. I dont think there's much in it in terms of the engine & power, the brakes on the Type R can be upgraded & so can the suspension to stop the front end washing wide, but its really the gearbox; differential, (& diriveshafts/propshafts), clutch & engine all working with the gearbox so perfectly that I miss.
People say that the classics are "rawer", I wouldnt agree, I would say that they are just not as good a driving machine to the new age cars, I love the Type R
she is a lovely machine but parked together, I just want to drive the Spec C, its just more forfilling if that makes sense Did I mention you might miss the Spec C?
though the type R is one you have to do really to apreciate the differences Tony
27 May 2010, 10:57 PM
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What a nice pair you have there Tony.
I think that Newages look their best in white (especially STi's or variants of) and red, what toys are you investing in?
I think that Newages look their best in white (especially STi's or variants of) and red, what toys are you investing in?
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27 May 2010, 11:05 PM
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Ive just had some new mats ordered from www.ambassadorcarmats.co.uk then ill go for another KS3, want the 17 inch BBS alloys, and after that a remap, exhaust, defi/genome gauges, all a downward spiral 
Tony
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27 May 2010, 11:10 PM
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I am debating about what to do with the 'spare' set of S202 alloys that I have - have them refurbed and fitted to the Spec C or sell them either as is or refurbed then sell them?
I am not sure if they will suit the Spec C...
I am not sure if they will suit the Spec C...
