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Old 31 May 2002, 10:17 AM
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Got enough cash together to pay off the loan on the Cossie and for it to be mine.
HOWEVER.
Convieniently enough its also exactly the same amount which I could go to MA Developments with and walk away with a 500bhp RS500 engine.
Well I cant say I'm not tempted, can you?
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Old 31 May 2002, 11:59 AM
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Go for the motor, you will regret it you dont !

Dont forget to add in the cost of a new set of rear tyres on a weekly basis.

How long would it last with that sort of power ?
Old 31 May 2002, 02:08 PM
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how much power has it got at the moment?
Old 31 May 2002, 02:17 PM
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285 stage 1 tune.
0-60 5.1 seconds
standing 1/4 - 13.7 seconds.
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Old 31 May 2002, 02:26 PM
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Couldn't you do both.
Upgrade to stage 2 330bhp and pay off a chunk of the loan?
Old 31 May 2002, 02:27 PM
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So an extra 215 bhp, wont you have to spend to make the rest cope with it ?

After all (and I am not taking the p1ss) its a Sierra and they werent really designed for 500 bhp !
Old 31 May 2002, 03:21 PM
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[friday afternoon humour]

Sell the cossie, pay off the loan and you'll be a tenner up! result

[/friday afternoon humour]

How about you buy the engine, then save up and stick it in a Westie ?? Should be good for 700-800 bhp/tonne

Well its still Friday

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Old 31 May 2002, 04:06 PM
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get the engine, you could be dead time youve saved again, have some fun
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Get the engine, and you probably will be dead before you save that much again. The fuel, tyre & diff bills alone should see to any spare cash you might have

Always remember the size of the next repair bill is directly proportional to the amount of cash your car thinks you have
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