Richardweasel

Hi I've looked at a classic type r that has not been used allot since 2008 if I am to buy it what would you recommend doing to it asap eg belts ,service wise? It's done about 70000 miles

cookstar

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Change all belts/fluids and jolly good service, then enjoy.

Richardweasel

How much do you think I should pay for the above that you've reccomend? And does anyone know if zen performance are still open as I have tried to call them all day and no response?

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

Hard to say, I'd guess £250-300 for timing belt/kit change.

The rest is all easy to DIY.

Where are you based?

Richardweasel

I'm near rugby so any suggestions for good garages would be appreciated

AS Performance

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ZEN is still around although i'm aware that Ren has been ill of late, maybe fire them an email to contact??

Tidgy

define alot, what history has it got since 08? My old car was rarley used but still have service as per book and 6 month oil changes

worst case, tyres, all fluids, cambelts, full check over for any perished hoses in the engine bay etc etc and its a risk.

Richardweasel

Hi it's done 10k since 2008 buy a guy in his 70's now! He bought it as an investment but has no room now for it! If I was to take it straight to zen for belts, fluids and a full once over do you think it's worth the risk for 5k

Richardweasel

It's got no history just old mot's but he have changed oil and plugs himself

Tidgy

5k is very cheap

Richardweasel

Should I snap it up then? It needs service and belts, 4 Tyres, and bonnet wings and side skirts need spraying as they've been sprayed badly then it will be mint! So I think it will be 7k when finished

Tidgy

need to check out the arches and then you wont know how goo it runs till you can get it checked out, i bought mine for 6 and the engien let go after 4k miles, done alot more milage (104k) than that, but similar age cars of course

averyp2

iTrader: (25)

Snap!

I'm in Rugby too, and own a type R. Where abouts in Rugby are you?

Garage wise i'd recommend TDRacing in Warwick mate, if you say Paul sent you Mark will look after you ;-)

http://tdracing.co.uk/

Also got RCM up the road in Hinckley if you have deep pockets

Paul

Richardweasel

Cheers for all the advice I've bought the car now! So just need to get it serviced and have some fun!

AS Performance

iTrader: (4)

or we carry all parts in stock if you fancy getting your hands dirty.........

jaygsi

iTrader: (46)

Seen a few sell for under 5k that's about the standard price. Unless it's a garage queen. Mint with very low miles.