The_Notorious_C_A_T Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) Well thought I'd start a thread since I got the car today. Firstly found this car on gumtree and remembered it from when I had my old 82 so thought I'd have a look, could easily walk away if I didn't like what I saw. A few folk I know knew a bit about it and I know it's had a hard life after it left Smythy, but hopefully it was still worth saving from neglect.Well details I know of it are:Td05Greddy emanage ultimateBlitz ebcBc coiloversTrd alloysRmd steering wheel and boss to suit3x pillar gauges, boost, oil and water tempEngine dampenerFmicStainless exhaust, no idea of makeGi bonnetGlow panel - this is the deal breaker for sure!Aircon removedNeeds a good clean and a good bit of tlc to restore it to it's former glory though, so far the bits I noticed are:Interior trim bits missing or damagedNew brakes, front left disc is cracked in 2 places wtf.Suspension setupNeeds wind deflectorsNew mani, and turbo setup, but the turbo setup is choice not necessity really.Lots more but I'm sure I'll get round to them. Although even with the many faults the shell is really clean so deffo seems like it should be worthy of being restored! Have to say I love the mk1 dash though :-) also it makes me think of the kestrel that Craig David had in bo selecta because of the plates on it.Anyway some pics:NiceEven nicer Edited June 15, 2013 by The_Notorious_C_A_T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Notorious_C_A_T Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Also bought a few things for it on the way home: Leads: Civic rad: Civic rad brackets: Greddy bov: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Lovely car mate glad it's back in good hands Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I remember this car too, was running a serious spec at one point I think? Should be a sweet project! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARC MOSS Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Amazing nice to see another mk1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Looks proper bo I tell thee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Stunner gonna be nice to see this progress An welcome home John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Very nice. Good to see the car back in an enthusiasts hands. I remember the car over here when Ted had it originally on the forums before smythy. Ran a jam ecu and td04 at that stage . Enjoy. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulStarletSR Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 looks smart mate! i spy optionals........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Love Mk1 GT Turbo's alot! There stunning! Im sure you wont hang about in making it yours and giving it a good scrub up! Keep us all posted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Is this one blackish green too?Can you all just piss off! I buy a rare colour an now everyone's gt one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliteMilk Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Another 1 of the old lot back lol Welcome back pal (Quadcorecraig) by the way Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fro Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Forgot to say last night man, Im pretty sure at one stage the car was almost fully stripped out which may explain the parts of trim missing and or fucked! Shame its had a tough time but look forward to seeing how it ends up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Notorious_C_A_T Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thanks for the kind words everyone :-) Not totally sure the direction I want to go with the car yet but I think it will be just clean it up and make it bullet proof. Most likely drop down to a smaller turbo as well. Also toyed with the idea of a different colour, abotts old car is the inspiration so far due to being a really clean looking mk1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pick1 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Nice seeing a mk1 beingBrought back to pry happy modding mateNice seeing a mk1 beingBrought back to glory happy modding mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I remember seeing pics and an old for sales ad of this on TGTT. Looks tidy and a good base to build with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Very nice purchase. Welcome back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Abotts old red one? Me n grant know the lad who has that now, its not long been rebuilt up to good spec etc. Looks a good base you have though dude. If you ever ever sell the alloys please pm me!! I love the trd alloys. What ever happened to the sequential shiffter you had back in the day? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Notorious_C_A_T Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Thanks lads. Yeah abotts old red, any pics of it now? I could possibly sell the alloys if you really want them like. The shifter was actually the first thing that sold on my car, not sure what happened though as the guy wasn't a big poster on the forums but he was into racing I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliteMilk Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 That shifter still comes up in convo all the time ... Wish you fitted it to the 85 I got from you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Nice start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) Pm me what youd be after on em as i would defo take em at the right price. Dunno why just love the trd alloys lol always have. Ill get ya some pics of how it looks now. Edited June 16, 2013 by shorty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) looks like a nice project, will be sweet with a bit of time. i see shorty eying up some trd wheels for rally tyres haha Edited June 17, 2013 by turbo Grant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Notorious_C_A_T Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Ha ha being honest I'm not really sure what they are worth. Although not actively looking to sell them as they are another different thing about the car if you get me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Looks a clean car mate, and the best colour for a GT I think! Be nice to see what direction this heads in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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