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New member and new car... #1679188
23/04/2026 12:56
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Hi all. I've just bought for my 16year old daughter a 1999 20VT+ so officially it's not my car though I'm sure I'll be pocketing all the expenses!
It's in red and needs a full respray, clutch and a load of other bits. Worst bit is it smokes like a train for the first 30 seconds in the morning like a badly blown turbo.. then it's as clean as a whistle, not a puff!
Becca is looking forward to getting started on the car, removal of the sticky centre console boing the first job!

Re: New member and new car... [Re: Turbojo] #1679190
23/04/2026 13:54
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Would be great if you can keep us undated as you go.
Good luck.


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Re: New member and new car... [Re: Turbojo] #1679191
23/04/2026 17:47
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Hi Turbojo and welcome to the forum!

I like your style, buying it "for your daughter" laugh

Any photos?

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Last edited by Edinburgh; 23/04/2026 17:49.

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Re: New member and new car... [Re: french_coupe] #1679299
30/04/2026 22:03
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Where would be the best place to do that as so far I've got posts everywhere!?
Photos I've not got and the headlights are currently missing.
I'll take a couple tomorrow though.

Re: New member and new car... [Re: Turbojo] #1679300
01/05/2026 06:11
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You could start a project thread (PM Begbie for this) where you document your progress, as well as a Discussion thread where others can comment.


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