how are things coming along mate?

i plan to have mine on the road just before the track day in January!

i have loads going on at the momment with mine! the nightmare has just begun!!!

I have purchased the new engine which is being shipped straight to jonnybravoturbo who is doing the work for me. He is hopefully coming to fetch the car later on this week.
When the new engine is in, i'm going to take it down to flea to check the map and maybe rolling road it.
With a bit of luck it should be back on the road before the end of the month. Sweet!

Great stuff Matt you'll have it back in time to come the Donington meet on the 29th

Hope so Paul!

Glad your putting it back on the road Matt

Cheers Adam, hopefully it will last long enough to go round Spa!

Optimistic then Matt

As ever.

Nice one matey - hope it all goes smoothly with JBT and Flea.

Matt, when you take it down to flea give me a shout i need to let flea work his magic with mine also!

I am a pessamist, but at least i'll never be dissapointed!

Cheers Craig, nice to see you back.

Marco, i'll let you know, i haven't spoke to flea yet as i don't know exactly when the car will be ready, but when i do i'll pm you

thanks mate, im in the same boat as you, while its raining - im not working lol

glad a new engine is on its way to you!

It lives!!

Jonnybravoturbo got it started up today and has put 30miles on the clock with no reported issues.

On the phone he said "it goes well don't it!"

I'm over the moon.

The car has had a new engine, new belts, new clutch, new s/s braided oil cooler and all new brake lines fitted. As well as the new turbo, coilovers, and downpipe earlier on in the year.

So with a bit of luck i'll be driving her again soon!

Just to add, John has been absolutely excellent. A few problems have occurred along the way, and John has put in the extra hours and effort to get this car back on the road. Can't reccommend him enough. He knows a hell of a lot about the car and i will definitly use him again(hopefully that will get me a few quid off the bill!! )

All in all, i'm happy today.

Nice one Matt,glad all is going well mate.

Yeah touch wood Joe, i haven't been blessed with the best of luck recently though

Sweet - nice one!

Even treated myself to a new bucket seat and harness today, all ready for the Mallory Park trackday hopefully.

Great news, Matt

great news matt - bet you're glad you never broke it now

Great news Matt, look forward to seeing it in action again! Also good to hear that there seems to be another Coupe specialist on the scene.

Great news mate!!!
look forward to seeing that animal soon!!

is this one Standard Matt...or is that a silly question?!

Thanks for the comments again guys, you've really kept my morale up!

Nello - no it isn't standard, its running around 350bhp (estimate, may be more, may be less). I'm right on the limit of the standard engine. If i wanted anymore power i think i would have to go forged for certain. The reason i didn't get a forged rebuild is simply due to the cost. I just can't afford it. I can do 3 engine swaps for the same price as a proper forged rebuild, so i'll risk it. It'll be reet!

That engine just had a wake up call

Great news Matt.

This feels every bit of 350bhp.Seriously quick car.

Just got your brake pipes to sort out and it will be ready for you.

Brilliant John. Thanks again. You've done a great job.

You havent got the bill yet

gotta love mate's rates......

Well done Matt,

Saving an LE priceless,

Driving (abusing) priceless

Admiration from us lot priceless

JBT bill worth every penny to keep you in coop club

Look forward to hearing you overtake me ! ! !

Nice one Matt

Trev