Spec C - It's Well And Truly F*#@ed Now
28 July 2013, 01:51 PM
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Spec C - It's Well And Truly F*#@ed Now
Today the last of the parts have been removed from my Spec C which I've broken due to engine 'issues'.
The black STi interior and carpet removed, the BC coilovers and the Spec C quick rack / pump and pipework.
The good news is that the shell has no rust either anywhere on it, and it has been sold as is and will be going to a rally team as a spare shell for which she will be ideal.
So not the end of the road for the car rather it is a new beginning, I'd hate to see her crushed for scrap value.
Thanks to Ryan for all the help with the stripping, I couldn't have done it without you.
I don't mind admitting it was gutting to see her stripped down but onwards and upwards, the good news is that I'm currently looking at her replacement and 99% likely it's going to be a Subaru.
The black STi interior and carpet removed, the BC coilovers and the Spec C quick rack / pump and pipework.
The good news is that the shell has no rust either anywhere on it, and it has been sold as is and will be going to a rally team as a spare shell for which she will be ideal.
So not the end of the road for the car rather it is a new beginning, I'd hate to see her crushed for scrap value.
Thanks to Ryan for all the help with the stripping, I couldn't have done it without you.
I don't mind admitting it was gutting to see her stripped down but onwards and upwards, the good news is that I'm currently looking at her replacement and 99% likely it's going to be a Subaru.
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28 July 2013, 03:06 PM
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The mud flaps are ripped, the pillar trims can stay with the car and the speedo is only good for newage models with manual DCCD control like my Motorsport Spec C so a very limited market.
Besides I've got to leave them something for inside the cabin.
Besides I've got to leave them something for inside the cabin.
28 July 2013, 03:15 PM
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Are the carbon looking things on the outside of the windows the pillar trims? If so I'd have them 
mine are rather shabby and was looking at what to do with them if you wanted to drop them off you can have mine back in return
Why don't you just stick a uk speedo cluster in there and sell the Jdm ones Ty, another £200 by there
mine are rather shabby and was looking at what to do with them if you wanted to drop them off you can have mine back in return Why don't you just stick a uk speedo cluster in there and sell the Jdm ones Ty, another £200 by there
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28 July 2013, 03:27 PM
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Are the carbon looking things on the outside of the windows the pillar trims? If so I'd have them mine are rather shabby and was looking at what to do with them if you wanted to drop them off you can have mine back in return
Why don't you just stick a uk speedo cluster in there and sell the Jdm ones Ty, another £200 by there
mine are rather shabby and was looking at what to do with them if you wanted to drop them off you can have mine back in return Why don't you just stick a uk speedo cluster in there and sell the Jdm ones Ty, another £200 by there
The speedo really isn't worth the hassle of swapping out as the Spec C speedo although it has red illumination doesn't have the sweep action.
And you wouldn't get a UK speedo with a manual DCCD display.
28 July 2013, 03:36 PM
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I know the reflection in one of the pics is truly frightening. 
Given the condition of the shell and it's ready made for the purpose it's a complete bargain, one phone call and it was sold.
28 July 2013, 04:43 PM
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Look at the price of Escort mk1/2 shells, even the less desirable 4 door shells are going for stupid money.
28 July 2013, 07:11 PM
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Good luck with your next Subaru adventure Ty......
....is the new car one we discussed at Rallyday a few years back (while walking the circuit with Simon?). Clue...it was parked up by the toilets....which you apparently obliterated
....is the new car one we discussed at Rallyday a few years back (while walking the circuit with Simon?). Clue...it was parked up by the toilets....which you apparently obliterated
28 July 2013, 07:53 PM
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Thanks Ian, nice to see you yesterday in the most unexpected of places as well. 
Possibly Dean, I can't remember obliterating a toilet though?
It will be Steve, I can assure you of that. The only things that will be done are brakes and handling, plus a remap if it's a fresh JDM import.
It will be Steve, I can assure you of that. The only things that will be done are brakes and handling, plus a remap if it's a fresh JDM import.
28 July 2013, 09:50 PM
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Thanks Ian, nice to see you yesterday in the most unexpected of places as well.
Possibly Dean, I can't remember obliterating a toilet though?
It will be Steve, I can assure you of that. The only things that will be done are brakes and handling, plus a remap if it's a fresh JDM import.
Possibly Dean, I can't remember obliterating a toilet though?
It will be Steve, I can assure you of that. The only things that will be done are brakes and handling, plus a remap if it's a fresh JDM import.
28 July 2013, 10:32 PM
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well that didnt take long you will be back before you know it mate , bit off topic but did you manage to get any tickets for me and kerri for rally day ty ?
29 July 2013, 10:48 AM
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Definitely not as extreme as before, I have well and truly learned a lesson there.
Yes the tickets are sorted for the two of you, the tickets won't arrive until September.
29 July 2013, 11:03 PM
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The Spec C is dead, long live the Spec C RA S202.
They were upgraded to Alpine 3 way speakers, Ryan did look at them but because of the wiring he decided it was more trouble than the worth of them.
And let me assure you there is no bigger seagull than Ryan.
29 July 2013, 11:39 PM
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No problems Brian, a very sad state of affairs - I was gutted when I had to make the hard choice but it's gone now but not forgotten.
The Spec C is dead, long live the Spec C RA S202.
They were upgraded to Alpine 3 way speakers, Ryan did look at them but because of the wiring he decided it was more trouble than the worth of them.
And let me assure you there is no bigger seagull than Ryan.
The Spec C is dead, long live the Spec C RA S202.
They were upgraded to Alpine 3 way speakers, Ryan did look at them but because of the wiring he decided it was more trouble than the worth of them.
And let me assure you there is no bigger seagull than Ryan.
I haven't got where I am today by not grabbing opportunity a when they arise
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