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Old 16-06-12, 06:33 PM   #1
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Dan's new Mk1 Hatch.

Amazing what you can find you know if you look hard enough. Rescued from Portsmouth earlier today with help from stamford Great to see you guys too.

Fresh from a quick wash by the local Easterns to get rid of probably 4 months worth of South coast crud.

My new toy ....












So looks wise - not too bad - but close up there are a few little areas to sort out if I get the inclination - The front appears a bit dull and has had some paint repair at one stage I reckon ... Might get it sorted ... Might not ... And a few corners ...











As for how it goes - well - not too bad at all. I got it home easily - straight in - 120 miles later all good. As I said, it's been standing for a while and so I was pleased when it braked and went in a straight line with the wheel remaining steady, dead centre and no vibration. No real vis action to notice though and it did feel a sluggish so they are on the checklist. I'm not sure if this is a fair reflection or if i'm used to the BMW which delivers its power very differently, but like I said - seemed lethargic. Dyno run on the cards to check I reckon.

Also in terms of servicing - nothing there since 2009, but get this - belts changed with invoices and a clutch in 2009. Service kit getting ordered.

Anyway - on the list - some badges - new number plates - and a good wash and polish - have some fun.

All good ......
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Old 16-06-12, 06:39 PM   #2
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Not bad...................Its not YELLOW though!!!
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Old 16-06-12, 06:53 PM   #3
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Looks a great find, be interesting to see the progress.

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Old 16-06-12, 06:59 PM   #4
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Not bad...................Its not YELLOW though!!!
Nope ..... it's got that going for it at least .....
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Old 16-06-12, 07:03 PM   #5
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Would be nice in purple.
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Great find, its a looker
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I daren't say how much it was ......
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Old 16-06-12, 07:21 PM   #9
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