PHOENIX RISING!
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PHOENIX RISING!
I have had more come backs than Take That!
But this time, im really staying!
Those that know me, know i have been an 8 owner for quite some time, i bought my car in 2009, and was one of the first owners within the UK to really go to town with modifications. My car was quite well know within this community, and was featured in a few Jap car mags.
However my car has been off the road since 2016, due to working abroad, only to find that when i returned in 2018, my car had been hit badly with servere rust, and it was heart braking, with the amount of time, sweat, and quite a bit of money that was put into my pride and joy.
It was looking at the time that maybe this was the end for the car, as the work needed to get it back on the road was too much for me to handle with my busy work load, plus already funding two other vehicles.
So she went into storage, gathering green stuff, more rust and a boot full of water.
I then thought after all the time i had the car, and the amount of effort i had put into her, i could not let her totaly die.
SO!
In the last few weeks plans have been made to get her back on the road.
My car has done 65k since new, still on its original engine. Shes not been run for nearly 4 years!!, so i charged up the battery, cleaned off the dirt, stuck some petrol in, then bit my lip whilst i attempted to turn the key.
The old girl FIRED on first turn, no struggle, no long crank, just burst into life with a roar, and soon settled down to the purr i have missed.
brakes took a little time to free off, but she moved! took her for a little drive around the private estate shes parked on, and she felt as tight and responsive as the last time i drove her.
So with all this being possitive, it was time to think about howing to fix her aging body.
With the shear amount of welding needed, the best and only way to bring her back is to 'Re Shell' her.
This is where the next chapter starts. BigPete has kindly offered to store my car at Boston Rotary, and i think has already sourced me a new shell, so although it wont be 100% the same car when she returns, she will still have the same heart, and all mods transferd.
I will be signing back upto the club in due course, and will continue where i left off, on my Personal Project thread.
For those that are new here, Hello, and to old friends, i missed you (Nigel will be happy im back )
My personal project thread is under 'VelocityVinnies, Road going rocket racer'
I will post updates as and when.
But this time, im really staying!
Those that know me, know i have been an 8 owner for quite some time, i bought my car in 2009, and was one of the first owners within the UK to really go to town with modifications. My car was quite well know within this community, and was featured in a few Jap car mags.
However my car has been off the road since 2016, due to working abroad, only to find that when i returned in 2018, my car had been hit badly with servere rust, and it was heart braking, with the amount of time, sweat, and quite a bit of money that was put into my pride and joy.
It was looking at the time that maybe this was the end for the car, as the work needed to get it back on the road was too much for me to handle with my busy work load, plus already funding two other vehicles.
So she went into storage, gathering green stuff, more rust and a boot full of water.
I then thought after all the time i had the car, and the amount of effort i had put into her, i could not let her totaly die.
SO!
In the last few weeks plans have been made to get her back on the road.
My car has done 65k since new, still on its original engine. Shes not been run for nearly 4 years!!, so i charged up the battery, cleaned off the dirt, stuck some petrol in, then bit my lip whilst i attempted to turn the key.
The old girl FIRED on first turn, no struggle, no long crank, just burst into life with a roar, and soon settled down to the purr i have missed.
brakes took a little time to free off, but she moved! took her for a little drive around the private estate shes parked on, and she felt as tight and responsive as the last time i drove her.
So with all this being possitive, it was time to think about howing to fix her aging body.
With the shear amount of welding needed, the best and only way to bring her back is to 'Re Shell' her.
This is where the next chapter starts. BigPete has kindly offered to store my car at Boston Rotary, and i think has already sourced me a new shell, so although it wont be 100% the same car when she returns, she will still have the same heart, and all mods transferd.
I will be signing back upto the club in due course, and will continue where i left off, on my Personal Project thread.
For those that are new here, Hello, and to old friends, i missed you (Nigel will be happy im back )
My personal project thread is under 'VelocityVinnies, Road going rocket racer'
I will post updates as and when.
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Welcome home Vinnie
Pete
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Well that's a surprise. Welcome back
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
really happy with your car coming back to life im one of the new members here
also what is this bonnet I like it
also what is this bonnet I like it
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LEXUS LS430 4.3 v8 family car
Done exhaust and work wheels
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Jessy’s Jaguar xkr 4.2 supercharged for fun family days
Done exhaust and work wheels
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Jessy’s Jaguar xkr 4.2 supercharged for fun family days
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Bet you've been raking it in abroad Vinnie
Long time no see
Regards,Mark.
Long time no see
Regards,Mark.
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Mark's : 2023 Misano Blue BMW M135i XDrive.
Mandy's : 2019 30th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 RF # 1761/3000.
Mandy's : 2019 30th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 RF # 1761/3000.
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
I did not do too badlyMARKTHOMASBRAND wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2019 6:52 pmBet you've been raking it in abroad Vinnie
Long time no see
Regards,Mark.
Hope your are well
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Welcome back
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Blast from the past!! Welcome back Vinnie,I remember your car well,she was/is a peach,best of luck on the new/old build
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- VelocityVinnie (Mon Aug 26, 2019 7:04 pm)
R3 GONE, FUN WHILE I HAD HER BUT NOW LOVING MY 25TH ANNIVERSARY MX5
Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS
Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS
Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
All good thanks
Not been to a "Meet" in ages though
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Mark's : 2023 Misano Blue BMW M135i XDrive.
Mandy's : 2019 30th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 RF # 1761/3000.
Mandy's : 2019 30th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 RF # 1761/3000.
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
What do you have as a daily driver ATM
Mark's : 2023 Misano Blue BMW M135i XDrive.
Mandy's : 2019 30th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 RF # 1761/3000.
Mandy's : 2019 30th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 RF # 1761/3000.
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
I am not even sure my local meet still happensMARKTHOMASBRAND wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2019 7:02 pmAll good thanks
Not been to a "Meet" in ages though
Although id have to go in the other car
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
That's nice
Good colour choice
Good colour choice
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Mark's : 2023 Misano Blue BMW M135i XDrive.
Mandy's : 2019 30th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 RF # 1761/3000.
Mandy's : 2019 30th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 RF # 1761/3000.
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PHOENIX RISING!
Hey back sexy Vinnie it's good to have you back my friend
I also love your New Skoda too
I also love your New Skoda too
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Welcome back Vinnie!
What a coincidence, i was only thinking about you the other day I'm thinking about doing your gearknob reverse led mod!
Then got thinking about your car and what happened to it - Now i know
My bro as an Octavia VRS - Nice cars!
Paul
What a coincidence, i was only thinking about you the other day I'm thinking about doing your gearknob reverse led mod!
Then got thinking about your car and what happened to it - Now i know
My bro as an Octavia VRS - Nice cars!
Paul
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Welcome back to the fold.
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Sep 2005-Aug 2006 EO55 XOL VR 231 New
Oct 2014-Mar 2019 OE06 EWJ VR 231
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Feb 2020-May 2023 RR54 AJR VR 231 Modified for Track
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Blast from the past indeed! Welcome back Vinnie!!
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Looked after by Rotary Revs driven hard by me...
Mods: Grills, Engine Mounts, Sohn Adapter, D585 Coils, Whiteline Front Antil Roll & Rear Strut Bar, PI Lowering Springs, Rotary Revs Sump Guard, Toyo Catback, Steel Braided Lines, Fumoto Valve, Engine Heater....so whats left to do????
Mods: Grills, Engine Mounts, Sohn Adapter, D585 Coils, Whiteline Front Antil Roll & Rear Strut Bar, PI Lowering Springs, Rotary Revs Sump Guard, Toyo Catback, Steel Braided Lines, Fumoto Valve, Engine Heater....so whats left to do????
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Welcome back Vinnie. Skoda Estates are well known in the Club now. Ask me how I know....(or check out the "other cars" thread).
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Will do! i have only had mine a month, was the very last of the 68 plates, before moving onto the MY19's
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Welcome back,Vinnie
The last time I saw you was at a small Nottingham meet you attended in the Mito
The last time I saw you was at a small Nottingham meet you attended in the Mito
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2008 Sparkling Black R3 ●Japspeed Sportcat & Toyo Catback ● Drilled/grooved discs ● Simota Induction Kit ● D585 Coils ● Braided S/S lines ● Polished Engine Bay ● DRL's ● 2011 Spec Gearbox ●LED Side & fogs ● Calibre GT-R rims ● Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/35 19 ● Nissan GTR spoiler ● RacingBeat ARB's ● Tein coilovers ● BHR motor mounts ● Amemiya Grille ● CL RC5 pads
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
I loved that car!! i sold it in 2015
Had an Octavia vRS after that, and now have the Superb Sportline
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Welcome back Vinnie, good to have you and your knowledge back.
There's been quite a few former members returning recently, Rod the other day, Hypothermia is a mod once more, and others too. It's good.
There's been quite a few former members returning recently, Rod the other day, Hypothermia is a mod once more, and others too. It's good.
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
That is a stunning looking RX8 - I look forward to following the resurrection!
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Re: PHOENIX RISING!
Good to see you back Vinnie
Look forward to seeing the next chapter for the Rocket Racer (or maybe this should be a sequel?)
Look forward to seeing the next chapter for the Rocket Racer (or maybe this should be a sequel?)
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