House's ITB XE build and re-build
Hi guys,
I'm new here but for those that are interested this is my latest project.
Some background info first.
All fast cars I've ever owned, Fiat Coupe 20vt, Leon Cupra R, Pug 205 Mi16 have all been called Emma but there was only ever one real Emma
She was originally a 1.4SR, my best mate put a C20XE in her before I bought her from him.
She was already called Emma at this point, something to do with an ex girlfriend and a wild night but I digress!!
I fitted some Hi Spec 4 pots with 310mm discs to go with the LEDA coilovers. I wanted more power so went with direct to head throttle bodies and some expensive bits from QED, including a brand new block and crank from Swindon Racing Engines.
We managed to get 201.32 bhp at the wheels on the hottest day of the year in 2004.
Sadly life got in the way and she was broken up and sold for parts. I was a broken man!!
Some pictures of her in her prime!!
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...453_7339_n.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...453_1714_n.jpg
So, now life has worked out better, I've decided I need a new "real" Emma and here she is.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...IMG_4870-1.png
I didn't want a red one but went all the way to Leeds to look at a blue one and it was a dog with a capital D O G!!
Guy owned this for 7 years and has done a fair few bits and was really sad to see her go!
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...IMG_4871-1.png
So here we go then, what have I got myself in for!!
I told my wife I was having a mid life crisis and it was either a project car or an affair, when I came home with this she said, and I quote, "I'd have preferred the affair option"
I've got a few updates already and a few things I've done. I'll get those put up tomorrow.