Notts_TT Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) Just bought this NA from Jon Partridge in Devon, he didn't have it long, anyone have any info on it ? Looks like it's had previous damage to nsr ? Awesome car, runs great and stole it from Jon . Reg M677 OFX silver stock na I'll try and add a pic Thanks Edited July 27, 2017 by Notts_TT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 excuse temp wheels lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Oh no. Surely not, mate why did you buy that with all the history on here? Did you not ask people beforehand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanC Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Isn't this what you ask before you buy the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) Please explain ?? You have me worried now sheefa Edited July 27, 2017 by Notts_TT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 He's a trader. He used to buy a lot of salvage and repair them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 oh dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 "Awesome car, runs great and stole it from Jon ." If you are happy with it and what you paid for it, dare I suggest it really doesn't matter too much so long as there are no hidden dangers? its a 20 year old car, by all means make sure any accident damage has been repaired to a decent standard but if it was a bargain, runs well and to your satisfaction then just enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Oh no. Surely not, mate why did you buy that with all the history on here? Did you not ask people beforehand? /QUOTE] You got a link to the history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 It's not recorded as having an accident and the front and in boot area looks straight enough. There is some paint cracking etc around rear arch where it meets bumper etc but looks like it's been there years ??? Not freshly done ? Where should I check for signs of damage, and would a 4 wheel alignment show it's straight ?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) Simple 4 wheel alignment is a good idea The F1 autocenters used to do a free check, just checked and they still do https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk/ Edited July 28, 2017 by Dnk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Closest ones 40 mins away but found a local company, booked in at 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Closest ones 40 mins away but found a local company, booked in at 12 Should be interesting to see the results, get a printout before they touch anything would be my advice. What does the car drive like now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Drives ok and don't pull, when you got up and over 100mph (on a private road) it seems less stable ? My old tt was stable way past 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 How much of a bargain was it? Auto or 5 speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 4K auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Simple 4 wheel alignment is a good idea The F1 autocenters used to do a free check, just checked and they still do https://www.f1autocentres.co.uk/ There's one near where I live for a change. Going to get mine booked in as I haven't had it checked in the 7 years I've owned mine but it's always been completely planted and stable so never had the need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spunkmeyer Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 "Awesome car, runs great and stole it from Jon ." If you are happy with it and what you paid for it, dare I suggest it really doesn't matter too much so long as there are no hidden dangers? its a 20 year old car, by all means make sure any accident damage has been repaired to a decent standard but if it was a bargain, runs well and to your satisfaction then just enjoy it. This I'd suggest you get a check done and be sure of no poor repairs. But I'd also suggest you disclose your findings when you sell on as most will do a search before buying and see this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Been to a garage and had it 4 wheel tracked and all underneath and chassis checked, been there an hour while they went through everything with a fine toothed comb and all is good, the tracking was bang on, camber ok, wheels were all square and not offset, all chassis was straight and in shape, on nsr on inside it has had a light tap but all original and rust free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Been to a garage and had it 4 wheel tracked and all underneath and chassis checked, been there an hour while they went through everything with a fine toothed comb and all is good, the tracking was bang on, camber ok, wheels were all square and not offset, all chassis was straight and in shape, on nsr on inside it has had a light tap but all original and rust free. Good news What were the geo figures ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 God knows lol, mentioned something about it having 1mm tolerance and it being less ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muckyman Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 did they not give you a print out with the figures on it? (Maybe they only do that if they make adjustments so you can see the before and after) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 did they not give you a print out with the figures on it? (Maybe they only do that if they make adjustments so you can see the before and after) Any garage should give you a print out if you ask for it, if no adjustments are needed they probably wouldn't bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) I'd just want to know then i can compare to the different setups people on here use Everything in the green isn't close enough for me Rear camber target is around -1 degree 30 mins with + or - 45 min tolerance which for me is too much as you could have one side in the green at 2 degrees 15 min and the other at 45 mins Edited July 28, 2017 by Dnk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 No printouts sorry, but happy now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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