Cars For Sale Worth Mentioning Thread

[Falc&Send]

The want is strong https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/port...per/1189487350

How does it do 9s with cheesecutter tyres? Motor in light car like that probably has potential for 9s with decent wide tyres (at least mini tubs)

[JayTHEFordman]

How does it do 9s with cheesecutter tyres? Motor in light car like that probably has potential for 9s with decent wide tyres (at least mini tubs)

It said it was done with 205 slicks. Still skinny, but with slicks probably doable. I personally would want to minitub it

[irsa76]

Ahaha I hope no-one paid actual money for that!

Afaik, none were optioned with it in Australia. I've heard mentions of one or two cars with it in the US. I reckon you could count how many cars have it world wide on your fingers, and not need to count your thumbs.

If it was real granite, I would have if I was baller enough to consider one if those new...

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Of course it's real granite, Mercedes was making a big song and dance about the fact the wood, and stone, trim was all laser cut to be just mm thick.
I recall the sales manager at the dealer commenting the only people who would order it are drug lords so they can "quality control" the product, the disturbing thing was he mentioned granite was just as good as a mirror to snort coke off.

[ALLMTR]

How does it do 9s with cheesecutter tyres? Motor in light car like that probably has potential for 9s with decent wide tyres (at least mini tubs)

It said it was done with 205 slicks. Still skinny, but with slicks probably doable. I personally would want to minitub it

My corolla went 8’s without mini tubs

[JayTHEFordman]

My corolla went 8’s without mini tubs

Well, now you have me intrigued.

I'm calling this guy tomorrow, see what the deal is. Its a rotor, so I guess stocking up on apex seals is the done thing?

[Reax]

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Foc...sid=m570.l1313

2016 Focus RS , stat write off so can’t be registered. Track car anyone. $15 000

[Captain Kermit]

I recall the sales manager at the dealer commenting the only people who would order it are drug lords so they can "quality control" the product, the disturbing thing was he mentioned granite was just as good as a mirror to snort coke off.

I can't imagine a worse surface to rack off than a centre console. I mean, maybe the human body but at least that's fun.

[AndyMac]

Here is a question...

I had a look at FD3S RX7's last night, just for fun... Does anyone want to speculate why about 90% of the FD3S's for sale are 2000 or plus year models? Of course they're newer, but where have all the 1992 to 1999 ones gone? Surely there should be a metric fuckload of these things sitting around in sheds with busted engines, running with a seal on it's way out, etc, etc, etc that would be going cheap.

[THE CHIEF]

Probably because 92-99 they where on sale in Australia, those years aren't allowed to be imported and not a huge number sold here to start with. Also, half of the busted ones are now LS1/2 powered.

Just a guess.

[Sloth]

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...5411552/?Cr=10

rogercordia?

[200MPH]

One of the lads I know and have competed with many times over the years is selling one of his toys. Is an amazing car if you like that sort of thing. Lotus Elise S1. Road rego, great competition history (I have competed against it many times over many years and it is very quick). Great value at the asking price, and will only appreciate in value from now as S1 Elises are getting 20 years old now. Advert printout follows:

This particular S1 Elise has a fantastic history. It was originally a Lotus Motorsport car, owned by professional driver Paul Stokell who drove it to 3rd Outright in Targa Tasmania in 1999! It was later purchased and driven by Bob Chaplin and brought to WA. Its never done any door to door racing, just club level sprints etc. Bob was very successful in the car for many years and I bought it from him in 2015 and have absolutely loved the car.



The engine is fantastic and has over 200hp which in a 750kg car is epic. I have participated in a number of local sprints and have always simply driven the car to and from events. I also did Targa West in It last year in the Challenge series (130kph limit) and it was epic. The car is fully road licensed and has been incredibly reliable.


Since purchasing the car from Bob, I put in a new motorsport alternator, bought some new seat inserts and harnesses and recently we completely refreshed the engine firewall so the engine bay looks gorgeous. It also has almost brand new R-spec tyres that have only done one Targa.


Although it is very road drivable and would be fine for cruises and driving to and from events, this is certainly more of a motorsport car than a road car with a huge (and I do mean HUGE) amount of money spent on the engine and suspension over the years (see list of upgrades below). Cosmetically, paintwork is good but I wouldn't call it concours or perfect. It's meant to be used.



Some of the specs:-

The engine was built by Scholar engines UK.
Scholar-Engines EVO2 Block Assembly
EVO2 conversion
82.5mm bore increases the standard motor from 1800 to 1889cc
Donor engine
Performance Crankshaft
Pistal Pistons
Arrow steel Con rods
Bearings standard main up-rated ends
Fully Balanced
Dave Andrews - DVA Power head
Bare MS" VHPD casting (new)
Set Paul Ivey valves (big inlet, stock exhaust)
Set Piper double springs
Set steel caps
Set of collets
Set of cam ladder bolts
Pair Piper 1444 cams
Set solid followers
Full big valve port
Skim head
Shim cams
Set of cam shims
Full head set including all oil seals
Pair Jenvey DH Throttle Bodies
Elise Parts airbox
Jenvey Linkages
Piper Vernier wheels
Distributor less Ignition

Elise Parts Brake & Suspension upgrade
AP 4 Pot Front Calipers
4 x AP Big Brake Discs and Bells set of 4
Twin Pot Rear (so front brakes moved to rear)
Rear Pagid Pads (std AP fronts)
Brake bias valve
Front Pagid Brake Pads
Series 1 GT Front hubs
Series 1 GT Rear hubs


Wheels - I know they are very special and very light but can't remember the name.



Lots of other upgrades that just make this S1 magical to drive.



I’ve attached a few pics (hard-top isn't mine) and more than happy to chat re the car, face-time or similar if you're interstate and discuss all the magic bits. I have got a road-going S1 on it's way so sadly as much as I love this car, it's time to move FurElise on. Obviously happy to assist with interstate transport.



If you’re interested, be quick Asking price is $38,000

[TJ]

Probably because 92-99 they where on sale in Australia, those years aren't allowed to be imported and not a huge number sold here to start with. Also, half of the busted ones are now LS1/2 powered.

Just a guess.

This

We sold 50 in Aus, imported a fuck ton

[Txateu]

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Foc...sid=m570.l1313

2016 Focus RS , stat write off so can’t be registered. Track car anyone. $15 000

I wonder how hard it would be to reshell and reregister? What are the chances that the rear diff and cradle could bolt in to an NA version.

[Reax]

LJ torana

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...17182002430323

[clutch-monkey]

big price but cool.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/nort...rce=ios_social