Slacker_Sam. Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 project thread: http://oldschool.co....triumph-2500-s/ Id like to have it on the road before xmas. Wishful thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 You are a slut. A bloody tinny one at that! Just spotted it under a tarp eh?.... I think you have some sort of trump radar system installed in your Volvo. Funny pic that- Little Volvo towing trump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 hahaha. It was just good spotting. The Volvo loved towing it! (it actually hated it, poor thing.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lump Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Nice score on the spare parts, those side repeater lamp are impossible to find for one side (can't remember which one though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Yes I had a look on rimmer bros last night, No longer available. Might hang on to those for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozin Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Number 8. You're crook in the head! I approve. Still got the green one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Haha. I have no idea why I like them so much. Nah I put it back to standard spec & sold it to an older chap from Foxton. Glad its gone to a good home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozin Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I like them because they're cheap, perform well, handle fairly decently - generally really underrated cars I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Ah yes this is true. And the local flat peakers have no idea what they are, which I also like. I had one guy come up to me & ask if it was a Lada?? haha. I think they are becoming more popular / getting harder to find a good one for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Still think one of most underrated classics ever! A little birdy told me that you are bidding on another Volvo too?..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 Maybe 1, maybe 2, there is a very Nice 850 T5 R that I've got my eye on. The scary part is I cant remember telling anyone.... Are you stalking me Alex??? Please say yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 It might be a Irishman who spotted it.. Dave was looking at volvos and spotted you bidding on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Maybe 1, maybe 2, there is a very Nice 850 T5 R that I've got my eye on. The scary part is I cant remember telling anyone.... Are you stalking me Alex??? Please say yes! can't go wrong with an 850-T5! I'm not biased... the 'R' model just gives some fruit, and the extra power burst out of the ECU is limited to something like 25 seconds. be prepared to order a whole bunch of parts from the states to get it up to snuff. so far I've done cooling system (pump, reservoir, all hoses, CTS, 'stat), timing belt and tensioners, plugs, leads, coil, rotor and cap, four brake rotors and full set of pads, a couple of CV boots, heater motor; about to do PCV system, and all engine mounts, and ordering front shocks and lower control arms, endlinks, tie rod ends, and any other bushes needed. then it'll be turbo hoses etc. I was going to post an image of my T5 old-school BTCC candidate to the wagons thread, but figured it would be far too new-school for the thread. PS - also be prepared for front tyre wear in the region of 12k kms for the fronts (and the rears if you're enthusiastic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Haha now I'm semi scared of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Haha now I'm semi scared of it. once you get a taste of the 5 cyl on boost and the addictive nature of that exhaust note, fear goes out the window, and is replaced by lurrrrrv. a big leather armchair with a good stereo that's entertaining to drive. not that I'm advocating the high-speed of this vidjo, but listen to the sound of the stock T5 here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 That sound!! I need It! off the clock at 260kph was also pretty epic/ it got up there really quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I've got a NZ Classic Car ~1998 with a 2500S as the cover car sitting in Richmond for you if we manage a regional meet at some stage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I have a full 4 page triumph 2500 S brochure... So there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willdat? Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Oh so it's a competition for Sam's affections...I've never crashed a 2500... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 Now now, there is plenty of Sam to go around. I would like to see both please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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