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[chr15w]

Originally Posted by obsession

hi chr15w. i looked at quite a few but really only wanted a chevvy powered car. i was limited in funds really but found one for well below what every other chevvy powered car was going for. all bought and paid for but not picking it up til 20th june. not sure how to get it from sussex to devon yet. what did you buy?

I bought the second one I tested, its a Dax with rover v8. I agree that the Chevy or Ford engines are preferrable but when I saw mine and how good it looked I couldnt walk away. It was still more than I wanted(was able) to pay but I was in love!!! Im having a few engine troubles but off to a rolloing road for a tune up in about 1.5 hours so hopefully will soon be burning rubber and doing my bit to kill the environment?

When you get it remember your not only putting a smile on your face but every one elses as well

[obsession]

Originally Posted by chr15w

I bought the second one I tested, its a Dax with rover v8. I agree that the Chevy or Ford engines are preferrable but when I saw mine and how good it looked I couldnt walk away. It was still more than I wanted(was able) to pay but I was in love!!! Im having a few engine troubles but off to a rolloing road for a tune up in about 1.5 hours so hopefully will soon be burning rubber and doing my bit to kill the environment?

When you get it remember your not only putting a smile on your face but every one elses as well

Glad you're happy with it and I hope you get your engine niggles sorted. ASt least these V8s are reasonably straight forward. Mine puts out 250bhp in standard tune and I'm hoping to up that to 300 without too much expense. All the best and I'll look out for your future posts, although I'm not great at working these forums!

[Neil O]

Obsession, is that your real name?

The next South West meet is at the Ley Arms, Kenn near Exeter on Sunday 6th July from 12 noon.
Bring it along and have a chat, the guys will give you a lot of info that could save you time and money before you start changing things on the car.

Welcome by the way.

Ps. as a South West Newbie, you will need to do your homework about wardrobe doors before attending a meet.

[obsession]

Originally Posted by Neil O

Obsession, is that your real name?

The next South West meet is at the Ley Arms, Kenn near Exeter on Sunday 6th July from 12 noon.
Bring it along and have a chat, the guys will give you a lot of info that could save you time and money before you start changing things on the car.

Welcome by the way.

Ps. as a South West Newbie, you will need to do your homework about wardrobe doors before attending a meet.

Hi Neil, Chris is my name, obsession is the name of my speedboat which I use for most forums! Thanks for the welcome and I will try and make the meet at Exeter. Wardrobe doors??

[dingocooke]

Originally Posted by obsession

Hi Neil, Chris is my name, obsession is the name of my speedboat which I use for most forums! Thanks for the welcome and I will try and make the meet at Exeter. Wardrobe doors??

just decline an offers of west county private parties and your dignity will be safe... Oh and welcome..

[Neil O]

Originally Posted by obsession

Wardrobe doors??

Chris, "search" is your friend........

[jon parrott]

Originally Posted by obsession

hi chr15w. thanks for the welcome. I looked at quite a few but I wan't a chevvy v8 and so was limited with my budget. I found one eventually and pick it up on the 20 June - can,t wait but not sure whether to drive it from sussex to devon

you live in sussex or devon
i have started my dax tojeiro de dion.
it is at the rolling chassis stage .
i am waiting for the boddy to be made.


thanks tinka

[Purple AK]

Hi Chris (Obsession) Welcome
Where in Sussex are you collecting the car from? Just make sure you include breakdown cover with your Insurance and DRIVE IT (carefully) I do Sussex to Exeter and back every November, starting out at 5.30am so your jaunt should be a breeze

[wilf]

And we are still waiting for you to make any kind of rational sense............ You scare me.

[Purple AK]

Originally Posted by wilf

And we are still waiting for you to make any kind of rational sense............ You scare me.

Thanks Pal