Should i re-decal my Capri or leave it bare? (pics)

geiger · 26 Feb 2006 at 03:19

American autocross Capri shortvid, click the free button.

http://rapidshare.de/files/14154073/Autocross_Capri.asx.html

benneh · 26 Feb 2006 at 03:43

This is true, I presume theres an array of engine transplant options?, like the none turbo cossie lumps and such?. Sounds like a wicked idea.

Iamzod · 26 Feb 2006 at 03:58

I'd love to stick a V8 in it, failing that a Cosworth V6 out of a scorpio which i'm told is not a hard job.

Until then this is what the neighbours have to put up with noise wise -

http://media.putfile.com/idle33

The_Dark_Side · 26 Feb 2006 at 04:05

commited said:
the coolest capris are the ones that are modded as they were in the 70/80s

i disagree,they WERE the coolest...but that was when the Capri was new and available....now they're becoming rare the coolest capris,or any old school car for that matter,are the completely standard ones.

benneh said:
This is true, I presume theres an array of engine transplant options?, like the none turbo cossie lumps and such?. Sounds like a wicked idea.

you could buy a V8 capri and if you can fit a V8 in you can pretty much fit anything in the engine bay.

benneh · 26 Feb 2006 at 04:33

Yah, just had a scout around. Doesnt seem like the hardest job to get a 24v granada cossie lump in there. Close on 200 ponies through the rear wheels as standard, yumyum.

The_Dark_Side · 26 Feb 2006 at 11:16

benneh said:
Yah, just had a scout around. Doesnt seem like the hardest job to get a 24v granada cossie lump in there. Close on 200 ponies through the rear wheels as standard, yumyum.

roughly speaking it's the same engine that's already fitted to the car.
a little taller and a touch wider,but for all intents and purposes it's a cologne.

Enfield · 3 Mar 2006 at 17:00

My dads old Capri that he had many moons ago!

Mechanical Arts · 3 Mar 2006 at 17:22

Looks great but I think it would look better with badges back on. Or like this with a V8:

penski · 3 Mar 2006 at 17:37

The_Dark_Side said:
IMHO older and, dare i say it classic, cars like that look their best when they look as they did the day they left the factory gates.

PFFFFT!

Burn, heretic!

*n

Maxeh · 3 Mar 2006 at 17:48

Capri = My next car!

The_Dark_Side · 3 Mar 2006 at 17:59

penski said:
PFFFFT!

Burn, heretic!

*n

just my opinion.
unless it's modded the same way the car was modded by some owners when it was new.

like that Abarth Fiat with the boot propped open for example.

as a sidenote,speaking as someone who has been stabbed and partially set on fire before,i can assure you i'm puncture proof and flame retardent.

Enfield · 3 Mar 2006 at 18:04

I prefer standard looking motors too, especially classic ones with some changes under the bonnet is good and maybe a few little alterations here and there to the bodywork but nothing drastic.

Those lights on my dads Capri aren't standard but it looks OK I reckon.

The_Dark_Side · 3 Mar 2006 at 18:08

Enfield said:
I prefer standard looking motors too, especially classic ones with some changes under the bonnet is good and maybe a few little alterations here and there to the bodywork but nothing drastic.

Those lights on my dads Capri aren't standard but it looks OK I reckon.

looks like a nice example,however the yellow one above doesn't look right to me.
the wheels,the bonnet vents.....just looks wrong IMHO.
horses for courses i guess.

EddScott · 3 Mar 2006 at 18:46

Mechanical Arts said:
Looks great but I think it would look better with badges back on. Or like this with a V8:

Now that is how I'd have a Capri!!!!

Rather than a V8, could you use a cossie turbo lump?

I know it detracts from the idea, but could you use a complete cossie 4wd system? I'd like that a lot. 400hp and 4wd capri and look like the above - :cool:

penski · 3 Mar 2006 at 20:29

The_Dark_Side said:
just my opinion.
unless it's modded the same way the car was modded by some owners when it was new.

I just think it's incredibly blinkered. There are some fantastically modified older cars around.

*n

penski · 3 Mar 2006 at 20:37

This Fiat Ballila rat rod gives me the horn:

*n

JRS · 3 Mar 2006 at 20:44

penski said:
Fiat Ballila rat rod

Want one. Want one of those.

Iamzod · 3 Mar 2006 at 23:28

Mechanical Arts said:
Looks great but I think it would look better with badges back on. Or like this with a V8:

X-Pack kit, i'd love to do that in a few years, in fact the more i see of them the more i want to.

/lil edit, bonnet vents are nasty though, and i think kinda pointless in that location unless you need extra cooling for your headlights??

However 90% of the X-Pack's i have seen in person have had the paint on the fibreglass bits go all manky & cracked or simply look rippled, seen a few real nice ones though.

If i was to do anything like that i'd want to have the skills to do it myself, unfortunately i do not therefore it will probably never happen.

The_Dark_Side · 3 Mar 2006 at 23:48

penski said:
I just think it's incredibly blinkered. There are some fantastically modified older cars around.

*n

that's the way of the world.
you think my opinion is blinkered,i think yours is condescending.
that's diversity for you.

The_Dark_Side · 3 Mar 2006 at 23:51

Iamzod said:
X-Pack kit, i'd love to do that in a few years, in fact the more i see of them the more i want to.

agreed.the x-pack fords from that period really look the part.

Iamzod said:
/lil edit, bonnet vents are nasty though, and i think kinda pointless in that location unless you need extra cooling for your headlights??

more of the same.perhaps the engine installation needed more engine bay cooling and the owner felt that putting vents there would be the most tasteful option?
personally i think it's a shame as they spoil the car IMHO.