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« on: December 29, 2011, 11:00:41 AM » |
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Gooday! Been viewing the forum for years, Its about time i registered.  Names Jason and im in Wokingham, Berkshire Drove a few carltons but have to say ive never owned one yet as never found a decent gsi when im able to buy, Always come up when i havnt got the funds  This time im going to just keep the money aside and wait for a nice gsi 24v manual. Carlton will be a second car as i also have my omega 3.0 mv6 ex police, manual with lsd. Having the two will make my life complete lol Look forward to spending some time on here an getting to know people. Let me know of any meets, RR days etc as im always up for it Quick pic of the mig...  |
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« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2011, 12:29:29 PM » |
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Greetings from south Wales. Welcome to the wonderful of TC.
Hope you find your ideal Carlton soon.
I do like those rims on your Omega.
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« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2011, 09:21:00 AM » |
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Thanks Kevin
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« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2011, 11:51:07 AM » |
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Hey Jason and welcome to T/C, good luck in your search for a gsi as they are getting harder to find by the day  Love your Meega by the way  |
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« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2011, 01:08:10 PM » |
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Nice motor! As it says above its the Gsi thats getting difficult to find. Unfortunately all the others have not caught up.
It will be a while before they move from enthusiasts cars to collectors cars. Too many around.
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« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2011, 01:49:17 PM » |
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Hello Jason, welcome to the forum. Good bunch on here always willing to help out, either with information (How to's) or spannering if close by.
whereabouts in Wokingham?
I used to live in Crowthorne many moons ago and would hang out there every now and then.
Used to go out with girls from Holt school!!!!!!
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« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2011, 09:26:13 PM » |
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Cheers guys
Omega's are strange, it's rare when a manual 3.0 comes up on eBay but still they are worth nothing and prices still keep rocketing down, I reckon a few more years an they will start disappearing, people will start wanting them because they can't find one, then prices will rise slowly.
It was only a few years ago I remember seeing loads of Carltons for sale, my cousin used to buy one regularly for peanuts, then all of a sudden there was none, odd how it works
Same with cavaliers, e30's and sierras
Even more of a reason I want a Carlton gsi now while they are fairly reasonable prices cause it won't be long at all until there is none available an then prices will be crazy
I live in winnersh just near the sainsburys, Not quite Wokingham. Only been here a couple of years, I'm from Reading originally
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« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2012, 02:34:16 AM » |
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Hi Jason and welcome l, love the wheels on your omega, what are they?
Good luck with your search for a GSi, the good ones are not for sale I'm afraid.
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« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2012, 08:46:50 AM » |
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Cheers Wheels are 18" bbs rs, 8j fronts and 9.5j rears. I wanted to do something that hasn't been done before on a omega, so I've used vw wheels 5x112 with correction bolts to allow 2mm difference, They fit perfectly on the 5x110 vauxhall hubs without any adaptors or spacers Had 19" wheels before, looked quite boring though I was running it on 15" steels for a couple of years and was used for purely drifting, then I started making it look nice, still get it sideways but it's just not the same fun with expensive wheels, so kinda keeping this for best now, Carlton gsi can put the fun back in my life I'm not looking for a mint Carlton as it will be my new project an I don't mind work, just want one mechanically sound that's fairly clean, I would probably settle for a good 12v as well |
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« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2012, 09:47:43 AM » |
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As you said, values are based upon their availability. What has changed is that availability has actually improved because of improved communications such as ebay and the internet. Now you can find them quite easily compared with years ago. Expensive ones on ebay do not always sell unless they have a known history which is important to collectors.
Unfortunately the Carltons are still being used as everyday cars although the numbers are dropping. When they start appearing at classic car shows is when the values rise and also when they reach 20 years old to get classic car insurance (cheap).
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« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2012, 01:42:59 PM » |
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I'm not looking for a mint Carlton as it will be my new project an I don't mind work, just want one mechanically sound that's fairly clean, I would probably settle for a good 12v as well
might be too clean but what about this?? A seriously nice 12v http://totalcarlton.com/forums/index.php/topic,12832.0.htmltrouble is it is probably the cleanest you will find but this is reflected in the price!! he also has a 24v that a bit of sweet talking may persuade him to part with! |
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what would life be like if we all drove fwd cars? feckin boring that's what rear drive or bust
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« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2012, 04:27:57 PM » |
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That is totally stunning, im in love.
If i had the money i wouldnt think twice, still in the process of saving for one though, and still a long way off that.
Cheers though mate, do you think the 24v will be cheaper or is that mint too?
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« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2012, 01:20:01 PM » |
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Hi Jason Welcome along/out of the shadows. Good luck with your search for a GSi although that is a nice looking Meega you have there. I'll have to keep an eye out for it/you as I'm only in Woodley myself, work in Winnersh (behind Halfords) & reasonably often go to &/or through Wokingham to family & friends. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2012, 02:40:18 PM » |
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Maybe the unfinished project down here in Kent would suit you?
It looks to be a solid 24v and would make an ideal car for you as it recently failed to sell on ebay, so maybe a bargain could be had.
Check the for sale section for a link.
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« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2012, 03:51:16 PM » |
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Hi Jason Welcome along/out of the shadows. Good luck with your search for a GSi although that is a nice looking Meega you have there. I'll have to keep an eye out for it/you as I'm only in Woodley myself, work in Winnersh (behind Halfords) & reasonably often go to &/or through Wokingham to family & friends. Oh right, didn't know there was members that close to me, will keep an eye out, what do you drive? I watched that Carlton in Kent but is just to much for me take on straight away, would rather something useable |
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« Reply #16 on: January 02, 2012, 05:54:57 PM » |
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Ah yes very nice, I have seen you in the senator a couple of times, That is one nice car! And id give many things to go out in a LC |
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« Reply #17 on: January 02, 2012, 08:43:11 PM » |
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« Reply #18 on: January 02, 2012, 09:15:33 PM » |
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cant get in them myself Kev!!
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« Reply #19 on: January 02, 2012, 11:13:35 PM » |
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Too low for me now. The anniversary model is the one to have.
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« Reply #20 on: January 03, 2012, 01:54:05 PM » |
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cant get in them myself Kev!!
I'm pleased to say I can. Sporting Bears ride at the 2010 Classic Car show at the NEC.  Too low for me now. The anniversary model is the one to have.
The Anniversary model was the last of the line but was adorned with side skirts, splitters, spoilers, the works so due to the extra weight was slower than the 'standard' 5000 quatrovalve (the one I'm sat in). Why they even have a stereo I don't know as above 3k rpm you can't hear yourself speak let alone the other person in the car. Plus all the music you want is right behind you head. |
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« Reply #21 on: January 04, 2012, 08:56:17 AM » |
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The engine note on the Countach is spine tingling. My days of being able to get in and drive one, have long gone. The anniversary model for me looks stunning. That's the one that I drove. Its the only Italian exotica I have had the pleasure of. It had an upgrade package, which freed off a more power with better acceleration.
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