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Benbay001
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Guess its time i introduce my self.

Post by Benbay001 »

About a month ago, i became the proud owner of a 1986 SE.
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I am potentially the youngest current Excel owner (can anyone confirm that?). My car is 6 years older than me. (you can do the math)

My notable past vehicles have included an MR2, a Jag S Type R and a Suzuki GSX650F.

In July it was time for a car change.

I managed to make a shortlist of replacements for my then MR2 which consisted of (in order of preference, least to most desirable) Mr2 Turbo, TVR S2 or S3, Excel and finally a TVR 400SE.
I went and viewed the only 400SE that felt within budget. But ultimately didnt go for it. And in hine sight it was resoundingly the right move to make. It would have been a money pit.

Back to the drawing board. I looked at some "mere" TVR 350i's but they ultimately didnt have the appeal of the 400SE.

I thought id try an Excel, what did i have to lose?

I set of down to Devon and fell in love.

Its not been about 2 months since i first viewed the car and it seems i have a great example.
A few cheap fixes.
The power steering packed up (the tensioner simply needed re tensioning)
The oil pressure gauge got stuck on max at the weekend (lead fell off)
Was losing coolant quite quickly (was overfilling it and had the caps on the wrong way)

I also got some nice new free bees under warrenty last week.
New brake servo
New drivers door beam
New passenger side door latch

Anyway, what a well kept secret. Comfortable, fastish, sounds great and so far reliable, what more can one want from a car? Maybe to not get outside in the morning and find the door cards covered in rain. But im just being fussy. :D

Ben
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Hawaiis0
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Post by Hawaiis0 »

Welcome to the mad house. Nice looking wagon and all that.
I believe your potential as youngest owner falls short by a few years as there is someone still too young to drive who claims that throne.

Anyway welcome again and happy motoring.
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Post by amarshall »

About bl**dy time too! Welcome!

(and we do mathS around here ;) )
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amarshall wrote:
(and we do mathS around here ;) )
Where is the like button
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amarshall wrote:About bl**dy time too! Welcome!

(and we do mathS around here ;) )

Yes welcome From another young un :wink:

Oh and you'll get used to Angus.
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Post by Petcel »

Hello mukka, from one newbie to another.
More pics?

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Welcome on board and enjoy your car.
Alan
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Yo dude. Sweet wheels. Njoy hangin' with the homies.
See I'm down with the kids. 8)

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Post by Benbay001 »

Thanks guys.
Anyone know the history of the car?
Its reg plate was CNA 6C and is now C718 YPK
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is the new reg to match your age, the math says 60? but even at that age you'll enjoy the car :lol: :lol:

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alanbell wrote:is the new reg to match your age, the math says 60?
*cough* 22
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Post by fueltheburn »

Your purchase coincides with one disappearing from ebay... South west lotus centre or similar... I remember what the advert looks like just can't remember who was selling it.

Jake is the youngest excel owner by a good ten years.... That crown will be difficult to top :P

Welcome to the fray, you will find you have made a good choice. There are few classics that aren't mainstream that have as many parts available new or re-furbed as the excel does.

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fueltheburn wrote:Your purchase coincides with one disappearing from ebay... South west lotus centre or similar... I remember what the advert looks like just can't remember who was selling it.

Jake is the youngest excel owner by a good ten years.... That crown will be difficult to top :P

Welcome to the fray, you will find you have made a good choice. There are few classics that aren't mainstream that have as many parts available new or re-furbed as the excel does.
Thats the one! :D
Ahh, i can live with Jake beating me. ill settle for second place (please tell me im in second? please? ;) )
Its seeming like i have made a very good choice. It leaks through the windows, just a little. But generally runs very well.
Despertately got to fit a new oil filter tomorrow. Fitted a Mahle one and (i presume) due to the lack of check valve the car takes a while to build pressure. Halfords it is. (never though id say that)
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k&n do a good filter complete with valve and a nut on the end for easy removal.

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Benbay001 wrote: (please tell me im in second? please? ;) )

Ha Ha - I'm 18 (inside) :D :D :D :D :D
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