Noble M12 Query

[zainwq]

Hello chaps

I am thinking of buying a toy, and the Noble M12 seems to be something i'd like. I have a 996 Turbo and have a history of M cars so I know the fit and finish in the Noble won't be the same

Does anyone know this car at all? http://www.surreyhillscars.co.uk/noble-m12-gto-2.5...

[AMG Merc]

zainwq said:

Hello chaps

I am thinking of buying a toy, and the Noble M12 seems to be something i'd like. I have a 996 Turbo and have a history of M cars so I know the fit and finish in the Noble won't be the same

Does anyone know this car at all? http://www.surreyhillscars.co.uk/noble-m12-gto-2.5...

Nope but it looks nice. Being an early car it needs to have had its wiring loom and ECU replaced (and most likely has). Others here will no doubt be along to confuse you with a list of "enhancements" and "must-have modifications" but this is the most important thing I'd check on this car - IMHO.

[mgbond]

AMG Merc said:

Nope but it looks nice. Being an early car it needs to have had its wiring loom and ECU replaced (and most likely has). Others here will no doubt be along to confuse you with a list of "enhancements" and "must-have modifications" but this is the most important thing I'd check on this car - IMHO.

Here is one of those people.

Having brought an early car 10yrs ago, for me the other thing to make sure is that it has an LSD as the std diff can break and it's not a cheap fix.

TDS (track day sump) would be nice if u intend to take it on track.

Bondy

[zainwq]

Thanks guys

It definitely has the track day sump but how do i tell if it has the updated ECU and an LSD? Would you say price wise this one looks ok?

[zainwq]

Thanks guys

It definitely has the track day sump but how do i tell if it has the updated ECU and an LSD? Would you say price wise this one looks ok?

[AMG Merc]

zainwq said:

Thanks guys

It definitely has the track day sump but how do i tell if it has the updated ECU and an LSD? Would you say price wise this one looks ok?

I'll leave comment about ECU check to others with more hands-on knowledge. Regarding the LSD fitment, this is an ingenious Noble innovation - it'll have "LSD" written in pink pen on the top of the gearbox housing (look to the rear of the selector forks). "Man in a shed" and all that but, as is often the case, simples works!

[stevegto3]

The Ad says it has the MBE ECU, which is the ECU they used on GTO3/3r. The 2.5 had the Magneti Marelli ECU which had issues - so it would point that its been upgraded.

Have you read this article?
http://www.evo.co.uk/buying/buyingguide/288922/nob...


Steve

[zainwq]

Thanks for all your help guys

I bought it, its a pretty mint 30k miles car with only 3 previous keepers (last for 10 years). I was surprised at just how good the paint finish is, its bloody good anyhow, let alone for a low volume car maker. The thing gets more attention that my 996 Turbo and classic, its epic!

Although the wing mirror worked itself loose and is a pain to try and tighten with that spring under the nut

[coolchris]

We'll done that car was being sold where my gym is you did you pick it up last Friday by any chance ?.saw a blue one heading to the a3 Fri evening

[verba1]

Congrats hope you enjoy it , that looked a very clean and cherished example . They've been very quick in taking down the add !

[jdearden]

What did you pay for it in the end. Just curious to see what the 2.5 are actually getting compared to what they are put up for.