Noble newbi

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marc3152

Original Poster:

15 posts

102 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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Hi everybody

I've finally decided after years of lusting to take the plunge and get myself on of these incredible machines.
I have seen one that I like the look of ( http://www.gilescooperautomotive.co.uk/noble-m12-g... )
and it seems to have all the right bits but I would be grateful If anybody has any information on it. Reg M12 AGM

Many thanks






cdhoole

113 posts

157 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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Looks a great car with all the work that has already been done plus an unusual (and attractive) colour. You won't regret taking the plunge but budget for keeping it running, they require lots of care and attention - but its all worth while! Good luck.

marc3152

Original Poster:

15 posts

102 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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Thanks. I love the look of the car and I'm hoping the previus owners that did all the mods are still about so I can pick
their brains about the car

marc3152

Original Poster:

15 posts

102 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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And I really should learn to spell previous frown

NeilC4S

148 posts

242 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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I nearly bought this car last summer when it was on sale. But was pipped to it. It certainly looks like it has had all the major stuff done. The last owner was this. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?h=0...

But he didn't do the mods.

Neil

marc3152

Original Poster:

15 posts

102 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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Thanks Neil. I've emailed the last owner who said it was a good car but ran a bit rough for the first ten mins. ( I'm guessing that's not unusual ? ). Was hoping to get hold of the guy that did the mods. I think he really went though the mill with this car so should know it inside out

NeilC4S

148 posts

242 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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Try the guy on this thread

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p... that was going to be my plan before the car sold!

Neil

Midlifecrisis71

2,871 posts

282 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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often a bit rough on cold start until warmed up. I thought mine was missing a bit until I heard all the others at the last JS Noble meet !

mgbond

6,749 posts

239 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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That Engine bay has had a lot done. Under clam and guards in front of wheels are also very clean. What ECU does it have?

marc3152

Original Poster:

15 posts

102 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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Hi mgbond

It has a MBE ECU with a track and road map at 1 bar boost

marc3152

Original Poster:

15 posts

102 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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This what it's had in the last 5000 odd miles.

NEW GARRETT GT2860RS BALL BEARING TURBO’S
TRACKN’ROAD MAP TO MBE ECU AT I BAR BOOST
373 BHP@ 7059 RPM / 341 LB FT TORQUE @ 4720 RPM (DYNO GRAPHS)
NEW HAYWARD and SCOTT S/STEEL EXHAUST and MANIFOLDS
NEW PRO ALLOY RADIATOR / INTERCOOLER / BREATHER KIT/ HEADER TANK and HARD PIPE KIT.
REBUILT SHOT PEENED GEARBOX with MUSHROOM BEARINGS
NEW QUAIFE LSD
NEW AP CLUTCH and SLAVE CYLINDER
NEW DRILLED FRONT DISCS with BELLS / PADS
NEW MOCAL GEARBOX COOLER PUMP
NEW FORGE 34mm BLOW OFF VALVE
NEW BOSCH 044 FUEL PUMP + WIRING MOD
OHLIN SINGLE WAY ADJ. DAMPERS
TWO NEW ITG AIR FILTERS
NEW POWER STEERING PUMP
CAM BELT and TENSIONER
NEW TOP / BOTTOM BALL JOINTS / T ROD ENDS
FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
NEW WHEEL BEARINGS
NEW ENGINE MOUNTS
NEW HIGH ENERGY LEADS and PLUGS
NEW REVERIE CARBON F/SPLITTER / 5 ELEMENT REAR DIFFUSER / WING END PLATES / DOOR HANDLES / DOOR MIRRORS and TOWING EYES.
NEW ROSSION STYLE REAR LIGHTS / CLEAR INDICATORS
HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT
4 REFURBISHED 10 SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS

bernhund

3,777 posts

200 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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This was that car before it was resprayed....




O.K, I lied! Looks very nice indeed. I'm lovin' those Sonata lights, a lot of work goes into fitting them.


marc3152

Original Poster:

15 posts

102 months

Friday 20th May 2016
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Lousy bit of parking!!

M.Ako

105 posts

113 months

Saturday 21st May 2016
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Hi Marc, welcome along, car looks very nice.

cdhoole

113 posts

157 months

Saturday 21st May 2016
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bernhund said:
This was that car before it was resprayed....




O.K, I lied! Looks very nice indeed. I'm lovin' those Sonata lights, a lot of work goes into fitting them.
Had me fooled for a moment! thought you meant it! I have always thought I am putting my life on a knifes edge every time I go out in the Noble but looking at this the integrity of the cockpit looks very good despite such extensive damage.

verba1

628 posts

175 months

Saturday 21st May 2016
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That's Ollie_M 's old nob . Saw it at the super veloce racing meet end of Jan .

mgbond

6,749 posts

239 months

Saturday 21st May 2016
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Surely it hasn't had the cam belt changed as there isn't one it's a chain

With GT2860's at 1 bar I'm surprised it's not more power?

How much is it up for?

marc3152

Original Poster:

15 posts

102 months

Saturday 21st May 2016
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I think they mean the ancillary belt but that's why I'm trying to get as much info as I can
but unfortunately I can't get hold of the guy that did most of the work.

It's up for 30.

2.5bluenob

1,620 posts

183 months

Saturday 21st May 2016
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When mine was a 2.5 it made more power on gt28 turbos at similar boost.
It does seem a bit low on power. But it's not the be all I guess.

marc3152

Original Poster:

15 posts

102 months

Saturday 21st May 2016
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I thought 373 BHP@ 7059 RPM / 341 LB FT TORQUE @ 4720 RPM sounded
OK but I.m a newbie. Does it not depend on the map?