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Newbie from UK - 8/20/2005 6:27:04 AM

Rhys

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Hi guys, im a Ford nut from the UK, but im currently in FL for a year.

Back in the UK i own a Serria Cosworth (dont know u guys have heard of them?). Its modified quite a bit and i go to a lot of the shows in the UK etc.

While im in the US i would'nt mind coming to some Shows around the FL area, so u know when they are etc?

Also one of my big questions is im looking to buy a car. However do u guys now exactley what i need in FL to get on the road with a car? If i buy a car do i need to make sure it has a yearly test done to it? tax etc? I know u need insurance etc. but anything else?

Thanks
Rhys

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RE: Newbie from UK - 8/20/2005 8:56:37 AM

Ramrod48

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Nope no yearly , inspections , of any kind done in FLA. Iam in Pasco County , West Coast side of the State , where about u be ?Oh welcome to the board

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RE: Newbie from UK - 8/20/2005 6:40:28 PM

Rhys

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Hi Ramrod48

Im over in Tampa! Been out in rental car today having a look around the area.

Im only looking to buy a cheap old car about $1300 max really as i spent too much on my Ford Cosworth back in the UK lol.

Is there many cars Shows in FL coming up?

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RE: Newbie from UK - 8/22/2005 12:36:30 PM

cctxfish

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One thing your going to want is A/C

Cosworth? thats just a engine mfg? I've seen them in other cars.
And welcome, hope you enjoy your stay.

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RE: Newbie from UK - 8/22/2005 6:12:59 PM

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cctxfish:

Cosworth is name of a UK performance maker, i know they are in the US too. I have a Ford Serria Cosworth (performance version of a serria) Stock they are 204bhp but with a few mods that i have shes currently at 400bhp. The engine is 2ltr turbo. I will post pics up if u guys want.

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RE: Newbie from UK - 8/22/2005 7:06:30 PM

Ramrod48

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YEA, I remember the ole COSWORTH VEGA ,,,, Up coming car shows ,, hummm non Iam aware of . We just had the St.PETE Grand PRIX a few months ago

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RE: Newbie from UK - 8/22/2005 8:19:23 PM

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Yea, wasn't that the 2.5L GM 4 cylinder. Seen it in a Vega or sunfire something like that, was a wicked looking dual over head cam engine

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RE: Newbie from UK - 8/23/2005 7:56:51 PM

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Hi Guys here are some pics i remember i had in photobucket.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/MonsterCos/cossie2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/MonsterCos/cossiebay2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/MonsterCos/rear_2.jpg[/IMG]

Was at a sedate car show

But here is a action shot bein used in anger:

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/MonsterCos/castlecoombe2.jpg[/IMG]

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RE: Newbie from UK - 8/23/2005 9:07:37 PM

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Looks like your passanger has his hand up saying SLOW DOWN!

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