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Re: the 220 GTI TICKFORD TURBO project :)
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2016 7:49 am
by RoverRevival
old pictures......
We want new, running ones

Re: the 220 GTI TICKFORD TURBO project :)
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 7:58 pm
by beef
well it has been a long time coming but can now say the 220 gti tickford turbo is up and running on its lacus hotwire system is a happy day

can now finish the car of now over winter
Re: the 220 GTI TICKFORD TURBO project :) (new update add)
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:15 pm
by StubbornPatriot
That's great to hear Kev. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh (or metal).
Cheers, Duncan
Re: the 220 GTI TICKFORD TURBO project :) (new update add)
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 6:42 am
by beef
StubbornPatriot wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:15 pm
That's great to hear Kev. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh (or metal).
Cheers, Duncan
thanks mate yes well happy now

Re: the 220 GTI TICKFORD TURBO project :)
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 7:33 am
by GTiJohn
beef wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 7:58 pm
well it has been a long time coming but can now say the 220 gti tickford turbo is up and running on its lacus hotwire system is a happy day

can now finish the car of now over winter
Excellent news
That's dedication that is
Looking forward to seeing it at a show next year
Re: the 220 GTI TICKFORD TURBO project :) (new update add)
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 1:18 pm
by James3990
Blimey, this stage must feel like a weight lifting off your shoulders.
Well done for staying committed, look forward to seeing it at some point.
Re: the 220 GTI TICKFORD TURBO project :) (new update add)
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 3:25 pm
by richard moss
I drive a Saab 9-3 turbo - so I know what it's like to have over 200bhp going through the front wheels on a chassis that really isn't up to the task

Re: the 220 GTI TICKFORD TURBO project :)
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:52 am
by beef
GTiJohn wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 7:33 am
beef wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 7:58 pm
well it has been a long time coming but can now say the 220 gti tickford turbo is up and running on its lacus hotwire system is a happy day

can now finish the car of now over winter
Excellent news
That's dedication that is
Looking forward to seeing it at a show next year
Thanks john mate and i cant wait to have finely have it at some shows next year

Re: the 220 GTI TICKFORD TURBO project :) (new update add)
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:53 am
by beef
James3990 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 17, 2020 1:18 pm
Blimey, this stage must feel like a weight lifting off your shoulders.
Well done for staying committed, look forward to seeing it at some point.
Yes it is not going back but forward now witch im very happy with