Sapphire Cosworth Diagnostics.

pab · 11th October 2014, 15:46

Earlier today I followed a mint cossie. When permitted he gave the car some beans and I eagerly followed. I was intigued why a what looked like a emissions sensor probe was attached to the exhaust tailpipe.

I pulled up on the N/S of the car at a roundabout to see a guy in the front passenger seat with a lap top. He looked at me and smiled and mouthed the words "Remap Diagnostics"

These cars in their day were the bussines, I remember back in 95 test driving on a view to purchasing a decent second hand car at a main dealer. The car was only a couple of years old and was on offer at 7.5K, insurance premiums put an end to the dream.

Any members out there ever owned one of these in their day?

suzublu · 11th October 2014, 15:49

Have a word with "Cossie" Dunc Paul

whitevanman · 11th October 2014, 16:03

I ran a shipping department many years ago and in 92 (from memory) one of the Ford ships going to Dagenham smashed into the jetty rendering it U/S and the ships came to Chatham for around 6 weeks, I didn't go home for the first 3 as it was all hands to the pumps..

Anyway when it was all over I had a visit from two directors & the head of Ford Europe, he was put in the picture on what we had done etc..saved the day all that sort of ********

In thanks I was given a 4x4 Cossie Sapphire totally free for three months and much fun was had.

Turns out the ship hit the jetty because the Spanish crew were watching the National footie team in the semi's of the euro championships or somesuch and had left an 18 year old alone on the bridge..I think the captain had plenty of time to watch anything he liked afterwards tbh..

cossie dunc · 11th October 2014, 18:54

A taxi with a turbo

Awesome cars in their day and there are still a few nice ones left out there. It's funny how times have moved on as 7.5k today might buy you a "half decent one" but if you want a "good" one your looking at 10k + and if you were to ask me what I'd rather drive on a daily basis my diesel zt or my cossie, I'm taking the zt all day

pab · 11th October 2014, 19:20

I recall the test drive in the Cosworth well. The car i looked at was Magenta with black Recaro leather. I drove from Leicester to Loughborough and was told by the saleman to floor it a few times, it took your breath away.

I finally opted for a XR4x4 for insurance purposes.

thomas 75 connie · 11th October 2014, 20:29

My brothers friends dad had a cosworth and after going out in it I was underwhelmed.
I kept hearing good things about cosworths and I went out in it.

maybe because my dad had his tuned rover vitesse.

gutted because its one of those halo cars of my youth and it wasnt all it was cracked up to be and shattered my dreams

wooly12345 · 11th October 2014, 23:02

Manchester classic car show last month...
IMG-20141011-WA0000.jpg
It was absolutely mint, I've seen 2014 plates looking in worse shape, you could tell this was someones baby

11th October 2014, 15:46	#1
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Sapphire Cosworth Diagnostics. Earlier today I followed a mint cossie. When permitted he gave the car some beans and I eagerly followed. I was intigued why a what looked like a emissions sensor probe was attached to the exhaust tailpipe. I pulled up on the N/S of the car at a roundabout to see a guy in the front passenger seat with a lap top. He looked at me and smiled and mouthed the words "Remap Diagnostics" These cars in their day were the bussines, I remember back in 95 test driving on a view to purchasing a decent second hand car at a main dealer. The car was only a couple of years old and was on offer at 7.5K, insurance premiums put an end to the dream. Any members out there ever owned one of these in their day?

11th October 2014, 16:03	#3
whitevanman This is my second home 2001 Connie SE CDT, 2002 2.0Petrol Laguna SportHatch Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Althorne Posts: 3,122 Thanks: 319 Thanked 441 Times in 318 Posts	I ran a shipping department many years ago and in 92 (from memory) one of the Ford ships going to Dagenham smashed into the jetty rendering it U/S and the ships came to Chatham for around 6 weeks, I didn't go home for the first 3 as it was all hands to the pumps.. Anyway when it was all over I had a visit from two directors & the head of Ford Europe, he was put in the picture on what we had done etc..saved the day all that sort of ****** In thanks I was given a 4x4 Cossie Sapphire totally free for three months and much fun was had. Turns out the ship hit the jetty because the Spanish crew were watching the National footie team in the semi's of the euro championships or somesuch and had left an 18 year old alone on the bridge..I think the captain had plenty of time to watch anything he liked afterwards tbh.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Today the 23rd of April I will mostly be: Kids, bikes, dog, kids, bikes, dog...Seems to be a pattern forming here Car: Connie SE CDT Manual, Mods: O-Rings, Silicon intercooler hose, Stainless EGR Bypass, BMW PCV Mod, 160 Upgrade, DD Unit, Projector Headlights, Powerflex Bottom Mount, Remote Clutch reservoir, SS Compensator; Inline Stat To Come:** cat gut (when replacing iffy section). Meteors after refurb.. Last edited by Dragrad; 12th October 2014 at 01:35.. Reason: Contravention of Club Rules - FAQ Rule 2

11th October 2014, 18:54	#4
cossie dunc I really should get out more....... rover 75 contemporary se cdti + rover 75 connie cdti work horse Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West lothian Posts: 2,258 Thanks: 217 Thanked 424 Times in 189 Posts	A taxi with a turbo Awesome cars in their day and there are still a few nice ones left out there. It's funny how times have moved on as 7.5k today might buy you a "half decent one" but if you want a "good" one your looking at 10k + and if you were to ask me what I'd rather drive on a daily basis my diesel zt or my cossie, I'm taking the zt all day __________________ TOO MANY ROVERS @ CDL autotec Scotland's rover 75/mg zt service,repair & enthusiast centre Used parts.....servicing.......mechanical repairs.......modifications Call Duncan 07415 251 705

11th October 2014, 15:49	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,979 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Have a word with "Cossie" Dunc Paul

11th October 2014, 19:20	#5
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I recall the test drive in the Cosworth well. The car i looked at was Magenta with black Recaro leather. I drove from Leicester to Loughborough and was told by the saleman to floor it a few times, it took your breath away. I finally opted for a XR4x4 for insurance purposes.

11th October 2014, 20:29	#6
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	My brothers friends dad had a cosworth and after going out in it I was underwhelmed. I kept hearing good things about cosworths and I went out in it. maybe because my dad had his tuned rover vitesse. gutted because its one of those halo cars of my youth and it wasnt all it was cracked up to be and shattered my dreams

11th October 2014, 23:02	#7
wooly12345 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 610 Thanks: 98 Thanked 121 Times in 98 Posts	Manchester classic car show last month... IMG-20141011-WA0000.jpg It was absolutely mint, I've seen 2014 plates looking in worse shape, you could tell this was someones baby