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Oh dear... the clicking is only audible “sometimes” and it keeps pace with the rotiation of the wheels (so as I’m slowing down it slows down and vice versa) thinking of taking it to Cougar Store for them to have a look and assess it (if that’s something they even do) and fix any issues or preventative stuff.

Got it lads! will post up some pictures later after I’ve given it a fresh wash however... the “rear axle click” that I was listening for on the test drive seems to have appeared now (but I can’t be 100% sure?) ive seen a post about greasing the collars - but since I’m not particularly mechanically minded (with cars) id have no idea what to do without pictures anybody have any suggestions of places to take it. I’m based in Staffordshire. I want to take very good care of this car wherever I possibly can. Worried me already lol

Thanks Mr Bru, service history is good, 2 year gap in it but there are multiple receipts for that time for filters and consumables as he Gent claims he was doing it himself (he’s an engine development engineer and had proof lol) I have also seen a beautiful example near me now on Autotrader, silver instead of this one in black, FSH, just had a full detail, Advan Sports all round and 53k on the clock instead of the 66k of the eBay one. tempting but much more dear (£9.8k) full hpi check came back crystal And yes; the missus is very understanding. I’m fortunate enough to work in that “essential workers” category and She’s a sparky so she’s never really worked a day in her life stay safe

Well... I have been quite tempted. But honestly, I’m not much for the shape honestly. And given the choice between a last gen 350z (hr) with most of the kinks removed, and an early 370, I’d imagine there would be less stress involved... might have to have another look though

Yeah, had thought about a DE, would have to be a facelift, couldn’t say no to the extras really... but I know I’d end up seeing a HR about and having envy. Why not go all the way lol

I was reading the one I bought just as the notification for your reply came up haha all come up completely normal!

To be fair, I’ve not seen that many HRs within a reasonable distance. a fair majority of them are 100+ miles away somehow haha

Hey mate cheers for the response, new tires have been put on the front, I wrote the brand down somewhere but they weren’t premium “high quality sports tyres” rears are some generic bridgestones, not great in terms of tread but passed MOT (not enough for a car like this I wouldn’t think) and I’ve already Accounted for having to get some fresh rears to replace them. brakes are upgraded vented and grooved, did have a few flecks of rust on the outside face but was just surface rust. Backs of them (although I didn’t have the car up on stands so could only see from the underneath looking from the other side) looked to be the same situation. Pads were fitted 3k miles ago (hawk performance? If that means anything to anyone) bloke had done a hpi check himself for buyers, had a look at it, all clear (dated a couple weeks back). I’m confident in it. im currently struggling to sell my Corsa lol. and given the odd bits I’ll have to pay to do, I’m not looking to pay anymore than £8k for this one. If bidding goes any higher than that (Friday) then I’ll have to have a long think. (Bloke told me reserve is at £7.5k) if I can’t get this one for a feasible price, I’ve spotted a sale on here from a bloke selling a HR. (Although I couldn’t reply to the post so I’ve had to dm him)... although he’s about a 2hour drive away from me in Staffordshire (he’s in Bedfordshire I think) inner wheel arches were one thing I didn’t check though, might have a gander if I get chance to pop back over before Friday. thanks again mate

Cheers And

thanks cold, i had seen some cleaner lesser mileage examples but for much much more money. Im keeping a couple of K aside until i can take it to a specialist and get absolutely everything perfect on it.

clutch was something i fretted about. Felt absolutely fine, very very bitey (although the only thing close i can compare to is a c6 vette) but has never been changed. vented grooved disks and hawk performance pads. i keep talking myself out of pulling the trigger by worrying lol and polybushes all round which is a plus, saves me getting them done at some point

yeah from what im reading it sees that the oil pressure is the main indicator. Pressure at warm when i went to see it did sit around 30psi~ will definitely be something i double check on. though before i hand any cash over. appreciate the heads up !

ah, knew there would be something id forget to check. From what i remember reading (correct me if im wrong) oil pressure is a good indicator of their health right? If they havent been done in the cars lifetime is there a more reliable way to check if they need doing? cheers mate

Ayup gents, been lurking on the forums for the past few weeks while i did some research into a new car. Finally found a contender to upgrade to from my 1.4 Corsa SRI Its a '57 HR GT, in very good mechanical nick. Just some cosmetic marks on the inside (scratches on drivers side arm rest area, and the white leather seats have seen better days!) 65k-ish on the clock, black. Just wondering if theres anything i should know before i pull the trigger? Already been to view the car of course on Saturday, the missus swears she heard a creaking (maybe the rear axle click but i dont know if thats common on HRs?) but i didnt hear it myself, and it was something i was looking out for. (Although my excitement may have dulled my senses) ive checked the various other things in the buyers guides on here, such as all the controls working, idle oil temp etc. And since its been SORNd for a month or so now due to not being used i had a check of the oil (squeaky clean) and a few once overs of coolant levels and a torch underneath to look for anything glaringly obviously wrong. Im definitely not a mechanic though, never really had the tools or space to work on my own car for anything more than basic servicing and headlight changes. So Im likely gonna take it to some sort of specialist once ive had a few days with it, just to ensure its completely sound. (Although maybe too late at that point lol) Any reccomendations? Ive not finalised the bid yet so if any of you lovely gents have a tastey HR for sale let me know. good to finally come out of the closet