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Merlin's 2.2 VTi H22a8

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Post by Merlin » Wed Sep 08, 2021 11:54 am

After being neglected for 5 years there is no way back for this car now. It was laid up as I needed a bigger daily and my situation didn't allow for use of another car. However, things are different now, and I want a Prelude in my life again. The body work has rusted, particularly the rear arches and under the body. With enough money anything is possible I suppose, but it would take a lot of effort to get this all sorted. Instead, I have bought a new 5th gen Lude, and I am in the process of taking all the good bits off this one and putting them on the new car. I'll get a new profile up in time.
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Post by Drax » Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:08 pm

:o he's back!!!
Merlin wrote:
Wed Sep 08, 2021 11:54 am
and I want a Prelude in my life again
erm....4g? ;)
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Post by Merlin » Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:10 pm

It's been sitting for almost as long :lol: But it is in much better condition as it has been in a barn for most of that time. It will be coming out soon (hopefully).
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Post by Drax » Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:22 pm

excellent stuff, i shall very much look forward to see that again :D did the engine get changed & upgraded as you talked about? or is it still the same
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Post by Merlin » Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:42 pm

The 4G still has the same H22a8 in it as the moment, plus the built H22a is sitting there too. The power/weight bandings for Super Lap Scotland has all changed since I last competed, so I will need to see where the car will fit in before making any plans.
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Post by wurlycorner » Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:43 pm

Awesome to hear from you again!

Sorry to hear this car is off to the scrapyard gods :cry: but... excited to see the new one!

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Post by vanzep » Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:53 pm

Good to see your getting back in a lude 8)
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Post by RattyMcClelland » Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:53 pm

He's back always come crawling back.
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Post by Damski » Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:03 pm

Welcome back to the Fray!

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Post by nitin_s1 » Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:08 pm

Merlin wants a prelude again and Dino is putting his car up for sale… :think: :twisted:

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