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Buyers Guide

Looking to purchase a FRP? ask fellow members of there experiences...

Post Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:39 pm
L8FRP User avatar
RPOC Enthusiast

Posts: 890
Location: Newport - South Wales

OBSERVATION

  • Cambelt Service - a definite ask! Ford dropped the 10year change to 5 years or 80,000miles (which ever is first),
    -make sure cambelt has been done by a specialist with correct frp timing tool as if not it will be running under power. ( only a few tools in excistence),
  • Brake Service - has it ever had one? can be quite costly if not maintained annually,
    -front brake disks- when were they last changed as cannot be less than 26mm thin and they only start at 28mm,
  • Dirty black steering wheel - don’t be put off can be easily cleaned with soapy water,
  • Seat Plastics and Alcantara condition - the harness plastic surround can pop out, and also the side handles can snap, the alcantara depending on mileage can be very bobbled if not looked after well,
  • Rusty / bubbling rear arches and under body areas should be checked!
  • Exhaust Manifold - has it been changed to a stainless steel one if so Piper or Milteck also what is the state of the rest of the exhaust system?
  • Suspension Bushes - have they been changed. If so original or polybushed? powerflex bushes will be purple,
  • Engine Slam Panel, Suspension Turrets and rest of Bay - check too see if it is imperial blue, if it is and it is not one of the press cars then it would suggest that the car has been in a front end smash as only the press cars had colour coded engine bays,
  • Check for overspray on bodywork as this can be an indication of a respray or accident repair.
  • Registration - Manifold Number - VIN - Mileage,
  • Owners Supplement - every FRP when new had a supplement with the unique manifold number,
  • Overall Condition - due to the wide body it is prone to stone chipping and the splitter can crack if going over a speed bump to quick,
  • Closure / panel fit - the FRP's where constructed almost by hand so some of the lines are out so doesn’t always indicate accident damage.
TEST DRIVE

  • Stalling issues when approaching junction - possible dirty idle control valve, TPS sensor failing,
  • Wondering steering - tracking out,
  • Brake squeal - common FRP problem nothing to worry about,
  • FRP's are notoriously famous for there handling, if it feels woolly check bushes as id expect they are still on originals.


This list was compiled by L8FRP, V4FRP, big boy Al and Ed. We accept no liability when reading and interpreting the information given, use at your own risk. Thanks 8)

Post Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:29 pm
Giggles User avatar
Newbie

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Speaking of FRP Cam tools:

-->CAM TOOL FRP TSB HERE<--
Don't blame others for your own poor decisions in life. It gets you nowhere.

Post Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:33 pm
big boy al User avatar
I dont drive my FRP due to this FORUM!

Posts: 2343
Location: medway,kent.

makes me laugh when people still dont believe us that it needs a different cam locking tool wonder how many frp's are out there running like a bag of shite and under power.
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FRP 241 - lsd equipped

Post Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:45 pm
lisafrp User avatar
I dont drive my FRP due to this FORUM!

Posts: 2657
Location: RPOC Headquarters

You don't have to use the tool if you are a good mechanic and know what you are doing.

I can think of quite a few FRP's that have had cambelt changes without the use of this tool - they are still running fine :)
Lisa
RPOC Founder
FRP #144

Post Fri Nov 02, 2007 2:50 pm
big boy al User avatar
I dont drive my FRP due to this FORUM!

Posts: 2343
Location: medway,kent.

yeah but how many people would you trust ;-)
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FRP 241 - lsd equipped

Post Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:03 pm
lisafrp User avatar
I dont drive my FRP due to this FORUM!

Posts: 2657
Location: RPOC Headquarters

Only one - lucky he was the one that done mine ;)
Lisa
RPOC Founder
FRP #144

Post Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:43 am
Ed RPOC Enthusiast

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Location: RPOC Headquarters
Even if they use the tool, that still doesn't mean you can trust them. Cam cover leaks anyone?
Ed.
Ex-FRP449

Post Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:06 pm
big boy al User avatar
I dont drive my FRP due to this FORUM!

Posts: 2343
Location: medway,kent.

lol yeah ed that sounds familiar :-)
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FRP 241 - lsd equipped

Post Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:42 am
L8FRP User avatar
RPOC Enthusiast

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Location: Newport - South Wales

for an extra couple of pound id recomend getting the gasket changed while the cam cover is off :)

Post Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:04 pm
jacko RPOC Regular

Posts: 186
there can be a little room left to tweek the nuts.....solved my leak...

there soft tho so dont over do it (they also hold the cams in & all those bolts are about as good as cheese....

Post Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:30 am
jaspa06frp Newbie

Posts: 1
Location: sussex
whats the going rate for a good frp full history and under 50k?

Post Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:45 am
big g RPOC Regular

Posts: 173
depnedning whats been done 6.5k plus


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