Hi Everybody!

I've just joined the club and got my first X1/9 so I thought I'd better say hello! I've wanted one for ages and last year's article in Classic & Sports Car made up my mind for me.

It's a metallic red 1982, reg UGU 889X, bought off eBay:

I think it's been owned by a club member before as it came with a couple of club stickers and a key fob. Anyone recognise it or know it's history? Bodywork is not too bad, one rear wheel arch and the rear boot wells need cleaning up, although the only shiny bits of paint are the bits you can't see so at some point it'll get a respray.

I've learned about Italian electrics already, a fuse blew on the way home leaving me with no indicators. I've got a Haynes manual but neither of the wiring diagrams matched what was on the car - I guess I shouldn't have been suprised!

I've no idea of it's history so the first job is a precautionary timing belt change and a full service. After that it's on the road and I hope I get to meet up with some of you.

Cheers, Ron

Welcome to the club Ron, i'm sure you'll find a mine of info on here to help you. Posting pics already, i'm impressed!

Cheers,

Nige

Hello Ron, and welcome.

Can't say as I recognise the car.

Ah yes, the electrics. Wiring diagrams are for guidance only

Always good to see new faces, any when the next thing goes wrong :shock: we're (well, they are) here to help.

Welcome to the fold Ron!

By the way glad my car encouraged you to make the plunge! - yes it was my green 1300 featured in that very article in Classic and Sportscar....

Cheers,
Jim.

Welcome from him in the chair

Now Just drive it -road holding should be impresive - speed alarming cos your closer to the ground ....oh sh1t ITS RAINING keep speed above 30 mph should keep you dry with the roof off....

oh we could all go on - let us all know how YOU get on we are a friendly
club and no you do not need a X1/9 join or to turn up at one of the events
organized - we are all here to help

wish my spelling would improve

Hi Ron, welcome to the fold.
Hope you enjoy the car as much as we do and hope you got the car for a good price on the ebay auction.
cheers, joe

You sound quietly pleased with yourself Jim! :lol:

Cheers,

Nige

Welcome Ron!

Italian electrics?
Start smoking and practice that nervous twitch now.Save time later....

Are those Goodyear G800's on the front of your X??

Wow, thanks for the welcome! In the short time I've driven it, I can already see that it's the drivers' car I hoped it would be. The way the front end turns in is just a revelation after most other cars!
I think I did get it for a good price - it was less than I was prepared to pay.
I've no idea what the front tyres are, Tiff, I'll look in the morning and let you know.
- Ron

Tiff, the tyres are Goodyear GT70. Nearly right!

- Ron

Hi Ron,

Welcome...... You will find the club members as crazy as you might imagine, yet full of amazing bits of priceless info...... And you always get a response no matter how daft your question.... I know I have a history of posting requests for help!!

Try a T-cut before respray though eh..... could save you a few quid..

Paul

Check the dot codes on the tyres,they are an old pattern. Make sure the sidewalls aren't perishing!



NOOOOOOO T-Cut is horrible stuff,full of ammonia,and has hardly any effect on faded metallic paint.Its the red thats faded,and its under a good few coats of clear.

Wellcome to the carziest club around.