Total Noob Saleen Question

[EDGE Motorsport]

Total Newb Saleen Question

Hi guys,

I hope Im posting this in the right section... so here comes my total noobie question...

Right, this weekend I'm going to look at a 1996 Saleen S281.... apart from the regular VIN and stuff, what should I be looking for ? What i mean to say is, are there any known issues..

I've tried searching on the forum but cant seem to find details on this...and as I'm in the UK in London, finding a Saleen specialist to ask is near on impossible.

I have spoken to Saleen directly and they've given me the numbers and vin i should be looking for, and where the plaques are etc,

Thanks for any help you can offer,

Michael

 

[TenaciousD]

I'm not to sure but I think that is all you need, every saleen has a # so as long as the vin# matches the info saleen gave you you should be ok. I used to live in England good luck w/ the v8 + gas$$$$
it's gonna get expensive

 

[EDGE Motorsport]

cool, this should be fun

 

[saleen137]

Look at the vin #'r then they have the bumper decal, interior decal, and the engine plaque. If they're all there and they all match then most likely it's a real saleen. Also i think on the engine plaque there will be some vin numbers also you can match up with the vin. Just write down the vin call saleen and have Liz verify the vin number and she will tell you if it's real or not and what options it came with.

 

[Saleen Mike]

Is it Martin's orange one?

There are not too many Saleens in England.

Best to call Liz @ Saleen 1.800.888.8945 and verify before buying. Best time to call is after noon PST.

If you get the Saleen number we can look up some of the basics for you in the registry. Ex: 96-0123

 

[EDGE Motorsport]

Is it Martin's orange one?

There are not too many Saleens in England.

Best to call Liz @ Saleen 1.800.888.8945 and verify before buying. Best time to call is after noon PST.

If you get the Saleen number we can look up some of the basics for you in the registry. Ex: 96-0123

scary....

yes it is the orange one, its number is 96-0005

I have spoken to Liz and she has told me a bit about the car......sounds interesting, I'll hopefully be going to see it on Saturday, thanks for all the advice so far..

I'd be interested to see what you have on it in the registry Mike

cheers

michael

 

[EDGE Motorsport]

Mike,

number 96-0005 doesnt appear to be on your online registry, should i be concerned

cheers

Michael

 

[Saleen Mike]

Mike,

number 96-0005 doesnt appear to be on your online registry, should i be concerned

cheers

Michael

No.

I think that number is Martin's Saleen. If it is Martin, ask him if he still has his Elise.

I will check the Registry Book later on tonight (will be tomorrow across the pond).

 

[EDGE Motorsport]

yep, that one is Matrin's, it looks lovely in the pictures....

thanks for looking in to it for me

Michael

 

[Saleen Mike]

96-0005 S281 Orange Coupe

Ship date: 12/18/95

Options:
13" Front Brakes
3.55 gears
Wheel & Tire upgrade (10" rears)

Martin is listed as the 2nd and current owner.

 

[EDGE Motorsport]

WOOOOHOOOO,,

right then, this should be an interesting weekend

thanks a lot Mike

Michael

 

[EDGE Motorsport]

Dude,

one final question which I forgot to ask is

"which transmission does the 96 S281 use???"

cheers

Michael

 

[EDGE Motorsport]

I went and saw this car over the weekend and it was in very good condition and fast as hell....... picking it up this coming weekend.....I cant wait...

Martin has sold his Elise...and bought a Buell Firebolt sounds amazing...

only thing left for me to ask is

Dude,

one final question which I forgot to ask is

"which transmission does the 96 S281 use???"

cheers

Michael

cheers guys

Michael

 

[pinski]

Dude,

one final question which I forgot to ask is

"which transmission does the 96 S281 use???"

cheers

Michael

If it's an automatic, it'll be the typical Ford 4R70W 4-speed. If it's a manual, I'm not completely sure...possibly the Tremec T-45? I'm definitely not sure on the manual though.

 

[EDGE Motorsport]

cheers pinski...it is a manual 5 speed, so any ideas anyone .. ??

cheers

Michael

 

[Saleen Mike]

I think it was the T-45. It would be the OE Ford trans used in the GT cars for that year of production.

Congrats!

 

[streetstang03]

pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrat on your purchase enjoy the Saleen

 

[EDGE Motorsport]

just picked the car up this morning...

all I have to say for now is....

DAMN this thing's fast..

as soon as I get the stupid grin of my face I'll take some pictures

EDGE

 

[007]

just picked the car up this morning...

all I have to say for now is....

DAMN this thing's fast..

as soon as I get the stupid grin of my face I'll take some pictures

EDGE

I'm from the UK also, but living out here. Now you need to start modifying the car, and make it really fast. Show all those silly fwd econoboxes whats up. Post pics!

 

[Saleen201]

a 96-98 Mustang... fast has it been modified? (beyond what saleen did to it)

I wish i had the 13" brake upgrade

I cant wait to see the pictures

-Mike