a_j_mair
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Registered: 23rd Jan 04
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right what do i need and what are the prices rouhly
engine £400
2l brakes £100
braided hoses £35
coilovers £500
what else will i need and are these prices realistic??
cheers
cant b bothered doin a search
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Ditch
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Registered: 29th Nov 02
Location: St Albans Drives: JDM Celica GT4 WRC
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MPI fuel pump
erm, suspension
someone to fit the engine?
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a_j_mair
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coilovers is suspension gonna try it myself
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ross23
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yes but how old are you its gonna be really expensive for insurance i was looking at putting a 2l engine in mine and no one would insure me (well not for a reasonable price anyway) my advice just get yourself some quotes b4 you do it cos insurance companies dont like engine mods
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a_j_mair
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well 19 just now but thinkin of insuring it in ma own mane for a year then il be 21 with 1 yrs no claims
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Ditch
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quote: Originally posted by a_j_mair
coilovers is suspension gonna try it myself
doh, should really learn to read the post properly before I reply
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a_j_mair
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Ditch
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quote: Originally posted by a_j_mair
well 19 just now but thinkin of insuring it in ma own mane for a year then il be 21 with 1 yrs no claims
thats a good trick, your 19, and a year later your gona be 21
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a_j_mair
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gonna be 20 in october
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Mug shot
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why dont u just w8 and stick a 2.0 16v u will get board after a bit with the 1.6 and for the amount of cash ur going to spending u cud get a gsi !!!
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GIBBS
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quote: Originally posted by Ditch
quote: Originally posted by a_j_mair
well 19 just now but thinkin of insuring it in ma own mane for a year then il be 21 with 1 yrs no claims
thats a good trick, your 19, and a year later your gona be 21

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a_j_mair
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have a look in my garage. i have spent far to much on thic car. its fully smoothed roof the lot interior is mostly done just needing a retrim and tv built in and thats it
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ajscorsa
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ill sell u a tv
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a_j_mair
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whats it like??
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BeArDy
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a engine mount, as 8v and 16v mounts sit in differant places
new throttle cable (as the end are differant)
make sure u get the chip and immoblizer unit for the 1.6 other wise the engines a £400 paper weight
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a_j_mair
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do i just need engine mounts from a 16v then?
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