AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
Location: Aberdeen City
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The questions need to be more focussed though. I.e What do you want to know about them 
350-400hp is very easy to get.... 'Stage 1' - Air filters, downpipes, exhaust, boost controller, and a wee cheeky remap.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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thanks Lostboy, didnt see the pics the 1st time round, good thing you posted them again 
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Hamish
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Registered: 4th Apr 05
Location: Ashtead, Surrey Drives: 100bhp Mint with Hole
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Tbh i just wanted to know what they were like to live with in standard form or even a very low stage of tune.
I couldnt afford to insure anything that was tuned massively tbh.
Cost of sevicable items? Clutches, brakes?
You had any problems with yours apart from it setting on fire
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
Location: Aberdeen City
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We have had our fair share of problems, but please dont think they effect a day to day car.
We had the engine rebuilt not long after buying - Wasnt anything major wrong, but the engine was out and it looked a little worn so beefed it up with forged low comp pistons etc etc etc (engine was out to fit baffled sump and fresh big end bearings incidently (precautions) )
Problems that have occured -
the odd boost leak - a given on any turbo car.
Crank oil seal popped - made a mess but not mech damage. Happened on track, but caught when there was still oil in the sump.
Caught a big end bearing - thought to be oil starvation. We are running slicks, high revs (8500rpm) so oil is a concern. Taken further measures to prevent now.
They are nice cars to drive when near standard. Smooth, but with a bit of poke if required. More you tune it, the less drivable it'll be. More fun, but not a nice place
Ours is very noisy, very hot, fumes etc etc - but its nothing like a road car.
Clutches - all depends what you want.... OE replacements will be a couple of hundred.
[Edited on 26-03-2009 by AK]
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