Dan Lewis
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Might be going to look at this tonight.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/798552.htm
I love it hopefully it should be good when i get there. What do people think?
Any other car ideas for 3k?
[Edited on 20-03-2009 by Dan Lewis]
[Edited on 22-03-2009 by Dan Lewis]
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Stu
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Im not a big Rover fan but I REALLY like that, the colour is ace!!
Hopefully with the engine work its had it should be pretty reliable for you too!
£3k for me..........Nissan 200sx S14a! Fast, reliable, tuneable and right wheel drive! 
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Dan Lewis
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Its a honda engine too, so hopefully that should up the reliability too 
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barter
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i brought a rover 200 to do the same project but ended up selling it to fund the corsa.you'll surprise a few people in that,id go for it.and past the rover comments itsthe only car i had that didnt cause me problems.
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Stu
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Im guessing the engine is the 2 litre turbo from the tomcat coupe?
I didnt realise Honda ever made that engine for them?
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Dan Lewis
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What do i need to look out for when looking at a turbo'd car?
The spec he has on that should make it quite solid. As the boost hasnt been increased much.
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Phil W
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quote:
Originally posted by Dan Lewis
Its a honda engine too, so hopefully that should up the reliability too
Its not a Honda engine, its a Rover engine.
Only Honda engines in them were the early ones.
Certainly not what i would could call "reliable" if its been tuned up.
If its got such a massive spec, where are the pictures? No interior pictures either.
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barter
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as long as its a good engine when you get it,it should be fine,if you grill it everyday and are boost happy then you'll get problems.
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AK
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doesnt say what the engine is... just says orig 1.4.
Thats going to be busting its guts if its a 1.4 on 250bhp. Not worth considering if you cant deal with the problems that WILL come with it.
i.e i wouldnt consider it for a daily car..... unless it can be turned right down.
[Edited on 20-03-2009 by AK]
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Dan Lewis
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its a 2.0 turbo
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AK
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not to bad then
Does it say that in the ad?
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Dan Lewis
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
not to bad then
Does it say that in the ad?
Nope been emailing him, gonna ring him at 4 then go see it later.
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willay
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Check if its registered as a 2ltr.
Ask for proof of rebuild
Take the spec list with you and see if you can spot items.
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AK
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why bother checking if its reg'd as a 2.0? Its something that can be done easily.
I wouldnt refuse to buy it if its was booked as a 1.4
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barter
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
why bother checking if its reg'd as a 2.0? Its something that can be done easily.
I wouldnt refuse to buy it if its was booked as a 1.4
same
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Dan Lewis
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Well i bought it and wow its great fun. Nice and sensible when your off boost but when you put your foot down your gone. Love it.
Going from 107Bhp to 250bhp + turbo its amazing!
the rr graph
Big image below
http://suzukisports.co.uk/RRGraph.jpg
[Edited on 22-03-2009 by Dan Lewis]
[Edited on 22-03-2009 by Dan Lewis]
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Dan Lewis
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Allready order a new FMIC and boost pipes the dump valve is starting to annoy me allready and i NEED a silencer on my exhaust a its 3" turbo back straight to back box 
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DaveyLC
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Love the colour combined with the black wheels.. Looks like it should be on a battle field! A 3 series done in those colours would look hard as nails .
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Luke
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Whats the insurance like being 20 years old?
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Dan Lewis
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1.4k
Still need to wait to get V5 to sort out the tax.
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*JonnyG*
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What engine was this out of?
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jr
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nice one dan, bringing it to cc ?
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Dan Lewis
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quote:
Originally posted by *JonnyG*
What engine was this out of?
Its out of a tomcat
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Dan Lewis
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
nice one dan, bringing it to cc ?
Yea just U2U'd willay about changing the details and stuff should be rather good on cc
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Ben G
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nice car, love the colour.
torque curve looks a bit pants though, bet it's loads of fun 
i went from 100bhp to 250bhp and it felt out of this world  now i just feel like it's slow 
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