deano87 
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quote: Originally posted by t_benn_1 
i'm 19 cars a 93. 
Insurance is just over a 1000. 
 
Full service cam belt, manifold. 
   
E36 then.
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t_benn_1 
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I don't know mate. 
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deano87 
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quote: Originally posted by t_benn_1 
I don't know mate.  
   
http://images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=E36%20BMW&btnG=Google+Search&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi  
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t_benn_1 
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yea same as them
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johnhara1 
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quote: Originally posted by Tom 
quote: Originally posted by johnhara1 
i think too many people see a VTS is fast and assume the VTRs are the same. 
   
 
Who exactly thinks this? If anyone who comments on either and knows that a vts is fast(er) they will more than likely know what a vtr is capable of. 
 
I would give most people who are into cars a little more respect about how much they know. If that comment was made because someone compared a vtr to a fiesta 1.25 zetec I would say they are a decent comparison (you seem to be suggesting that corsa jay was unreasonable in comparing the two   ) 
   
 
it wasnt a dig at anyone m8, it was a good comparison as the vtr is only 90bhp. 
 
i meant people i know in general seem to think the vtr is a hell of alot faster than it actually is.  
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Rob R 
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quote: Originally posted by Jas16v 
that would have been the vtr i think mate 
the vts would destroy the corsa and fezz 
   
 
It was the VTS
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TNM 
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quote: Originally posted by johnhara1 
it wasnt a dig at anyone m8, it was a good comparison as the vtr is only 90bhp. 
  
   
 
mk1 yes. 
mk2 98BHP.
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Jas 
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quote: Originally posted by Rob R 
quote: Originally posted by Jas16v 
that would have been the vtr i think mate 
the vts would destroy the corsa and fezz 
   
 
It was the VTS 
   
the 1.6 fiesta beat a 1.6 16v saxo   
 
wouldn't beat it round track, nor would it beat it in straight line 
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Doug 
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TBH I wouldnt bother with the BMW then! 
 
Unless you fancy learning how to go sideways?
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Scotty_B 
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A VTR would destroy a 1.25 Fiesta, I should know I used to have a 1.25 and its quick for a 1.2 but wouldn't get near a VTR or even a 1.4 Furio. 
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did anyone say it wouldnt?
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Jas 
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quote: Originally posted by johnhara1 
did anyone say it wouldnt? 
   
 
someone said it beat vts (which would destroy a vtr) 
 
so looking at it that way........ 
Yes they did  
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Scotty_B 
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quote: Originally posted by johnhara1 
did anyone say it wouldnt? 
   
 
No, just stating the obvious. 
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no they said a 1.6 Zetec S beat a Saxo VTS on top gear. 
 
not the 1.25 Zetec  
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the VTS driver must have been a shite driver  
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quote: Originally posted by CorSRi_BT 
A VTR would destroy a 1.25 Fiesta, I should know I used to have a 1.25 and its quick for a 1.2 but wouldn't get near a VTR or even a 1.4 Furio.  
   
 
sorry but ive been in the car with my mate when he beat several vtr's so they can
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quote: Originally posted by corsa jay 
quote: Originally posted by CorSRi_BT 
A VTR would destroy a 1.25 Fiesta, I should know I used to have a 1.25 and its quick for a 1.2 but wouldn't get near a VTR or even a 1.4 Furio.  
   
 
sorry but ive been in the car with my mate when he beat several vtr's so they can 
   
 
Blatent lies, or the Saxo was badged up as a VTR. The 1.25 0-60 is 12sec with no power after 60 so the VTR would be long gone. 
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im honestly not lieing, it wasnt a standard 1.25 tho, im not saying it left the vtr standing but it was quicker
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quote: Originally posted by corsa jay 
im honestly not lieing, it wasnt a standard 1.25 tho, im not saying it left the vtr standing but it was quicker 
   
 
What was done to it, out of interest?
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corsa jay 
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induction kit, decat/exhuast, lowered 
 
hardly anything really
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Scotty_B 
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quote: Originally posted by corsa jay 
induction kit, decat/exhuast, lowered 
 
hardly anything really 
   
 
Same as mine was minus the decat. Couldn't get near a VTR though. 
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quote: Originally posted by corsa jay 
im honestly not lieing, it wasnt a standard 1.25 tho, im not saying it left the vtr standing but it was quicker 
   
 
Did the fiesta have neon washer jets and a Ripspeed window sticker? 
 
Listen to those that know what they are talking about. 
 
1.25 is slower than an X14XE Corsa, and an X14 Corsa is slower than a 1.6 8v Saxo.  End of......  An induction kit and exhaust isn't going to make it twice as fast... 
 
Got to love it  
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not sure why his was so quick then, he always said it wasnt right for its engine size
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quote: Originally posted by VXR 
quote: Originally posted by corsa jay 
im honestly not lieing, it wasnt a standard 1.25 tho, im not saying it left the vtr standing but it was quicker 
   
 
 
Got to love it   
   
 
  
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quote: Originally posted by VXR 
quote: Originally posted by corsa jay 
im honestly not lieing, it wasnt a standard 1.25 tho, im not saying it left the vtr standing but it was quicker 
   
 
Did the fiesta have neon washer jets and a Ripspeed window sticker? 
 
Listen to those that know what they are talking about. 
 
1.25 is slower than an X14XE Corsa, and an X14 Corsa is slower than a 1.6 8v Saxo.  End of......  An induction kit and exhaust isn't going to make it twice as fast... 
 
Got to love it   
   
 
i know what im talking about as ive seen it happen, obviously no one is going to belive me  
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