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29 Oct 2003, 13:25 (Ref:766926)
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what about a mini... preferable with a turbo engine!!!
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29 Oct 2003, 15:15 (Ref:767030)
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1.3 MG Metro Turbo engine?
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30 Oct 2003, 10:33 (Ref:767937)
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6 Nov 2003, 16:19 (Ref:774963)
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NISSAN SKYLINE, THE BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Hmm...maybe...I dunno...really... could do...no....maybe not! Told ya he wldnt make it!
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6 Nov 2003, 16:36 (Ref:774980)
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Enough of the exclamation marks already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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7 Nov 2003, 18:15 (Ref:776203)
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Back in the late eighties, a friend of mine worked at an Austin Rover dealership. (Were they called Austin Rover then??)
As a bit of an out of hours project, the workshop guys took a wedgewood blue Mini City, added a set of Minilites, some suspension and shoe-horned an MG Metro Turbo engine into it. Naturally, they left the "City" badges where they were... |
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7 Nov 2003, 19:44 (Ref:776272)
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Would like to do something similar with my 1.3 Maestro simply because no-one's done it before.
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8 Nov 2003, 14:31 (Ref:776921)
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A 2.0 Turbo Special (or VDP)?
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9 Nov 2003, 22:22 (Ref:778249)
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Nah, 1.3 turbo using the bog standard 1.3 car I have in the garage.
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11 Nov 2003, 14:12 (Ref:779859)
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no point maise... its only 94bhp as std... and in a meastro thats not alot... in a mini its great fun, I've just taken mine round bedford autodrome!!!!!
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11 Nov 2003, 15:08 (Ref:779908)
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Yes, but I have a 2.0 turbo for the monster bhp factor, and I wouldn't be buiding the 1.3 for speed - more for noveltly
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11 Nov 2003, 17:00 (Ref:780038)
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lol well fari enough...
one problem u might have.. u dont run the normal a-series gearbox do you? is the crankshaft diffent? |
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12 Nov 2003, 00:01 (Ref:780444)
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No idea at the moment as I haven't really looked into the practicalities.
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14 Nov 2003, 06:26 (Ref:782855)
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I've got an XTR2 (road legal).
Not bad but no doubt that the best trackday car (and my next one!) today is still the SR3. Some camera-car of my trackdays with teh westfield XTR2 could be seen here: http://www.mytrackday.com clicking on the camera-car section and scrolling to choose the event. ciao ft |
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18 Nov 2003, 22:37 (Ref:787684)
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Hi Everyone.
First time here but can't help noticing that everyone seems to be missing the car that provides the most fun per pound(£) spent, the Golf GTi. You can buy a cheap car for £500 and without spending too much you can soon be found leaving behind much more expensive cars on your local track. |
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20 Nov 2003, 16:27 (Ref:789706)
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Welcome to the forum!
Yes, the Golf is the Daddy of hot hatches (literally!) and looks as good as it performs. I'd have one, but at 18, the insurance companies don't like me! |
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22 Nov 2003, 18:08 (Ref:791562)
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Golf-- on track
Hi, Ramjambands' son here.
I run a MK2 Golf that is aimed at track performance whilst being cheap and still road leal. It's a 1990 Golf and looks pretyy standard bar the alloys. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dooley.dooley/tubgvk.jpg Me http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dooley.dooley/tubpit.jpg  Engine: 2.0 16v ABF (Mk3 Golf) running on K-Jet injection. Jetex full stainless 50mm inlet manifold Early 8v Mk2 GTI box (ACD ratios) MK3 Weighted shift rod Chasis: 280mm G60 Corrado brakes - Zimmerman Disks Pagid FR pads Standard rear brakes SPAX RSX Coilovers Eibach Anti Roll Bars (22/25) Compomotive MO 15" Toyo Proxes Z1s 195/50/15 Other ****: Momo Champo wheel Sparco 3 point harness Nice Sparco track gloves - lol Last edited by Hobson; 24 Nov 2003 at 13:11. |
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25 Nov 2003, 06:39 (Ref:793585)
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Why not something like an old Datsun 1600, RX series Mazda or an old Corolla. Heaps of bits around, competition heritage, eligable for historic reg in Victoria. Not the fastest vegicles out there but they are fun to drive and can be cheap.
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Think drifting is tough. Try it on gravel, in the dark, amonst trees...............
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26 Nov 2003, 19:01 (Ref:795352)
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Not the most popular car choice here in the UK so would be extremely lucky to find any spares. Whereas the Golf could be described as Dogs**t, i.e. can be found on everyones doorstep!
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27 Nov 2003, 04:29 (Ref:795728)
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obviously different from us here down under. People give Corollas to me
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28 Nov 2003, 14:05 (Ref:797129)
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id like a dax rush (using the camber system)with a turboed version of the brand new Kawasaki ZX-10R. it produces 181bhp as standard!from 1000cc!
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30 Nov 2003, 19:21 (Ref:799451)
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I run a Focus RS day to day and out on the track it is an absolute bullet given what it is. Its obviously left for dead by my R400 but believe me- given the fact its a 'proper' car, for 20 grand its awesome! As for the R400- WAHEY!!!!
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1 Dec 2003, 08:37 (Ref:800014)
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I'd like someone to build a Mini with one of these rev-happy bike engines.....if it hasn't already been done.
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3 Dec 2003, 09:04 (Ref:802349)
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its been done!
http://www.zcars.org.uk/mini/mini_main.htm Z cars will sell you a kit or even build one for you! alex |
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3 Dec 2003, 09:48 (Ref:802392)
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Nice!
I'd like one with the engine up front though, and totally standard looking - the greatest trackday sleeper if ever! |
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