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Car Forum / UK Car Forums / Car Modifications (UK group) / December 2006Planned mods...
...following on from the thread regarding which cars you've had and got rid of in 2006, which mods are you planning to do to yours is 2007, and which ones did you do in 2006 you really wish you hadn't (if any)? I'll start... the Golf, I intend to do maintenance work on more than anything else, but with a view to getting slightly more performance / economy as a result, so I suppose it's a 'mod' of sorts - been reading up a lot on these the last few days, and it would appear they tend to suffer with coke etc. building up in the inlet plenum and EGR valve, so that's my main sweary job for a weekend at some stage in the near future. Other than maybe upgrading the front brakes I'm planning to leave it alone as it does what it says on the tin, reliably. Rover wise, I want to fit the 600Ti / MG ZS front brake set up I recently bought for it, as well as a powerflow pipe and much improved cold air feed induction. I'm also going to look into getting the ECU remapped and into maybe getting a four branch manifold. As for my worst mod of 2006... I won't be shedding any tears over the VTEC conversion I tried to inflict (without success), onto a previously healthy 216 GTI TC.  SignatureJackH > ...following on from the thread regarding which cars you've had and got > rid of in 2006, which mods are you planning to do to yours is 2007, and > which ones did you do in 2006 you really wish you hadn't (if any)? Well, the 75 will be back from it's bodywork restoration quite soon, so.... I'll be having the headlining retrimmed, possibly in charcoal alcantara and might have the centre console done to match, too. I'm on the lookout for a late model Recaro interior, but failing that, the current driver's seat will be re-padded. I already have a replacement leather steering wheel to go on it, plus a matching leather gearknob to replace the plastic one. Mechanical mods have mostly already been done, with Koni rear springs and shocks (2in drop) and Gabriel air shocks being fitted to the front as part of the resto. However, I'll probably get around to fitting an induction kit to it, with a cold air feed from low down behind the front bumper. I'll possibly replace the back box with something a bit prettier and louder, although OEM ones are as free-flowing as you need. The 156 will just get maintained, but I need a couple of bits of trim to replace the bits broken when Katie used it to take stuff down the tip and put something on the back seats that was about half an inch too wide, damaging both rear doors..... The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix every couple of months. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >> ...following on from the thread regarding which cars you've had and got >> rid of in 2006, which mods are you planning to do to yours is 2007, and [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix every > couple of months. Does getting the floor lowered 10 inches on a new unregistered van, a auto wheelchair ramp / door opener "kneel" system (suspension drop when using ramp), driving seat removed, hand controls and wheelchair clamp (auto/electronic) fitted and UK SatNan fitted to replace US one, and fitting a set of 18x9J rims and 255/50/18 rubber, a modded fuel tank, and one off exhaust count along with side skirts and retrim inside count? Oh and blacked out front side windows to match the stock rear. And still 25k cheaper than a UK bought one... > > The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix every > > couple of months. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > blacked out front side windows to match the stock rear. And still 25k > cheaper than a UK bought one... Sorry, we don't actually give a f.ck about how much you've spent or saved on your mongvan. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >>>The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix every >>>couple of months. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Sorry, we don't actually give a f.ck about how much you've spent or > saved on your mongvan. Are you embarassed at how much you've spent on your mongvan Steve? SignatureDouglas > >>>The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix every > >>>couple of months. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Are you embarassed at how much you've spent on your mongvan Steve? Shhhh. You'll scare the fish. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >> > The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix every >> > couple of months. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Sorry, we don't actually give a f.ck about how much you've spent or > saved on your mongvan. I care more about that than a cupholder and soft touch dash. SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD > > Sorry, we don't actually give a f.ck about how much you've spent or > > saved on your mongvan. > > I care more about that than a cupholder and soft touch dash. Yes, well, it's kind of a 'special interest' area for you two :-P SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >> > Sorry, we don't actually give a f.ck about how much you've spent or >> > saved on your mongvan. >> >> I care more about that than a cupholder and soft touch dash. > > Yes, well, it's kind of a 'special interest' area for you two :-P Ick, I'd *never* buy a yank motor like that. The interior will make that of my mates shite old AX look classy. I realise the point of my bait was the interior isn't *that* important, but, there are limits... SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD > The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix every > couple of months. It's a shame they won't give you something more reliable. My 206 has needed precisely zero fixing, aside from tyres and brake pads :-) SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD > > The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix every > > couple of months. > > It's a shame they won't give you something more reliable. My 206 has needed > precisely zero fixing, aside from tyres and brake pads :-) All I've needed was the coin trays replacing. By 'fixing', I mean servicing. Although I often find something else for them to do - last time it was due to my own abuse. I somehow don't think your chick-wheels would stand up to the kind of mileage I'm doing. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >> > The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix every >> > couple of months. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > I somehow don't think your chick-wheels would stand up to the kind of > mileage I'm doing. Well, on the basic of the 26k I've done, I suspect it would. The 50k GTi that I showed some time ago never had any problems either. I have no reason to suspect mine wouldn't do the 80k yours will do before changing without missing a beat. SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD > > I somehow don't think your chick-wheels would stand up to the kind of > > mileage I'm doing. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > to suspect mine wouldn't do the 80k yours will do before changing without > missing a beat. How long has it taken to rack up that kind of mileage, though? There's a bloody good reason why Peugeots aren't on the list of allowed cars. (Mainly the same reason why Alfa and Fiats aren't on there). SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >> > I somehow don't think your chick-wheels would stand up to the kind of >> > mileage I'm doing. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > How long has it taken to rack up that kind of mileage, though? Well, it did 18k till August, and has done 8k since. It seems to like the commute to leeds heh, 800 miles a week it doesn't seem to mind. Although it's easy miles, straight A64 at 80-90mph cruise, so I accept it doesn't really have a hard time there. > There's a bloody good reason why Peugeots aren't on the list of allowed > cars. (Mainly the same reason why Alfa and Fiats aren't on there). Heh, fair. Although I thought your list was just Kraut motors or summet? SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD > > How long has it taken to rack up that kind of mileage, though? > > Well, it did 18k till August, and has done 8k since. It seems to like the > commute to leeds heh, 800 miles a week it doesn't seem to mind. Although > it's easy miles, straight A64 at 80-90mph cruise, so I accept it doesn't > really have a hard time there. Aye, that's racking it up quite quickly. Like you say, it's fairly easy - I'm doing more miles on pretty poor roads - some of the B-roads up in mid-Wales are a tad bumpy. > > There's a bloody good reason why Peugeots aren't on the list of allowed > > cars. (Mainly the same reason why Alfa and Fiats aren't on there). > > Heh, fair. Although I thought your list was just Kraut motors or summet? Nah, the list is quite biased in favour of VAG stuff, 'cos Leaseplan are part-owned by VAG. There's Fords and Vauxhalls on there, but, obviously, no-one wants them. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >> > How long has it taken to rack up that kind of mileage, though? >> [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > part-owned by VAG. There's Fords and Vauxhalls on there, but, obviously, > no-one wants them. I could be talked into a new shape Astra 888 :-) Or even the diesel SRi 150. (If we can only have diesels). SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD > > Nah, the list is quite biased in favour of VAG stuff, 'cos Leaseplan are > > part-owned by VAG. There's Fords and Vauxhalls on there, but, obviously, > > no-one wants them. > > I could be talked into a new shape Astra 888 :-) Or even the diesel SRi > 150. (If we can only have diesels). The Astra is too small and the Vectra is well, a Vectra. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # > I could be talked into a new shape Astra 888 :-) Or even the diesel > SRi 150. (If we can only have diesels). Astra 888 - noooo way Alfa 159 2.4 JTd, or a Merc C320CDI, or an Alpina D3 if you want a quick diesel. SignatureSors salutis, et virtutis, mihi nunc contraria; >> > How long has it taken to rack up that kind of mileage, though? >> [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > part-owned by VAG. There's Fords and Vauxhalls on there, but, obviously, > no-one wants them. So you continue to say, I'm wondering how many Mercedes and BMWs are flogged? As I've written before, VW badged stuff occupies a unique niche these days. VW have had to price down their products for the retail market (mostly because their stuff doesn't excel at anything these days, Fords are more reliable, Renaults have a better ride, Ford and Vauxhall handle better, so on and so forth), which has had a knock on effect on residual values, thus leasing costs have remained slightly high. Too high for what you get, basically. When I looked at the previous shape Passat the only reason I could genuinely want this model is access to TDI technology, which I can have elsewhere. Ultimately I did go elsewhere 'cos TDI isn't class leading like it was ten years ago. The game has moved on. SignatureThe DervMan www.dervman.com "Faccia come dico non come, guidi il diesel di Volkswagen." > As I've written before, VW badged stuff occupies a unique niche these > days. VW have had to price down their products for the retail market [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > have elsewhere. Ultimately I did go elsewhere 'cos TDI isn't class > leading like it was ten years ago. The game has moved on. You say Ford is more reliable, yet I know of no-one who's had a breakdown in a modern VW. And though renaults have a better ride they could never be seen as a quality alternative to the VW. VW's main competitors for the Golf / Passat are the Focus / Modeo / Vectra. I still don't think the astra feels anywhere near as good though it seems well built just not nice to drive. VW could have trouble though - Audi will lose A4 sales to the S40, 159 and Saab 93, all of which are better to drive and probably just as well built. Skoda are the only part of the group without peers really. SignatureSors salutis, et virtutis, mihi nunc contraria; >> As I've written before, VW badged stuff occupies a unique niche these >> days. VW have had to price down their products for the retail market [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > in a modern VW. And though renaults have a better ride they could never be > seen as a quality alternative to the VW. If you can manage it, go borrow a Golf, preferably one that's still inside the first ten thousand miles. Then borrow the equivalent Renault. Renault have come on in leaps and bounds... ...oh and watch the drive shafts. :) Come to think of it I only know of people who've had a breakdown* within the first two years of new car ownership in a VW, BMW and Citroen. Now a VAG fan may say that a brake light switch isn't really a breakdown and it's only a cheap component anyway. They may also say that a coil pack is a known issue with thousands of models. I'd say, "yaaaa" and mimic Charlie's accent with these statements. Dad's Passat has also had transmission issues, a clunking from the back and has been through two brake light switches. *This includes the Citroen-owning Moppet leaving the lights on overnight. :) > VW's main competitors for the Golf / Passat are the Focus / Modeo / > Vectra. And to a degree the C4, 307, 1-Series for the smaller 'uns. And the Renault too. > I still don't think the astra feels anywhere near as good though it seems > well built just not nice to drive. In my opinion the old shape Astra was beaten on the drive compared to the Focus by points alone, rather than a knock out. For the majority of people its slightly quieter interior was a plus point. I looked at a bunch. Sure, the interior is as boring as boring gets but there isn't really a duff petrol engine in the line up (caveat: they all have the same mechanical weakness), the 1.7 CDTi diesel is for tight people, the 2.0 diesels are better, the 1.7 Isuzu indirect injection turbodiesel is hard to find these days too. Vauxhall surprised me with the last Astra because the previous models were utter drivel to drive. The new (current generation) Astra, I've only driven one and it felt, hmm, different. Unfortunately I drove the 150 bhp 1.9 CDTi so wasn't especially interested in the handling. :) > VW could have trouble though - Audi will lose A4 sales to the S40, 159 and > Saab 93, all of which are better to drive and probably just as well built. Or as close therein. Audi *have* to make their cars well built because the harsh ride would otherwise disintegrate the interior. > Skoda are the only part of the group without peers really. Yes. It's an odd positioning that Skoda enjoys. Some people still won't consider one, ever, never, yet happily buy a Seat. Seat at one time had an awful image... SignatureThe DervMan www.dervman.com "Faccia come dico non come, guidi il diesel di Volkswagen." > If you can manage it, go borrow a Golf, preferably one that's still > inside the first ten thousand miles. Then borrow the equivalent > Renault. Renault have come on in leaps and bounds... No they havent, they still suffer lots of roll and understeer, apart from the sporty ones which try to kill you with oversteer. And they're getting heavier. And the trim fit and finish is not even close to the Golf. And shall I say "dci engine pumps" or not? > Now a VAG fan may say that a brake light switch isn't really a > breakdown and it's only a cheap component anyway. They may also say > that a coil pack is a known issue with thousands of models. I'd say, > "yaaaa" and mimic Charlie's accent with these statements. Dad's > Passat has also had transmission issues, a clunking from the back and > has been through two brake light switches. Dad's passat is an old one isn't it? And VAG have never been known for their diesel autos. Brake lamp switches are an odd one - seems to be a supplier issue as I know plenty of A class owners who've had to replace them, £7 part... Citroens? Don't make me laugh. Shall I mention Hdi pumps, crappy trim and electrics, quirky suspension... > *This includes the Citroen-owning Moppet leaving the lights on > overnight. :) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > And to a degree the C4, 307, 1-Series for the smaller 'uns. And the > Renault too. C4. Friend has a C4. Spent most of the year off the road with endless breakdowns and recalls. >> VW could have trouble though - Audi will lose A4 sales to the S40, >> 159 and Saab 93, all of which are better to drive and probably just >> as well built. > > Or as close therein. Audi *have* to make their cars well built > because the harsh ride would otherwise disintegrate the interior. true >> Skoda are the only part of the group without peers really. > > Yes. It's an odd positioning that Skoda enjoys. Some people still > won't consider one, ever, never, yet happily buy a Seat. Seat at one > time had an awful image... Skoda are heading the same way - cheap VWs. SignatureSors salutis, et virtutis, mihi nunc contraria; >> If you can manage it, go borrow a Golf, preferably one that's still >> inside the first ten thousand miles. Then borrow the equivalent >> Renault. Renault have come on in leaps and bounds... > > No they havent, they still suffer lots of roll and understeer, apart from > the sporty ones which try to kill you with oversteer. The difference these days is that the electronics aim to keep you in the right direction... But as far as quality goes, they're much better. Shoot even the original 19 felt a solidly built thing. > And they're getting heavier. And the trim fit and finish is not even close > to the Golf. Try a new one. Really. > And shall I say "dci engine pumps" or not? :) Every donk has its weakness. >> Now a VAG fan may say that a brake light switch isn't really a >> breakdown and it's only a cheap component anyway. They may also say [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Dad's passat is an old one isn't it? Yes. Oh absolutely yes. On the one hand the new one is better, on the other, he bought his as a run out model and you'd think that VAG would have sorted out all or any little niggles. > And VAG have never been known for their diesel autos. Yes. And with good reason of course... > Brake lamp switches are an odd one - seems to be a supplier issue as I > know plenty of A class owners who've had to replace them, £7 part... It's hugely disappointing. > Citroens? Don't make me laugh. Shall I mention Hdi pumps, crappy trim and > electrics, quirky suspension... Yes. The C5 owning chap only had a faulty battery in two years. From new his was okay. Naturally enough I shied away from the Xantia because of suspension concerns and I needed the VSX for the seats. That's one difference between perception of owners. An interior switch falling off would mortify me and shoot I've run Fiats and Fords for n years. >> *This includes the Citroen-owning Moppet leaving the lights on >> overnight. :) [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > C4. Friend has a C4. Spent most of the year off the road with endless > breakdowns and recalls. Wretched things. Horrid. Annoying advert too. >>> VW could have trouble though - Audi will lose A4 sales to the S40, >>> 159 and Saab 93, all of which are better to drive and probably just [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Skoda are heading the same way - cheap VWs. SignatureThe DervMan www.dervman.com "Faccia come dico non come, guidi il diesel di Volkswagen." >> And shall I say "dci engine pumps" or not? > > :) Every donk has its weakness. We're talking high pressue commonrail fuel pumps here, right? Thing is, something as stupidly expensive as that is bound to put people off, 'cos even if it's covered if it goes within warranty, it's going to have a big impact on resale value, putting people off them to start with (i.e. they'll be worth f.ck all come trade-in time), and making lease costs high as well. Signature"For want of the price of tea and a slice, the old man died." > I'd say, "yaaaa" and mimic Charlie's > accent with these statements. Dad's Passat has also had transmission > issues, a clunking from the back and has been through two brake light > switches. A mate at work had a new Golf and suffered from: Handbrake failure. Driver's seat took a walk - not bolted down correctly. All interior trim items broke (flimsy). Airbag detonated without warning causing a crash (I've never heard of that on any other vehicle). Refused to start garage took ages to find the problem (about two weeks IIRC) I didn't get to find out what the problem was. And it was horrible to drive, truly a vague and wooly pile of crap. Add to which VW dealers are complete sh.ts who grossly overcharge for work. >> I'd say, "yaaaa" and mimic Charlie's >> accent with these statements. Dad's Passat has also had transmission [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Add to which VW dealers are complete sh.ts who grossly overcharge for > work. The above statement is 110% true. > Airbag detonated without warning causing a crash (I've never heard of that > on any other vehicle). I bet that came as a surprise.... SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD >> Airbag detonated without warning causing a crash (I've never heard of that >> on any other vehicle). > > I bet that came as a surprise.... Yup, big smash on the M5. He ran into the Armco and spun several times before coming to a stop. Oddly enough the car wasn't totalled, he managed to do that later on in another accident. I don't know if VW admitted responsibility he told me, after buying an Astra, that VW blamed the dealer, dealer blamed VW. I don't think they knew who they had taken on though, he's a professional complainer. He once got the CEO of a computer company to visit his home on a Saturday to see the fault that the CEO insisted was not there. Then he got his money back on the spot. >> I'd say, "yaaaa" and mimic Charlie's >> accent with these statements. Dad's Passat has also had transmission [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Add to which VW dealers are complete sh.ts who grossly overcharge for > work. I hope he got all his money back + a whole load more for the unwanted efforts. I mean, an airbag going off is *really* bad. Someone could have died. I'm shocked.. >> Skoda are the only part of the group without peers really. > > Yes. It's an odd positioning that Skoda enjoys. Some people still won't > consider one, ever, never, yet happily buy a Seat. Seat at one time had > an awful image... <raises hand> Yup right here :-) I did want one, as I discussed with you, then I drove a Fabia vRS, it was one with one of them Revo switchable tuning boxes. In 'factory' tune or 'sport' tune, it was still horrible to drive, and the interior was really like, minging and grey. I know we mock SteveH for his love of STD's but I would agree I have to be able to look at the interior and not go 'Ewww....'. SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD >>> Skoda are the only part of the group without peers really. >> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > love of STD's but I would agree I have to be able to look at the interior > and not go 'Ewww....'. The Fabia's interior is a real shame, especially the vRS. SignatureThe DervMan www.dervman.com "Faccia come dico non come, guidi il diesel di Volkswagen." > Dan > Formerly DanTXD > You say Ford is more reliable, yet I know of no-one who's had a breakdown in > a modern VW. I tend to see more "prestige" marques at the side of the road. BMW seems to be particularly prevalent this year. Maybe it's because the 3 series outsold the Mondeol, I don't know. SignatureConor "You're not married,you haven't got a girlfriend and you've never seen Star Trek? Good Lord!" - Patrick Stewart >>>I somehow don't think your chick-wheels would stand up to the kind of >>>mileage I'm doing. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > How long has it taken to rack up that kind of mileage, though? Are you going to try to tell us that Dan's car won't make it to 80k? > There's a bloody good reason why Peugeots aren't on the list of allowed > cars. (Mainly the same reason why Alfa and Fiats aren't on there). Yes, they're not German. SignatureDouglas > > How long has it taken to rack up that kind of mileage, though? > > Are you going to try to tell us that Dan's car won't make it to 80k? No, I'm saying that fleet providers don't like Peugeots 'cos they have relatively high breakdown rates and repair costs. Not to mention the shocking residuals. You'd swear they were Italian or something :-p > > There's a bloody good reason why Peugeots aren't on the list of allowed > > cars. (Mainly the same reason why Alfa and Fiats aren't on there). > > Yes, they're not German. Neither are Ford or Vauxhall, both of which are on the list. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >>>How long has it taken to rack up that kind of mileage, though? >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > relatively high breakdown rates and repair costs. Not to mention the > shocking residuals. You'd swear they were Italian or something :-p I think you're talking pish. Again. >>>There's a bloody good reason why Peugeots aren't on the list of allowed >>>cars. (Mainly the same reason why Alfa and Fiats aren't on there). >> >>Yes, they're not German. > > Neither are Ford or Vauxhall, both of which are on the list. They're both more German than anything by PSA. Ford and GM both have, or at least have had considerable investment in Germany. SignatureDouglas > >>>How long has it taken to rack up that kind of mileage, though? > >>Are you going to try to tell us that Dan's car won't make it to 80k? > > No, I'm saying that fleet providers don't like Peugeots 'cos they have > > relatively high breakdown rates and repair costs. Not to mention the > > shocking residuals. You'd swear they were Italian or something :-p > I think you're talking pish. Again. The chap I got my VFR off of said his last company car had been a 407... which he'd had from new and which had been plagued with electrical problems. They don't seem to be selling as well as the 406 that went before it anyway, which is a shame - I prefer my 406 in a lot of ways to the Golf. SignatureJackH >>>>How long has it taken to rack up that kind of mileage, though? >>> [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >They're both more German than anything by PSA. Ford and GM both have, >or at least have had considerable investment in Germany. Was just going to mention that Vx these days is just a badge engineering plan for Russelheim, or is it Trollhatten these days. Maybe it is somewhere in Japan, or at the Daewoo plant. I know they planned to make Saabs at Russelheim, so they must have shifted some Opel work somwhere else, after closing/reducing some of the UK VX production. SignatureCarl Robson Audio stream: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com:8000/samtest Homepage: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com Now Playing at home:Within Temptation-Deceiver of Fools > Neither are Ford or Vauxhall, both of which are on the list. Hmm, you don't think Cologne and Ruesselsheim are in Germany? The closest the French get is building a car plant near Eguisheim, which is still on the wrong side of the Rhine, hence it is staffed by lazy fag smoking f.ckers. > > Neither are Ford or Vauxhall, both of which are on the list. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > still on the wrong side of the Rhine, hence it is staffed by lazy fag > smoking f.ckers. Your point is? Neither company is German. They may have manufacturing plants there, but they're not German. In the same way Nissan and Honda aren't British. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >>> Neither are Ford or Vauxhall, both of which are on the list. >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Your point is? That you have bizarre notions of what constitutes the nationality of a vehicle. > Neither company is German. They may have manufacturing plants there, but > they're not German. In the same way Nissan and Honda aren't British. No of course they aren't German, they make vehicles designed in Germany, using German components, to German specifications, assembled by Germans using German manufactured engines. > > Neither company is German. They may have manufacturing plants there, but > > they're not German. In the same way Nissan and Honda aren't British. > > No of course they aren't German, they make vehicles designed in Germany, > using German components, to German specifications, assembled by Germans > using German manufactured engines. So, are Honda Accords and Nissan Primeras 'British' cars, then? ISTR, from my list, that the Mondeo is built in Belgium, as is the Vectra. It is preferred that we choose German brands, but the list is ultimately decided by Leaseplan. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >>> Neither company is German. They may have manufacturing plants there, but >>> they're not German. In the same way Nissan and Honda aren't British. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > So, are Honda Accords and Nissan Primeras 'British' cars, then? Yes. Are Ladas and Yugos Italian cars? Is the Hindustan Ambassador a British car? > ISTR, from my list, that the Mondeo is built in Belgium, as is the > Vectra. <yawn> > >>> Neither company is German. They may have manufacturing plants there, but > >>> they're not German. In the same way Nissan and Honda aren't British. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Yes. Are Ladas and Yugos Italian cars? Is the Hindustan Ambassador a > British car? Whoa. That's one hell of a tangent, given that those are companies operating independently of the manufacturer supplying the designs and tooling. > > ISTR, from my list, that the Mondeo is built in Belgium, as is the > > Vectra. > > <yawn> As I thought, you'd soon get bored when we started talking of facts and not your opinion. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # > As I thought, you'd soon get bored when we started talking of facts and > not your opinion. Like your opinions have a basis in fact. A German Ford is a German car, as is a German Opel. > > As I thought, you'd soon get bored when we started talking of facts and > > not your opinion. > > Like your opinions have a basis in fact. > > A German Ford is a German car, as is a German Opel. Bollocks is it. The money all goes back to the US as they're a German company. In the same way that I work for a German, not British company. Or do I work for a British company because we sell stuff over here? SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >>> As I thought, you'd soon get bored when we started talking of facts and >>> not your opinion. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Bollocks is it. Ah, there's an example of your facts, eh? >> As I thought, you'd soon get bored when we started talking of facts and >> not your opinion. > > Like your opinions have a basis in fact. > > A German Ford is a German car, as is a German Opel. Well, I'd say a Honda was still a Jap car even though it was made in the UK. Although I'd much rather have one made in Japan... SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD >> Neither are Ford or Vauxhall, both of which are on the list. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > still on the wrong side of the Rhine, hence it is staffed by lazy fag > smoking f.ckers. Where the thing is made isn't what matters, it's how the company that makes them runs the production and design process. Stuff from Germany in the 80s was very well engineered, and very well made. Stuff from Japan at the moment is filling that spot now IMO. The reason is not where the car's made, but the fact that manufacturer buys quality parts, specs them properly, and has well trained staff who give a f.ck. Hence Toyota and Honda being able to make very reliable cars with English staff, who appear to be completley incapable of making a decent car under English management... >The reason is not where the car's made, but >the fact that manufacturer buys quality parts, specs them properly, and has >well trained staff who give a f.ck. Hence Toyota and Honda being able to >make very reliable cars with English staff, who appear to be completley >incapable of making a decent car under English management... You appear to be talking sense, and we cannot allow that to continue here. Abuse report sent. SignatureCarl Robson Audio stream: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com:8000/samtest Homepage: http://www.bouncing-czechs.com Now Playing at home:Schelmish-Scotch tune > >> > The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix every > >> > couple of months. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > to suspect mine wouldn't do the 80k yours will do before changing without > missing a beat. I'm thinking of getting something newer than the Golf later this year assuming I'm still having to commute big distances... they're a bit too small for me when I'm on family duties, but a 206 2.0 HDI appeals. Other candidates are another Mk4 Golf or a 307 / 406 HDI. Knowing me I'll buy something completely different to any of the above... which reminds me, I ought to check to see if the 52 reg Berlingo Multispace HDI I was told would be up for grabs early in the new year is going to be available soon or not. SignatureJackH >> >> > The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix >> >> > every [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > assuming I'm still having to commute big distances... they're a bit too > small for me when I'm on family duties, but a 206 2.0 HDI appeals. If budget will allow, the 1.6 GTi HDi is better, but ludicrously expensive, and because of the obscene price, quite rare. Pretty sure the 2.0 HDi is the non-intercooled 90bhp version - as you want economy mainly I presume this probably doesn't interest you :-) SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD > >> >> > The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix > >> >> > every [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > assuming I'm still having to commute big distances... they're a bit too > > small for me when I'm on family duties, but a 206 2.0 HDI appeals. > If budget will allow, the 1.6 GTi HDi is better, but ludicrously expensive, > and because of the obscene price, quite rare. Pretty sure the 2.0 HDi is > the non-intercooled 90bhp version - as you want economy mainly I presume > this probably doesn't interest you :-) It's a tool for getting to work, and the figures for the 2.0 aren't exactly dire - yes I've tweaked the Golf and put 17s on it, but only because it wasn't exactly dear or difficult to do so - I could have it back to standard in 30 mins if that, and the wheels / chip aren't exactly depreciating bar wear on the tyres. Back to the 206, I've noticed you can pick up the 2.0 models quite cheaply these days which was why I've started looking into maybe getting one SignatureJackH >> > The Passat will get caned every day and handed over to VW to fix every >> > couple of months. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > I somehow don't think your chick-wheels would stand up to the kind of > mileage I'm doing. Hahahahahahahaha! That's funny. Seriously, did you work in Iraq during 2003? SignatureThe DervMan www.dervman.com "Faccia come dico non come, guidi il diesel di Volkswagen." > Seriously, did you work in Iraq during 2003? That guy was such a legend :-) SignatureDan Formerly DanTXD > > ...following on from the thread regarding which cars you've had and got > > rid of in 2006, which mods are you planning to do to yours is 2007, and [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > and shocks (2in drop) and Gabriel air shocks being fitted to the front > as part of the resto. Great: one speedbump and it's back to the exhaust fitter because the lowest point under the 75 TS are the twin exhaust pipes under the engine. They are easily smashed allready with the normal riding height. With a 2 inch drop the oil pan will also become very vulnerable. All your mods: very superficial, most likely to make thing worse instead of better. Get the flywheel off the engine, put it in a lathe and chop 3 kg rotating mass away as far for center as possible. But yeah: one doesn't see that but the differance in accelleration up till third gear is quite noticeable. It's the only mod to my time warp 75 (now 6500 km for a 1991 model). When I have the ambition I might give the gearbox some attention: clutch and gears also have big potential for lightening. My 75 is virtually new, so I stick with the standard rims. Better were going 1 inch bigger and fitting some bigger brakes in: they are needed if the "small mods" descrived below are done. In order to get the same ride heigght AND far better cornering tires with lower profile are avaiblabe for silly money because every car seems nowerdays to rid on 16''. Another interesting mod is placing the rear brakes in the rims: it saves quite some heat going into the gearbox. There are superchips who raise the rev-limiter to 7200 RMP but it needs a modified inlet, the supersprint exhaust (cheap as chips if you can find it) and a ported head to take advantage of the chip. When the head comes back ported, let a workshop shave some 0.5 mm off, the extra compression will release around 5 to 10 HP and help fuel efficiency. Again : all quite low-profile, costing little but ellbowgrease but by then the AR 75 has around 180 HP (up from 130 HP stock) at the wheels which helps things quite nicely because the 75 is compared to modern cars quite light. Strangely enough my former 210 HP AR 75 was less thristy that the stock one I have now. I don't drive it often though but still like it. The donut thingy goes as it ever did. Tom De Moor > > Mechanical mods have mostly already been done, with Koni rear springs > > and shocks (2in drop) and Gabriel air shocks being fitted to the front [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > engine. They are easily smashed allready with the normal riding height. > With a 2 inch drop the oil pan will also become very vulnerable. I haven't dropped the front. > All your mods: very superficial, most likely to make thing worse instead > of better. Apart from lowering the rear whilst leaving the front the same is pretty much what the racers do. (Although they drop both ends, but drop the rear lower than the front). > Get the flywheel off the engine, put it in a lathe and chop 3 kg > rotating mass away as far for center as possible. But yeah: one doesn't > see that but the differance in accelleration up till third gear is quite > noticeable. Not worth doing unless doing other stuff at the same time, IMHO. > It's the only mod to my time warp 75 (now 6500 km for a 1991 model). > When I have the ambition I might give the gearbox some attention: clutch > and gears also have big potential for lightening. Not sure about that - the TSpark clutch is significantly lighter than the 3lt item and the boxes are fragile at the best of times. > My 75 is virtually new, so I stick with the standard rims. Better were > going 1 inch bigger and fitting some bigger brakes in: they are needed [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > 16''. Another interesting mod is placing the rear brakes in the rims: it > saves quite some heat going into the gearbox. Mine's staying on it's original 14" Speedlines. > There are superchips who raise the rev-limiter to 7200 RMP but it needs > a modified inlet, the supersprint exhaust (cheap as chips if you can > find it) and a ported head to take advantage of the chip. When the head > comes back ported, let a workshop shave some 0.5 mm off, the extra > compression will release around 5 to 10 HP and help fuel efficiency. Cost vs. gain means that's not worth doing. > Again : all quite low-profile, costing little but ellbowgrease but by > then the AR 75 has around 180 HP (up from 130 HP stock) at the wheels > which helps things quite nicely because the 75 is compared to modern > cars quite light. Easiest way to get 180bhp from a 75 is to grab some bits from a scrapped Turbo America. Or fit a V6. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # > > Get the flywheel off the engine, put it in a lathe and chop 3 kg > > rotating mass away as far for center as possible. But yeah: one doesn't > > see that but the differance in accelleration up till third gear is quite > > noticeable. > > Not worth doing unless doing other stuff at the same time, IMHO. The good bit is that on the 75 the main flywheel (the one on the engine) serves for nothing else than carrier of the starter crown and fixing plate of the first rubber donut. It is easy to get to from under the car (but you need a lift) Those rubber donuts on ANY 75 need checking regulary. They age and crack. If cracked they have to be replaced, they are not cheap. Been in a red light race with a Saab when a donut snapped, didn't like it. > > It's the only mod to my time warp 75 (now 6500 km for a 1991 model). > > When I have the ambition I might give the gearbox some attention: clutch > > and gears also have big potential for lightening. > > Not sure about that - the TSpark clutch is significantly lighter than > the 3lt item and the boxes are fragile at the best of times. Which aint the case: Alfa even specified that the twin clutches on the GTV6 and the 75V6 could be replaced by the single plate clutch of the 75 TS. This directif came after all dealers replaced the twin clutches by the single TS-one as standard... As to the AR75TS gearbox: they are so fragile that the gearbox in the SZ is... the same. They only complaint I have -and that is with every car of that era the same- is that the throw is very long. Shortshifts exist but are actually slower unless the gears are lightened. Shortshifters needed a lot of force and abused the synchros a lot. Lightening the gears makes the synchro's life easier, speeds up gearchanges by about .2 sec and increase their life span 5 fold. On the downside: a lot of work and not worth doing on a streetcar. It is possible without a CNC-milling machine but it is time consuming. CNC- milling and several boxes to do means however a healty profit. > > My 75 is virtually new, so I stick with the standard rims. Better were > > going 1 inch bigger and fitting some bigger brakes in: they are needed [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Cost vs. gain means that's not worth doing. Out of memory: porting (8 valve block) and 1 mm bigger inlet valves 800 Eur (valves included), shaving 0.5mm of the head 100 Eur. Supersprint exhaust (300 Eur, weight gain 5 kg), inletcollector (ex-Formule 3 I believe) free: received it as a gift, super chip with RPM max at 7200: 200 Eur. Extra cost: metal head gasket (in AR racing list) 75 Eur and putting it together which I did myself. 180 HP @ 6900 RPM AT the wheels which is about 210 HP flywheel or 60 HP up from standard. 60 *real* HP for 1400 Eur is -in my book- great value for money when it concerns a NA-engine. To put in perspectif: a NA Porsche engine which goes from 350 HP to 640 HP is invoiced 25000 Eur(of which 5000 Eur is fitting). This means -in my world- that 60 Alfa HP costs a third of 60 Porsche HP. State of tune of the AR-2liter = 210 HP/ 2 liter = 105 HP/l State of tune of the Porsche engine = 640 HP / 6.9l = 93 HP/l You mentionned cost versus gain? > > > Again : all quite low-profile, costing little but ellbowgrease but by [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Or fit a V6. Both of which are illegal here (tuning the NA-engine is too but as long as they do not see it, you walk free). I don't underestimate the Belgian MOT-inspectors to the point that they wouldn't notice a 6 potter from a 4-pot nor that they wouldn't recognise a turbo. The V6-engine (about 60 kg heavier than the TS) in the 75 makes the car very noose-heavy which ment that my 75 TS (±210HP) was 5 seconds a lap faster at Spa compared to a 75 V6 who claimed 260 HP... Those 260 HP are verified : he overtook me above the Raidillion but after the straight I sailed through without any problem and I never saw him again. Tom De Moor > > Not sure about that - the TSpark clutch is significantly lighter than > > the 3lt item and the boxes are fragile at the best of times. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > TS. This directif came after all dealers replaced the twin clutches by > the single TS-one as standard... *shrugs* For everyday use, I can't see the advantage in fitting anything lighter than the single-plate TSpark clutch. There's still lots of specialists fitting the OEM 3lt clutches out there - not everyone knows to swap to the single plate item. > As to the AR75TS gearbox: they are so fragile that the gearbox in the SZ > is... the same. They only complaint I have -and that is with every car > of that era the same- is that the throw is very long. And the SZ is nothing more than a 75 V6. The boxes aren't *that* long lasting. I have 2 in my garaged in varying states of broken-ness. <snip> > > Cost vs. gain means that's not worth doing. > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > You mentionned cost versus gain? I did. If I wanted more power, I could get a turbo bolted on for that kind of money and have more potential gains. I wouldn't be doing the work myself - no time, no workshop and preferring to leave that kind of stuff to someone who knows what they're doing come into it. I'd love to see the dyno charts for those figures, 'cos they look quite unlikely to me anyway. > > > Again : all quite low-profile, costing little but ellbowgrease but by > > > then the AR 75 has around 180 HP (up from 130 HP stock) at the wheels [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > after the straight I sailed through without any problem and I never saw > him again. None of which are a major issue for road use. If you want a quicker 75 TSpark, in this country, you either want a 75 Turbo America kit or a V6. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # The X-Trail is going to receive a nice shiney pimpy chromey A-Bar, possibly with some spots betwixt it, and more than likely a custom stainless twin exit cat-back exhaust, as I notice the factory back box has more flakes that Cadburys (rust that is) Have some Polk 6inch components and Punch Amp to spice up the Hi-Fi, once some MDF adpapters have been fashioned And if the pig bank hasnt imploded, some running bars. Hardly 'modding' though.. Tim.. > ...following on from the thread regarding which cars you've had and got > rid of in 2006, which mods are you planning to do to yours is 2007, and > which ones did you do in 2006 you really wish you hadn't (if any)? Well... Gonna try and get hold of a half leather Recaro although I don't hold out much hope as good ones are stupid money and the rest are fooked so it may be a cloth recaro interior instead. Looking at either refurbing the Laser alloys or finding some 15" ones preferably with black/dark grey spokes and polished rim. Rear suspension is gonna be converted from multi to single leaf springs and polybushed. Just need to put polybushes on the steering rack and front ARB as I did the rest before MOT. Also looking at some alloy concentric roller bearing strut tops to lighten the steering a little. For the engine it's Project Ebay - to build the best engine I can for £500 or less buying parts solely from Ebay. So far the spending has been £101 on project Ebay which has netted me a fully reconditioned Pinto 1.8 Short motor for £51, which I'm not sure whether I'll use or resell and replace with a 2L, and an unused Kent FR30 cam kit for £50. Leaves me £300 to hopefully find a tweaked head or at least one from an Injection which should be easy to do looking at recent prices. Also seen a few bike carb sets with Pinto manifolds on the go as well so might go that route instead of dodgy twin 40/45 Webers. Have to take the Capper to the rolling road in the next week or two "as is" to get a baseline figure for a "Before" performance level. Not sure about the brakes. Might just get some grooved discs and EBC pads or maybe upgrade to 2.8i vented but what I have work well ATM. SignatureConor "You're not married,you haven't got a girlfriend and you've never seen Star Trek? Good Lord!" - Patrick Stewart > Well... > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > Not sure about the brakes. Might just get some grooved discs and EBC > pads or maybe upgrade to 2.8i vented but what I have work well ATM. Hmmmm, this http://tinyurl.com/y248ba seems made for the job :) SignatureTony Bond / UncleFista www.bradford7.co.uk Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra. Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath. At night the ice-weasels come... > Hmmmm, this http://tinyurl.com/y248ba seems made for the job :) Strangely enough, I've had my eye on them since they appeared. I've also got the good fortune of living less than 20 miles away from one of the countries leading experts in using bike carbs on Pintos. SignatureConor "You're not married,you haven't got a girlfriend and you've never seen Star Trek? Good Lord!" - Patrick Stewart > > Hmmmm, this http://tinyurl.com/y248ba seems made for the job :) > > > Strangely enough, I've had my eye on them since they appeared. > > I've also got the good fortune of living less than 20 miles away from > one of the countries leading experts in using bike carbs on Pintos. And there's a 2L Pinto engine for £20 with no bids so might get that. SignatureConor "You're not married,you haven't got a girlfriend and you've never seen Star Trek? Good Lord!" - Patrick Stewart > ...following on from the thread regarding which cars you've had and > got rid of in 2006, which mods are you planning to do to yours is > 2007, and which ones did you do in 2006 you really wish you hadn't > (if any)? - Getting a bit of bodywork done on the RX-7 before the rust takes hold - I'm trying to avoid modding the CRX, which is obviously why I'm having a poke around hondacrx.co.uk for exhaust, wheels, mainfold, suspension and all that. Plus a CF sunroof to replace the sh.t one on the car - Fortunately the RX-7 FD will come pre-modded, but that'll cost a bundle. -- > > ...following on from the thread regarding which cars you've had and > > got rid of in 2006, which mods are you planning to do to yours is > > 2007, and which ones did you do in 2006 you really wish you hadn't > > (if any)? > > - Getting a bit of bodywork done on the RX-7 before the rust takes hold Rude to let that one rot away - I quite liked it when I went in it. > - I'm trying to avoid modding the CRX, which is obviously why I'm having > a poke around hondacrx.co.uk for exhaust, wheels, mainfold, suspension > and all that. Plus a CF sunroof to replace the sh.t one on the car Ooh... you'll be wanting to do a track day or two at some stage I hope? All being well I should be doing one in March along with the mechanic I mentioned before with a CRX. Speaking of which, I've had a chance to look at the paint job that's had recently. It's all one colour, but I reckon it's not all that tbh. However, given what it cost him, (?50 plus the cost of the paint I believe, and with him having done all the welding, filling and general rubbing down), not too sad really. > - Fortunately the RX-7 FD will come pre-modded, but that'll cost a > bundle. *Another* RX7? You're obviously earning too much money... ;-) SignatureJackH > > > ...following on from the thread regarding which cars you've had > > > and got rid of in 2006, which mods are you planning to do to [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Rude to let that one rot away - I quite liked it when I went in it. Especially given that it's one of the very few very original UK-spec convertibles left. > > - I'm trying to avoid modding the CRX, which is obviously why I'm > > having a poke around hondacrx.co.uk for exhaust, wheels, [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Ooh... you'll be wanting to do a track day or two at some stage I > hope? Cheaper than sticking an RX-7 into the kitty litter, but then again I don't really need three cars, either. > All being well I should be doing one in March along with the mechanic > I mentioned before with a CRX. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > believe, and with him having done all the welding, filling and general > rubbing down), not too sad really. Thanks for getting backto me on that. I think the RX-7 deserves a bit more than that, though. > > - Fortunately the RX-7 FD will come pre-modded, but that'll cost a > > bundle. > > Another RX7? > > You're obviously earning too much money... ;-) There is no such thing as earning too much money when it comes to owning an RX-7. -- > ...following on from the thread regarding which cars you've had and got > rid of in 2006, which mods are you planning to do to yours is 2007, and [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > VTEC conversion I tried to inflict (without success), onto a previously > healthy 216 GTI TC. Got shedloads of work to do on the Volvo, that I've basically been putting off for about 6 months. This includes an almost entirely new braking system, uprated front suspension, strip down the 2.3 litre engine, check it looks ok, rebuild with all new gaskets and seals and shove in the 360 and hope the crappy engine management can deal with it. Then curse a lot and either figure whether I'm competant enough to install Megasquirt or find a cheap 740/940 to rob the updated ECU and loom from. I've got all the brakes stuff, the suspension bits, a complete B230 engine and a B200 block (from a 360) sat in the garage, so I really should get my arse in gear and do some work! Plus got work to do on the red BX to get it into shape, and I should do the cambelt on the Nova. Not to mention the cambelt on the black BX so I can sell it and get some money back! I think I'm happy with all the mods I did this year though. > ...following on from the thread regarding which cars you've had and got > rid of in 2006, which mods are you planning to do to yours is 2007, and > which ones did you do in 2006 you really wish you hadn't (if any)? The Golf will be maintained and that's it. The Saab will have an intercooler fitted, followed by an APC and a modified ECU. Probably Maptun which will take it to 225bhp. The Sylva is having it's 1300 xflow ripped out and a Kawasaki ZX10 engine fitted in it's place. I am also going to remove the 14" wheels from the Sylva. I have some 15" Revolutions, but I won;t be using them. I'm going to flog them and buy back the alleycats which were on my last Sylva before it was wrecked about 10 years ago. Those were the only good and proper size for wheels on a small and light car to be. Yes folks welcome back to 13" wheels. Probably to be wrapped in some Michelin Slicks. > ...following on from the thread regarding which cars you've had and got > rid of in 2006, which mods are you planning to do to yours is 2007, and [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > VTEC conversion I tried to inflict (without success), onto a previously > healthy 216 GTI TC. Finish painting the bastard Golf. Hopefully in time to win my bet and get the beer. Fit 16V suspension to the Golf and BBS alloys. And fit an alarm. No engine mods as the economy / go balance suits at the moment, but I might go for 9A or ABF power in the future. 1.8T if I'm working... |
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