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New car?, want more performance or Looks? Come here and ask!

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 03:05
by TheStig
Do you wan't to know anything about tuning your car, boost you peformance or just wan't a opinion or help what to choose.

Or if you are looking for a new car... and want advise for this

or a other second hand car... a new spoiler you name it..anything related to buying car stuff
Ask and tell it here.

- TheStig

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 03:05
by Nitrokitty
Thanks Stig! *huggles*

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 03:07
by TheStig
youre welcome....

no you don't have to go offtopic anymore and you can ask what ever you want about tuning :D

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 03:11
by Grez~Supra_RZ-S
Nice one stig :)

Anyway, to kick start this thread:

Kitty, here are some kits for you
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Im still looking for others...

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 03:12
by Nitrokitty
Oooh! I really like that first one! Do you have manufacturer's links?

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 03:16
by TheStig
once Grez is on a Roll.... he is almost unstopeble... :D

Kitty I got a link for you so you know wich Focus the RS is:

to be simple it's the European counterpart for the ZX3 we have the RS you guys have the ZX3

http://www.ffoc.co.uk/modules.php?name= ... fo&file=rs

it's BTW from the Ford Focus Clup in the UK

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 03:17
by Grez~Supra_RZ-S
Well I do, but theyre in the UK :lol:

The first one is an 'R34 style kit', and costs £600 exc vat.
Luckily for you , they ship out of the UK ;)
http://www.jkautospares.co.uk/main/index.asp
(click on bodykits then go to page 10)

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 03:27
by TheStig
I even seen it one a US store Page... was looking for ZX3 specs and pics and I ran into the KIT here:

http://www.shophyperformance.com/store/ ... 0kits.html

good we have Google the aid us

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 03:39
by TheStig
LOL I always thought the ZX3 was the RS version for the US... but it seems it's the 3 door hatchback... the STV is the more powerfull (and more expensive Focus)

we have these versions
(in 3 door Hatch, 5 door hatch sedan and Stationwagon)
Ambiente(standard), Ghia (little more luxurious) ST170 (sport based)
and the RS wich is the top focus (also with a BIG price tag on it!
and once every few months there is a action model!
and the UK has a other line of cars... :D


And the Ford Focus C-Max but that's a weird thing.... :?

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 03:51
by Nitrokitty
Thanks so much guys! Chances are I'm getting the R34 kit. And thanks for all the info! It really isn't easy to build a car when you don't know what you're doing...thankfully enough, there are places on the net like this where clueless tuners like me can get help from knowledgable ppl like you! XD

Thanks again!

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 04:20
by TheStig
We all start clueless...

but every time we learn more... especially from guys Like Grez

Im in this scene also not a long time, cause I still have a company car. so I can't do anything about it, even if I could I woudn't cause it's a Diesel Peugeot 206.

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 04:26
by PSZeTa
Diesel.. Haha, but anywayz, you can tune them.

The new TwinTurbo diesel (535d) from BMW goes from 0-60 MPH in 6,5 seconds. :|

BTW, from the 'How fast have you been driving blabla' topic..

Keep in mind that engine transplant isn't a easy thing. First of all, it costs you a load of money. The whole system in the car has to be replaced. Brakes, suspension, gearbox etc.

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 04:35
by TheStig
yes you can:

but if this is your company car would you....

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I don't think it's wise for me to tune a car for driving lessons is it???

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 04:39
by PSZeTa
I'm sorry, please forget my words. :P

Serious, I can't stop laughing.

The fastest way..... :mrgreen:

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 04:41
by Nitrokitty
LOL

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 04:46
by TheStig
Stop Lauging at me :cry:

this thing has big advantages:

doesn't cost me anything.... well almost.... cost me around 200 euro a month. with free diesel and no costs...

but like I told grez in a other topic, I staying with this till next year and then I only use it for work ,
not for private use anymore

and Buy a car for private use

BTW: normally for private use I remove the big sign on the roof and,
If Im free for a few days I even remove the vinyls (wich are magnetic)

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 04:48
by PSZeTa
Ahahaha.

Sorry, I'm laughing at the car.

Sure, it's a good car. One of the best selling ones.

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 04:50
by TheStig
it's alright almost everybody does...

but you can do really cool stuff with the extra functions of the car... :P

and Like I said. I can remove lots of exterior stuff

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 06:02
by Nitrokitty
Here ya go, Stig! Teach em how to drive in this!

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Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 12:42
by Grez~Supra_RZ-S
Glad I could help :)

Engine transplants aren as difficult or expensive as people think.

For example, my brothers project car. To replace the existing CA18DET engine with a brand new one is £1500. However, to replace it with an RB20DET single turbo Skyline engine plus 5 speed transmission is £1000. (used but with only 3000 miles on it). And depending on the power of the engine, you can sometimes simply get away with remapping the ecu, and not having to replace all the other parts of the transmission and engine.

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 17:33
by TheStig
I think I got it almost all sorted:

Car: Toyota Celica T-Sport (year depends on price and Milage :D)
color: blue, dark grey or black:
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and later on the parts:

Intake: Blitz Supercharger set:
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Exaust: Blitz NÃœR - Spec
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Spoiler/Wing: APR Performance GTC-300:
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Bodyparts:
I don't have a clue YET!

Rims: Racinghart CR (size: have to sort that out!)
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ofcourse it's not all together at once but a project so ti will take some time to get it all:D

got tips for me... please do say so :D

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 19:02
by KekumRulez
Some nice choices you've made yet, Stig!

Posted: 18 Jul 2004, 23:47
by TheStig
TNX Kekum.

but it will take a while.

It won't be before the start of next year for the car

I think I will do the performance first... I don't wan't to look like a ricer :P

Posted: 19 Jul 2004, 00:34
by Grez~Supra_RZ-S
Nice one Stig :D

Some very nice parts listed there, I love that wing. Same exhaust system as mine too! 8)

Try and find one in black, itll look the best (although its in constant need of cleaning...)

Want me to look for some kits for you? Just ask mate :)

Posted: 19 Jul 2004, 00:35
by TheStig
well youre the bodykit man here :D

so please :D