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

steelsnake00 · Post by **steelsnake00** » 08 May 2007, 19:50

I love the look of them standard.
Don't waste money on bodywork, some Schmitt Modern Lines and an overbored KR 1.8 with 2.0 bottom end and ITB's will be good fun!
Or 2.9 12v VR6 with ITB's.

Tuners Rock · Post by **Tuners Rock** » 08 May 2007, 22:12

i havent posted on here, i think

well, i like the kit, just not the back

race_invader · Post by **race_invader** » 09 May 2007, 01:46

Hmm Fair enough ill stick to stock..... Well what is something i could possibly have fun doing to it then? im doing the engine conversion which was talked about already but just for looks what are somethings what could improve its overall look..

Fishwhiz · Post by **Fishwhiz** » 09 May 2007, 02:50

that looks more like an unfinished render.

xHaZxMaTx · Post by **xHaZxMaTx** » 09 May 2007, 04:29

race_invader wrote:Hmm Fair enough ill stick to stock..... Well what is something i could possibly have fun doing to it then? im doing the engine conversion which was talked about already but just for looks what are somethings what could improve its overall look..

You could try rounding some of the edges off, give it a more modern look without changing it a whole lot.

race_invader · Post by **race_invader** » 09 May 2007, 04:47

$\:D/$ Hmm yeh thats a good idea

steelsnake00 · Post by **steelsnake00** » 09 May 2007, 12:04

I'd say a set of BBS or replica alloys- something like RS301's in 16" or 17", wide with a 1.5" dish front and rear. Centres colour coded to the colour of the car (bodywork should DEFINATELY be something like metallic red or orange, something bright!) and outside lips polished.

race_invader · Post by **race_invader** » 09 May 2007, 16:11

Oh yeah! i like your ideas

Metallic red is a must now coz i was thinking red but not metallic... but i mean all this would cost alot to do but i guess over time i could do bit by bit

stealthsloth22 · Post by **stealthsloth22** » 09 May 2007, 22:39

Anyone know of a turbo that you could put into a Volvo 240 DL? Year is '89.

steelsnake00 · Post by **steelsnake00** » 10 May 2007, 01:45

Or how about you get a good car?
The problem with turbo conversions is you have to buy the turbo, then pipework, altered manifolds (both inlet and exhaust), intercooler, remapped ECU and usually need to upgrade brakes and handling.
Cheaper to just get a good car.

stealthsloth22 · Post by **stealthsloth22** » 10 May 2007, 03:48

I kinda like the Volvo. It's really a nice car. Not high performance, never will be, but still nice.

Just wondering if anyone knew.

Lan.Evo.III · Post by **Lan.Evo.III** » 10 May 2007, 03:58

I'm gettin some cash in the next few months and thought about getting a Lancia Beta - 1978 - What do you guys think?

steelsnake00 · Post by **steelsnake00** » 10 May 2007, 13:54

It's Italian, so it will break down constantly.
I like the look of them, though.

boganbusman · Post by **boganbusman** » 11 May 2007, 13:20

For a similar sort of look, how about a 1st-gen Toyota Celica?

Grez~Supra_RZ-S · Post by **Grez~Supra_RZ-S** » 11 May 2007, 17:55

1977 Celica... *drools*

Lan.Evo.III · Post by **Lan.Evo.III** » 12 May 2007, 05:19

I've been looking at them since you mentioned it, but it's kinda out of my price range. I'm just looking for a car to restore right now.

darknight788 · Post by **darknight788** » 22 May 2007, 06:11

anybody ever driven a 300ZX TT ? i saw one in the add today for $20K and now i have to have it but im curious about what other people think about it

boganbusman · Post by **boganbusman** » 22 May 2007, 10:38

DO

NOT

BUY

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Grez~Supra_RZ-S · Post by **Grez~Supra_RZ-S** » 22 May 2007, 11:42

Ill agree with that. If you do buy one, make sure its the short-wheel base model, the LWBs handle horribly. Theyre scarily unreliable, and very heavy. The interior is beautiful though.

steelsnake00 · Post by **steelsnake00** » 22 May 2007, 13:26

darknight788 · Post by **darknight788** » 22 May 2007, 17:12

k then i wont it just looks cool

^Speed 12^ · Post by **^Speed 12^** » 22 May 2007, 19:46

What do you guys think of the ford fiesta rs turbo. Is it worth getting or is the 1800 version better or worse?

steelsnake00 · Post by **steelsnake00** » 22 May 2007, 22:07

Not bad, if you can find a good one.
Only problem is a good one will probably set you back about as much as a 200SX or the like, so not really value for money.

^Speed 12^ · Post by **^Speed 12^** » 22 May 2007, 22:35

Yeah you're right.

Well, its either the Fiesta RS Turbo or the Peugeot 205 gti. Which one, in your preference is better.

Also, which version of the gti is better. The 1.6 or the 1.9?

Cheers

steelsnake00 · Post by **steelsnake00** » 23 May 2007, 00:41

The 1.9 is much better.
The 205 GTi is quite possibly the best all-round standard FWD car ever made. Note the use of standard; I'd still rather have a modded MK1 GTi or Corrado.