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stubbsy05

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19th Oct 04 at 22:42

I'm 20 in November and will have been driving 3 years with 1 years ncb in low risk area.
So far I've owned:

Vauxhall Nova 1.4 Sri
Ford Escort 1.6 SI Zetec
Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 16V Sport

I Have so far considered:

Renault Clio 1.8 16V
Corsa 2.0 16V
Renault Clio 1.5 DCi 60/80
Pug 106 GTI
Pug 306 GTI 6
Vauxhall Astra 1.6/1.8 SXi
Vauxhall Astra 2.0 Dti SRi
Renault Clio 172/182

The Dilemma I have is I travel 250 miles alone just commuting each week. So I am having to consider running costs/ depreciation.
Running two cars would be too expensive I feel, as 2 lots of tax/mot/insurance is needed

Oh the joys

[Edited on 19-10-2004 by Alex.S]

[Edited on 19-10-2004 by Alex.S]

mossy

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19th Oct 04 at 22:44

corsa

J100RSA

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19th Oct 04 at 23:09

valver corsa or pug 106 gti rest are too refined for serious fun

Nismo

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19th Oct 04 at 23:35

Clio 172

Kerry

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20th Oct 04 at 07:04

maybe if you moved closer to work

LukeGSi

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20th Oct 04 at 07:15

quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
maybe if you moved closer to work and brought gurus car we wouldn't all think you're retard

mk4_astra

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Registered: 15th Oct 03
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20th Oct 04 at 07:52

maybe a golf tdi 150bhp model seeing as you do so many miles and then get it chipped to 200bhp which should keep you happy for a while

Fad

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Registered: 1st Feb 01
Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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20th Oct 04 at 07:59

250 miles a week? that nothing

I was doing 1K in my valver a week

i would say clio 172 if you want a bit of comfort and decent performance.

I am biased as i love my valver corsa but its all down to what you want from a car.

LukeGSi

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20th Oct 04 at 08:02

Alex but gurus XE ffs. Drive one you will be convinced!

ps. I love you Fad

Fad

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20th Oct 04 at 08:07

Well they are cheap as chips now days and cant beat the £££ per bhp

love you too lukey

hows the billies feel?

Kerry

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20th Oct 04 at 08:19

touchy subject

LukeGSi

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20th Oct 04 at 08:31

quote:
Originally posted by fadscorsa
hows the billies feel?

Shit to be honest

Every bump nearly rips front of my car off

I think i'll stop buying second hand stuff and get some new suspension. How much for koni yellow? And where from?

Fad

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20th Oct 04 at 08:38

erm i didnt want to say but i felt billies bfpre and they are always harsh

Joffs are unreal you actually leave the seat at every bump

I would either ask red SXi what he can do for you or try Road Runner (0115 978 1173)
They do the front dampers for £100 each and the rears for £63 each or the full kit for £360

i used to think mine was well harsh but far from it compared to some cars i been out in recently

[Edited on 20-10-2004 by fadscorsa]

LukeGSi

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20th Oct 04 at 08:44

I think the ones I fitted are shagged tho, they are worse than just harsh and one side is worse than the other

I want something that drops the car 50 or 60 and isn't stupidly bumpy, is this too much to ask for?

Kerry

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20th Oct 04 at 08:45

I want lots of things......

Fad

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20th Oct 04 at 08:46

well get the full koni kit that comes with terra springs i think? that is suposed to be a 45mm drop but is more like a 50-55 and is not that harsh at all

I wouldnt say your dampers are fucked as billies are renound for being harsh as fook

I guess you checked the dampers for leaks etc before you put them on?

p.s sorry alex we are hijacking your thread

[Edited on 20-10-2004 by fadscorsa]

LukeGSi

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20th Oct 04 at 08:48

Yup no leaks or owt just mega harsh! I'm upset

Kerry

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20th Oct 04 at 08:48

he bought them from alex

LukeGSi

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20th Oct 04 at 08:48

quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
I want lots of things......

Like?

Fad

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20th Oct 04 at 08:51

quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
he bought them from alex

what springs you running? could be miss matchd springs and dampers?

hmm i would just get summing else, clean them up and sell em on again if its too much...like you said before its an every day car you dont want to resent driviing it?

LukeGSi

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20th Oct 04 at 08:52

50mm eibach springs

It's not Alexs fault tho. He never fitted them. Exactly fad I want something fun but sensible.

Fad

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20th Oct 04 at 08:56

mayb the drop is too much for the damper cos Joffs IRRC is a massive drop of 70-80mm aint it? hence how harsh it is

either way i am biased to say koni yellows like every other mofo

LukeGSi

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20th Oct 04 at 08:56

Sorry Alex i've wrecked your thread

please don't arrest me

LukeGSi

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20th Oct 04 at 08:57

I want Koni yellows but I'm just a poor boy and £360 is £360 more than I have

Fad

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20th Oct 04 at 08:57

prolly clobbeer you with some axel stands or summat

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