xtremewheels
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Well both myself and a friend are looking to start working on cars without help of pros. With my uni work starting next year in computer programming and graphics (to make kits / custom work) before it goes onto the car and my friend doing an engineering qualification we shall start looking for our 1st project car towards the summer or Christmas this year.
The car will be kept on the drive or road side for awhile and not running as it will be worked on inside and out over a period of time. May even get broken if we do something wrong. But it's how we shall learn I’m sure.
In ways looking at a 1.6 or above. Something that can either be used as a show or a track car. Not to sure which yet.
Anyway, been looking at some cars and long debates around which cars are nice for a 1st self project car.
Some on the list so far - CRX, Nova, Corsa gsi, 205 about it atm.
Any tips or ideas would be great 
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Robin
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205 1.9 GTi, nothing else is worth it for the same money IMO.
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xtremewheels
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205 1.9 GTi, nothing else is worth it for the same money IMO.
Hrm, in ways looking for something quite cheap to learn on. 
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Ben G
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1.2 8v rust bucket of a corsa 
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xtremewheels
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1.2 8v rust bucket of a corsa
Already have a 1.4 sport one of those
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Ben G
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learn on that one then 
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Robin
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What sort of budget are you talking about?
A 1.9 GTi will cost you about £500 if you're after a slightly tatty one 
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xtremewheels
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learn on that one then
lol! it's nearly done...respray on friday, may 3rd it's having the tail pipes done, then suspension kit/spacers being fitted then bring on the mot!
all done 
Want something stock, needs work and abit of tlc, but looking for a nice base model. Didn't no if anyone had recommendations etc.
I like crx's for some reason, my friend likes white novas (as do i)
Whats best for parts/engine work/tuning is the question i should be asking 
[Edited on 19-04-2007 by xtremewheels]
[Edited on 19-04-2007 by xtremewheels]
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xtremewheels
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Originally posted by Robin
What sort of budget are you talking about?
A 1.9 GTi will cost you about £500 if you're after a slightly tatty one
Sounds nice! £500 is about right, after all don't want a mint one, wheres the work in that!
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Robin
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Or, you could do the typical young lad project bodywork car, a mk3 Polo Coupe.
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xtremewheels
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Maybe, btw robin when do the pvs tickets stop being sold? handed in my holiday slip at work sunday, no reply yet! really would like to come!
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Robin
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May the 1st dude
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xtremewheels
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May the 1st dude
Ah i should find out before then!
Least you'll get to see the mess of my corsa at PVS!
Anyway, also looking at the OLD civics as well, anyone rate them?
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