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22 March 2006, 04:23 PM
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just been having ratch on autotrader and there was a couple of 98 V5's for about £7-8K. Is t better keeping clear of cars in that price bracket? (this one also had an FMIC)
Given the prices that UK turbos seem to be going for in the for sale section, its rather worrying seeing as a car 2 year older can be worth twice as much.
Looking for one thats unmodified really so I can molest it myself.
Given the prices that UK turbos seem to be going for in the for sale section, its rather worrying seeing as a car 2 year older can be worth twice as much.
Looking for one thats unmodified really so I can molest it myself.
22 March 2006, 04:34 PM
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I think you might struggle to find an unmodded one these days. And all I have to say on a V5 Type R for sub £10k.... you get what you pay for.
Bear in mind if its unmodded, it wont have been remapped... and its not like you're going to find one that hasnt been previously owned in the UK anymore so, how much do you trust that its always been run on Optimax AND booster?
I wouldnt like to risk it.
Also, I just had a quick look on the 'trader, the first 2 I looked at both had traction control apparently, they're obviously well clued up on what they're selling, Im sure they clued up on how to look after them too
Bear in mind if its unmodded, it wont have been remapped... and its not like you're going to find one that hasnt been previously owned in the UK anymore so, how much do you trust that its always been run on Optimax AND booster?
I wouldnt like to risk it.
Also, I just had a quick look on the 'trader, the first 2 I looked at both had traction control apparently, they're obviously well clued up on what they're selling, Im sure they clued up on how to look after them too
22 March 2006, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RobEvo5
Sorry to butt in all but couldn't think of a better place to ask the question:
I have just brought a hybrid type R gearbox V5, which will be going into my UK classic. Can anyone tell me what the theoretical top speed is on a type R.
Also what sort of revs are you at, at say 80mph?.
Speeds throught the gears would be even better, but thats asking allot.
Thanks in advance.
I have just brought a hybrid type R gearbox V5, which will be going into my UK classic. Can anyone tell me what the theoretical top speed is on a type R.
Also what sort of revs are you at, at say 80mph?.
Speeds throught the gears would be even better, but thats asking allot.
Thanks in advance.
22 March 2006, 09:09 PM
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Ive been looking at Type R's on autotrader for a few months now just kinda seeing what they go for i was thinking of spending about 8-8.5k but reading on here tonight i dont think it will buy me a good example since some of them
have about 60k miles and from what ive read on here should be in need of an engine rebuild, So how bad is the engine problem on an R and should i consider buying 1 with a blown motor, i was thinkin of a MY98 with dccd in white.
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have about 60k miles and from what ive read on here should be in need of an engine rebuild, So how bad is the engine problem on an R and should i consider buying 1 with a blown motor, i was thinkin of a MY98 with dccd in white.
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23 March 2006, 09:41 AM
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All type r's have dccd. I wouldnt even entertain the thought of buying one with a blown motor unless you had plans to put your own engine in anyway. It costs time and money rebuilding an engine. Also might be an indicator as to how the car was treated/driven....
23 March 2006, 10:29 AM
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I think the chances of me finding an unmodified car are slim - although I was referring to heavy modifications when I said I wanted a standard car.
Preferably I'd be looking for a car that has been remapped for UK fuel.
do the V5's have 4 pots as standard?
Preferably I'd be looking for a car that has been remapped for UK fuel.
do the V5's have 4 pots as standard?
23 March 2006, 07:37 PM
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paul yea they have 4pots on the front and 2 pots on the rear which the p1 does'nt have i'll be at the next meet, you can pick my brains(wont take long
) if you want. what your looking for shouldnt be much of a problem as most cars have a decat and remap/ecu and usually a set of wheels, as the car is fast enough for the road
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i'll be at the next meet, you can pick my brains(wont take long ) if you want. what your looking for shouldnt be much of a problem as most cars have a decat and remap/ecu and usually a set of wheels, as the car is fast enough for the road mike
23 March 2006, 07:39 PM
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i dont really want to do the blown motor option, i was thinking buyin an R cheaper, rebuild the motor and have the car with a rebuilt motor for about the same price (that was the theory anyway lol)
Do all type R's have dccd? i was lead to think they came with either ABS or DCCD but not both am i right with this or not?
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Do all type R's have dccd? i was lead to think they came with either ABS or DCCD but not both am i right with this or not?
Thx
Tim
24 March 2006, 04:26 PM
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Re: MY Type R Crawford 2.5
My 2 cents worth !!
What sort of suspension/ handling mods are people running ?
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What sort of suspension/ handling mods are people running ?
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24 March 2006, 04:51 PM
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Apexi N1 Pro dampers with Faulkner springers... 250lbs rear, 325lbs front
Adjustable Pillowball topmounts
Jspeed side mount tower bars
Cusco 4 point brace
+ all this stuff:
Adjustable Pillowball topmounts
Jspeed side mount tower bars
Cusco 4 point brace
+ all this stuff:
24 March 2006, 07:11 PM
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HKS coilovers.(not fitted yet so dont know if they're too hard yet)
HKS top mounts
GT-Spec ALK
Whiteline h/d drop links front and rear
Powerflex bushes all round inc. subframe and diff lock.
Cusco lower brace front and rear
Whiteline upper rear brace
GT-Spec upper front brace
I can give you the number for a v5 sti v.ltd for sale at just under £10k with 50k on the clock. Only mods are a decat and filter i think.
HKS top mounts
GT-Spec ALK
Whiteline h/d drop links front and rear
Powerflex bushes all round inc. subframe and diff lock.
Cusco lower brace front and rear
Whiteline upper rear brace
GT-Spec upper front brace
I can give you the number for a v5 sti v.ltd for sale at just under £10k with 50k on the clock. Only mods are a decat and filter i think.
26 March 2006, 04:03 PM
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standard version 5 dampers with eibach springs bump stear mod, rear upper strunt brace standard front strutbrace. not very low looks almost standard but the handling is awesome, better than my old uk turbo on avo coilovers
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27 March 2006, 09:52 AM
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Re: Cool
What effect would I get from teh following :
- Cusco coilovers - does anyone know how hard these are ?
- WL ALK
- Uprated droplinks
Keep standard strut bars or would i be better off changing them as well ?
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- Cusco coilovers - does anyone know how hard these are ?
- WL ALK
- Uprated droplinks
Keep standard strut bars or would i be better off changing them as well ?
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27 March 2006, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Type-R
What effect would I get from teh following :
- Cusco coilovers - does anyone know how hard these are ?
- Cusco coilovers - does anyone know how hard these are ?
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27 March 2006, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Type-R
What effect would I get from teh following :
- Cusco coilovers - does anyone know how hard these are ?
- Cusco coilovers - does anyone know how hard these are ?
Would be perfect for flat roads, but uncomfortable on uneven surfaces. Plus you get 'tsseeww', 'tsseeww' noises over every bump you go over... so they can be annoying.
But... having said all that - when you get the right conditions - they are superb! It's like you're driving on your own set of rails...
27 March 2006, 07:21 PM
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I'm thinking my HKS coilovers will be very similar to the cusco's. They'll be used for hillclimbs and sprints so road manners are not too important. Is it the spring's that are the governing factor as these could be changed to a lesser spring rate i would imagine as opposed to the damping....
28 March 2006, 02:07 AM
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Cuscos, depending on type aren't really that bad. However, this is comming from my experience on US roads. I have no idea how roads over there are, yet.
HKS coilovers have in my opinion too many dampening settings. Cusco has 5. 1-5. 1 being the softest, 5 being the hardest.
I cannot say much though, as I have JIC Magic coilovers... those are EXTREMELY hard.
HKS coilovers have in my opinion too many dampening settings. Cusco has 5. 1-5. 1 being the softest, 5 being the hardest.
I cannot say much though, as I have JIC Magic coilovers... those are EXTREMELY hard.
28 March 2006, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mad doc
show dem whats under deh hoood! 
Go on then, show us whats lurking under the bonnet
29 March 2006, 09:37 AM
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Wish my engine bay looked that clean! Maybe will after the rebuild...
Just thought i'd mention on here first that i might have an ej22t shortblock for sale soon if anyone's interested......
Just thought i'd mention on here first that i might have an ej22t shortblock for sale soon if anyone's interested......