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05 September 2005, 01:04 PM
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Personally I'm not a fan of the look of the car. I had exactly the same car as my first car, and my way of modifying it was to make subtle mods like suspension, wheels, brakes, and some "upgraded" Ford styling to look like:
However, aside from all that, if that's what floats your boat, then it's a cool car for you to be driving around in, and moving to an Impreza Sport should be a bit quicker (as I remember just how slow my 1.8 Si was!).
You'll move on to bigger and better things, but don't throw your money away on silly mods like lights and bodykits at such a young age - out the money towards buying a better car in the first place!
However, aside from all that, if that's what floats your boat, then it's a cool car for you to be driving around in, and moving to an Impreza Sport should be a bit quicker (as I remember just how slow my 1.8 Si was!).
You'll move on to bigger and better things, but don't throw your money away on silly mods like lights and bodykits at such a young age - out the money towards buying a better car in the first place!
05 September 2005, 01:07 PM
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Well i actually like it mate
i hope my lad when he's 18 (in2 yrs) can acheive what you have with his car, but as he's just 16 he has to be contempt with this.
LUCKO ur a tw@t mate
i hope my lad when he's 18 (in2 yrs) can acheive what you have with his car, but as he's just 16 he has to be contempt with this.
LUCKO ur a tw@t mate
05 September 2005, 01:09 PM
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Don't like the rear lights or the scoop but other than that I think it looks 
Ignore the other SN 'high n mighty's' if everyone drove the same car it would be pretty boring!
Matt
Ignore the other SN 'high n mighty's' if everyone drove the same car it would be pretty boring!
Matt
05 September 2005, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Tilly
Some people just dont listen, performance went out of the window, my car got keyed, I wasnt prepared to fund a half arsed engine job. What was so special about your first car that made you god?
i think it would have given your car a run for its money, probs would have lost misserabley but you never know...
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05 September 2005, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby-kid
ford anglia 105e deluxe. 1600gt crossflow engine, rs wheel, full milton race prep suspension, all the little things like k&n filter etc. 2" ashleigh exhaust, uprated brakes.
i think it would have given your car a run for its money, probs would have lost misserabley but you never know...
Scotty.
i think it would have given your car a run for its money, probs would have lost misserabley but you never know...
Scotty.
Well my first car is a Locost with a 150bhp motorbike engine and weighs 450kg:P
I'd love an Anglia.
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05 September 2005, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by phelpsa
Nice engine. 84bhp isnt it? Get a Zetec in there!!
Well my first car is a Locost with a 150bhp motorbike engine and weighs 450kg:P
I'd love an Anglia.
Well my first car is a Locost with a 150bhp motorbike engine and weighs 450kg:P
I'd love an Anglia.
05 September 2005, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mica Blue
Bet that would look funny driving down the road with L plates on
I'm gonna learn to drive in my dads scoob though.It's gonna be a race only car (hillclimbing / RGB championship)
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05 September 2005, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by phelpsa
Nice engine. 84bhp isnt it? Get a Zetec in there!!
Well my first car is a Locost with a 150bhp motorbike engine and weighs 450kg:P
I'd love an Anglia.
Well my first car is a Locost with a 150bhp motorbike engine and weighs 450kg:P
I'd love an Anglia.
and got some zetec bits on it (some electrics)
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05 September 2005, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby-kid
no not with webber carbs on it
and got some zetec bits on it (some electrics)
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and got some zetec bits on it (some electrics)
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05 September 2005, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by phelpsa
I recon a 2.0 zetec with throttle boddies, lumpy cam, 3 inch exhaust and probably a mini-atlas axle! Probably 200bhp outa that lot.
Its been done a lot, the 2.0 are 136PS off the mark (about 133bhp) with the cams, T/Bs and exhaust many are seeing around 185bhp
05 September 2005, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tilly
dyno'd where though? and I take it this is supposed to be at the flywheel
05 September 2005, 05:10 PM
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turbo'ed though I assume? as thats hellish high power figure for an N/A, I know its possible, ive seen much much higher but it lasted five minutes before going pop with a silly compression ratio. I know the airflow is better on a locost, but to 15bhp through airflow? sounds a bit lax flower :S
05 September 2005, 05:12 PM
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not saying its not possible, just interested thats all, and also, forgot to ask, we talking about blacktop zetecs or silvertops here?
05 September 2005, 10:08 PM
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that is a picture taken a few months after we bought it, some of the paint stipped, some new wings, rust repaired etc, i will try and get some more pics taken.
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05 September 2005, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Tilly
G&D auto cosmetics did the prep and painting and mr wild.... gee thanks for your comments, sarcasm is a great thing isnt it? Im guessing like other forums people are prejudiced just cos of what i drive? well im only 18 so if people cant appreciate it its fair enough but I've done more than any other 18 year old, I actually care about motors but cant get insured on much at the mo, thats an 1800 zetec and is about as much as I can afford, and as for the oh dear comments, pity its quicker than 2.0 sport imprezas isnt it? now be nice, Ive come here to join in and not be slated like elsewhere
06 September 2005, 07:20 AM
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I like the Escort, you have done a nice job m8
Dont take the critisism to heart though, take a look through most of the threads on this particular section and you'll see that most cars get the same reaction (I know mine has)
Enjoy it, sell it, get a Scoob, enjoy that, lifes too short m8
good luck
Dont take the critisism to heart though, take a look through most of the threads on this particular section and you'll see that most cars get the same reaction (I know mine has)
Enjoy it, sell it, get a Scoob, enjoy that, lifes too short m8
good luck
06 September 2005, 01:17 PM
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Hi tilly!
The car is actually well executed which is the main thing. Whether its to everyones taste is another matter.
Scoobynet seems to be full of people who will insult you if you do not agree with them.
Try www.sidc.co.uk not NEARLY as far up their own *****.
And anyway why buy a sport? Its slower than the escort
The car is actually well executed which is the main thing. Whether its to everyones taste is another matter.
Scoobynet seems to be full of people who will insult you if you do not agree with them.
Try www.sidc.co.uk not NEARLY as far up their own *****.
And anyway why buy a sport? Its slower than the escort
06 September 2005, 06:00 PM
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because in my eyes they're seen as a more prestige car and I want a nice looking four door to keep simple that'll still go
ROFL @ Ruth yup, ive been all over trying to decide on a car, originally my plan was a 2.0 focus because i always thought insurance on a sport was out of my range but its £1060 so yeah its a lot but im young, i expect to pay a lot I think compared to other cars for a young driver, a grand isnt bad
ROFL @ Ruth yup, ive been all over trying to decide on a car, originally my plan was a 2.0 focus because i always thought insurance on a sport was out of my range but its £1060 so yeah its a lot but im young, i expect to pay a lot I think compared to other cars for a young driver, a grand isnt bad
06 September 2005, 06:10 PM
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Fair play to you Tilly, your obviously a knowledgable chap.
Can't say your Escort is my own personal cuppa, but as long as you like it and enjoy it, thats the main thing.
Good luck with your quest for a sport
Can't say your Escort is my own personal cuppa, but as long as you like it and enjoy it, thats the main thing.
Good luck with your quest for a sport