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Old 14 September 2005, 01:50 PM
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Just found this on Mig Web

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/showt...9&page=1&pp=25


But WHY?
They are two completely different cars on the inside (well almost).
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Old 14 September 2005, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ollyhewitt
Ben - indeed, he posted on "ScoobyNet" about when he was doing his conversion - and no one could answer any of his questions, he got the replies of "whats the point", "just buy a WRX" and "it'll never work" how wrong they are!
what a bunch of fickle gits
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just to add, they are actually very similar on the inside, just generally the seats etc. hth jamo
Old 14 September 2005, 02:33 PM
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In the end of the day if the cost of the conversion works out less than buying a decent Turbo, then it's ok imo.

Plenty of wrecked wrexes out there for the bits...which plenty of users on here claiming "I'm the god of drivers" or "they are good in the twisties" won't want to boast about
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lol. I with you on that.

Originally Posted by ALi-B
In the end of the day if the cost of the conversion works out less than buying a decent Turbo, then it's ok imo.

Plenty of wrecked wrexes out there for the bits...which plenty of users on here claiming "I'm the god of drivers" or "they are good in the twisties" won't want to boast about
Old 14 September 2005, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SC008Y_MAD
But WHY?
They are two completely different cars on the inside (well almost).
Darren
Exactly which bits of the inside are completely different? The seats?
Old 14 September 2005, 05:36 PM
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its generally a finance issue. Obviously if one has the money then theyd buy a turbo wouldnt they.
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In ment under the skin (body work) engine trans, suspension etc... as well as the seats
I aint technical at all.
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Exactly which bits of the inside are completely different? The seats?
Old 15 September 2005, 04:32 PM
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There's a few differences in the suspension, but anyone going to the trouble of fitting a new engine will have upgraded to at least turbo stuff.
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I wonder if he will insure it as a Sport still.
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
I wonder if he will insure it as a Sport still.
Thing is it can now be insured as a kit car,Done this with a mates astra 1.4,Fitted a 2.0l with all the suspension gearbox etc,Its now properly insured as a kit car for cheaper than the original 1.4 cost.It dont make sense i know but thats insurance for ya.
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