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hpi_matrix reacted to a post in a topic: Classic Mini. Alright now ain’t it
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Erm, even the base spec engine on the TT is the 1.8T which emits a minimum of 180hp... For something released over 20 years I think the TT is pretty good bit of design.
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I've got a Passat GTE, I actually bothered setting-up the charge point at home during lockdown. Was quite a novelty not using any petrol and moving silently for a few weeks. I could definitly see how even a low range car would work for most people, the passat only has a 30 mile range but I think that would be good enough for 80% of trips for most people espicially if you could charge it up at work. I have struggled to charge it out in the field, I think ive only been succesful once, the main advantage is being able to get a decent parking in an electric bay, its a bit like having a disabl
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Interesting intercooler placment, its almost as if they gave up.
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Its a barn find car, was covered in dust and was with a blue 220 turbo and a few other spares. Not sure how long it was tucked away before this new owner has bought it to sell on.
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Torsen diff so should be alright Yes, air filter in the boot Obviously for the cheapo insurances (that become invalid)
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Forged 86mm pistonsStock rodsT28 Chinese turboMagnecore red leadsBrembo 406 V6 BrakesBig fuck off oil leak & no Mot
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220ish at a guess
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I'll try again
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Went and did a buy, sorry no collection thread as it was pretty near by and I got it recovered anyway. Needs an oil leak sorting and MOT, but my god does it shift.
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Some great suggestions on this thread and a few options I hadnt considered, a lot of options ive already owned: MX5 - already owned, brillant to drive but was too reliable, noting really to tinker with and no room for the dog. Maybe a turbo one, one day. Mk3 Golf - Not feeling it, they seem a bit meh Corsa with engine swap - Just a car ive never wanted to own, not matter how tarted up 206 GTi - Not feeling it, and quite modern Primera - Too long 216 GTi - Too long ZX - Already owned (wouldnt exactly decribe it as a b-road blaster, more like boring commuter)
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Would love to do an MX5 swap into the Herald, although because of the fabrication needed for the engine mounts and suspension/drive train components that would need to be swapped over I think its a project thats beyond my skills.
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To clarify I have only dismissed modern cars as I can sample those with the missus, she currently has a R53 mini which will probably be replaced with a 182 or a Colt CZT. Wish I never sold my Citroen AX GTi now ?
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I currently have a Triumph Herald and although its a novelty to drive its not exactly something I can take for a thrash, mostly it trundles along to classic shows and the pub...which I like, id just also like a car that likes a B-road blast occasionally. As older hatches are on the price increase something that fits the bill is hard to come by, I have been looking at Toyota Glanza's but they seem quite expensive for what they are and standard ones carry a premium price, a metro with a VVC conversion would be nice but one for sale are few and far between and I cant be arsed doing the conve
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What's your opinion? Noticable? Although I guess with the state of your old ones anything would be lol
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Did you ditch the run flats?