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May 27, 2007 18:31:29 GMT
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you know the ones...old, 12 valves, boxy, unloved.
am I right in thinking they're based on old mitsubishis?
if so, which? sigmas like DC's beige behemoth?
fwd? rwd? pcd?
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bstardchild
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May 27, 2007 18:31:50 GMT
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you know the ones...old, 12 valves, boxy, unloved. am I right in thinking they're based on old mitsubishis? if so, which? sigmas like DC's beige behemoth? fwd? rwd? pcd? *n Lancer |
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May 27, 2007 18:43:46 GMT
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are they relly called a Proton Saga??   |
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May 27, 2007 18:49:52 GMT
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serious potential.   need 14" rimmage for the win. I'd guess they're 114.3 pcd  one needs to be done on these shores. |
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May 27, 2007 19:43:03 GMT
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are they front or rear wheel drive or 4wd, some here look ok
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Mini 998cc grp bonnet & boot, lightend shell, 6-point cage, soon to have a turbo on the 998 engine (t2 frm a r5gt) rs turbo intercooler, hoping to get 120ish bhp?
father is building a Mini Van 1330, 45 weber, 100bhp@wheels
'RIP' 1.8 Metro GTi, 15.23 1/4mile
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May 27, 2007 19:56:06 GMT
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one of these went on my 'to get' list just last week...  |
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May 27, 2007 20:08:42 GMT
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:)Front wheel drive. Fairly decent cars TBH, but devoid of much character as standard. Like many on here have said though EVERYTHING has potential. The early hatchback [IIRC Proton called them Aeroback] model is pretty rare now.
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May 27, 2007 21:24:05 GMT
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We had a 1.5 SE Aeroback when I was a lad - my old man bought it brand new after years of buying Toyota Corollas, as it was cheap & had all the toys the Corolla didnt (leccy windows, power steering, etc) Was a pleasant enough car, and went well enough for a 1.5.. As already mentioned though, typically average reliable-but-dull motoring, based on the older Mitsi Lancer.. Front wheel drive (although I'm wondering now if Lancer Evo running gear would be possible, for the sleeper look  ) Was one of this shape (google isn't my friend tonight, couldn't find any decent pics!)  At the right price, I'd have one for a laugh |
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May 27, 2007 21:31:45 GMT
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are they relly called a Proton Saga?? The saloons are just called 1500s and the hatches Aerobacks. Certainly that's all they're badged as. There is potential there certainly, but who will be brave enough?! |
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May 27, 2007 21:44:53 GMT
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The newer Impian, Wira and Persona are all 4x100 pcd, offset 35-38 and bore of 56.1. The 92-98 Mitsubishi Lancer, on which the older 1500's etc were based are also the same. Hope this helps.
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May 27, 2007 23:37:55 GMT
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theres an aeroback on t'bay....
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Heres a photoshop I did for TCC a few month ago when he had a similar idea.  |
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May 28, 2007 10:44:20 GMT
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There's one on Autotrader not far from me going very cheap if anyone's interested. I'm tempted myself!  1992 PROTON GL 1.3 GL Price: £165 ono. MOT until January 2008. Taxed until end May. Recent cam belt. Good tyres. Towbar. Cassette stereo. 161000 miles. Bodywork as expected for the age and mileage of the car, with slight damage to the off-side front wing and bumper (see photos). The car has been very well maintained mechanically, starts first time every time and never breaks down (hence 161000 miles covered). A great cheap run around / workhorse. Contact number: 01526 353428 or 07900 803182 |
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May 28, 2007 11:07:10 GMT
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^^^ Liking that photoshop! The shape isn't too bad at all, lends itself quite well to J-style mods, or even a Euro approach. |
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May 28, 2007 18:29:11 GMT
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and don't forget, "lotus handling" seen it on an ad for one LOL |
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May 28, 2007 18:47:07 GMT
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In Malaysia they did 4WD Turbo ones for rallying and they looked superb!
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May 29, 2007 14:04:56 GMT
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The Compact is the car to have in road rallying at the moment. £400 buys you new suspension off a Mitsubishi Evo 6/7/8. Bolt it on and go and play.
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May 29, 2007 14:12:03 GMT
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and don't forget, "lotus handling" seen it on an ad for one LOL Not surprising, Proton owns Lotus. No, its not the other way around either! |
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May 29, 2007 14:13:11 GMT
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Proton pwns Lotus
Yah!
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May 29, 2007 15:01:01 GMT
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Heres a photoshop I did for TCC a few month ago when he had a similar idea. It looks fantastic with those arches! |
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