jikovron
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mechanical chaos
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Aug 26, 2008 21:26:17 GMT
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She's going to get a pinto later on this year, as the Lada lump isn't the best and my 4 speed 'box is rather tired. wouldnt a fiat engine be a bit more exciting (to listen to and drive)and easier to fit,the only plus point of a pinto is the gearbox with its decent gearchange not to mention its love of fuel and wearing camshafts/snapping rockers (from a friends experience with a pinto equipped kitcar) i would hasten to add that while the lada engine is lacklustre as standard but the bigger ones are good for 140 bhp with turbocharging cool car ,one off my favourits
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Tim
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Aug 26, 2008 22:20:57 GMT
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Looking ace
Pinto would make parts easy to get hold off, plus potential YB upgrade is easier :-)
I need a cool estate :-)
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Sept 1, 2008 13:07:27 GMT
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta 2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van 2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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ThePollitt
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Fix up, look... at that car on eBay!
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Sept 1, 2008 13:49:25 GMT
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Raized suzpensionz is for Looozers! ;D Tiresome shmiresome! ;D
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evilged
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praise the lowered
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Sept 1, 2008 20:21:39 GMT
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new wheel kinda work, look a bit tucked in. i like, but i like the moon discs too.
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dugong
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One Of Us Will Live To Rue The Day We Met Each Other (Wire : 2008)
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Sept 1, 2008 21:27:24 GMT
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This shouldn't work, but it does! You went past me when I was just getting into Gaydon (shagged Piazza) and it looked the tits! Are the late 164 Cloverleaf phone dial wheels 4 x 98? Cos they'd look great on it...............I think Checked and they're FWD offset and 5 x 108 or something. Would still look great with new hubs I'll be quiet now
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Yeah but there were some phone dial ones in 4 x 98 and 15" - and I may be getting them soon!
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Sept 2, 2008 11:34:15 GMT
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by the way mate, i am still looking for the valve cap key, will let you know when i find it
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta 2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van 2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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Sept 3, 2008 18:28:25 GMT
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Hi guys !! In less than 3 weeks I'm picking up a '90 Lada Signet (aka Riva) over here in Canada. I've been looking through the posts for this Riva and saw the Weber and K&N filter that now rplaces the OEM stuff. What info can I get from you chaps on how I might make this mod once I get my hands on my Signet? For info on who I am and some pics of what I'm getting, surf on over to here: ladausa.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=240&highlight=ladausa.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=351Cheers !!
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Richard "Lada" Loiselle
"You can go far with a smile. You can go farther with a smile and a Lada."
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Sept 5, 2008 16:30:49 GMT
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I'm sure the guys over on Lada.co.uk can help. The weber is an easy conversion (requires adapter plate iirc) and is just a 32/36 ford one.
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Loving this feature mate, Lada's Rock big time love them to bitz, A Fiat/lancia engine would be good you can use the Lada box but need a 124 bell housing if you can find one... 150bhp standard Lada would shock the hell outta these Saxo/106 era boys.... tee hee... Keep up the good work mate... Oh if you need Graphics then give me a holla....
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Isle of Wight Graphics is now Ztam Design for all you lot out there, still offering the excellent service as before : mail me on design@ztam.co.uk
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Sept 6, 2008 10:44:10 GMT
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1994 Mazda 323f 1.6i 16v GLX
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Sept 6, 2008 11:51:45 GMT
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Didn't know where else to post this so ..... OMG LOLCAT + LADA!
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[a href=" "] [/a] Heres one of my old Retro's, Lancia Beta wheels......
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Isle of Wight Graphics is now Ztam Design for all you lot out there, still offering the excellent service as before : mail me on design@ztam.co.uk
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Lada has now moved on to a new home.
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Last Edit: Sept 9, 2008 4:42:59 GMT by Fennec
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evilged
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praise the lowered
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what? its actually gone this time! nooo! got replacement or is one in the offing?
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rodit
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Sorry to drag up an old thread but if anyone knows the owner of this car now i am desperately trying to find it, and for the right price buy it. ;D
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Low and slow
Why can't i tune it?
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Sorry to drag up an old thread but if anyone knows the owner of this car now I am desperately trying to find it, and for the right price buy it. ;D **EDIT** I suspect it may have been raced or scrapped... The vehicle details for G124 XMH are: Date of Liability 04 01 2009 Date of First Registration 23 03 1990 Year of Manufacture 1990 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1294CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Export Vehicle Status Unlicensed Vehicle Colour RED Vehicle Type Approval null
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Last Edit: Jul 3, 2009 14:20:20 GMT by jettadeluxe
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No, afaik, it is still off the road awaiting an MOT. If someone finds it, I'll do all I can to help get it back on the road!
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rodit
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If found it can't need much to get an mot. Need info asap as tempted by the Tartan one on the bay if i can't get this.
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Low and slow
Why can't i tune it?
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