philh
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Aug 24, 2008 13:38:39 GMT
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After having to scrap my Volvo 360 (see here) retrorides.proboards86.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=39172&page=1I was left without a car and needed one ASAP hence me buying this wagon for 400 notes from my gaffer. I'm not really sure if it classifys as retro but it sure is ugly lol! Its the 1.9 diesel (non-turbo!  ) and came with 70,000 miles and tax and test. However it is without a doubt the worst car I have ever driven lol, very slow and sluggish and the handling is shocking! (worse than my Mk3 astra and they're known for being boats)      I can't seem to leave any of my cars standard so the plan is to lower it on cut springs as much as is healthy (i.e as much as possible  ) and have the steelies done in gloss black. Any comments welcome |
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1989 Volvo 360GLE 1990 Ford Sierra 1984 Toyota Celica Supra 1992 Vauxhall Carlton 1988 BMW 525i Currently retro-less |
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Aug 24, 2008 14:38:51 GMT
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I've tried a couple of these out and they're decent things to drive, certainly a lot more appealing than an Astra.
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Aug 24, 2008 15:40:36 GMT
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same chassis as a pug 306.
the handling should be fantastic?
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1994 Mazda 323f 1.6i 16v GLX
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Darrel
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Aug 24, 2008 15:48:40 GMT
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The hatchback version has amazing handling characteristics with an excellent chassis and 4 wheel steering as standard. However the estate has a completly different suspension setup that although very good needs to be kept in top condition to get the best out of it. Spares for the estate suspension are very difficult to obtain so if you find one in a scrappies (estates are very sought after so rare to find them) grab what you can.
As for the speed issue, ive always found the Xud diesel engine pretty quick if driven well. don't bother revving it past 3k as you wont really find much power and you will just make more noise. Use the torque of the engine. Also I think the estate had a different final ratio which may slow things down a bit?
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Last Edit: Aug 24, 2008 15:51:10 GMT by Darrel
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philh
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Aug 25, 2008 17:27:42 GMT
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eye_flys : Its not too bad but the handling really lets it down, going round a normal roundabout at a normal speed is like being in a boat in a storm! The body-roll Should improve with dramatic spring choppage though!
Boycie: It certainly seems slow but just need to get used to it i think.
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village
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Aug 27, 2008 16:52:51 GMT
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I've got a sheddy ZX TurboD and I can thouroughly recommend the "ghetto alloy" look!
It'll look even better once you've hacked of a coil or two and dropped it a couple of splines on the torsion bars.
Pete
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"The White Van is strong with this one...."
Chris "Chesney" Allen 1976-2005 RIP
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philh
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Aug 27, 2008 17:19:33 GMT
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Any pics village?
Yep hopefully getting it slammed this weekend, i want it as low as it can go!
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village
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Aug 28, 2008 12:37:13 GMT
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I could post some pics but the car's sheddy in a "crashed into" way rather than a rat look...., I'll see what I can dig up....
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"The White Van is strong with this one...."
Chris "Chesney" Allen 1976-2005 RIP
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Aug 30, 2008 15:14:24 GMT
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Phil,when I can actually be bothered bring it down to 'nally towers and we'll get her down where she should be
i.e low down n dirty (...well she is french!!)
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philh
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Sept 1, 2008 17:40:07 GMT
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Ok mate youll have to give me a bell when your ready for some sever chopping. Thats provided i don't get bored and give in to temptation to get another barge of a Volvo and go V.I.P on it lol.
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1989 Volvo 360GLE 1990 Ford Sierra 1984 Toyota Celica Supra 1992 Vauxhall Carlton 1988 BMW 525i Currently retro-less |
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) and came with 70,000 miles and tax and test.
) and have the steelies done in gloss black. 
