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Offline Rob

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Cheap cars to juice
« on: May 18, 2007, 10:50:44 AM »
Hey...I used to post on Eurolow a bit, so dropped by here now it's dead :)

I graduate from uni in a few weeks, and wouldn't mind having a ride with juice!

What kinda stuff should I be looking at?  I liked the idea of having a Mk3 Golf, but I'm told struts make everything harder...

Not really bothered about hatch/saloon/estate

Ideally I'd like something cheap that can be used daily...however much I'd love a Benz, I'm not sure that would work out!

Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2007, 11:23:19 AM »
struts do complicate the fitting and limit the "performance" of juice
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if you are after a juiced car on a budget the the system performance is not priority cos it will be limited by the £'s input anyway.

as you have gathered by the sound of it MB is about the easiest/cheapest to juice in terms of what you get for your money at the end of the day, also not dear to but [especially if you use the services of our own B.P. motors  8)  ]  but maybe not that cheap to run as a student.

if you like the golf anyway, go with one. Get a basic one or two pump system with accumulators fitted, running 24 volts. make sure you have 4 corner control [even if you only intend to have front and back moves] so you have good handling.
You'll have a good entry to our scene, a reliable ride with loads of easy to get custom parts around, cheap running and LOTS OF FUN.  :)
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« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2007, 12:53:43 PM »
Thanks for that :)

I'm tempted by a mate selling a 2 pump kit with solenoids, dumps and hoses.  Guess I'd need accumulators, batts (no problem), switches (doesn't seem too complex) and rams...rams are where I'm stuck the most.
 
Roughly what kind of money would I be looking at for rams to work with struts?  Also, what's the deal with mounting them? (do they need custom top plates, or something)

Ta
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« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2007, 03:07:19 PM »
switches and accs no problem either.

Max Hydraulics can supply you struts converted ready to bolt on using your care and top plates. same for the rear.
talk to derrie
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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2007, 05:01:35 PM »
what about juicing a 98 audi quattro

jamie let me in on why an a8 would be difficult (being ally) but are all audi's out?
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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2007, 07:32:47 PM »
* sticks hand up as student owner of 48v juiced 280 merc....

If you want it mate, then you'll do whats neccesary to get it.
You have to weigh up pros and cons- 123 merc; good solid car with legendary build quality, can be a bit thirsty (but not that bad...go on jeff, you know you wanna say something about my economy ;) ) compared to mk3 golf (which I incidentaly would love to bag) can be ropey, rust in usual VW places, terrible body roll due to being the car equivalent of a fat girl on a bean bag, but thankfully seems to have escaped the VW scene tax bollocks. Horses for courses.
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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2007, 08:10:20 PM »
how long can you continue to be a student for MrBags  :)

















no, i get what you where saying really  :wink:

fat girl on a bean bag   8)  you aint seen that recently [welll, not in your house anyway]
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« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2007, 08:11:06 PM »
Hmm...you make a good case!

I guess I've got about £1k for the car, though it would be nice if insurance was cheap (I'm 21 with 2yrs NCB...so got a bit of scope)

What age are 123 Mercs?  I've been poking around on eBay looking a few Benz's...

I know people say they don't break, but is it not damn expensive if they do?  I'm not adverse to checking out my local scrappie, but I can't recall ever seeing a Benz at any of them!
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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2007, 10:29:39 PM »
Indeed Monsignor F.Daddy. I am no longer a student..sadly..til I do a PhD...
Fat girls and bean bags are but a phonecall away ;)
Rob, with £1k you should pick up a clean 123. for what its worth bollocks to practicality, go for a 280 and enjoy that straight 6 sound. There are plenty out there, avoid taxis, gypo wagons, and look for an elderly owner car in your local free-ads, but be quick, cos they think they aren't worth owt...
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2007, 10:32:57 PM »
Quote from: "funbags"
I am no longer a student..sadly..til I do a PhD...

Pah! just another excuse to skive
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« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2007, 10:44:03 PM »
indeed...but I think I need to pay for that one..poo...



but then I will be Doctor Tom....hahahahahahhaa
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« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2007, 11:19:54 PM »
"The Pie Doctor"....................... has quite a ring to it :wink:  :D
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« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2007, 11:55:00 PM »
There's a missive range of sub £1k cars out there! Nothing cooler than spending £3k on suspension on a sub £1k car  :twisted:  Even better ... spend £3k an suspension, £1k+on audio, and nearly £1k on rims ... all on a sub £1k car. Makes Tim happy that does!!!  :D

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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2007, 12:51:18 AM »
Quote from: "Rob"
Hmm...you make a good case!

but is it not damn expensive if they do?

again.............. B.P. Motors are your in house port of call




come on Permy, where are you
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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2007, 09:40:02 AM »
hiyaaaa!! .....i aint got nowt at the mo sorry, due to the fact the last car i brought home to sell was that estate, which as soon as i advertised it realised i wanted to keep it!! so yes ive done it again bought a car to sell which is now a bloody keeper :cry:  back up to five :cry: ...but if i do see anything i'll give yall a shout a grand buys a lot of benz these days :lol:  :lol:  and ive realised im now really shit at buyin cars to sell, due to the fact ive recently sold my s class 140 to gray coz i needed some space.....but now that space has been filled with 2 cars!! good job ive got an understanding wife :wink:  :wink:
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