1300cc...190bhp...

penski · 16 Jun 2007 at 20:17

...it has to be a bike doesn't it?

doesn't it?

*n

JRS · 16 Jun 2007 at 20:19

I'm liking that

Must be a giggle to drive!

paradigm · 16 Jun 2007 at 20:21

Awesome, shame he's dropping the lump into a polo wagon with "teddy bear" alloys

I was all for the sleeper thing until I saw the alloys

Vibez · 16 Jun 2007 at 20:21

Impressive engine, looks like a tidy motor as well in general

[TW]Fox · 16 Jun 2007 at 20:21

Looks fun.

But.. L reg cars are retro now?

JRS · 16 Jun 2007 at 20:22

[TW]Fox said:
Looks fun.

But.. L reg cars are retro now?

Remember - retro is an attitude, not an age

gurusan · 16 Jun 2007 at 20:29

That's a nice solid torque curve there

penski · 16 Jun 2007 at 20:48

paradigm said:
Awesome, shame he's dropping the lump into a polo wagon with "teddy bear" alloys

I was all for the sleeper thing until I saw the alloys

I like the idea...a 'different' sleeper.

all it needs is a set of those pink or fresian cow-print seat covers, a parcel shelf and a fluffy steering wheel cover and you would think it was a mum-mobile.

*n

penski · 16 Jun 2007 at 20:50

gurusan said:
That's a nice solid torque curve there

no need for the wink. it isn't blown in the way I detailed the other day.

you lose

*n

gurusan · 16 Jun 2007 at 20:56

penski said:
no need for the wink. it isn't blown in the way I detailed the other day.

you lose

*n

...I wasn't being sarcastic. The torque curve is quite broad.

penski · 16 Jun 2007 at 21:32

gurusan said:
...I wasn't being sarcastic. The torque curve is quite broad.

ah...the wink led me to believe otherwise.

I've only driven a g40 once...one with 200lb/ft should be a hoot to say the least.

*n

gurusan · 16 Jun 2007 at 21:35

penski said:
ah...the wink led me to believe otherwise.

I've only driven a g40 once...one with 200lb/ft should be a hoot to say the least.

*n

yeah well my previous car had a b16 in it...it has a nice broad torque curve as well...the only problem is that it barely makes any!

111 tq @ 7800rpm lol

"andy" · 16 Jun 2007 at 21:37

very nice

was expecting a bike engine !

still waiting too see or find a car with the zzr1400 engine in and turbod

will be awesome when he puts that engine in his other polo http://retrorides.proboards86.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=1180477123

haha imagine the embarrassing traffic light grandprixs that will follow

tom_nieto · 16 Jun 2007 at 22:08

My grandad used to have an old polo like that beige one. I would fear for my life in a turbocharged hot version! The teddy bear alloys make me sad. I understand why he's doing it, but I like the standard ones from the original pictures.

Maxeh · 17 Jun 2007 at 00:41

Was out in a 150bhp G40 (G-lader) yesterday and that was rampant :cool:

Andybtsn · 17 Jun 2007 at 01:05

Knew it would be a Polo "M45" before I even opened the post

I loved mine when I had it, shame circumstances forced me to sell it

The whine on it was immense, can be heard here:

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=9146297282002642033

Sonea Fifer · 17 Jun 2007 at 01:08

JRS said:
Remember - retro is an attitude, not an age

I like your line of thinking - am not old, am retro

Hate · 17 Jun 2007 at 11:37

meh, dislike supercharger whine on small engines

surely the RX7 can clobber that for a 1.3

Simon · 17 Jun 2007 at 11:54

penski said:
...it has to be a bike doesn't it?

Not really as it boosted.

whitecrook · 17 Jun 2007 at 14:00

bah ! was expecting some aircooled loveliness in the shape of a beetle. But that Polo is still quite cool...