My New Car >>>> Lopez's

volospian · 30 Jun 2007 at 11:00

RWD plus Turbo?? :eek:

I'll keep an eye out for it in the local ditches

Seriously though, it is a great looking motor. I was looking for one a few months back but couldn't find anything that was right. They were either modded (and I wanted to do that myself) or not very well looked after.

I'm a bit jealous of that one, looks in really good nick.

... I wonder if the engine will fit in a volvo 940?

Sime · 30 Jun 2007 at 16:59

Could the back seats fit two of my 6 foot mates in the back? Really interested as im loving the look of htat car.

Lostkat · 30 Jun 2007 at 17:25

volospian said:
RWD plus Turbo?? I'll keep an eye out for it in the local ditches

Seriously though, it is a great looking motor. I was looking for one a few months back but couldn't find anything that was right. They were either modded (and I wanted to do that myself) or not very well looked after.

I'm a bit jealous of that one, looks in really good nick.

... I wonder if the engine will fit in a volvo 940?

I didn't want a modded one either, and found that most of the clean looking ones were autos. Very frustrating!

That engine is going absolutely nowhere. Don't think I didn't see you eyeing it up today Leon

Sime said:
Could the back seats fit two of my 6 foot mates in the back? Really interested as im loving the look of htat car.

I can say without a doubt, NO

I am 5ft9 and my knees are rammed into the back of the driver seat if I sit in the back.. and that's with it adjusted for me driving. With Leon driving, no-one would get in the back. It may be a 2 + 2, but the back seats are only good for midgets and shopping.

JTrickle · 30 Jun 2007 at 19:08

Sime said:
Could the back seats fit two of my 6 foot mates in the back? Really interested as im loving the look of htat car.

Technically yes as I've done the 4 in the car a few times, but its not recommended.

Edit: above post says no with drivers seat not moved forwards. To be specific, yes Ive had to drive with my knees against the steering wheel. Sorts the men out from the boys with clutch control driving like that.

Duke · 30 Jun 2007 at 19:38

Very nice, go easy now :eek:

Mr_Sukebe · 30 Jun 2007 at 22:29

Mmmmm, yummy. Always liked those.

Berger · 30 Jun 2007 at 22:37

Nicely done Kate, is on my list of cars to look at in the next year or so, helped by the fact my uncle is a nissan mechanic

Lopéz · 30 Jun 2007 at 22:40

Hmm, it's been lashing it down all day.

1) I can see how folk wrap these things up in the wet
2) It's quite amusing driving at 45 degrees everywhere
2) Marshall Powermax tyres are not very good in the wet

Gribs · 1 Jul 2007 at 18:43

Sime said:
Could the back seats fit two of my 6 foot mates in the back? Really interested as im loving the look of htat car.

Sort of. It's do able for short journeys but if you're not a midget then person sat behind the drivers seat would need to put their legs over towards the passenger side.

Gribs · 1 Jul 2007 at 18:47

Lopéz said:
Depends what you're used to I suppose, although I don't think anything that gets to 60 in just over 6 seconds and carries on to just shy of 150mph could be described as "disappointing" unless you're used to driving Astons, Ferraris and Porsches.

You'd have to be brutal to get mid 6's as standard. I just doesn't feel that fast as standard as it's quite refined with very smooth power delivery. I was coming from a Volvo 940 turbo so had got used to about 160 bhp in something that's not that much heavier.

Vix · 1 Jul 2007 at 19:20

Very nice Kate

If I can cope with RWD then you sure can!!!

I think you and I should join JapGirls and storm JAE

Well, I definately think you and Leon should come to JAE this year!!

lukechad · 1 Jul 2007 at 19:48

Very nice, I am sure I know that car and have seen it about locally to myself...probably wrong :confused:

Lopéz · 1 Jul 2007 at 19:52

lukechad said:
Very nice, I am sure I know that car and have seen it about locally to myself...probably wrong

Yeah wrong, we've been nowhere near Burton in it and it's a London car

lukechad · 1 Jul 2007 at 19:55

Lopéz said:
Yeah wrong, we've been nowhere near Burton in it and it's a London car

My bad, must be very similar

The_Dark_Side · 1 Jul 2007 at 20:06

Lostkat said:

i see Lopez has already been in it, the oily ickle monkey.

David _b · 1 Jul 2007 at 22:47

I knew you were bagging one of these (also a SXOC member and 2000 s14a saphire/cream tourer owner)

Lopéz · 1 Jul 2007 at 22:49

David _b said:
I knew you were bagging one of these (also a SXOC member and 2000 s14a saphire/cream tourer owner)

I thought you sold yours? Or were going to sell it?

David _b · 1 Jul 2007 at 22:51

Gribs said:
It's not that quick as standard, in fact I found them quite disapponting. I still bought one though as with stage one mods they do feel properly quick. A performance exhaust makes a massive difference.

A performance exhaust is the start of paying propper fuel bills. There actually ok on the motionLotion..Until you put a turbo back system on. Then its first name terms with your local petrol station staff.

But then again the joy of the SR20DET/s14a's is when ya get bored spend 2 or 3 hundred pound and release a few more ponnies.

David _b · 1 Jul 2007 at 22:52

Lopéz said:
I thought you sold yours? Or were going to sell it?

Its actually in the trader this very week. http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/ww...category=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200725105666825

Got a offer of 5k.

JTrickle · 1 Jul 2007 at 23:41

Gribs said:
You'd have to be brutal to get mid 6's as standard. I just doesn't feel that fast as standard as it's quite refined with very smooth power delivery. I was coming from a Volvo 940 turbo so had got used to about 160 bhp in something that's not that much heavier.

As standard the boost solenoid limits first and second gear to 7 psi with 3-5 being 10psi.

Some new spark plugs an £80-90 fuel pump and a £40 daws device to say 12psi is going to give a noticeably better time than the 7s+ standard figure.

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