Which car would you buy to modify??

ajmat · 31st March 2004, 18:42

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Dippy @ Mar. 31 2004,17:04)]like a Ford Mustang or Dodge Charger would do for me...

Cheers

Suggest that you watch the movie Bullit - Mustang vs Dodge charger - starring Steve Mcqueen

Pferdestärke · 31st March 2004, 19:08

Absolutely agree with you, Nothing to Beat the Hemis.
Any V8+ American Muscle (Charger, GTO, Baracudda, Shelby... well the list goes on!.. )

GTO · 31st March 2004, 20:20

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Suggest that you watch the movie Bullit - Mustang vs Dodge charger - starring Steve Mcqueen

I second that....Its the best car chasing/ripping I have ever seen on screen. Dippy, if you really want it you can borrow the DVD from me

GTO

byramshroff · 6th April 2004, 01:47

In the indian market i would go with a lancer.dual t-25 turbos from garett,twin overhead cams,monocok recaro seats,reworked sports exhaust,killer skirts n an adjustable rear wing(not a spoiler) blue neons underneath,nitro under the passenger seat crazy ass alpine stereo and the new BBS wheels they rock.paint her black n tear down roads.

blueoyster · 21st September 2005, 02:49

not a big variety to pick from whats the cheapest you find just make do guys!

Mpower · 21st September 2005, 03:40

I'd like to start with a Zen Carbon and convert it into a mid engine car with Toyota 1.8 VVt engine. Push out the wheels for that wide track look, chop the roof........my very own version of a Renault Clio V6Sport.

devarshi84 · 21st September 2005, 11:29

IN India it has to be the lancer for me. I will take and old lancer. Put in the new evo engine that is supposed to be a direct fit. Change the spoiler. get neon lights. get the new muffler, k&n and 17" alloys and two big ass tubes in the rear. LOL

even contessa makes for a great american custom kind mod car. I was personally once thinking of going ahead. Contessa is so cheap that you can get a petrol model for around 40K.

IN the world market it has to be the Beemers. you take any and make them as hot as money can.

Sahil · 21st September 2005, 11:47

Skoda Octavia is my pick...both the TDi and RS are the best to modify imo. I guess coz the performance chips for it are easily available through dealers across thnx to Pete. Also its the easiest and hassel-free modification possible.

Abhay · 21st September 2005, 18:31

From choices in India, the Octavia RS or Mitssu Lancer.

Overall, Lancer Evos , Imprezza, Golf GTi, Fabia vRS, Civic Coupe ......they are all good

Steeroid · 21st September 2005, 18:38

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Originally Posted by v12

not expensive means within ur budget. How much u cud afford to spend.

BTW , i wudnt mind buyin a Standard 2000, paint it red, make it a convertible

. My own Ferrari Daytona. Did u guys know this Manvendra Singh had done a similar job on a Standard 2000. And it looked amazng.

Will he do it again? If yes, what would be a good engine for the Standard 2000?

The Wolf · 21st September 2005, 18:39

Indian: Vtec, Lancer, 3.0 Accord.
Imp: Supra, skyline, old mustang, barracuda.

Mpower · 21st September 2005, 19:49

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Will he do it again? If yes, what would be a good engine for the Standard 2000?

If you are willing to import it, then the ROver V8 is a direct fit. Was used by the British Police in this form for many years.

Indian engines - you need to pick a longitudinal mounting engine.

Contessa 1.8
TATA Safari Petrol
Scorpio REV 115
Innova Petrol 1TRFE

lamborghini · 21st September 2005, 21:02

Indian - Lancer followed by the Type 1 OHC 1.5 (I just love dreaming of modifying the Lancer. Damn i need to earn money)
International - Civic, Second-hand BMW 3 Series, 2nd Hand EVO 6 (I love modded Mitsus.

What i would put? (My vision for our lancer or a RED EVO 6)
Body - Lambo doors, skirts,red neons, Spoiler, 19 inch Kahn Alloys. I like the Veilside DTM kit. Looks really sexy
Engine will get all the usual bells and whistles. Will go mad jotting it down. Simply put, a modded EVO6 engine
Chassis/suspension again from the Evo6.

BUSA · 21st September 2005, 21:35

I would want to buy a RS to modify it like how Petes done to his car! 230BHP wooow. It will be on par with 911 or atleast on its tail but surely will whip the Audi TT!

Steeroid · 21st September 2005, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Mpower

If you are willing to import it, then the ROver V8 is a direct fit. Was used by the British Police in this form for many years.

Indian engines - you need to pick a longitudinal mounting engine.

Contessa 1.8
TATA Safari Petrol
Scorpio REV 115
Innova Petrol 1TRFE

Sounds good. Shouldnt be hard to find a cheap Rover V8 engine in the UK - might even find a highly modified one if I scavenge around a bit.

Just wondering - wouldnt either of the Rover Montego engines sold in India (Petrol and Diesel) fit in there as well? If yes, thats another option...

It was a 2 litre turbocharged direct injection diesel (much ahead of its time in India) developing something like 89 bhp. I'm not sure if the engine was transverse or longitudinally mounted...

31st March 2004, 19:08	#17
Pferdestärke BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 311 Thanked: 18 Times	Absolutely agree with you, Nothing to Beat the Hemis. Any V8+ American Muscle (Charger, GTO, Baracudda, Shelby... well the list goes on!.. )
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6th April 2004, 01:47	#19
byramshroff BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 195 Thanked: 0 Times	In the indian market i would go with a lancer.dual t-25 turbos from garett,twin overhead cams,monocok recaro seats,reworked sports exhaust,killer skirts n an adjustable rear wing(not a spoiler) blue neons underneath,nitro under the passenger seat crazy ass alpine stereo and the new BBS wheels they rock.paint her black n tear down roads.
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21st September 2005, 02:49	#20
blueoyster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 88 Thanked: 0 Times	ummm.. good question not a big variety to pick from whats the cheapest you find just make do guys!
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21st September 2005, 03:40	#21
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,729 Times View My Garage	I'd like to start with a Zen Carbon and convert it into a mid engine car with Toyota 1.8 VVt engine. Push out the wheels for that wide track look, chop the roof........my very own version of a Renault Clio V6Sport.
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21st September 2005, 11:29	#22
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	IN India it has to be the lancer for me. I will take and old lancer. Put in the new evo engine that is supposed to be a direct fit. Change the spoiler. get neon lights. get the new muffler, k&n and 17" alloys and two big ass tubes in the rear. LOL even contessa makes for a great american custom kind mod car. I was personally once thinking of going ahead. Contessa is so cheap that you can get a petrol model for around 40K. IN the world market it has to be the Beemers. you take any and make them as hot as money can.
	() Thanks

21st September 2005, 11:47	#23
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,605 Times	Skoda Octavia is my pick...both the TDi and RS are the best to modify imo. I guess coz the performance chips for it are easily available through dealers across thnx to Pete. Also its the easiest and hassel-free modification possible.
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21st September 2005, 18:31	#24
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	From choices in India, the Octavia RS or Mitssu Lancer. Overall, Lancer Evos , Imprezza, Golf GTi, Fabia vRS, Civic Coupe ......they are all good
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21st September 2005, 18:39	#26
The Wolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 71 Times	Indian: Vtec, Lancer, 3.0 Accord. Imp: Supra, skyline, old mustang, barracuda.
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21st September 2005, 21:02	#28
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,112 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Indian - Lancer followed by the Type 1 OHC 1.5 (I just love dreaming of modifying the Lancer. Damn i need to earn money) International - Civic, Second-hand BMW 3 Series, 2nd Hand EVO 6 (I love modded Mitsus. What i would put? (My vision for our lancer or a RED EVO 6) Body - Lambo doors, skirts,red neons, Spoiler, 19 inch Kahn Alloys. I like the Veilside DTM kit. Looks really sexy Engine will get all the usual bells and whistles. Will go mad jotting it down. Simply put, a modded EVO6 engine Chassis/suspension again from the Evo6.
	() Thanks

21st September 2005, 21:35	#29
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I would want to buy a RS to modify it like how Petes done to his car! 230BHP wooow. It will be on par with 911 or atleast on its tail but surely will whip the Audi TT!
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