new 220 coupe turbo

[Punx0r]

It's the typical combination of over-enthusiasm, no background knowledge and asking lots and lots of question in lieu of doing your homework. I'll happily put my hands up and say I remember being like that.

I remember I was going to get a Mk1 820 Turbo, turn the boost up to 300HP then add 100HP of NO2 and do top speed runs on the M1.

That was after deciding I was going to add adjustable hydraulic suspension that ran off the PAS pump to my mondeo.

Thankfully I only annoyed my dad with these half-baked ideas.

With the anonymity of the internet it's easy to miss the visual scene of a bunch of grown men "picking on" a young lad. On the other hand, the anonymity provides a level field where you're not judged on how young you look.

One thing I would say: taking the time and effort to make your questions clear and easily-understood goes a long way in getting polite responses.

[vinny19791]

These m1 top speed runs....

[Punx0r]

Poor man's substitute for a chassis dyno to gauge power increases Considering I also had an aversion to wasting money on expendable items like tyres, combined by with lack of driving skill and over-confidence, things probably would have ended in a big crash...

[dommiboi]

just for you doubters. got the car today for £350 all it needs is new driveshaft and abit of welding on the rear anti roll bar.
fdh modle
dumpvalve
front strutbrace
stainles steel exhaust from down pipe
boost gauge

pictures up in the next hour or so just waiting for my sister to upload them

[bjrespect]

get some pics up

what you realisticly got planed (eg in the first 6 months)

[dommiboi]

yeah will do when i can. in the first 6 months t28, fmic, free flow manifold, free flow down pipe, adjustable fuel pressure regulator. thats about it i think

[phoenix83]

First thing I would do is the brakes!!

[bjrespect]

yeah will do when i can. in the first 6 months t28, fmic, free flow manifold, free flow down pipe, adjustable fuel pressure regulator. thats about it i think

right thats a good start



were do you live
insurance will be a killer
bet 3 to 4k plus

[dommiboi]

yeah i live the most southwestly point on the uk down on the lizard in cornwall. and standard turbo set me back 1800 pound a year on a full uk

[bjrespect]

your only 16 aint ya

are you on farm insurance

[dommiboi]

no im not .. i wish i was pictures on on the 220 coupe to 220 coupe turbo thread

[notroubleclubber]

better pass your test first!!!

Another thing - so far you seem to have proved your point quite well. You have taken the flack and you havent hit back - so well done.

The problem i find is that a new driver should NOT be driving around in a modded rover coupe turbo. Its only asking for trouble. By all means, restore the coupe turbo but i strongly suggest you take at least 6 months or maybe even a year to get used to driving on the public roads before driving around in a 200bhp+ car.
Your only going to be wanting to race every tom,inflatable dinghy and harry and with your lack of experience is only going to end in disaster.
If you manage to avoid the temptation then i take my hat off to you.
Sorry to be a moaner but i can only see this ending in tears for you or someone else.

[dommiboi]

well thankyou, abd i wont be driving the car for 3 months but im also taking the advanced driving course and performance driving course ... but like i said i used to do racing in 200+ bhp cars before, but wont be driving for atleast 3 months afte rmy test

[bjrespect]

i think the point notroubleclubber is trying to make is

when 200 bhp gos wrong its usually a big wrong

how old are you then

[notroubleclubber]

well thankyou, abd i wont be driving the car for 3 months but im also taking the advanced driving course and performance driving course ... but like i said i used to do racing in 200+ bhp cars before, but wont be driving for atleast 3 months afte rmy test

You could have loads of experience on track BUT on the road is alot different. The thing you got to watch out for is OTHER DRIVERS!!! You need to anticipate their moves as well as your own and this can only come from experience.

But good luck with it all and dont go trashing it within the first 6 months!

[rovermadman4825]

I agree with what mr notrouble says ive one question why do you need to change th drive shaft?

[dommiboi]

yeah thanks for that and yeah i dont plan to evan drive it fast at all xx

[notroubleclubber]

yeah thanks for that and yeah i dont plan to evan drive it fast at all xx

so whats the point of all the mods? standard is plenty quick enough.

By the time you pay insurance and declare all the mods, id be surprised if you get insurance at all.

[dommiboi]

because im not the primary drive my mate is .. im just additional driver that why its fair cheap

[dommiboi]

and the drive drive shaft keeps poping out .. any ideas all engine mounts seem to be okay ?? but the drive shaft wa sbale to be put back in by hand on the side of the road

[bjrespect]

Diff bearings worn

[notroubleclubber]

because im not the primary drive my mate is .. im just additional driver that why its fair cheap

thought your sister was driving it?

[rovermadman4825]

Or worn c clip but if it keeps popping out itll sharply kill the box one way or another.....

[Punx0r]

On a ~15 year old car bought for 300 quid I'd probably spend the first six months servicing and repairing it

[dommiboi]

the person we bought it off had a break down .. the car is sound the engine is sound .. its the fdh modle she sold it so quick because she is going to live with her daughte rnow and doesnt need any car

[Cableguy]

Whats an FDH model?

[dommiboi]

the one with the fdh number plate .. the jap ones aint it with aircon the 3rd brake light full leather interior ??

[gearinator]

the one with the fdh number plate .. the jap ones aint it with aircon the 3rd brake light full leather interior ??

[gearinator]

Whats an FDH model?

[Punx0r]

[dommiboi]

yeah i knew it was trap .. just wanted to show him i knew what the fdh ones are .. i do do alot fo reading on the forum you know

[vinny19791]

[34DAN]

F.uck the pictures, just GTFO, I am begging.

Whats an FDH model?

[dommiboi]

F.uck the pictures, just GTFO, I am begging.

Whats an FDH model?

[vinny19791]