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Post by Grenville on Feb 26, 2006 19:59:48 GMT
As a few of you know I had an Impreza rally car. I had to give it up though I as I couldn't afford to keep in running. The all-wheel drive, turbo, and the fact that I had to be in top class wasa little too much for my wallet. LOL. So I stumbled upon this..a 1996 Geo Metro that I bought for $500US(250 Pounds). It will be a great car as I have found a nice Suzuki engine that will fit perfectly. Also its front wheel drive and naturally aspirated so I can go in the lower classes. I think I can do well with it. Its small and simple to fix. We shall see how it goes. Its going to get gutted in the next couple of weeks and fitted with a roll cage and seats. Will keep you updated. *not my car( I will take pics of it l8ter) but almost identical. *the only other geo metro rally car I could find ;D
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Post by mattwrc on Feb 26, 2006 21:06:54 GMT
sounds like a good buy
is it ready to rally or do you need to prepare it yourself?
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Post by Grenville on Feb 26, 2006 21:13:21 GMT
I have a lot of preparing to do. -Suspension and shocks -engine -interior These are the main three I am starting with then once that is done I will work on other things.
Looking foward to it.
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Post by Mitch on Feb 27, 2006 4:58:29 GMT
Nice, being young I have to wait. I want to get a co drive in my outdoor education teacher's legacy though
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Post by FordTeamRS on Feb 27, 2006 7:04:27 GMT
Nice, cheap is definately the way to go I haven't got too long to wait compared to you Mitch (muhahaha) I plan on getting a Hyundai Excel though. But do keep us informed over your progress though Gren
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Post by Grenville on Apr 6, 2006 16:25:44 GMT
Well finally took the Metro out on an agressive drive. 1st impressions are ok. -Top speed i got was only about 85-90mph but it took a lot to get it there. Rallying is not about top speed but it helps at times. -Handling wasn't too bad for a front-wheel drive car. Some better shocks/suspension should sort that out
Overall though I had fun and was pleased with my purchase. I think we will be able to make a go of it.
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Post by FordTeamRS on Apr 6, 2006 23:15:28 GMT
That sounds awesome, great to see yet another rally driver here
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Post by mattwrc on Apr 7, 2006 6:43:30 GMT
i really need a rally car
Gren can you post some pics up of your old Impreza? as dont think we ever saw any photos of it
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Post by Mitch on Apr 10, 2006 10:29:11 GMT
that'd be cool
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Post by Mitch on Jun 10, 2006 5:13:59 GMT
any news on the car Gren?
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