Random Thoughts... [Automotive Edition]

[_HighVoltage_]

If you do go for a US pony car get a Mustang V8. MG sold a few car with that engine so parts may not be too much of a hassle. They are also built pretty well (at least mine was).

We're talking about Romania here!
(Sorry, that's not meant to be a low blow - Bulgaria is pretty much the same, when we talk about parts availability for US muscle cars)

LOL at the rear license plate on the Mustang

[argatoga]

Well I've heard Moss now sells Mustang parts .

[Spectre]

If you do go for a US pony car get a Mustang V8. MG sold a few car with that engine so parts may not be too much of a hassle. They are also built pretty well (at least mine was).

They also had the Qvale Mangusta with the Mustang Cobra V8 in Italy. The 03-05 Rover 75 also used the 4.6L Mustang GT engine as did the 03-05 MG ZT you referenced and the 03-05 MG X-Power SV.


And, of course, the Koenigsegg CCR used a modified 32V Mustang Cobra engine.

[Labcoatguy]

To be slightly pedantic, maxtortheone, that's a Fox-platform Mustang; F-body is a GM term, which coincidentally refers to the Camaro you were looking at.

[argatoga]

And, of course, the Koenigsegg CCR used a modified 32V Mustang Cobra engine.

Well there you have it. Parts should be dirt cheap then.

[maxtortheone]

To be slightly pedantic, maxtortheone, that's a Fox-platform Mustang; F-body is a GM term, which coincidentally refers to the Camaro you were looking at.

I know it's a Fox Mustang, just thought it was abbreviated as F-body

We're talking about Romania here!
(Sorry, that's not meant to be a low blow - Bulgaria is pretty much the same, when we talk about parts availability for US muscle cars)

LOL at the rear license plate on the Mustang

No blow is lower than what some of my compatriots do in other EU countries. And if the Mustang is registered a long time ago, square plates might not have been available. Some just use the motorcycle format on US-spec cars

[argatoga]

Nope. The Fail Body was a GM platform.

[CrazyRussian540]

You'd have more fun with this:

http://www.nettiauto.com/volvo/940/2881955



I especially like the last line of the ad

Translation please?

[Speedtouch]

I wonder whether it is worth buying the Kangoo off my parents once they finally rid of it, then attempting to make it into a convertible; sliding doors and all. I mean how hard can it be? Uni final year project anyone?

[killpanda]

I always wanted to make a race car out of a car like that

[public]

Translation please?

"Seeing this Volvo isn't enough, you'll need to touch it."

[Posmo]

http://www.nettiauto.com/alfa-romeo/...666?sitelang=1

I really wish I had a garage and some proper tools..

[gaasc]

I wonder whether it is worth buying the Kangoo off my parents once they finally rid of it, then attempting to make it into a convertible; sliding doors and all. I mean how hard can it be?

1. Do it.
2.DON'T SAY THAT!

[nsx_23]

I wonder whether it is worth buying the Kangoo off my parents once they finally rid of it, then attempting to make it into a convertible; sliding doors and all. I mean how hard can it be? Uni final year project anyone?

Just dump a supercharged V8 in the back, then leave it looking stock.

[Red_Bull]

I sort of want this, should I be worried ? I know it's high mileage, but it seems to be in fairly good condition and well taken care of.

http://www.nettiauto.com/volvo/850/2798458

300000km is a LOT, regardless of it's service history.

[jetsetter]

[NAIDANAC A]

Why do all the bloody car blogs awesome promote and show Hennessey crap. Reading there commnets are a tonne of people telling them to stop. I mean if your most core user base is telling you to stop advertising those crooks how much money are they being paid to show that crap?

[public]

http://www.nettivaraosa.com/viewPart...id_part=871036

Thinking of wheels again. These go for pretty cheap, of course I will be needing tires and fitment rings. And the Nissan centres will have to go... and are 16" too big to fit without lowering the car?

[Nabster]

fitment rings.

Spacers? If so I'd avoid them, spacers are not an ideal solution, especially if you're doing any spirited driving.

[Posmo]

http://www.nettivaraosa.com/viewPart...id_part=871036

Thinking of wheels again. These go for pretty cheap, of course I will be needing tires and fitment rings. And the Nissan centres will have to go... and are 16" too big to fit without lowering the car?

?

Lowering the car will make them harder to fit. I say just run with what you have now, no need to waste your money on 16" rubber, it's not like you have any need for bigger rims. Besides, 200€ is quite a lot of money for those.. Also, is the centre hole the same size on nissan and mazdas?