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Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« on: 03 October 2011, 16:56:51 »
I've been considering a 2 door coupe project and can't make my mind up between a Rover 220 coupe turbo or 2.5 V6 Calibra. I'm leaning more towards the Rover because of its rarity, price and the 200bhp but they are unreliable. Any suggestions?
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #1 on: 03 October 2011, 17:07:27 »
Both have issues, the Calibras can rot around the rear subframe mounts.

Having said that the 220 Turbo coupe rots around most places!

I guess the Calibra is any easy option for a 3.0 upgrade or cams etc.
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #2 on: 03 October 2011, 17:07:58 »
What about an early Astra Turbo Coupe
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #3 on: 03 October 2011, 17:10:27 »
I would really love a Monza GSE but thats not going to happen :(
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #4 on: 03 October 2011, 17:11:29 »
I passed a nice looking Monza down at Sealand Road Yesterday :y
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #5 on: 03 October 2011, 17:12:50 »
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 October 2011, 17:07:58
What about an early Astra Turbo Coupe

I want to spend less than a £1000 really, its only going to be a weekend play thing
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #6 on: 03 October 2011, 18:01:58 »
This caught my eye , and if it wasn't so far away .................................... :'(
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2893411.htm
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #7 on: 03 October 2011, 18:05:56 »
Quote from: Olympia5776 on 03 October 2011, 18:01:58
This caught my eye , and if it wasn't so far away .................................... :'(
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2893411.htm

OOPS  just noticed it's sold ,sorry  :-[
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #8 on: 03 October 2011, 18:11:03 »
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #9 on: 03 October 2011, 18:34:39 »
calibra turbo.. I have seen some dusting imprezas :o ;D
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #10 on: 03 October 2011, 18:39:47 »
Get an Astra Coupe as Mark said, there'll be one out there for below £1000 I bet, and they're gorgeous looking things  :y
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #11 on: 03 October 2011, 18:41:24 »
Quote from: Elite Pete on 03 October 2011, 17:12:50
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 03 October 2011, 17:07:58
What about an early Astra Turbo Coupe

I want to spend less than a £1000 really, its only going to be a weekend play thing

How about this?
Lambo doors too, I doubt it'll have been driven to within an inch of its life ...... much!  ::) ::)
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #13 on: 03 October 2011, 19:47:17 »
E36 328is cheap and very good handling buy a manual the engine is bomb proof if maintained the suspension & rust is what theyre prone for so find one with no rust later 1997+ cars dont seem to rust much atall they're good fun and tunable for the  cheap m50 manifold & decat brings a very descent gain! theyre also a very very good cheap track car that handles well the coupe's all have //Mtechnics suspension as standard allegedly!
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Re: Looking for a 2 door coupe project
« Reply #14 on: 03 October 2011, 19:49:47 »
should add that the BMW is very reliable and will run perfectly fine half dead! the cooling system must be in tip top condition on them aswell!!

the 328is with m50 manifold & dave f induction kit can net around 230 odd bhp
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