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over a year ago
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Ive only just realised there are now 50 instead of 20 groups.
I was looking to replace my car, my eyes popped out when I saw it was Group 25, then checked my current car to find its a Group 30.
Whats your car grouped as? |
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"Ive only just realised there are now 50 instead of 20 groups.
I was looking to replace my car, my eyes popped out when I saw it was Group 25, then checked my current car to find its a Group 30.
Whats your car grouped as? "
What's wrong with the Jag anyway? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"how do you find that out?"
I just checked on a well known car buying website. Put me car in the search and it gave the insurance group. I never thought about it before. I pay about £150 a year for fully comp and happy with that |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Ive only just realised there are now 50 instead of 20 groups.
I was looking to replace my car, my eyes popped out when I saw it was Group 25, then checked my current car to find its a Group 30.
Whats your car grouped as?
What's wrong with the Jag anyway? "
Shes not the most practical car  |
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
I'm not sure, but I renewed mine today. I'm in the position of having a very good and totally reliable car that is worth about bugger all due to it's age. I keep thinking I should buy a new one, but whilst it is in tip top condition it doesn't seem worth it.*
*tip top for the gubbins only, due to using it to walk the dog, it looks like it has been used as a mobile stable and needs a good mucking out, or Kim and Aggie (deceased) giving it a visit.  |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"I'm not sure, but I renewed mine today. I'm in the position of having a very good and totally reliable car that is worth about bugger all due to it's age. I keep thinking I should buy a new one, but whilst it is in tip top condition it doesn't seem worth it.*
*tip top for the gubbins only, due to using it to walk the dog, it looks like it has been used as a mobile stable and needs a good mucking out, or Kim and Aggie (deceased) giving it a visit. "
Kim and Aggie aren't deceased are they? - I saw Aggie on her bike a couple of weeks ago and she was very alive then.
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
"I'm not sure, but I renewed mine today. I'm in the position of having a very good and totally reliable car that is worth about bugger all due to it's age. I keep thinking I should buy a new one, but whilst it is in tip top condition it doesn't seem worth it.*
*tip top for the gubbins only, due to using it to walk the dog, it looks like it has been used as a mobile stable and needs a good mucking out, or Kim and Aggie (deceased) giving it a visit.
Kim and Aggie aren't deceased are they? - I saw Aggie on her bike a couple of weeks ago and she was very alive then.
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I thought one had snuffed it? I was envisioning her in a white dress making sarky comments that only the other one could hear, as I was slowly exposed as the Queen of an international smuggling ring, ripping off Nat King Cole. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I'm not sure, but I renewed mine today. I'm in the position of having a very good and totally reliable car that is worth about bugger all due to it's age. I keep thinking I should buy a new one, but whilst it is in tip top condition it doesn't seem worth it.*
*tip top for the gubbins only, due to using it to walk the dog, it looks like it has been used as a mobile stable and needs a good mucking out, or Kim and Aggie (deceased) giving it a visit.
Kim and Aggie aren't deceased are they? - I saw Aggie on her bike a couple of weeks ago and she was very alive then.
I thought one had snuffed it? I was envisioning her in a white dress making sarky comments that only the other one could hear, as I was slowly exposed as the Queen of an international smuggling ring, ripping off Nat King Cole. "
I've just checked and Kim is still alive too.
I also checked my car group as I was on the search engine - I'm a 2 but I pay a lot more than Ben.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm looking into getting a "toy" car next year..........insurance group 16
1.3 jap import is all you need 
By any chance is it a glanza 1.3t"
Maybe....... |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
It was 12. I've no idea what it is now.
My previous one was 20. That's now probably in a group of its own due to the price falling and chavs magnetising them and driving them through the Halfrauds tat department and writing them off all over the country. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Parkers doesn't have my previous car listed.
'99 Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport (also called Prodrive or PPP version)
Probably now uninsurable other than with a specialist!"
It's a group 39/40 depending on the insurer. If memory serves there was a lot of confusion with the old classification too. Some companies rated them at 17 while others rated them at 18. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"try having a camper van whole different ball game as all these lovely price comparison sites whose adverts we all hate do not insure them ,your limited to a handfull of insurers "
same for taxis. And i live in n.Ireland so even worse |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"Parkers doesn't have my previous car listed.
'99 Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport (also called Prodrive or PPP version)
Probably now uninsurable other than with a specialist!
It's a group 39/40 depending on the insurer. If memory serves there was a lot of confusion with the old classification too. Some companies rated them at 17 while others rated them at 18."
The WR was in group 20 when I had mine. The non-PPP version may have been slightly lower.
The WR had 40 hp more (254 vs 214, giving a 0-60 of 4.5s rather than 6.1s) and various additional expensive parts. The WR spoiler alone was £1000 to replace (for the part alone) and the alloys were limited editions specific to that model of car, (£400 each if I remember from having to replace one!). There were only 444 RB5's made and a handful were WRs so replacing one was extremely difficult.
Even in the early 2000's a lot of insurers wouldn't cover them. |
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"Parkers doesn't have my previous car listed.
'99 Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport (also called Prodrive or PPP version)
Probably now uninsurable other than with a specialist!
It's a group 39/40 depending on the insurer. If memory serves there was a lot of confusion with the old classification too. Some companies rated them at 17 while others rated them at 18.
The WR was in group 20 when I had mine. The non-PPP version may have been slightly lower.
The WR had 40 hp more (254 vs 214, giving a 0-60 of 4.5s rather than 6.1s) and various additional expensive parts. The WR spoiler alone was £1000 to replace (for the part alone) and the alloys were limited editions specific to that model of car, (£400 each if I remember from having to replace one!). There were only 444 RB5's made and a handful were WRs so replacing one was extremely difficult.
Even in the early 2000's a lot of insurers wouldn't cover them."
Pfffft, £400 per wheel is nothing, Alfa charges £1,200 each for mine (again, limited edition) with only 50 Blackline's being produced with the Q2 differential and 3 stage power option (150bhp, 170bhp and 200bhp). |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"Parkers doesn't have my previous car listed.
'99 Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport (also called Prodrive or PPP version)
Probably now uninsurable other than with a specialist!
It's a group 39/40 depending on the insurer. If memory serves there was a lot of confusion with the old classification too. Some companies rated them at 17 while others rated them at 18.
The WR was in group 20 when I had mine. The non-PPP version may have been slightly lower.
The WR had 40 hp more (254 vs 214, giving a 0-60 of 4.5s rather than 6.1s) and various additional expensive parts. The WR spoiler alone was £1000 to replace (for the part alone) and the alloys were limited editions specific to that model of car, (£400 each if I remember from having to replace one!). There were only 444 RB5's made and a handful were WRs so replacing one was extremely difficult.
Even in the early 2000's a lot of insurers wouldn't cover them.
Pfffft, £400 per wheel is nothing, Alfa charges £1,200 each for mine (again, limited edition) with only 50 Blackline's being produced with the Q2 differential and 3 stage power option (150bhp, 170bhp and 200bhp)."
Agreed. However, my point was, it's rather more than the cost per wheel than that for the standard RB5, hence accidents tend to cost more, and therefore the WR is in a higher insurance group than the standard.
The figures were to compare the two editions, not to compare with any other cars. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Parkers doesn't have my previous car listed.
'99 Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport (also called Prodrive or PPP version)
Probably now uninsurable other than with a specialist!
It's a group 39/40 depending on the insurer. If memory serves there was a lot of confusion with the old classification too. Some companies rated them at 17 while others rated them at 18.
The WR was in group 20 when I had mine. The non-PPP version may have been slightly lower.
The WR had 40 hp more (254 vs 214, giving a 0-60 of 4.5s rather than 6.1s) and various additional expensive parts. The WR spoiler alone was £1000 to replace (for the part alone) and the alloys were limited editions specific to that model of car, (£400 each if I remember from having to replace one!). There were only 444 RB5's made and a handful were WRs so replacing one was extremely difficult.
Even in the early 2000's a lot of insurers wouldn't cover them.
Pfffft, £400 per wheel is nothing, Alfa charges £1,200 each for mine (again, limited edition) with only 50 Blackline's being produced with the Q2 differential and 3 stage power option (150bhp, 170bhp and 200bhp).
Agreed. However, my point was, it's rather more than the cost per wheel than that for the standard RB5, hence accidents tend to cost more, and therefore the WR is in a higher insurance group than the standard.
The figures were to compare the two editions, not to compare with any other cars."
I know, I just felt like bragging! 
Some insurance companies are now using approved used parts to try to reduce policies, which I feel is a good thing.
Others, though, are forging special relationships with body shops and dealers so they can increase premiums, which I find appalling. |
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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"Parkers doesn't have my previous car listed.
'99 Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport (also called Prodrive or PPP version)
Probably now uninsurable other than with a specialist!
It's a group 39/40 depending on the insurer. If memory serves there was a lot of confusion with the old classification too. Some companies rated them at 17 while others rated them at 18.
The WR was in group 20 when I had mine. The non-PPP version may have been slightly lower.
The WR had 40 hp more (254 vs 214, giving a 0-60 of 4.5s rather than 6.1s) and various additional expensive parts. The WR spoiler alone was £1000 to replace (for the part alone) and the alloys were limited editions specific to that model of car, (£400 each if I remember from having to replace one!). There were only 444 RB5's made and a handful were WRs so replacing one was extremely difficult.
Even in the early 2000's a lot of insurers wouldn't cover them.
Pfffft, £400 per wheel is nothing, Alfa charges £1,200 each for mine (again, limited edition) with only 50 Blackline's being produced with the Q2 differential and 3 stage power option (150bhp, 170bhp and 200bhp).
Agreed. However, my point was, it's rather more than the cost per wheel than that for the standard RB5, hence accidents tend to cost more, and therefore the WR is in a higher insurance group than the standard.
The figures were to compare the two editions, not to compare with any other cars.
I know, I just felt like bragging!
Some insurance companies are now using approved used parts to try to reduce policies, which I feel is a good thing.
Others, though, are forging special relationships with body shops and dealers so they can increase premiums, which I find appalling."
Brag away. I loved that car and wouldn't have swapped it for any other car in the world 
I sold it 12 years ago and still miss it. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Parkers doesn't have my previous car listed.
'99 Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport (also called Prodrive or PPP version)
Probably now uninsurable other than with a specialist!
It's a group 39/40 depending on the insurer. If memory serves there was a lot of confusion with the old classification too. Some companies rated them at 17 while others rated them at 18.
The WR was in group 20 when I had mine. The non-PPP version may have been slightly lower.
The WR had 40 hp more (254 vs 214, giving a 0-60 of 4.5s rather than 6.1s) and various additional expensive parts. The WR spoiler alone was £1000 to replace (for the part alone) and the alloys were limited editions specific to that model of car, (£400 each if I remember from having to replace one!). There were only 444 RB5's made and a handful were WRs so replacing one was extremely difficult.
Even in the early 2000's a lot of insurers wouldn't cover them.
Pfffft, £400 per wheel is nothing, Alfa charges £1,200 each for mine (again, limited edition) with only 50 Blackline's being produced with the Q2 differential and 3 stage power option (150bhp, 170bhp and 200bhp).
Agreed. However, my point was, it's rather more than the cost per wheel than that for the standard RB5, hence accidents tend to cost more, and therefore the WR is in a higher insurance group than the standard.
The figures were to compare the two editions, not to compare with any other cars.
I know, I just felt like bragging!
Some insurance companies are now using approved used parts to try to reduce policies, which I feel is a good thing.
Others, though, are forging special relationships with body shops and dealers so they can increase premiums, which I find appalling.
Brag away. I loved that car and wouldn't have swapped it for any other car in the world
I sold it 12 years ago and still miss it."
Yet more proof that Mr Who and VV need to get into his garage and create something. Although it might end with both claiming "mine's bigger than yours" and getting cross with each other.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Parkers doesn't have my previous car listed.
'99 Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport (also called Prodrive or PPP version)
Probably now uninsurable other than with a specialist!
It's a group 39/40 depending on the insurer. If memory serves there was a lot of confusion with the old classification too. Some companies rated them at 17 while others rated them at 18.
The WR was in group 20 when I had mine. The non-PPP version may have been slightly lower.
The WR had 40 hp more (254 vs 214, giving a 0-60 of 4.5s rather than 6.1s) and various additional expensive parts. The WR spoiler alone was £1000 to replace (for the part alone) and the alloys were limited editions specific to that model of car, (£400 each if I remember from having to replace one!). There were only 444 RB5's made and a handful were WRs so replacing one was extremely difficult.
Even in the early 2000's a lot of insurers wouldn't cover them.
Pfffft, £400 per wheel is nothing, Alfa charges £1,200 each for mine (again, limited edition) with only 50 Blackline's being produced with the Q2 differential and 3 stage power option (150bhp, 170bhp and 200bhp).
Agreed. However, my point was, it's rather more than the cost per wheel than that for the standard RB5, hence accidents tend to cost more, and therefore the WR is in a higher insurance group than the standard.
The figures were to compare the two editions, not to compare with any other cars.
I know, I just felt like bragging!
Some insurance companies are now using approved used parts to try to reduce policies, which I feel is a good thing.
Others, though, are forging special relationships with body shops and dealers so they can increase premiums, which I find appalling.
Brag away. I loved that car and wouldn't have swapped it for any other car in the world
I sold it 12 years ago and still miss it.
Yet more proof that Mr Who and VV need to get into his garage and create something. Although it might end with both claiming "mine's bigger than yours" and getting cross with each other.
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My pulse jet is coming along nicely, I need to work on the ignition system though. A blow torch and leaf blower isn't very advanced!
The true jet works nicely, I'm thinking of adding an afterburner to it but it's quite a challenge to engineer in my garage. |
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over a year ago
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While on the subject of cars has anyone had any experience with rotary engines?
Mrs has agreed to another car next year so short listing ideas
Mrwho please share any wisdom you have |
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"I'm looking into getting a "toy" car next year..........insurance group 16
1.3 jap import is all you need
By any chance is it a glanza 1.3t
Maybe......."
They are awesome! My mate had one so bloody quick and weigh sod all |
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"While on the subject of cars has anyone had any experience with rotary engines?
Mrs has agreed to another car next year so short listing ideas
Mrwho please share any wisdom you have "
Yep had an rx7 not worth the hassle when they go wrong they go very wrong |
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"While on the subject of cars has anyone had any experience with rotary engines?
Mrs has agreed to another car next year so short listing ideas
Mrwho please share any wisdom you have
Yep had an rx7 not worth the hassle when they go wrong they go very wrong"
That's what I mean they go wrong big time and need a full rebuild. I saw a glanza running over 250bhp for £3000 the other day wanted it sooooo bad !! |
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That's very cheap I imported my Rex in from jap and that was for £4500 2 weeks in engine blew so I put the 200sx engine in it"
Interesting and how did you do that with the obvious problems? |
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"While on the subject of cars has anyone had any experience with rotary engines?
Mrs has agreed to another car next year so short listing ideas
Mrwho please share any wisdom you have "
Personally I wouldn't touch a rotary (Wankle) engine'd car with a shifty stick if it was to be a daily driver. Power to weight is great but you need to rev the nuts off them to get any degree of performance. They drink fuel and they consume oil almost at the same rate. They will also require a full rebuild around 80,000 miles due to wear in the rotor tips. This requires a specialist as most garages won't touch them, this then leads to high bills. |
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That's very cheap I imported my Rex in from jap and that was for £4500 2 weeks in engine blew so I put the 200sx engine in it
Interesting and how did you do that with the obvious problems?"
It's possible but a huge undertaking.
new ECU, full rewire, loads of engine bay alterations, new gearbox, new prop-shaft, modified diff, probably a new intercooler or at least some degree of modification to the old one. I'd expect the bill for the parts alone to be almost equal to the value of the original car and labour would have been astronomical.
It would have made far more sense to rebuild the original Wankel. |
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"Not sure how to look it up and not sure I would want to given mine is an import
Check the Parkers website (can't post a link)."
Ha ha did the free valuation thingy, not free and can't find my car with my registration as its an import!! And got right to end only for them to tell me there IS a charge, free my arse
What do I click on to find out the insurance group for my car? |
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"Not sure how to look it up and not sure I would want to given mine is an import
Check the Parkers website (can't post a link).
Ha ha did the free valuation thingy, not free and can't find my car with my registration as its an import!! And got right to end only for them to tell me there IS a charge, free my arse
What do I click on to find out the insurance group for my car?"
Type something along the lines of 'what insurance group is my car?' Into Google and it should give you plenty of results.
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That's very cheap I imported my Rex in from jap and that was for £4500 2 weeks in engine blew so I put the 200sx engine in it
Interesting and how did you do that with the obvious problems?
It's possible but a huge undertaking.
new ECU, full rewire, loads of engine bay alterations, new gearbox, new prop-shaft, modified diff, probably a new intercooler or at least some degree of modification to the old one. I'd expect the bill for the parts alone to be almost equal to the value of the original car and labour would have been astronomical.
It would have made far more sense to rebuild the original Wankel."
It would of been cheaper to rebuild the old engine but I fancied a project and had some inheritance so blew it on something I loved but yeah the bill was eye watering |
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That's very cheap I imported my Rex in from jap and that was for £4500 2 weeks in engine blew so I put the 200sx engine in it
Interesting and how did you do that with the obvious problems?
It's possible but a huge undertaking.
new ECU, full rewire, loads of engine bay alterations, new gearbox, new prop-shaft, modified diff, probably a new intercooler or at least some degree of modification to the old one. I'd expect the bill for the parts alone to be almost equal to the value of the original car and labour would have been astronomical.
It would have made far more sense to rebuild the original Wankel.
It would of been cheaper to rebuild the old engine but I fancied a project and had some inheritance so blew it on something I loved but yeah the bill was eye watering"
Personally I think the S15 Silvia is a far better looking car than the RX anyway, so I'd have just bought one of those and tuned the tits off it, maybe gone down the route of fitting the RB27 engine from a Skyline...  |
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That's very cheap I imported my Rex in from jap and that was for £4500 2 weeks in engine blew so I put the 200sx engine in it
Interesting and how did you do that with the obvious problems?
It's possible but a huge undertaking.
new ECU, full rewire, loads of engine bay alterations, new gearbox, new prop-shaft, modified diff, probably a new intercooler or at least some degree of modification to the old one. I'd expect the bill for the parts alone to be almost equal to the value of the original car and labour would have been astronomical.
It would have made far more sense to rebuild the original Wankel.
It would of been cheaper to rebuild the old engine but I fancied a project and had some inheritance so blew it on something I loved but yeah the bill was eye watering
Personally I think the S15 Silvia is a far better looking car than the RX anyway, so I'd have just bought one of those and tuned the tits off it, maybe gone down the route of fitting the RB27 engine from a Skyline... "
Oooo the s15 spec r is a dream I'm tempted by one at the moment that will be going through the Japanese auction next week, insane spec and quite cheap start price. They are awesome cars and have looks to die for |
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"Group 32.
I pay £278 a year fully comp for an Alfa GT Blackline.
I have an Alfa GT 2.0 JTS. lovely car group 32. "
You, sir, are my new best friend on Fab!
Look after those injectors and enjoy that wonderful car  |
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That's very cheap I imported my Rex in from jap and that was for £4500 2 weeks in engine blew so I put the 200sx engine in it
Interesting and how did you do that with the obvious problems?
It's possible but a huge undertaking.
new ECU, full rewire, loads of engine bay alterations, new gearbox, new prop-shaft, modified diff, probably a new intercooler or at least some degree of modification to the old one. I'd expect the bill for the parts alone to be almost equal to the value of the original car and labour would have been astronomical.
It would have made far more sense to rebuild the original Wankel.
It would of been cheaper to rebuild the old engine but I fancied a project and had some inheritance so blew it on something I loved but yeah the bill was eye watering
Personally I think the S15 Silvia is a far better looking car than the RX anyway, so I'd have just bought one of those and tuned the tits off it, maybe gone down the route of fitting the RB27 engine from a Skyline...
Oooo the s15 spec r is a dream I'm tempted by one at the moment that will be going through the Japanese auction next week, insane spec and quite cheap start price. They are awesome cars and have looks to die for"
They're immensely tunable too, even with the 2.0 16v engine you can get a reliable 500bhp from them. |
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That's very cheap I imported my Rex in from jap and that was for £4500 2 weeks in engine blew so I put the 200sx engine in it
Interesting and how did you do that with the obvious problems?
It's possible but a huge undertaking.
new ECU, full rewire, loads of engine bay alterations, new gearbox, new prop-shaft, modified diff, probably a new intercooler or at least some degree of modification to the old one. I'd expect the bill for the parts alone to be almost equal to the value of the original car and labour would have been astronomical.
It would have made far more sense to rebuild the original Wankel.
It would of been cheaper to rebuild the old engine but I fancied a project and had some inheritance so blew it on something I loved but yeah the bill was eye watering
Personally I think the S15 Silvia is a far better looking car than the RX anyway, so I'd have just bought one of those and tuned the tits off it, maybe gone down the route of fitting the RB27 engine from a Skyline...
Oooo the s15 spec r is a dream I'm tempted by one at the moment that will be going through the Japanese auction next week, insane spec and quite cheap start price. They are awesome cars and have looks to die for
They're immensely tunable too, even with the 2.0 16v engine you can get a reliable 500bhp from them."
They are indeed I like the fact they don't eat gearboxes too |
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That's very cheap I imported my Rex in from jap and that was for £4500 2 weeks in engine blew so I put the 200sx engine in it
Interesting and how did you do that with the obvious problems?
It's possible but a huge undertaking.
new ECU, full rewire, loads of engine bay alterations, new gearbox, new prop-shaft, modified diff, probably a new intercooler or at least some degree of modification to the old one. I'd expect the bill for the parts alone to be almost equal to the value of the original car and labour would have been astronomical.
It would have made far more sense to rebuild the original Wankel.
It would of been cheaper to rebuild the old engine but I fancied a project and had some inheritance so blew it on something I loved but yeah the bill was eye watering
Personally I think the S15 Silvia is a far better looking car than the RX anyway, so I'd have just bought one of those and tuned the tits off it, maybe gone down the route of fitting the RB27 engine from a Skyline...
Oooo the s15 spec r is a dream I'm tempted by one at the moment that will be going through the Japanese auction next week, insane spec and quite cheap start price. They are awesome cars and have looks to die for
They're immensely tunable too, even with the 2.0 16v engine you can get a reliable 500bhp from them.
They are indeed I like the fact they don't eat gearboxes too "
They're strong units but if you're going for big power I'd be looking at updating the syncros and diff.
My old 575bhp Cossie ate 3 gearboxes....lol |
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"Not sure how to look it up and not sure I would want to given mine is an import
Check the Parkers website (can't post a link).
Ha ha did the free valuation thingy, not free and can't find my car with my registration as its an import!! And got right to end only for them to tell me there IS a charge, free my arse
What do I click on to find out the insurance group for my car?
Type something along the lines of 'what insurance group is my car?' Into Google and it should give you plenty of results.
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"Group 32.
I pay £278 a year fully comp for an Alfa GT Blackline.
I have an Alfa GT 2.0 JTS. lovely car group 32.
You, sir, are my new best friend on Fab!
Look after those injectors and enjoy that wonderful car "
I had a 156 2.0 JTS before but the GT corners better and is faster. Nice to have a friend in Fab. |
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"Group 32.
I pay £278 a year fully comp for an Alfa GT Blackline.
I have an Alfa GT 2.0 JTS. lovely car group 32.
You, sir, are my new best friend on Fab!
Look after those injectors and enjoy that wonderful car
I had a 156 2.0 JTS before but the GT corners better and is faster. Nice to have a friend in Fab. "
I've had a 156 JTS too (before the GT I currently have). Both are fantastic cars. If you ever have any issues with it drop me a line. I write articles for the AROC and various owners forums about various issues that can commonly occur. |
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"Group 32.
I pay £278 a year fully comp for an Alfa GT Blackline.
I have an Alfa GT 2.0 JTS. lovely car group 32.
You, sir, are my new best friend on Fab!
Look after those injectors and enjoy that wonderful car
I had a 156 2.0 JTS before but the GT corners better and is faster. Nice to have a friend in Fab.
I've had a 156 JTS too (before the GT I currently have). Both are fantastic cars. If you ever have any issues with it drop me a line. I write articles for the AROC and various owners forums about various issues that can commonly occur. "
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"Group 32.
I pay £278 a year fully comp for an Alfa GT Blackline.
I have an Alfa GT 2.0 JTS. lovely car group 32.
You, sir, are my new best friend on Fab!
Look after those injectors and enjoy that wonderful car
I had a 156 2.0 JTS before but the GT corners better and is faster. Nice to have a friend in Fab.
I've had a 156 JTS too (before the GT I currently have). Both are fantastic cars. If you ever have any issues with it drop me a line. I write articles for the AROC and various owners forums about various issues that can commonly occur.
Thanks!! I cannot message you on here as your profile is not available. "
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