Kopite Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Homer might of been askin how old you were for insurance reason etc mate calm down a tad though EDIT: too slow again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrw Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Of course an S14a could be another source of power...... & very Mod-able too!! (in a non Max Power kinda way!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 As a genuine Q what power do the NA cars produce!?? About 230bhp (Flywheel) Unlike the TT model there is very little you can do to extract much more power from the NA unless you want to spend big money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 As a genuine Q what power do the NA cars produce!?? I couldnt see figures in the FAQ's I have been looking at!?? 225 as standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrw Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Ok sorry!! Clearly I am being a twat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrw Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Ok 220-230ish!! & its quite a heavy car right!?? So thats not that great!! It really would have to be a TT wouldnt it!?? Hmmm I wonder how much my Granny is worth!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrw Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Sorry Homer!! Time of month I think!! ahem,...... I dont think insurance should be too bad... Although Im assuming the TT is a group 20!?? Im in a better position with my insurance than I was a few years ago ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Ok 220-230ish!! & its quite a heavy car right!?? So thats not that great!! Okay they aren't TT power, but they are pretty damn nippy and they meet your budget and are reliable. Don't think you'll find a Zed that cheap to keep running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrw Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 No no thats cool..... I know you wont necesarily see the comparison but my car is very small & light & worth about 170-180bhp!! SO its fairly nippy too... but I want alot faster & Im not sure a na car would be that much quicker than my SOl... Or maybe Im wrong!?? & I think you're right about the Zed!! I kinda ruled that one out a while ago!! Other reliable options for decent power I guess are the 200 sx s14a & maybe another MR2!!?? Not really sure what else fits the bill that I like!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ishani Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 FWIW i'm in a similar position, looking to spend about 6k; am going NA simply because i'll work myself up to a TT after saving harder over the next few years... a NA will no doubt keep me occupied and smiling for now .. and, most importantly, I might be able to actually afford it without a he-uuu-ge loan too! Good look with your search, do post up what you find and which one you eventually go for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 hi mate i have few nice sz on my web page for sale around your budget and as for their power they are not too bad i raced a bmw 328 in my n/a auto aerotop from about 40mph and was evenly matched all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 No no thats cool..... I know you wont necesarily see the comparison but my car is very small & light & worth about 170-180bhp!! Fair point I've driven lardy cars for about 5 years now so haven't got a good benchmark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 one of them is on ebay and its in excellent condition inside and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrw Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Wow Faye!! Just looking at your car!! Looks stunning!! Are those seats standard!?? Very nice..... & I like the aerotop too!! COuld be a good option!! Alot more reasonable insurance too!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Sorry Homer!! Time of month I think!! ahem,...... I dont think insurance should be too bad... Although Im assuming the TT is a group 20!?? Im in a better position with my insurance than I was a few years ago ;o) No hard feelings You'd be amazed with the insurance on these things. NA is generally more expensive - normally about the same as an import TT, UK is cheapest. I'm 28 and drive have a j-spec, full NCB, no recent claims, no points (f*ck knows how!) and pay £750 obviously all mods declared. I think for people of our age around £800 per year is the going rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ishani Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Dude, this probably sounds a bit cheeky but you might want to stop littering every sentence with "!!?? !!!" .. people are going to assume you're a riotous 14 year old by default :o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Wow Faye!! Just looking at your car!! Looks stunning!! Are those seats standard!?? Very nice..... & I like the aerotop too!! COuld be a good option!! Alot more reasonable insurance too!?? Aww thank you Nope seats aren't standard, my mum and I customised them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrw Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Arggghhh you guys got me thinking now... especially the get the n/a aerotop now & work up to the TT.... Still desent power right!?? & I could get a nice model with reasonable milage.... None of the turbo worries Hmmm ok..... Sorry to ask without searching but whilst Im here what would the advantages of owning a n/a over a turbo be....... I mean like how much of a saving insurance & fuel economy etc!?? Whats 0-60 like in n/a & is the auto gearbox as good even though its the non turbo!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrw Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Opps sorry about !!!!!! force of habit Ok so insurance not much cheaper. What sorta mods do people do to n/a's? The usual CAI, Exhaust, wheels, suspension & the like? Seats look fantastic Faye... How did you do them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 I mean like how much of a saving insurance & fuel economy etc!?? Whats 0-60 like in n/a & is the auto gearbox as good even though its the non turbo!?? 18mpg is what I get out of my NA. My insurance is around the £850 mark, (no points, 7yrs NCB) I like the auto box its nice and responsive, but I've never driven an NA manual so can't make a fair comparison. 0-60 never really bothered me but I think its around the 7 sec mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 0-60 is about 6.7secs and top speed 150mph. for a tt it is abour 4.2 secs 0-60 and top speed 170mph. autos with supras go well, i certainly like them but you get lazy the aerotop i have is just a cruise car looks good and looks better topless but it shifts too when needed but i would not recommend racing wrx,evo,tt in a non turbo supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Seats look fantastic Faye... How did you do them? Took the covers off, unstiched the centre panel and got my mum to sew in the new panels. Then put the covers back on (lots of horrid clippy things hold them in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Dude, this probably sounds a bit cheeky but you might want to stop littering every sentence with "!!?? !!!" .. people are going to assume you're a riotous 14 year old by default :o) I must admit that this was my first assumption Proved wrong so far, the last thing this forum needs is even more Maxers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrw Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Sounds pertty similar to what I currently have but I get better economy! Not bad though....... Auto sounds like a nice option too. Im gonna take a look around...... Cant hurt to test drive & make a decision from there, can it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 but i would not recommend racing wrx,evo,tt in a non turbo supra. Heh, thats when you put your "I can't be bothered to race you" face on and hope they think you've got a TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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