englandbrad

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I've got a nice 3 door running 400bhp and I'm thinking of converting it to 4x4 to get the power down and ease the loose back end , I've got a donar car so parts not a problem, just after some of you opinions really?

Cheers

ozcos

I have a 4x4 3dr converted about 9/10 yr ago.
I to was fed up driving sideways all the time on greasy wet roads when I only wanted to go fast.
Personally I found it great for all weather driving in Uk.
But where I live now it is always dry and hot and it is boring.
I maybe moving soon and will be back on greasy roads for a fair part of the yr where it will come in handy again.

So in summary it really depends on your preference and intended use.

TurboShed

My Cossie is scary enough with 4x4, couldn't imagine 2WD but plenty of people say it's fun.

My only thought would be are you devaluing your car? Maybe just buy an EsCos instead?

Harris.

I would say the same, if you want 4x4 get a saff or escort !!!

Steer with the rear , great fun

Twellsie

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plus a 4x4 gearbox will struggle with 400bhp

englandbrad

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Thanks for the coments so far, yeah i have been told that 400 bhp is about the max for a standard 4x4 gearbox.
As far as devalue the car!!! Im never selling it!!

Keep you coments coming.

Cheers

Twellsie

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i would say that 400 bhp is beyond the limit of the box, mine is 310 and i can tell that the box is deteriating, but i do drive it quite hard

Staffi

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4WD PUSSYS..................

Twellsie

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said it before Pete, i will give you a race on any wet day, even if you have another 150 bhp

Staffi

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I'll go for it any weather you know me


Mind you, it doesn't come out in the wet..

Richie.

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BUFTY PUSSY

TurboShed

Staffi

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Reel em in.. you lot are SO predictable

RS07COS

GO FOR IT. IM THINKING OF DOING THE SAME MYSELF.

Nash

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I can see what you are thinking but if you are running 400bhp then you will be wanting an uprated 4x4 box aswell and thats another Ł3k on top of the basic price. Not to mention the Diffs if you drive the car hard.

2WD's can keep up and in some cases be faster than 4x4's around tracks even in the Wet. Just takes Skill, commitment, bottle, or stupidity. Oh and every now and then a love of Grass tracking

doRSet lee b

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i can see why would would want to do it but i personally wouldnt. its nice to sometimes drift the back end round a roundabout or windy roads. keep us updated if you do the conversion. i would keep my saff 2wd personally

RobCarden

i always think the same during winter... but then summer (just about) comes.... and the idea goes away... so i ll be priceing it up again soon

when i surgested it to a mate.. he said 'spend the money on driving lessons'