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what mod`s should i do to my 51 plate ford KA 1.3 ?

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Old 29-07-2009, 07:48 PM
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i have about 1grand to play with !!
Old 29-07-2009, 07:52 PM
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lowered with alloys and and a small backbox
Old 29-07-2009, 07:56 PM
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if you can do it in budget then...

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nice alloys - cossie rims look good
stainless exhaust
decent panel filter
possibly sport ka kit?
some nice front seats

performance wise you never going to get much from a 1.3, so sort the handling and styling, imo, powergains will not bring you much for your money.

A good handling set up will make it quicker in the twisties.
Old 29-07-2009, 08:06 PM
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something like, gmax suspension, cosworth wheels, cosworth brakes and mk5 rs2000 front seats imo
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i would stick with the basics first like suspension brakes ect

maybe a ka sport kit and interior ect

as above cossie wheels suit the ka nicely

then i would get an rst turbo engine as its good / cheap /and easy to do
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save the money and buy a faster better handling car in a year or two
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dont forget to tell the insurance company of any mods
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Originally Posted by PT
save the money and buy a faster better handling car in a year or two
thats also a good idea ,if your gonna make a car fast and good some times its good to start with a fast one but its upto mate as the ka can make a fun car with good money spent
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Escort Cosworth wheels, Eibach Springs, Exhaust/Filter, Upgrade front brakes
Old 29-07-2009, 10:01 PM
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puma 1.7 lump and cut springs on 16v 2i steels

fancy pants and no grunt is gay, decked and fast on 6j steels is cool, the steels need 55's tho
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Cut springs



just drop in a 2.0 zetec E silvertop for that money!! tons of fun in a KA!!
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Originally Posted by 1.9 xr2 on 40's
fancy pants and no grunt is gay
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