jammerrs

11.4.6. interier trim must remain fitted (ecept floor carpet/mats) - huh? Does this just mean you must have a dash and 2 seats? Or does it actually mean complete interior minus carpets?

Edit: as for areo dynamics you could probably fit the fast models bodykit, ie gti bodykit on a non gti and maybe a little splitter but I doubt theyd make much difference overall??

Joshy

good point on the OEM bodykit, never thought about that will have to check it out though with the scruitanears and also they may be a lot heavier than base spec kits

all interier has to stay, but you can remover carpets

BigErn

Metro Gti.... they shift well for what they are

doctor stavros

Dihatsu Charade GTTi? 1.0l turbo....

gjh

I'd go with either a rover 200/25 thing, cheap and there are loads of bits available for them due to their popularity in enduro events, or a civic 1.4 cause they are reliable little cars. Wouldn't go with the swift cause although they are quick and they rev well, they don't seem to produce much torque which is what I would want for travelling uphill. Or you coulod get a 1.4 fiesta like mine. How far can you go with the tuning before having to go up into the modified class? It would be worth checking as some engines may not be very responsive to modifications wheras some engine could get you good gain in power and torque with only a few mods.

Joshy

the regs are on previous page mate, just induction and exhaust mods are allowed

Maxwell

500 examples where made. They where homologated for the 106 cup!

gjh

Oh yeah, thats what happens when you skim read If only induction exhaust mods are allowed, i'd go with the rover (or even mg zr) option.

FastFordChris

lupo/arosa sport? 100bhp 16v lump and german build quality?

RstAaron.

1000 per year needed for this class though

ontheway

1.4 MG ZR has gotta be a good option? my manager has one and for a 1.4 seems pretty rapid?

Shings

AXGT

Trust me

Had one of these - at the time it was the fastest/most bhp car you could buy in the 1.3 or 1.4 category ( i.e. insurable when I was 18/19 )

Go for a 1.4 as they have the 4 stud bolt pattern - all the 106 wheels fit I believe.

Comes with plastic boot lid for starters.

Seriously fast bit of kit...

Remember - this car was first produced when cars were lightweight and made from monkey plastic and monkey metal.

Lots of lift off oversteer fun to be had too.

Shings

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-Ax...item23120c4d64

There you go.

Job done...

You haven't gotta fuck about finding spare wheels or a cage.

Shings

Oh and I think the engine is actually more or less the same as the 106 XSI...

(which is another option)

rallycross

Ax Gt - my first racing car was one of these and although it only had 90 bhp it kept up with the more powerfull stuff as was just so light - 780 kgs or something close. Strangley the Ax Gti model didnt seem as quick due to the extra weight they over the Gt model. You might struggle to find a decent one now in which case the nova can be made to handle really well get some 600+ lb rear springs and some leda front struts with 3 deg neg camber and a decent 1.4 SR engine and off you go!

Shings

Believe it or not the Gt I was a little slower and less responsive.

Mine was a rocket...

Shings

PS

Most unusual bonnet release ever - stumped a few people trying to find it!!!

gordyshreds

1.4 puma? did they make a 1.4?

gjh

Ye its pretty much my car in a different body (and I think, a bit higher insurance due to the coupe body).

stevos

All ax gts were 3 stud and gtis were 4 stud
I used all Peugot 106 bits on my gt when I converted mine great cars And still a few for sale on piston heads and eBay

Joshy

Puma has a bit of a weight penalty over the fiesta shell though,



Quite like the idea of a mk1 focus.

Weighs about the same as a puma but handle great and the 1.4 zetec SE is strong with 92lb-ft of torque.

Weighs 1068 dry.

great base for stepping it up a class later on as well

set of 13 inch wheels with sticky track rubber instead of the 15's or so it came with and it will fly due to short gearing

RS Grant

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Fiesta 1.4 are quite nippy things, Mark B used to tan his old dears and give it dogs abuse on the local back roads... it really hung on in there and went well enough in a straight line.


Cheers,
Grant

Shings

MEH

You're just being picky.

For clarity
1.3 AXGT 3 stud
1.4 AXGTi 4 stud

NER!

stevos

I know I am but the ax gt was a 1.4 not a 1.3 and the gti was a 1.4 injected version with a cast block which along with the injection gubbons made gti a tad heavier than the gt.

Shings

Arse!!!

You win...

But it has been 12 years and I did crash it twice!

stevos

Been a few years for me too mate fond memories though

pani_k

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MK1 Focus 1.4 is friggin SLOW!! If anything consider a MK5 1.4 Fez Zetec. Best suggestions imo are the AX GT, 106 Rallye or 106 XSi.

gordyshreds

do you not HAVE to fit a roll-cage then? i'm looking into this myself now, looks a fun little categoyry to compete in

Brendan

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polo g40 ?

Joshy

capacity is too high mate, forced induction gives a multiplier of 1.4

gjh

I've had an idea, a charrade gtti, as a 1 litre even when you multiply by 1.4 they still fall into your class according to my maths. 99bhp, 0-60 in I believe 7.9 seconds. That would make you pretty competitive.

Joshy

as stavros stated above mate, i just cant find one for decent money

Neil@FastFord

I was gonna correct some of the AX GT info...but reading on, all is well lol

And considering what you're after, defo get an AX. So light and chuckable.

I LOVED my AX GT 500(oh yeah, mine was badass!) I used to jump for joy when it rained! Go out sliding everywhere. I used to get air on speedhumps and it never really needed anything bar a downpipe

Mike C

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I know this is an old thread, but did you ever get anywhere with this?

Cossie Sean

and yes, it is revving to 10,000rpm!

Cossie Sean

oh, and i would suggest a 1.4 puma

Java=Blue

Ax Gt gets my vote!

Rapid little cars that dont look fast....strip it out, and get some wheel spaces or lower it and it will be a little weapon

Mike C

iTrader: (1)

Puma is too big and heavy and not enough power from the 1.4.

AX is too lacking in power and not really tuneable enough.

Java=Blue

Lacking in power? theye fast little cars!

Mike C

iTrader: (1)

Yes, but MPi Metro 16v is quicker.

Plus add TB's, cams, decent exhaust and management and lightened flywheel to it and you've gotta be looking at iro 140bhp, from an NA 1396cc car weighing next to nothing.

Don't think anything will touch that TBH.