My Cav Turbo
310 bhp
13-09-2005, 09:56 AM
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I had a vectra gsi after i got rid of the cossie, it was very nice but just not fast enough 
I also had a Cav SRI (Still got) that I loved driving, the handling is really good with Koni adjustables, and I love the look of it too.
So the obviously choice was Cav Turbo, the looks and handling I loved, plus the power (well more actually lol) of the cossie
I have to say, in comparison; the cav feels alot better built and higher quality, lighter, better handling and more modern all round than a saph.
The saph interior is VERY dated really, whereas the cav one still looks fresh
I also had a Cav SRI (Still got) that I loved driving, the handling is really good with Koni adjustables, and I love the look of it too.
So the obviously choice was Cav Turbo, the looks and handling I loved, plus the power (well more actually lol) of the cossie
I have to say, in comparison; the cav feels alot better built and higher quality, lighter, better handling and more modern all round than a saph.
The saph interior is VERY dated really, whereas the cav one still looks fresh
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13-09-2005, 11:17 AM
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Its 5", was on the car when i brought it.
At first i didnt like it atall, but its cut into the bumper.
Its grown on me alot though so its staying!
Everyone comments on it when I post pics up, but when you see it in the metal it really suits the car
At first i didnt like it atall, but its cut into the bumper.
Its grown on me alot though so its staying!
Everyone comments on it when I post pics up, but when you see it in the metal it really suits the car
13-09-2005, 11:26 AM
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I wasnt saying i dont like it mate, i think it suits it aswell as its obviously a fair sized car so it doesnt look out of place really.
Any yeah it looks better cut into the bumper, most cav turbos ive seen have half of the tail pipe sticking out and it looks awful!.
Any yeah it looks better cut into the bumper, most cav turbos ive seen have half of the tail pipe sticking out and it looks awful!.
13-09-2005, 11:31 AM
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I agree!
There were about 25 of em on the Cav Turbo stand at Trax, and every single one apart from mine and one other car had twin square pipes hanging below the bumper!
Makes a nice change I recon
There were about 25 of em on the Cav Turbo stand at Trax, and every single one apart from mine and one other car had twin square pipes hanging below the bumper!
Makes a nice change I recon
13-09-2005, 11:41 AM
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Cheers, i didnt think many people would like it.... but then most people on here are open minded about other cars than ford! 
The bloke I got it from brought it off Gavin Wallace of Wallace Performance (Cav Turbo specialists for those that dont know)
It was his development and flagship demo car
Spec:
ENGINE
2.0 16v Turbo - C20LET, Coscast head
Jetex Panel Filter
Bailey Motorsport Dump Valve - DV26 Twin Piston EVO
Custom Front Mounted Intercooler
Turbo Technics S144 Hybrid Turbo
Large Capacity (380cc/min) Injectors Fitted and Mapped
Wallace Performance EVO5 chip
Custom straight through exhaust with 5" tailpipe cut into the bumper
TRANSMISSION
Getrag F28 6 Speed Gearbox
Steyr-Daimler-Puch's/GM's Viscous Coupled 4 Wheel Drive System
Wallace Performance Clutch
SUSPENSION
Courtenay Sport Turbo Springs - lowered 40mm
Standard GM Shock Absorbers
Powerflex Rear Adjustable Camber Kit
BRAKES
Front - EBC Turbo Drilled/Grooved with Green stuff pads
Rear - Tarox 40 groove discs with Vectra calipers and Green stuff pads
WHEELS
17" FOX R5 - 205/40/ZR17
EXTERIOR
Pearlescent Polar Sea Blue
Bee-sting Aerial
Renault Laguna Splitter
Custom front bumper with Intercooler cut out/Numberplate area Meshed to allow air into FMIC
PERFORMANCE
~310bhp @ 16psi
The bloke I got it from brought it off Gavin Wallace of Wallace Performance (Cav Turbo specialists for those that dont know)
It was his development and flagship demo car
Spec:
ENGINE
2.0 16v Turbo - C20LET, Coscast head
Jetex Panel Filter
Bailey Motorsport Dump Valve - DV26 Twin Piston EVO
Custom Front Mounted Intercooler
Turbo Technics S144 Hybrid Turbo
Large Capacity (380cc/min) Injectors Fitted and Mapped
Wallace Performance EVO5 chip
Custom straight through exhaust with 5" tailpipe cut into the bumper
TRANSMISSION
Getrag F28 6 Speed Gearbox
Steyr-Daimler-Puch's/GM's Viscous Coupled 4 Wheel Drive System
Wallace Performance Clutch
SUSPENSION
Courtenay Sport Turbo Springs - lowered 40mm
Standard GM Shock Absorbers
Powerflex Rear Adjustable Camber Kit
BRAKES
Front - EBC Turbo Drilled/Grooved with Green stuff pads
Rear - Tarox 40 groove discs with Vectra calipers and Green stuff pads
WHEELS
17" FOX R5 - 205/40/ZR17
EXTERIOR
Pearlescent Polar Sea Blue
Bee-sting Aerial
Renault Laguna Splitter
Custom front bumper with Intercooler cut out/Numberplate area Meshed to allow air into FMIC
PERFORMANCE
~310bhp @ 16psi
13-09-2005, 12:05 PM
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Splitter was already on, i thought about taking it off, but it looks ok.
Might get it colour coded sometime....
The mesh was sprayed the same as the car when it was done, but has come off.
Again, Ive been thinking about getting it done, or may just take the mesh off completly.
Have only had it about 4 weeks so not had time to sort all the little bits i want to change yet
Might get it colour coded sometime....
The mesh was sprayed the same as the car when it was done, but has come off.
Again, Ive been thinking about getting it done, or may just take the mesh off completly.
Have only had it about 4 weeks so not had time to sort all the little bits i want to change yet
14-09-2005, 11:48 AM
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Yeah, romoured to be only 500-1000 left on the road now 
Like you said, finding a good one is very hard!
As for the TXB, yeah it is definitly the weak point, BUT if its looked after properly then there is no reason for it to fail.
You can also get it converted to be locked in 4x4 permenantly which removes all the hydrolic crap which causes them to fail
Like you said, finding a good one is very hard!
As for the TXB, yeah it is definitly the weak point, BUT if its looked after properly then there is no reason for it to fail.
You can also get it converted to be locked in 4x4 permenantly which removes all the hydrolic crap which causes them to fail
14-09-2005, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by martyn
Yeah, romoured to be only 500-1000 left on the road now
Like you said, finding a good one is very hard!
As for the TXB, yeah it is definitly the weak point, BUT if its looked after properly then there is no reason for it to fail.
You can also get it converted to be locked in 4x4 permenantly which removes all the hydrolic crap which causes them to fail
Like you said, finding a good one is very hard!
As for the TXB, yeah it is definitly the weak point, BUT if its looked after properly then there is no reason for it to fail.
You can also get it converted to be locked in 4x4 permenantly which removes all the hydrolic crap which causes them to fail
The turbo's get there alot quicker I bet I've got a question for you though - is the 4 wheel drive system not permanently engaged then as you mentioned it being locked out to solve the transfer box problem?
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15-09-2005, 08:01 AM
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No, the box has a viscous coupling which has an ecu to control it.
This allows it to switch the power between the front and rear depending on conditions.
The system is also semi-permanent in that it will switch itself off when braking above 16mph. The theory being that this will leave the car in Fwd and hence make the handling more predictable when cornering.
This allows it to switch the power between the front and rear depending on conditions.
The system is also semi-permanent in that it will switch itself off when braking above 16mph. The theory being that this will leave the car in Fwd and hence make the handling more predictable when cornering.
15-09-2005, 09:09 AM
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A guy used to have a cavy turbo in my town in the metalic maroon colour was very nice ,it had the volvo t5 alloys ,looked awsome on this as it was very low aswell ,that would be a great idea for u to do !!, love ur colour aswell tho ,thats westminster blue aint it ??? Really nice when polished up !!
15-09-2005, 09:48 AM
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Lowering them too much puts alot of strain on the TXB, so most people dont bother unless they are running 2wd (which most are!)
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15-09-2005, 12:47 PM
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You could say that about all cars though.
Were any of your cavs a turbo? There are a fair few differences between them and lower spec models
Were any of your cavs a turbo? There are a fair few differences between them and lower spec models
