Project Redneck
- NotoriousREV
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Re: Project Redneck
First impressions:
The paint is bad but actually better than I thought, mainly. It’s really badly oxidised but not peeling the lacquer like I expected so I should be able to wet sand and polish it to a better finish.
The body and underside are almost 100% rust free, just a couple of bubbles on one wheel arch.
The engine runs really sweetly. Throttle response is instant but it runs out of puff at high revs. It’s hilarious at parking speeds because it chirps the tyres if you’re not careful. The gearbox is clunky going in and out of gear but shifts nicely and kicks down well.
The interior rattles likes, well, a rattle. The build quality reminds me of a Mk2 Cavalier I once bought for £40.
Handling is interesting. Decent levels of grip but vague steering that feels like there either a worn ball joint or slop in the steering box somewhere. It’s not as stiff as expected, either, and gets a bit wallowy at 60-ish.
Tomorrow I’ll give it a proper look over and start building up the list of jobs, but I’m feeling pretty pleased and even MrsREV likes it, saying it’s got loads of potential.
The paint is bad but actually better than I thought, mainly. It’s really badly oxidised but not peeling the lacquer like I expected so I should be able to wet sand and polish it to a better finish.
The body and underside are almost 100% rust free, just a couple of bubbles on one wheel arch.
The engine runs really sweetly. Throttle response is instant but it runs out of puff at high revs. It’s hilarious at parking speeds because it chirps the tyres if you’re not careful. The gearbox is clunky going in and out of gear but shifts nicely and kicks down well.
The interior rattles likes, well, a rattle. The build quality reminds me of a Mk2 Cavalier I once bought for £40.
Handling is interesting. Decent levels of grip but vague steering that feels like there either a worn ball joint or slop in the steering box somewhere. It’s not as stiff as expected, either, and gets a bit wallowy at 60-ish.
Tomorrow I’ll give it a proper look over and start building up the list of jobs, but I’m feeling pretty pleased and even MrsREV likes it, saying it’s got loads of potential.
Middle-aged Dirtbag
Re: Project Redneck
Straight pipes when, Rev?
- NotoriousREV
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Re: Project Redneck
You've changed, Rev.
You've changed.
(I guess the video has auto-clipped the audio, it sounds quite mild to me)
You've changed.
(I guess the video has auto-clipped the audio, it sounds quite mild to me)
Re: Project Redneck
Someone has fly-tipped your lawn.
Re: Project Redneck
How about not having a sig at all?
- 16vCento
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V60 D3 SE
Xantia Activa
Re: Project Redneck
Needs red rear indicator lenses!
It's a very cool car, what's insurance like on US imports?
- NotoriousREV
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- NotoriousREV
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Re: Project Redneck
MrsREV is giving away toys. It’s become a local pastime, presumably to spread COVID-19 via a new and unusual vector.
Middle-aged Dirtbag
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Re: Project Redneck
No, it’s loud. Described by its last American owner as “overwhelmingly loud”
Middle-aged Dirtbag
Re: Project Redneck
Well that's alright thenNotoriousREV wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 6:35 pmNo, it’s loud. Described by its last American owner as “overwhelmingly loud”
- NotoriousREV
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Re: Project Redneck
The 60-100 time is ridiculously slow Most of the time is spent going from 90-100. It definitely doesn’t suit my gearing, or lack of power.
Middle-aged Dirtbag
Re: Project Redneck
So what I'm hearing is, you need turbos to get over the gearing issues?
Fucking big turbos.
Fucking big turbos.
Re: Project Redneck
Haha. It offers girth and noise