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redline2003

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out of the two id go for the integra, they look more sporty, rnt a bad performa and do handle well, i remember in a motor or wheels mag one guy got a 13.5 second pass wif a 97 version NA which is saying alot. wouldnt campare it to a turbo though....

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Richelieu

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Peugeot 206 Gti 180

133kW

202Nm

1100kg

Honda, Opel or Peugeot, you can't lose. Great chassis in all three and good power to weight. Peugeot engine isn't peaky like Hondas and comes with 17s standard. You also don't get ricer sh1t with the pug or opel.

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Get an Audi A4 1.8L Turbo Quatto (1997-01)- you get the advantage of 4wd and turbo power. With a chip and exhuast you will have about 155kw and 300+nm. Insurance should be around $2k for you.

They are nice sleepers, thats why I bought one... But the biggest draw back is the tiny turbo. The A4 uses a Borg Warner K03, this runs out of puff by about 5500rpm :rolleyes: You can get the K04 which is used on the TT and S3. Then you Can make about 180kw. The good thing about the K03 is that it makes boost at really low rpm, its a little like driving a non-turbo car, the torque curve it very flat.

Or you can go a Garret GT25 - but this setup with everything included - Turbo, FMIC, S4 bumper to fit FMIC, clutch, injectors etc.. will cost over $10k. But then you will probably have about 200awkw ~270kw at the fly.

If you want to mod your car I wouldn't go the astra turbo as the turbo they use is the K03 and its on a 2 litre, so it will probably run out of breath sooner.

You can probably get a 99 for $40k. Obviously less for the 98 and 97.

If you want to know any more info on the A4 PM me. Or just ask on the forum.

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Roy

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Dont forget insurance also goes on value of car, so 40k non turbo Aus delivered car could be more expensive to insure then a 20k turbo import.

When in France i drove a Renault Clio, $34 k new and they are a quick little car and a genuine competitor to the Type R, or offering less performance but better looks a Peugot 206 GTi...food for thought.

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u got $40,000, not a astra turbo, corolla sportivo is cheaper ($10,000) and it hammers. thats $10,000 ur saving and plus its a toyota which is always a bonus. the engine has 141kw and is fun to drive...not to mention a sleeper. like my mate just brought a mazda sp20 for 28k, it looks mad but its got 98kw (which is a joke), hence the corolla, but then again i wouldnt go the new type r, the old one is a scalpel and is faster. dont get the astra...

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