particleastro
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A big hello to you all, first post with some questions so I hope I have posted in an appropriate section of the board.
After a year with an Orion, I'm tired of poor mpg, no driving fun and, to be honest, no self-esteem. My mums had a K-reg pre-SX cinq (one of the first in the country I have been told), and although hasnt looked after it as well as it should have been (new engine at 60k, and another one required now, anti-freeze in the water mum!!), and once hired a Cinq Sporting. So, its time to flog the Fixed or Repaired Daily Orion and get a little yellow burst of fun.
Some questions first though. I have always been a modder at heart, and I think the Cinq will be in for a bit of fettling.
1. Arbath body kits. Are these available separatley or do they only come on car?
2. Engines. Ive read about the 1.2 FIRE upgrade, and also the 1.2 Super FIRE (16v) upgrade. The first is a bolt in job (grins) but the second is supposed to be a bit tricker. Is either of these (or for that matter, the original 1100 FIRE fitted to the Sporting) candidates for carburettors? If so, what size and does it make fitting the 16v motor any easier?
3. Wheels. While trying my hardest to not sound like a kev, what sort of wheel size is feasible? A nice set of 14" Compomotives would look nice but would they fit?
4. How low can you go?! I guess 30mm is pretty much a standard distance, but whats the lowest you guys have gone?
Forgot to mention, we've had a variety of Fiats in our time, including a y-reg (dont know the year) Super Strada. That was a cool car, and its only now Im realising the value in keeping motors like this alive.
Thanks for your time reading this, look forward to frequenting the board and getting to know a few of you...
Cheers,
John
After a year with an Orion, I'm tired of poor mpg, no driving fun and, to be honest, no self-esteem. My mums had a K-reg pre-SX cinq (one of the first in the country I have been told), and although hasnt looked after it as well as it should have been (new engine at 60k, and another one required now, anti-freeze in the water mum!!), and once hired a Cinq Sporting. So, its time to flog the Fixed or Repaired Daily Orion and get a little yellow burst of fun.
Some questions first though. I have always been a modder at heart, and I think the Cinq will be in for a bit of fettling.
1. Arbath body kits. Are these available separatley or do they only come on car?
2. Engines. Ive read about the 1.2 FIRE upgrade, and also the 1.2 Super FIRE (16v) upgrade. The first is a bolt in job (grins) but the second is supposed to be a bit tricker. Is either of these (or for that matter, the original 1100 FIRE fitted to the Sporting) candidates for carburettors? If so, what size and does it make fitting the 16v motor any easier?
3. Wheels. While trying my hardest to not sound like a kev, what sort of wheel size is feasible? A nice set of 14" Compomotives would look nice but would they fit?
4. How low can you go?! I guess 30mm is pretty much a standard distance, but whats the lowest you guys have gone?
Forgot to mention, we've had a variety of Fiats in our time, including a y-reg (dont know the year) Super Strada. That was a cool car, and its only now Im realising the value in keeping motors like this alive.
Thanks for your time reading this, look forward to frequenting the board and getting to know a few of you...
Cheers,
John
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