Animal*293.G
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« on: February 12, 2011, 07:53:13 PM » |
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When i get my van what are the do's and donts on making it a bit quicker with induction and carbs and stuff?
and could anyone tell me if the engine can take bike carbs?
and has anyone lowered one?
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2011, 11:21:26 PM » |
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Hi Animal, I am not sure on the lowering or bike carb route.
You should bear in mind that with the rear being leaf springs it is tricky, but I have seen the leaf springs inverted...i.e. turned upside down to get a lowering effect.
In terms of performance you could add a more free flowing exhaust and after-market air filter and air box, though how much of a difference it would make I could not say.
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2011, 10:49:20 AM » |
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i have a k&n air filter,straight through stainless exhaust loads of noise but can,t say any more power.i think they are best left as they are great fun
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Animal*293.G
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2011, 07:21:15 PM » |
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What size pipe is it on them... just so i can look up how much its going to set me back ...
i know i want a setup that has 2 side exhausts coming from just in front of the rear wheels
Does anyone know any sites for new shiny aftermarket parts for rascals or is it get something and make it fit
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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2011, 07:55:42 PM » |
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or is it get something and make it fit
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This. Or have it custom made. I got a quote from two different after market exhaust places and they were quoting around £250 for a basic front -> back exhaust fully hand made and sounding how I would like it. Just bear in mind you will only likely gain a nicer sound as opposed to power, they are only 970cc remember. |
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« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2011, 10:04:31 PM » |
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if you want to hear what it might sound like go on youtube put in exhaust 007
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« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2011, 03:14:45 PM » |
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Sounds awesome jj
can you still get hold of little load bay seats?
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« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2011, 08:41:44 PM » |
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a guy who used to be a member got some from ebay,maybe out of a diahatsu hi jet
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« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2011, 09:34:15 PM » |
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I was thinking maybe landrover defender inward facing ones?
i should be buying one in about a month (fingers crossed)
have you got yours on the road yet jj?
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« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2011, 11:08:12 AM » |
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At the end of the day its 970cc dragging a van around i think if you want more power a bigger engine is needed but then the handing would be very scary
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« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2011, 03:31:24 PM » |
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as Richard Hammond proved... the cornering is quite scary
I think i may just leave it as it is but with an aftermarket filter and exhaust
In the long run its not going to bother me i dont think just thought it might be a bit of fun to give it a boost
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« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2011, 06:07:45 PM » |
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Not yet still sat waiting to be repaired hopefully in the next few days
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« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2011, 06:39:43 PM » |
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I read about what happened to it... sucks.. I would love to see it when its finished  |
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« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2011, 07:08:11 PM » |
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When properly set up & running correctly they have good acceleration & a top end around 80 m.p.h. which is very dangerous in a Rascarry.
Modifications may void your insurance unless you tell your insurers they are fitted. Check before going ahead.
Derek.
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« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2011, 05:53:12 PM » |
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as Richard Hammond proved... the cornering is quite scary
Just because someone drives like a t##t doesn't mean the vehicle is dangerous. Everyone here can prove theres nothing wrong with the cornering - we know more about Rascals than that knob. (I get sick of the Hammond/Rascal/rollover story......) |
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