sdh2903
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:03 PM |
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4xv R1 any good
Ive found an R1 package at a very good price, its a 99 4xv on carbs and its done low miles
Is this the model of R1 that suffers with gearbox issues? Is it suitable for kitcar installation?
cheers
Steve
[Edited on 9/6/10 by sdh2903]
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Davg
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:52 PM |
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Steve would that be the one that was on fleebay?
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GeorgeM
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:55 PM |
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engine will fit & work fine, but 2000-2001 5JJ does have a better gearbox
My conscience is clear - I drive a GREEN car
MNR Racing
essexkitcarclub.com
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A1
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:59 PM |
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third gear on my 03 one feels like running a stick through margarine...
good engines though, and the gears are only 80quid to replace.apart from first (140iirc)
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sdh2903
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 08:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Davg
Steve would that be the one that was on fleebay?
The one up north? if so than yes, is there something i should know?
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smart51
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 08:17 PM |
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I liked them so much I had two! And rebuilt the bottom end of the second one. Lovely noise. Good speed. Better gearing for a car than 04 and later
engines. Tricky emissions for IVA. Neither of mine were that reliable. A bit like what Clarkeson says about Alfas. You've got to live though
the pain for those glorious moments when it all works.
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locoR1
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 08:27 PM |
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I would highly recommend the 4xv, my engines been in the car about 5 years now the last 3 turbocharged if it can handle 257hp turboed you should be
able to thrash it all day long without blowing it up!
 
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Davg
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 08:28 PM |
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Steve, no panic I nearly bought that for the store cupboard, very very good price considering. If you have made your mind up on going BEC, give me a
shout I have 2 R1's at the mo one with the same engine you are looking. Easy Peazy install if you go for it.
send me a u2u if you fancy letting me know how much the deal is
cheers D
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sdh2903
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 08:34 PM |
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Dave you have a pm!
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Davg
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 08:47 PM |
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Sorted
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A1
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 11:22 PM |
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i must say, i dont think i do a drive without giving it a good thrashing, lasted very well considering...
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