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Daewoo Nexia Donor???
moonpie - 21/7/03 at 03:33 PM

We have a Daewoo Nexia GLXi 1500 with only 40,000 miles on the clock but suffering from terminal rust. Is it possible to use some or much of this car as a donor as it is very much a tarted up Astra. If so what parts is it feasible to use?


David Jenkins - 21/7/03 at 03:39 PM

To be honest, probably very few parts would be useful. The Astra is rarely used in any kit car (if any), and is of little use in a rear-wheel-drive car like the Locost.

Maybe it could be used in a rear-engine kit/self-build, but I think that there are more popular drive trains out there (Metro, Fiesta) for that job.

Sorry to be negative - but you'd be better off deciding on what you want to build, then getting a donor to match it. It's very hard doing it the other way around.

...but others may have a different opinion!

regards,

David


James - 21/7/03 at 03:48 PM

quote:
Originally posted by moonpie
Is it possible to use some or much of this car as a donor


The bulbs? Maybe the handbrake lever? Pedals?
In other words- no! So get it turned into a washing machine ASAP and swap it's drive space for a MK2 Escort, a Cortina or (if you're willing to design IRS) a Sierra.

HTH,

James