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by batteryops
Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:00 am
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: Projectors for NEXIA / CIELO. pics......
Replies: 8
Views: 3488

Yeah always prefered black lights in a car something a bit different
by batteryops
Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:21 am
Forum: General Off-Topic
Topic: Tools: Flexible Socket Extensions - Need opinions
Replies: 6
Views: 593

I am going to have to agree with PirO on this one these are of no great benefit or advantage, I have had experience with them before and i ended up just removing stuff to get at the bolt i needed
by batteryops
Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:48 am
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: New lanos bumper
Replies: 5
Views: 628

came from the new shape polo really like the new dub look intend on blacking the central bar where the plate mounts up also developing wide arches which you all of you be more interested in clio v6 style or full rally wide arches
by batteryops
Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:28 pm
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: New lanos bumper
Replies: 5
Views: 628

changed the images to url links hopefully this works better lol
by batteryops
Fri Dec 19, 2008 11:14 pm
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: New lanos bumper
Replies: 5
Views: 628

New lanos bumper

OK folks started work on a new lanos bumper have a look tell me what you think if there is enough interest will make a mould. will keep ypu updated with pics as the project progresses http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30145907&l=af2e6&id=1462980694 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30145908&...
by batteryops
Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:27 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Tricky Swap Lanos 2.3 Turbo
Replies: 4
Views: 835

will have to whip the engine out and have a closer look to see what the story is, already have the interior out ready for a full leather transplant into the lanos i think the engine model is a B234L if thats ant more insight. and let me know how you get on with your 6 speed swap
by batteryops
Sun Sep 28, 2008 12:58 am
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Tricky Swap Lanos 2.3 Turbo
Replies: 4
Views: 835

this is one of the earlier saab motors, i have heard of these engines being combined with a opel/vauxhall omega gearbox thats what gets me thinking about possible mounting to either an f20 or f28. Anybody offer any more insight into the subject.
by batteryops
Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Tricky Swap Lanos 2.3 Turbo
Replies: 4
Views: 835

Tricky Swap Lanos 2.3 Turbo

Heres my query i have recently bought a 94' 2.3 turbo saab 9000 and am wondering if there are any GM gearboxes that are a straight fit for lanos that will accept the engine, or is this a complete swap ie engine and gearbox with one off drive shafts

Should for some interesting modding thoughts
by batteryops
Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: x20xev engine for sale (in Ireland)
Replies: 4
Views: 689

Yes PirO i am a fellow NI woo'er have a fairly stock lanos at mo but plannin a 2.0 16v turbo conversion and if poss an f28 4x4 transmission

what neck of the land you from
by batteryops
Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: x20xev engine for sale (in Ireland)
Replies: 4
Views: 689

x20xev engine for sale (in Ireland)

well fellas back again and i have an x20xev motor from a vectra b for sale. 2.0 16v - 136bhp stock motor engine has inlet and exhaust manifold attached and has covered 79000 miles as i say i am based in northern ireland so it would be ideal for an irish woo'er who wants to do a conversion you can fi...
by batteryops
Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:23 am
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: Lanos 1.4/1.5 Uprated internals
Replies: 4
Views: 950

Lanos 1.4/1.5 Uprated internals

Hi everyone I am currently searching to no avail to find some forged pistons and billet conrods for the daewoo etec 1.4/1.5 engine as i am building a supercharged project and want to beef the internals first. My philosophy is build it once. hopefully one of you can help with a location to find these...
by batteryops
Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:28 am
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: 1.4 turbo???
Replies: 3
Views: 968

yeah the 1.4 and 1.5 are almost an identical engine the only differece it that the 1.5 has a longer stroke so there should be no probs doing the turbo conversion on the 1.4
by batteryops
Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:24 am
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: Custom Light Brows
Replies: 5
Views: 1082

good stuff scotty looks the part i have made a good start on the fibreglass bonnet with the eyelids built in I was never into the stick on items but much respect on the custom work looks the part

Will get pics of the progress on the bonnet tomorrow
by batteryops
Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:22 am
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: Vengance Grill
Replies: 12
Views: 1537

Yeah i designed it because one of the other users was looking ideas for a carbon bonnet and i will definately be producing it i will keep everyone updated with details right now i am trying to get an idea of intrest in this item
by batteryops
Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:11 am
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: Vengance Grill
Replies: 12
Views: 1537

I am from Armagh not the most glamourous of locations lol

and i am workin on that skin dillon i will keep ya posted if your intrested