Project Lanos terminated....say hello to Project Lacetti

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Project Lanos terminated....say hello to Project Lacetti

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Project Erfinder Lanos has been terminated as I have just sold the car and purchased a 2004 Chevrolet Optra 5. (better known as a Daewoo Lacetti )

The engine is nearly identical to the Nubria and has U20SED stamped on it.

I belive the only difference between the T20SED and U20SED is the emissions standard ( TLEV vs ULEV )

As such project Lacetti turbo will be starting once I have a few miles on the engine. (so as to properly break it in)

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Here is the great thing..... I sold my car to a friend who gave me $6000 CDN for my 2001 Lanos S Hatchback (24,000km) and I only paid $19,890 for the Optra 5 which has every option available..... power sunroof, power doors/windows, aluminum wheels, fog lights, Air Cond, CD with MP3 player, factory alarm system.

I managed to get 0% financing so the $6000 will be enough to pay for my monthly payments for the next 15 months. :D

I pick it on friday afternoon.... I will post a few more pictures then.
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Perhaps the word "terminated" is too strong.... I'd still like to do a C20GET swap into a Lanos but the Optra 5 project will be my first priority.

If anyone hears of a cheap Lanos with a dead engine or extremly high kilometers let me know because I might be interested in purchasing it and turning it into a "track car"
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WOW! Congratulations on your new car Erfinder!! i really feel very happy for you :)

It seems you got a very GOOD deal there huh? Enjoy your new ride my friend :roll:
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I really like the Lacetti hatch .. and if they had them here for sale when I was looking for a new car, I would have gotten one. Ever since seeing them on line, I liked how they looked.

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The Suzuki Verona is the Lacetti/Optra sedan and the Suzuki Reno is the Lacetti hatch/Optra 5 in the USA..... they should be available soon.
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I've not yet seen them at the dealer or on the US Suzuki web page.
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Man good. I wich chevy bring it here. I know they allready have the aveo but don't know if the optra
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and this is what it could look like modified :lol:

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When the Reno is available in the U.S., I want to check it out. Looks nice! :idea: I think it'd be a funny idea to put the GM-Daewoo badges on it, like in Korea. Anyone know a good source for stuff like that? Probably wouldn't cost too much. As for a turbo, would a supercharger be a better option, for torque?
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I personally like the idea of stripping all badges so nobody can figure out what it is......or possibly throw on an Opel symbol and really confuse everyone.

The Chev symbol will be the first to go.... I hope to get rid of it this weekend.
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