I have sourced parts for my project which is going to be my personal drive. Leaving the Countryman for business. It started with the purchase of a T16 engine. I have been hankering after a good petrol turbo project, after a bit of research I soon realised this was going to be the power plant.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=230324987021
I bid on the VP Maestro
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=330309734311
I know these conversion projects are not popular on here but I am going to be sympathetic to the original. The only mods to the outside being considered are a front splitter, rear spats ref: the efi models. But I may well leave it as a complete sleeper.
I have a coilover kit, big brake kit, fresh cross spokes (white) I have every intention of making this a great looking car.
The only definate mod is currently the cross spokes for firstly practical reasons, 200bhp will not transfer through 155 of high profile tyre without tearing! Also the white wheels against the read and grey, should be a good look I think!
Combine the fact that I have (hopefully a good condition!) 200bhp engine at 60k being fitted to a 37k VP maestro, I hope you all agree a worthy project for such a treasured machine! Believe me it will be treasured!
I will update thread with pics as my many pieces of the puzzle arrive!
My intention is to give new life to an already classic car. I hope it is not viewed as a B4stardisation of a classic. Lets see how I do!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=230324987021
I bid on the VP Maestro
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=330309734311
I know these conversion projects are not popular on here but I am going to be sympathetic to the original. The only mods to the outside being considered are a front splitter, rear spats ref: the efi models. But I may well leave it as a complete sleeper.
I have a coilover kit, big brake kit, fresh cross spokes (white) I have every intention of making this a great looking car.
The only definate mod is currently the cross spokes for firstly practical reasons, 200bhp will not transfer through 155 of high profile tyre without tearing! Also the white wheels against the read and grey, should be a good look I think!
Combine the fact that I have (hopefully a good condition!) 200bhp engine at 60k being fitted to a 37k VP maestro, I hope you all agree a worthy project for such a treasured machine! Believe me it will be treasured!
I will update thread with pics as my many pieces of the puzzle arrive!
My intention is to give new life to an already classic car. I hope it is not viewed as a B4stardisation of a classic. Lets see how I do!
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