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need for speed (sort of)
« on: April 20, 2009, 18:32:26 »
i have for one reason and another got a mazda 323 to compliment the disco. it is dull however i keep feeling the urge to play with it to liven it up. things like a k&n panel air filter iridium plugs some fatter stickier tyres and a decent stero. is it worth it?
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Re: need for speed (sort of)
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2009, 18:50:30 »
Peronall I wouldn't on a 323 but if you like it then go for it, it can't make it any worse and it'll make you smile when you drive it  :evil:
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Re: need for speed (sort of)
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2009, 18:57:13 »
Better with an MX-6!! (see auctions!!)
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Re: need for speed (sort of)
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2009, 19:05:14 »
it's a hand me down from my old man so liking it is pushing things a bit but given it is only 7 years old and japanese it should be reliable and being a 1.3 it is cheap to run. i guess i'm trying to make me want to drive it as much as i do the disco.
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Re: need for speed (sort of)
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2009, 19:27:32 »
You'll get very little extra go from the mods you describe, and stickier tyres could even make it more boring to drive.  I road rallied a 1 litre Fiesta for many years and had lots of fun on narrow tyres and not much go!
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Re: need for speed (sort of)
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2009, 19:44:35 »
Personally I'd save the cash and spend it on the Disco. I run a little Clio as a cheap run about and the only time it see's money is when I'm filling it up with Petrol... :lol: :lol: :lol: and compaired to my Discovery it's like a little rocket... :dance: :dance: :dance:
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Re: need for speed (sort of)
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2009, 08:24:47 »
Spend the money on regular servicing and some good, but standard tyres like yokohama, bridgestone, toyo whne the current ones run out.

Maybe put a K&N in when you need to service the filter, but most mods like that make no difference unless you do the other end (e.g. exhaust) and the power gains are negligable, no more than running on a cold day.
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Re: need for speed (sort of)
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2009, 00:37:20 »
Quote from: lambert on April 20, 2009, 18:32:26
i have for one reason and another got a mazda 323 to compliment the disco. it is dull however i keep feeling the urge to play with it to liven it up. things like a k&n panel air filter iridium plugs some fatter stickier tyres and a decent stero. is it worth it?
A decent stereo whacked up to full, skinny tyres and then drive it like it's stolen.... Hmmmm .... maybe getting it stolen and then claiming insurance is an idea ?  :lol:
IMO you should keep it as it is and spend the dosh you save in running costs on your Disco
 
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Re: need for speed (sort of)
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2009, 09:55:19 »
Quote from: lambert on April 20, 2009, 18:32:26
i have for one reason and another got a mazda 323 to compliment the disco. it is dull however i keep feeling the urge to play with it to liven it up. things like a k&n panel air filter iridium plugs some fatter stickier tyres and a decent stero. is it worth it?

If by asking 'is it worth it'  you mean will the amount I spend on it increase the value of the car by a proportionate amount, then the answer is 'no'.

If, however, will it be enjoyable to tinker with a car and add a few simple mods, then 'Yes'. About from my Jag Sovereign, I've done something to every car I've ever owned, be it wheels, suspension, engine, stereo, paint, etc. I do it cos I enjoy it.
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