My New Tank

[Captain Peanut]

Looks a decent car and should tidy up nicely. A mate bought one a few years back for the same reason, cost him £400 and lasted a good couple of years with minimal maintenance costs before the slush box gave up.

[ZS]

Originally Posted by peterzs

Good looking motor, loved my 440 Turbo, that was a rusty old sleeper that surprised a few!!

Wonder what the tuning box would release???

TBH, this car seems to have plenty of "poke" considering its only 95bhp, roundabouts are roughly the same as when I was in the 180

The tuning box, on this model, takes it from 95 to 130bhp... but if I were to do other mods and then remap its possible to see in excess of 160bhp apparently... not that I will be spending that much money on this car!

Originally Posted by Captain Peanut

Looks a decent car and should tidy up nicely. A mate bought one a few years back for the same reason, cost him £400 and lasted a good couple of years with minimal maintenance costs before the slush box gave up.

These engines apparently go on for 500,000 miles plus. I have since found out its a Renault Engine and Box and they are apparently "bullet proof" lol

The EGR valve... If I blank it off apparently it gives 10 mpg extra, increased power and torque, decreased engine wear, reduced smoke (even though this doesn't smoke at all) and is better all round for the car. BUT at the expense of a bit more pollution out the exhaust (although not enough to fail an MOT) - A blank off plate can't be that expensive surely?