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GB
18-12-2006, 11:08
Been offered an ecotec, or should i wait for a redtop any pros and cons?
Cheers Graeme:thumb:

dangerousdave
18-12-2006, 11:32
I would hold out for an xe graeme, i have only ever heard of the ecotecs referred to as shit or ecowank so guess they are a bit crap :D I think the xe is a much better bet as they are like the cossie turbo of the vauxhall world :thumb:

GB
18-12-2006, 12:31
:thumb: Cheers Dd, just chucking ideas about at the moment

dangerousdave
18-12-2006, 13:29
:D better than chucking spanners about...its too cold :D

What cars it for? the black rs in your sig??? put some pics up of it ;)

And il give you a call probably tomorrow evening about the bits ;)

GB
18-12-2006, 14:03
Yep Dave the blick uns going to go arched and flat fronted (rally rep)so looking at different engines gearboxes etc, want the car how i want it:tongue: otherwise Ill end up a anal bufty:noway: .

DPM
20-12-2006, 16:19
Its in the title really, eco for ecomomy and emmissions Power was obviously going to be compromised

dangerousdave
20-12-2006, 17:00
Yep Dave the blick uns going to go arched and flat fronted (rally rep)so looking at different engines gearboxes etc, want the car how i want it:tongue: otherwise Ill end up a anal bufty:noway: .

:clint: looks a bit good in the pic....but then again start with the best shell and all that :thumb:

And sorry i havnt called forgot i was out last night!! Will call thurs eve probably :thumb: