Hi guys,
Is it ok to ask about something as old as '89 on here?
I'm thinking about buying an '89 2 litre Carlsson, having previously owned a 127k '91 2.3T CD Carlsson, (only mod was Trent Saab group N brake setup), which we took on a Ringtrip last September, I thought it felt unweildy and too prone to wheelspin and rev limiter bashing so came home and sold it, regretted it.
http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/bc/ddell_1800/lst?.dir=/Ringtrip
The 2 litre I'm looking at is an early one without a CAT so should be 204 bhp, down only 16 bhp on the 2.3T. The 2.0T has also got to be lighter as it has no AC, CCS, decor panel etc.
Its done 117 k, 1 owner, FSSH - fair price .
Looking for comparisons and modding advice.
On test driving the 2 litre Carly I felt that it was a bit quicker driving out of corners from low down and not that much slower higher up (sensible m/way speeds anyway) i.e < 100 mph. It feels like it has more grip & less wheelspin and is a lot more chuckable and nimble. As a motorcyclist I get my kicks driving out of corners more than straight line speed.
At the ring the 2.3T Carly was @ VMAX of 130mph down Schwedenkreuz & 125 ish up the main straight allowing for a cooling down run back into the car park.
From this I have concluded that, as I value my driving license, top end is not a major concern, driveability and "Fawlty factor" are THE CONCERNS.
So bottom line, is it worth doing or should I get another 2.3 Carly or Aero.
Its in such good nick I really am prepared to bite the BHP drop and get some ECU tweaking on the 2.0T. If so what can I reasonably do to up the performance a bit and create a good everyday car that will cruise to the Ring, do ring laps, maybe the odd trackday whilst retaining some of the comfort.
I'm prepared to lighten it somewhat but not a total strip out job, everyday car remember. Not got cash burning holes in my pockets either, but prefer not to do stuff unless I can do it properly.
Any thoughts or advice gratefully received.
TIA
Dave
Is it ok to ask about something as old as '89 on here?
I'm thinking about buying an '89 2 litre Carlsson, having previously owned a 127k '91 2.3T CD Carlsson, (only mod was Trent Saab group N brake setup), which we took on a Ringtrip last September, I thought it felt unweildy and too prone to wheelspin and rev limiter bashing so came home and sold it, regretted it.
http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/bc/ddell_1800/lst?.dir=/Ringtrip
The 2 litre I'm looking at is an early one without a CAT so should be 204 bhp, down only 16 bhp on the 2.3T. The 2.0T has also got to be lighter as it has no AC, CCS, decor panel etc.
Its done 117 k, 1 owner, FSSH - fair price .
Looking for comparisons and modding advice.
On test driving the 2 litre Carly I felt that it was a bit quicker driving out of corners from low down and not that much slower higher up (sensible m/way speeds anyway) i.e < 100 mph. It feels like it has more grip & less wheelspin and is a lot more chuckable and nimble. As a motorcyclist I get my kicks driving out of corners more than straight line speed.
At the ring the 2.3T Carly was @ VMAX of 130mph down Schwedenkreuz & 125 ish up the main straight allowing for a cooling down run back into the car park.
From this I have concluded that, as I value my driving license, top end is not a major concern, driveability and "Fawlty factor" are THE CONCERNS.
So bottom line, is it worth doing or should I get another 2.3 Carly or Aero.
Its in such good nick I really am prepared to bite the BHP drop and get some ECU tweaking on the 2.0T. If so what can I reasonably do to up the performance a bit and create a good everyday car that will cruise to the Ring, do ring laps, maybe the odd trackday whilst retaining some of the comfort.
I'm prepared to lighten it somewhat but not a total strip out job, everyday car remember. Not got cash burning holes in my pockets either, but prefer not to do stuff unless I can do it properly.
Any thoughts or advice gratefully received.
TIA
Dave