Scrapheap Challenge.

beezer · Unread post by **beezer** » 10 Jan 2005, 03:14

The plan is to build an ideal car using parts from any of the French models covered in this Forum. You have to list the parts and why you are using them. E.g. Xantia Hydractive suspension for efficiency....etc. etc.
It doesn't matter if the parts are not really compatible. This is a fantasy model!

vanny · Unread post by **vanny** » 10 Jan 2005, 03:31

Forget hydractive, it would have to be ACTIVA! strapped onto the chasis of the CX, nice big base to stick a 3 litre V6 onto. Magic bend lights and DIRAVI a must! Can we add hydraulic everything (windows seats etc) we might never find them in the scrap yard, but Citroen did tinker with them.
I guess we could have automatic rain movers from a C5, along with the concept of a sealed hydraulic system. Hmmm, c5 console, never seen one but i guess it has a rather large number of electric twinkies in it.
The thing im having most difficulty with is what to house it all in? Theres not a huge range to choose from if you look at the 'covered models', but maybe an SM? ooh oooh hows about a C3 tiptronic gear box, im quite impressed with them!

beezer · Unread post by **beezer** » 10 Jan 2005, 03:48

At the moment I am toying with the idea of an XM estate body. Not the most graceful but very roomy and luxurious.

np · Unread post by np » 10 Jan 2005, 04:04

In the fine tradition of Scrapheap Challenge,it would have to be silly.
AX body,(small & lightweight)Activa suspension,(no roll)BX 4X4 running gear(to get the powere down),3.0 24V engine from XM/Xantia(power),brakes from the same.Some manual gearbox that will fit.Loads of metal fabrication(to keep the thing together)[:D][}:)][:D]
Would do 0-60 in about 4secs if it stayed together![:D][;)]

beezer · Unread post by **beezer** » 10 Jan 2005, 04:54

It can be silly or practical or reliable. For instance - I would have the cylinder head off my X reg Kangoo (my car would have to be diesel) because the glow plugs are on the cam side of the injectors sitting perpendicular to the head. This means you can remove them all effortlessly without the injector pump being in the way. As a follow up to this challenge there could be a 'Room 101' where all the bad bits off each model can be nominated. Don't know if Stuart McB's fridge would qualify!

mbunting · Unread post by **mbunting** » 10 Jan 2005, 17:16

A C5 Estate, Activa bolted on, with the new 2.7 V6 Hdi from a scrapped jag.
I Wish.

bxbodger · Unread post by **bxbodger** » 10 Jan 2005, 17:28

SM body, XUD engine, and, sorry, BL Hydragas suspension.

beezer · Unread post by **beezer** » 10 Jan 2005, 17:39

"BL Hydragas suspension" = Allegro ma non troppo.

bxbodger · Unread post by **bxbodger** » 10 Jan 2005, 19:17

Not so much a little bit of Allegro, but more a bit of Princess- the layout would fit the SM body........all the comfort without the pump and height controllers, etc!!

Stinkwheel · Unread post by **Stinkwheel** » 11 Jan 2005, 00:05

Hmmm can i just have a CX Gti Turbo Petrol thats been found on the scrap heap, job done. Preferebaly one thats been 'maikonics' ised.
Other that that, Dyane on Ami super chassis and a GSA 1299 Pre-eco engine with GSA alloys. Could i add asupercharger on that lot?

uhn113x · Unread post by **uhn113x** » 11 Jan 2005, 15:41

'Sahara' Dyane - GSA 1299 engines and boxes front and rear, BX rear suspension rams in spring cans [:p]
All LEDs - no bulbs anywhere. Fuel injection built on Veroboard from discrete components.

DLM · Unread post by **DLM** » 11 Jan 2005, 22:38

"Mad Max" BX 4x4 estate pickup anyone?

Stinkwheel · Unread post by **Stinkwheel** » 11 Jan 2005, 23:06

Actually Id quite like a BX 16v motor fitted to a visa.
the 8v 115ch was quick so 16v wayyhaaayyyy!!!!

oilyspanner · Unread post by **oilyspanner** » 11 Jan 2005, 23:21

Dyane body, 16 valve BX motor, standard appearance, greenpeace sticker........traffic lights anyone?
Stewart

bikeboyz · Unread post by **bikeboyz** » 12 Jan 2005, 02:30

Start with a 504 pick up truck body, add 505 GTi suspension and auto gearbox. add 2.5TD engine from a XM.