Engine changing help needed

jgjones095 · Post by **jgjones095** » 25 Feb 2004, 05:04

Whats wrong with the existing brakes and suspension of an AX. What differences would there be compared with the AXGT? According to what I understand it is only the AXGTi that has uprated brakes and suspentions.
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Jonathan
95 AX Cascade 1.0i 68 miles
87 AX RE 1.1 135miles

Post by **Jon** » 25 Feb 2004, 13:44

If you want an AX GT with a sound engine, gearbox and all the other things you will need, drop me a line as one of the other Administrators has one sitting in his front garden, it had a slight disagreement with a wall. Pics are available of this car.

Post by **cheesesliceking** » 25 Feb 2004, 22:56

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by NickB

Check with your insurance company BEFORE you do anything.In most cases they will refuse to insure it at all, nevermind increase it.I'm an old geeser now and its a struggle to find anyone to cover a standard(ish) ZX Volcane if I put a Roll cage in it. Image telling them youve put a AXGT engine in a 1.0 without the brakes and suspension to match! If you do find a daft insurance co,let me know!
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Adrian Flux & HIC to name but two
there are a few insurance companies that specialise in the ht hatch & modified cars

Post by **cheesesliceking** » 25 Feb 2004, 22:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Jon

If you want an AX GT with a sound engine, gearbox and all the other things you will need, drop me a line as one of the other Administrators has one sitting in his front garden, it had a slight disagreement with a wall. Pics are available of this car.
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Hmmm, I'm interested in a couple of parts, window mechs still available?

Post by **cheesesliceking** » 25 Feb 2004, 23:04

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by jgjones095

Whats wrong with the existing brakes and suspension of an AX. What differences would there be compared with the AXGT? According to what I understand it is only the AXGTi that has uprated brakes and suspentions.
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Jonathan
95 AX Cascade 1.0i 68 miles
87 AX RE 1.1 135miles
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the exisiting brakes on the standard AX are poor, if your putting more power in you defo need to put better brakes on it.
The AX GTI has Vented front discs and thats about the only difference between the GT & GTI. the GTI did have the option of anti lock brakes but its unlikely there are many of them around.
Im pretty sure you need to change near enough al lthe forn tend over to convert to VTR/S. try checking out www.ax-rated.co.uk, its the temporary home of the AX Owners Club.
Cya

jgjones095 · Post by **jgjones095** » 26 Feb 2004, 05:22

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Jon

If you want an AX GT with a sound engine, gearbox and all the other things you will need, drop me a line as one of the other Administrators has one sitting in his front garden, it had a slight disagreement with a wall. Pics are available of this car.
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Any chance of seeing some pics?
Where abouts is it within the uk? - im in south wales
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Jonathan
95 AX Cascade 1.0i 68 miles
87 AX RE 1.1 135miles

Post by **Interwired** » 27 Feb 2004, 13:52

AX GT 1990 - Front Near-side damage
I will arrange to get some pics on here this afternoon. Its a Grey 1990 GT with 90,000 miles. The rest of the car is in very good condition, engine and gearbox are sweet, and the interior is mint.
Im in Somerset, just of the M5 about 30mins from Bristol.
More info and pics to be posted asap...
David

Post by **Interwired** » 27 Feb 2004, 21:07

As promised here is link to details and pics of AX GT for sale (spares or repairs)
http://www.inter-space.co.uk/axgt4sale/
Drop me an email if interested. [:)]

Post by **cheesesliceking** » 27 Feb 2004, 23:53

Are you willing to break it & Post parts?

NickB · Post by **NickB** » 28 Feb 2004, 20:25

Theres a AXGT (or GTI)in a scprapyard in Liverpool. phone 0151 734 4478. Looks complete and good condition but missing the headlamps.