chr15g Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hello From Sunny Edinburgh....... Hey guys, my name's Chris, and i'm currently looking for a 350 Coupe. Currently drive a Vauxhall Astra Coupe 2.0 Turbo (around 260bhp) but just fancy a change!! I've not had a look at all the other posts yet to answer all my forthcoming questions, but just wondered if there are any members from the Capital on here? Cheers guys, hopefully have one before too long so i can share some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hi and welcome to the forum Chris, any help you need with the search just ask. Plenty of other owners near you. The band must be doing well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr15g Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Haha! cheers mate, Do i know you from another forum?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Dont worry bud, your fame preceeds you. ( myspace) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr15g Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 hahaha.... Nice. Unfortunately im with another band now, although that one was doing rather well.... If you do a search for "Flatliner - Miracle Girl" on youtube, you'll see a reasonable video filmed at the Bongo Club in Edinburgh a few years back Cheers for the nice welcome though mate.... Looking forward to getting a new toy now the more i think about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hi Chris and to the forum, lots of Scots on here. I am based in Perth but there are a few in Edinburgh and many from Strathclyde, Perthshire, Tayside, Fife and Aberdeenshire. Good luck with the search for a suitable car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ddmroadster350z Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Welcome Chris as Zmanalex has said we have a lot of Z's near you & are currently organising local runs & meets. Give us a shout when you get your car & join the Z Fanatics : yahoo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr15g Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 I most certinly will do! Having never driven a 350 yet, can i ask what you guys love about the car so much? I know i'll miss the feel of the Turbo pushing me into the back of the seat when the foot goes down, but i'm sure there are plenty tuning options available without having to rob a bank????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Plenty of tuning options, but i'm afraid you will have to rob a bank to get any serious gains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr15g Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 hmmmm... thats not too goo.... although 280bhp is a fantasatic starting point!!!!! What realistically would i expect from the usual breathing mods? better air intake, pre-cat / Sports Cat etc etc Are there any good remapping options for us "north of the border" folk? i know that N/A cars dont usually gain much from them though... Sorry about all the questions, i've only just got used to Turbo tuning, so i think i'm expecting too much from too little But thanks all for the nice welcome. I do hope i can get a 350 soon, and meet some of you guys Just for general conversations' sake, here my car just now Not sure if its anyones cup of tea on here though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Welcome to the forum mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 ZMANALEX would be a good guy to meet up with, he is at Knockhill quite often. The bad news. viewtopic.php?f=17&t=15017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr15g Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 To be honest, i'd be very happy with about 350hp... The question is, how deep will my pockets need to be!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 To be honest, i'd be very happy with about 350hp...The question is, how deep will my pockets need to be!!! to the forum need to quite deep then for 350bhp. Your looking at turbo or supercharger and around 6k. This will take you up to 400bhp. Any more than this and you will need new internals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr15g Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 ah..... ah well.... I'm sure it'll be fast enough till i can afford to "enhance" Thanks Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Get sorted before the beginning of Sept and you will be in time for the Jockland Hoon. Check out the meets section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I won't even mention the S word this time............... Oh and Martin you stalker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Welcome to the club matey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 to the club bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hi Chris & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 welcome , we must be breaking records with the amount of scottish members appearing over the past few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Plenty Scottish members - I'm in North end of Fife - my partner's just inherited my Astra ............. though not got as much power as yours Even so - you will love the zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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