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unfortantly im in cornwall
here they all go reddy brown and dissolve!
still as you say..KEEP LOOKING!
good to know not hard to convert auto to manual,still its one more job that would need doing!
all the best
smithie

hi thanks for the indepth info,just thought of the 2.5 lump after reading about the different types on the forum spill regarding engine mods(very helpful) been looking at scoobys,was after a complete car to get the bits but it seems hard finding one thats 2.2 with a manual,yet ive seen afew that hav...

hi thanks for the info,luck is on my side it seems as mine is a 4speed(although it has a slight whine in second). is the 2.2 the best all round engine or is the 2.5 just a good option! firm believer in "no subsitute for cc" approach or is that just over board? would there be much differenc...

hi thanks for that,makes alot of sense,just wanted to know if the 4speed was a nono from the off! how do you find the conversion?well worth doing? more fun to drive?....does it feel right?(if that makes sense) like ive said really thinking of going this route....just want to be 100% all the best smi...

hi
in what way?
is it better to stick with the 4speed then?
would love to hear views about before and after regarding the conversion,very tempted to do this just want to make sure the gains are worth all the hassle!
all the best
smithie

hi
been reading up on the 2.2 subaru conversion and it sounds like a good route to go when my old 19 packs up,however im not sure how that conversion will work with my 4 speed box as most ive read use the 5speed...any views/points?
many thanks
smithie

hi
is there a link or something to the avo setup? is it a complete kit,ie dampers and springs? if they really are worth the extra then i would hang on till i could afford them,just wanted to read up on it to make my own mind up really
all the best
smithie

hi
been reading this thread with intrest,seen evo kits mentioned afew times,what are these?how much? any links to them?
are these the best to go for
such a minefield as already stated!
i know having a chioce is a good thing,but to much makes my head hurt
all the best
smithie

great help,lots of useful info and tips
many thanks
smithie

hi thanks for that,realised after i posted it was abit of a silly question because no two vechicles are the same,and when i look at mine i can almost see it smiling,saying...come on,try your luck...if you dare :D . still i might be pleasently surprised...or is that wishful thinking! thanks again smi...

hi
thanks for that,thats a good price,is the quality good? was it a nightmare to fit?
sorry for all the questions but its good to find out from someone whoes been there and done it!
all the best
smithie

hi
thanks for your views on your mod,sounds like a good one as the old bus can get abit vague
how much did your jk kit cost all in?
all the best
smithie

hi
thanks for that,i shall have a moouch over the various threads and brickyard and hopefully get a idea regarding this....they look good lowered just dont want that boy racer,rattle your teeth,shake the van to bits ride
all the best
smithie

hi was quite intrested in lowering my van,but having driven afew modded cars in the past with lowered springs ive always found the ride really harsh/choppy and totally off putting. is there anyway to lower while keeping the lovely ride of the standard van? if so how low is that,where can i get the k...

hi im just about to make a custom dash for my fun bus,although there are plenty of dial and style of gauges to choose from,i come unstuck because they dont do a matching speed to set it all off! does anyone kow of a good replacement speedo that will hook up to the speedo cable without any problems a...