decent looking modern econobox?
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decent looking modern econobox? i was wondering if anyone here knows of any modern econoboxes (preferably hatches) that look decent and would be able to lend their body shell to a ls1 conversion. fwd or rwd it really doesnt matter what the car originally is, but the engine bay should be large enough to fit a ls1 longitudinally without tubbing the firewall, think late model gti (mk4 for those who know vws). not going for all-out performance, as it will have some weight in the rear thanks to a decent stereo mounted in the hact area, this is why i dont want to mount the motor in the rear like my golf project. a non-import import would be okay too, like a renault, peugeot, or citroen, maybe even a previous generation audi a3. some suggestions would be appreciated, and no technical bits, just looking for shells that would mount onto a completely custom chassis.
Originally Posted by ls1puttputt
a non-import import would be okay too, like a renault, peugeot, or citroen, maybe even a previous generation audi a3.
what about a scirocco, or even a corrado
here's a fixer upper
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-vw...QQcmdZViewItem
although, if you are that set on hatchbacks, nothing says "class" like a hyundai
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Runni...QQcmdZViewItem
Its an econo"box" alright
box of something
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Originally Posted by Gen3Benz
wouldn't these be "euro" imports?
what about a scirocco, or even a corrado
here's a fixer upper
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-vw...QQcmdZViewItem
what about a scirocco, or even a corrado
here's a fixer upper
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-vw...QQcmdZViewItem
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i was really thinking something from the last 5 years or earlier if its something that exists both in the last 5 years and before, and i like the scion idea but is the nose long enough? i wouldnt want to need to tub the firewall too much if at all
Two words: Ford Focus. You have your choise of 3, 4, or 5 doors, pleanty of used one's to choose from, cheap to come by, and perfect sleepers. Working on getting mine together parts wise, right now.
BTW, someone does make a RWD conversion for it, just use the LS! instead of the 302.
BTW, someone does make a RWD conversion for it, just use the LS! instead of the 302.
Originally Posted by Bimmer Tech
Two words: Ford Focus. You have your choise of 3, 4, or 5 doors, pleanty of used one's to choose from, cheap to come by, and perfect sleepers. Working on getting mine together parts wise, right now.
BTW, someone does make a RWD conversion for it, just use the LS! instead of the 302.
BTW, someone does make a RWD conversion for it, just use the LS! instead of the 302.
Focus would be my vote, good suspension upgrades, cheap, and a RWD capability on the market.
