Track Based Pineapple

nrj · 14-10-2008, 20:34

Decided to change my track car for the trip to the ring next year plus a good few track days in uk as well, was looking for something cheap really, Pug 205-16v, E30 BMW, but couldn't find anything i really fancied, then stumbled on this little item on ebay by chance, always missed my old Pineapple so i thought how fitting it would be, plus its cheap, plus ive got parts kicking around everywhere for it.

Not bad condition, a couple of surface rust bits i'll sort out soon, got till may to do so in no hurry, will sell interior befor stripping out as both garages are full of parts

Plans are lots and lots of weight saving, i've got 3 different weight scales to weigh everything and lighten

sad

have already koni adjustable shocks, poly bushes, 288mm brakes, bucket seat plus more, will be doing all on the cheap then upgrade properly as and when.

Taxed and insured over the weekend so now driving around to make sure she is straight etc.. Not cleaned her yet as you can see either.

And yes the Ecotec engine is staying

**Benn** · 14-10-2008, 21:03

Looks at giles4658579689 hes tbs ecotec is weapon!
Sounds like a good plan dude.

***GTE 16V*** · 14-10-2008, 21:27

awesome stuff.

SC region seem to have the monopoly on Pineapple Mk3s at the moment!

TINTIN · 14-10-2008, 22:02

You keeping those wheels on it mate or would you be looking at selling one, lol

M40COO · 15-10-2008, 09:51

Nice one martin

**Melv** · 15-10-2008, 10:02

1.8 or 2.0?

Dave Dempsey · 15-10-2008, 10:07

Nice car but Id be ditching the Ectoec, mines was less than inspiring on the track.

nrj · 15-10-2008, 11:38

The wheels will be sold once i get my replacements,

this is a C18XEL but im breaking a X20XEV omega and that engine will be built up over time and put in, newly built up.

defo feels quicker than my old Pineappple.

**Melv** · 15-10-2008, 12:00

I'm gonna have to get my ecotec tuning goodies thread up asap after nov 1st then

**RobJenko** · 15-10-2008, 16:38

i got an c18xel in my sport and its a cracking engine. keeps up with 2.0's easy, loves the abuse i chuck at it, pulls strong to the limiter and touch wood havnt had any of the usual "ecotec nightmare sensor" stories that you hear off in the 3 years ive owned it.

nice project you got chap, love the pineapple colour.

***GTE 16V*** · 15-10-2008, 16:40

Is the NRJ plate going on it?

nrj · 15-10-2008, 16:55

no mate, the plates gone up for sale, going to put the money into the car.

Noodles · 15-10-2008, 18:03

another thread subscribed to

looking forward to this one

nrj · 25-10-2008, 21:06

Not much atm due to waiting for a few more things to turn up,

put in for MOT 2days though and she passed, was a bonus,

going to start properly next weekend

nrj · 02-11-2008, 13:04

Not a picture update but a print one,

seeing as im using the car everyday and the water pump was singing i decided to replace it 2day, inc a belt kit, should really change the oil as well but will do that during the week.

Really want to get on now but still waiting for parts to turn up so i can do the lot on one go.

Agent Kellerman · 02-11-2008, 13:46

Nice car, its good to see a change from the usual XE cliche

GSi_RiCh · 04-11-2008, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobJenko

i got an c18xel in my sport and its a cracking engine. keeps up with 2.0's easy, loves the abuse i chuck at it, pulls strong to the limiter and touch wood havnt had any of the usual "ecotec nightmare sensor" stories that you hear off in the 3 years ive owned it.

nice project you got chap, love the pineapple colour.

My sport has the c18xel as well, underestimated engine! goes off the clock no problem, my 1.8 is quicker than any x20 ive owned!

Plus ive done over 130k in just over 3 years! Doesnt use any oil / water!

Also been on a few track days in it as well, loves the abuse!!!

The koni's are a good move as well !