I'm looking at buying a smaller car. I was originally after a N/A VL, but have changed my mind. I am looking at an 85 Laser that's for sale. I figured, cheap to run, cheap to buy and i won't have to give a **** about it. Plus, i'll run it for two years and buy something with power once i'm off my p's. Anyways, i still want some power at my disposal, or at least make the car sound nice. What would i need to do? I'm planning on adding an exhaust system to the car, but i'm not sure which would look ok and do the job. Anyone suggest a good exhaust and tip that would suit this sort of car? Also, anyone in Melbourne suggest a good place to get the job done? Prices etc. Also, i know that power steering can be placed into a car, but who does it and how much does it cost. Cheers.

Go for a twin Carb model.

Ok i will prolly get hassled about this from many people but dont even bother with a 4 cylinder FWD for a number of reasons. 1. You cant have fun with it in the wet because they handle terrible eg. turning a corner a little too fast and the front just slides. 2. Dont put an exhaust on it coz whatever is done to a 4 cylinder it will never sound good or beefy, it will just drone and look and sound really stupid and rediculous, nothing gets my blook boiling more than seeing a 4 cylinder with an exhaust that makes the car sound terrible and will give no performance gain. 3. If you are out cruzing the only people you could pick up would be guys coz its a chick car. 4. Get a commodore coz they really aint that bad on fuel, i had a 4 cylinder and i had to flaw it to get anywhere, now i got a 6 cylinder and i dont have to flaw it to get as much power so therefore i dont use anymore fuel!

Quote: Originally Posted by VK_GFunk Ok i will prolly get hassled about this from many people but dont even bother with a 4 cylinder FWD for a number of reasons. 1. You cant have fun with it in the wet because they handle terrible eg. turning a corner a little too fast and the front just slides. 2. Dont put an exhaust on it coz whatever is done to a 4 cylinder it will never sound good or beefy, it will just drone and look and sound really stupid and rediculous, nothing gets my blook boiling more than seeing a 4 cylinder with an exhaust that makes the car sound terrible and will give no performance gain. 3. If you are out cruzing the only people you could pick up would be guys coz its a chick car. 4. Get a commodore coz they really aint that bad on fuel, i had a 4 cylinder and i had to flaw it to get anywhere, now i got a 6 cylinder and i dont have to flaw it to get as much power so therefore i dont use anymore fuel! I think he just wants something kinda modern and cheap to drive. FWD + Wet road + Handbrake = FUN!

FWD + Maccas Trays = More Fun (and doesnt **** your rear tyres)

..wasnt there a turbo 4wd laser?

there was a turbo laser (300 made)... but they wernt 4wd/awd my roommate used to have one of them (number 269), bigger turbo pushing 20 psi through it... used to torque steer like a bitch when boost came on.. lol !!!

Quote: there was a turbo laser (300 made)... but they wernt 4wd/awd i beg to differ mark.. TX3 laser's were 4wd (turbo ones any ways)

ahhh so there was.. there was also a limited run of KB lasers turbo's (300) of which wernt awd/4wd which is what i was refering to.

simple dont buy one watta heap of crap plus it a FORD Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

they are a pretty mad car.. they are acutally a mazda engine(i think) 1.6L doc turbo 4wd. there is one that used to be round here (sunny coast) that would have smoked any wrx out. correct me if any of that info is untrue Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

dont waste your money. if its just a car to get around until you get a better car then leave it as that. it will always be a ****ter no matter how big the fart can. imo anyway.

Quote: dont waste your money. if its just a car to get around until you get a better car then leave it as that. it will always be a ****ter no matter how big the fart can. imo anyway. tru that. if its just a run about dont even bother trying to "mod" it.. just buy a cheap practical car that uses no petrol.. more money to be spent on the finer parts of like.... (vlt's) :mrgreen:

The Turbo model InsaneVL is refering to is a 1.5 litre draw thru carb turbo. It was rated as one of the worst turbocharged cars ever!

factory carby turbo engine... wow, that's gotta be a beast what a waste of money! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by Black Eagle I'm planning on adding an exhaust system to the car, but i'm not sure which would look ok and do the job. Anyone suggest a good exhaust and tip that would suit this sort of car? Also, anyone in Melbourne suggest a good place to get the job done? Prices etc. Also, i know that power steering can be placed into a car, but who does it and how much does it cost. Cheers. hey rhys, it will make sound like a fart and give you very little power difference and go to rowville exhuast... dunno about price, but the guy there is good and power steering, get one with it in the first place (if its available) it'll be cheaper

oh yeah, i've seem to have an endless supply of macca's trays. so when you get it... come see me and we'll go have fun

buy a starion turbo as a drifter/ run around car, there turbo rear wheel drive and actually go ok and there cheap

or a sprinter... they are a top little car :mrgreen: