Has anyone ever tried?

1. BezzaB Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 225 Posi Blue Saxo VTS ;)

   #1 27th January 2010, 00:13

   I was wondering if anyone has made a saxo rear wheel drive, i think this would be a completely different car if it was! anyone no how hard it could be to do this, money is not an issue, just want something out of the ordinary =]
   
   Thanks
2. matt19 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Aberystwyth Posts: 567 8v VTR

   #2 27th January 2010, 00:52

   a guy did it down by me , was running 170hp , cost him around 25k though :|
3. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

   #3 27th January 2010, 00:59

   25k? seriously he is kidding you?
4. -Alex- Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3470 Golf mk2

   #4 27th January 2010, 01:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by matt19 a guy did it down by me , was running 170hp , cost him around 25k though :|

   He is bullshitting you at 25k. Or has no common sense and paid out shed loads of money!
5. blakey26 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 108

   #5 27th January 2010, 07:19

   i am sure i have seen a company that space frames the rear of saxos and puts bike engines in them! will have a look see if i can find the link.
6. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

   #6 27th January 2010, 07:51

   Theres a rear wheel drive saxo with a Type R engine in the boot, think Z cars did it.
7. Aron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 3554 EP3 Civic

   #7 27th January 2010, 08:56

   Z cars have done a fair few of these. are about 5k for the kit then you need to buy the engine.
8. hudsonkh Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 129 Saxo VTR

   #8 27th January 2010, 17:08

   yea iv seen tht ^^