AX GT with VTS conversion

[nufcsteve]

Im thinking of buying an AX GT and either fitting a VTS engine in it or buying it with one already fitted.

Does anyone know what i am to look out for when buying one of these?

Also does anyone know roughly what the 0-60 would be on a VTS converted model?

[rootyboy]

i had one of these mate

i had an ax gti though not a gt

things to be looking out for

rust - axs are prone to this areas to look for

engine bay
under the body kit the archers and skirts
the rear boot floor

stud conversions, all ax gts are 3 stud, so if hasnt been changed dont expect it to stop well as brakes are shit and rears are on drums, if it is converted make sure its been done properly

i would recommend a full 4 stud conversion tho including the rear beam on discs and then uprate the front brakes as well

engine, the conversion is a straight swap i belive dont think the mounts have to be cut etc, just make sure all the wiring is done correctly, i would suggest uprating the dash as well so it includes your oil temp water temp and the speedo goes round to 140 then as gt clocks dont, if its a mk1 then your buggered as the dash is different all together and the clocks cant be changed

make sure the drive shafts are correct, mine had tapered ones fitted and should have been non tapered

apart from that cant think of much else, these are great little car 120bhp + in a car that weighs 750kg so thats nearly 200bhp per tonne

they are quicker than a vts but not by much it wont leave one for dead, accelration will be better slightly better due to weight, or unless it has the the 1.4 box still then it will be rapid to 100 and top end will by down, top speed will be the same if the vts box is kept on, but the thrill comes from the fact its in ax and it just seems mad, great car and would defo own another

[nufcsteve]

i had one of these mate

i had an ax gti though not a gt

things to be looking out for

rust - axs are prone to this areas to look for

engine bay
under the body kit the archers and skirts
the rear boot floor

stud conversions, all ax gts are 3 stud, so if hasnt been changed dont expect it to stop well as brakes are shit and rears are on drums, if it is converted make sure its been done properly

i would recommend a full 4 stud conversion tho including the rear beam on discs and then uprate the front brakes as well

engine, the conversion is a straight swap i belive dont think the mounts have to be cut etc, just make sure all the wiring is done correctly, i would suggest uprating the dash as well so it includes your oil temp water temp and the speedo goes round to 140 then as gt clocks dont, if its a mk1 then your buggered as the dash is different all together and the clocks cant be changed

make sure the drive shafts are correct, mine had tapered ones fitted and should have been non tapered

apart from that cant think of much else, these are great little car 120bhp + in a car that weighs 750kg so thats nearly 200bhp per tonne

they are quicker than a vts but not by much it wont leave one for dead, accelration will be better slightly better due to weight, or unless it has the the 1.4 box still then it will be rapid to 100 and top end will by down, top speed will be the same if the vts box is kept on, but the thrill comes from the fact its in ax and it just seems mad, great car and would defo own another

cheers mate, good advice i know what to look for now :)

[dunno]

a vt'd ax is an animal :y:

defo worth doing/buying

[-shuggles-]

I drove one and tbh I was expecting more, still quick tho:y:

[Mochachino]

Its pratically the same as a stripped VTS with its VTS engine in.

[Gabbastard]

mine on standard cams kept up with a mates stripped cammed vts. Pot luck depending on what engine you get.

[M1TTJ]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/VTRturbo16/A16%20AXT/untitled.jpg

[TomT]

Its pratically the same as a stripped VTS with its VTS engine in.

And I'd much rather have the looks of a vts then an ax.

[BertieG]

And I'd much rather have the looks of a vts then an ax.

same. it would be interesting, but horrible as a daily car and is still ugly, whatever you do to it

[chinabluegti]

brother used to have one,seemed a lot quicker than my vts would defo have one

[tweeqd]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/VTRturbo16/A16%20AXT/untitled.jpg

that car looks way to manly to have a gay 16v engine in it :p:clapping:

[stinkycheese]

Someone drop that high spec lump in the FS section in one.

[Mieran]

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=376569

I doubt a VTS can do a 14sec 1/4 mile

Personally I would go for a S1 106 cos the AX is way too ugly lol

[willsy]

See my progress thread for usual rust areas to look out for.