Got an XE hatch merit - PICS

[steve1434]

Hi all, picked up a beer money XE yesterday and have to say I love it - love the speed and fun!!!

I bought it not knowing much about it apart from asking the normal rot questions, so it was a gamble, but worth it if broken for parts etc

Turns out it has a few extra bits not mentioned on advert - four to one exhaust manifold to straight through system, power cap thingy, oil catch tank, momo wheel that can pop off, digidash, shortened gear stick and quick shift linkage.

[steve1434]

Its an early XE with dizzy as you can see, and is mated to a F20 box. The exhaust is a bit much for me, its not loud whilst cruising, but give it some beans and everyone knows about it haha

[Iain]

Looks pretty tidy, any plans for it apart from the exhaust?

[steve1434]

Hi Iain, I have some R6 & R1 carbs in the garage so was thinking I might give that a go, but not for a couple months yet. I will touch up the body work which is good apart from a few bits. The main thing is that the drivers seat moves about a bit on the left side (as you are sat down) so need to sort that

[dgbnova#1]

Seat pro needs welding as there prone to crackling

[steve1434]

I see, was a bit terrifying the first time I opened it up coming out of a roundabout!!!

Anyone know the actual name of the colour also?

[Andy]

Seat pro needs welding as there prone to crackling

cant beat a bit of crackling
Nice car,i like it a lot.simplistic looks but good performance.Which looks a tidy job too.
Colour? pretty sure its lagoon blue

[steve1434]

Lagoon Blue - thanks Andy

[BRoadGhost]

Mmm looks good that.

This: "was a bit terrifying the first time I opened it up coming out of a roundabout!!!"

heh ;0

[paddy235]

My mate built this car few years ago, really strong good engine