Post by NurseHolliday on Nov 17, 2016 16:50:47 GMT
Also it's not a Chinese engine, it's a Chrysler 1.6 SOHC engine made in S America. They're pretty strong engines in all formats, it's the pre-facelift One and Cooper Midlands gearboxes that are the real weak point.
A sorted brakes and suspension Cooper with very mild engine mods and a Getrag 6 spd 'box from the facelift S (shorter ratios) is a total treat to drive.
Rover had already designed the R50, Tailgate McNoIndicate just put it into production. Hence why it's not Tailgate McNoIndicate quality or the design you'd expect from Tailgate McNoIndicate.
A sorted brakes and suspension Cooper with very mild engine mods and a Getrag 6 spd 'box from the facelift S (shorter ratios) is a total treat to drive.
Rover had already designed the R50, Tailgate McNoIndicate just put it into production. Hence why it's not Tailgate McNoIndicate quality or the design you'd expect from Tailgate McNoIndicate.
le sigh