Swift Gti Issues

Hi there, I've recently bought a swift gti after been blown away by how fast they were for such a small engine, my issue is my swift gti just isnt very fast at all, my mate took me up to buy the gti in his 214 rover standard and he just dicks the swift to my frustration.

Im new to the scene and dont no that much about cars but a few things to consider;

car hasnt been driven in 2 years
have been told is has a gls gearbox fitted
16" wheels

any reason why my car cant beat a 10second rover? cheers

gls box will do that longer ratios and 16s are too big for a swift 15s maximum 1.3 8v swift has a couple of sets for sale ang try get a gti box also. a good sevice cam belt etc. my mate used to have a rover bubble with the t16 2.0 turbo fitted and my mates swift gti was leval upto about 90


steve

i take u brought the black swift on ebay with the dent in the door?

didnt he say he had the gti gearbox in pieces in a cardboard box?
try and get that rebuilt.

Almondo

STEVEGTI2 wrote:gls box will do that longer ratios and 16s are too big for a swift 15s maximum 1.3 8v swift has a couple of sets for sale ang try get a gti box also. a good sevice cam belt etc. my mate used to have a rover bubble with the t16 2.0 turbo fitted and my mates swift gti was leval upto about 90


steve

It spins 16's no problem in 2nd lol, and his rover is only a 1.4 ive been told the swift will do 0-60 in 8.6 but mine feels more like 11

yea it will spin them because youve probably got cheap low pro tyres that dont grip i guess. bigger is not better

steve

it probabaly is 11 wiv that setup
get some 15" 50 195 max and a gti box and you wont believe the difference
to be honest you`v got a long road ahead of you, the wheels are easy
but the box isnt, they are very rare, then you got get it changed
good luck

gary

I have the old GTI box in bits, how much would it cost to rebuild? cheers

where are you in the country?

gary

Im from plymouth

not that far then


steve

take it torbay transmissions in torquay they should have parts from some of my old boxs! or there is devon an cornwall transmission in plymouth.

dan

Or try South West Transmissions on the Quayside at Exeter.
The number is on their website.
Really nice guy, helpful & knowledgeable.
Simon