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the 205 Gentry !?
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(14-08-2014, 05:46 PM)powerandtorque Wrote: The shell is different on GTi/Gentry/STDT models though compared to base models, mainly the arches and a few other small differences like front subframe mounts, front brake like mounts etc.

You can do it of course, but to do it properly is a fair bit of work as the rear arches need completely reworking not just cutting out.

Obviously if you don't want it to look like a GTi and you don't want to run larger wheels on a lowered car then a '88-onwards base model shell is fine (pre-88 non-XU/XUD used a different top engine mount thanks to the old Simca engine) and just swap the various parts over. Quite involved though as there's a lot of differences that aren't immediately apparent at a glance, from wiring to brake lines to fuel tank and more.

now that i didn't know! i thought the 205 was the same just with added extras! i didn't realise they were different. With the rover metro, and the rover metro gti, it was a case of bolt on parts, with a bit of welding. The welding was the front shock mount plates, ( metro gtis had them standard) so you would weld these into the rover metro. The rest of the kit was bolt on, after you painted the kit in your colour.
converting a Carb one to injection is a bit more tricky, as you had to rob an injection model for the full works and transfer it over, That included the engine and car electrics.
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the 205 Gentry !? - by Piggy - 14-08-2014, 03:53 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by 1616six - 14-08-2014, 03:56 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by Toms306 - 14-08-2014, 03:56 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by Piggy - 14-08-2014, 04:07 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by procta - 14-08-2014, 04:36 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by powerandtorque - 14-08-2014, 04:40 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by procta - 14-08-2014, 05:32 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by Alan_M - 15-08-2014, 08:56 AM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by Toms306 - 14-08-2014, 04:43 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by powerandtorque - 14-08-2014, 05:46 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by procta - 14-08-2014, 08:34 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by NOSE - 14-08-2014, 08:28 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by ozonehostile - 14-08-2014, 08:40 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by THE_Liam - 14-08-2014, 09:03 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by miles - 14-08-2014, 09:33 PM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by Piggy - 15-08-2014, 05:38 AM
RE: the 205 Gentry !? - by 1616six - 14-08-2014, 10:20 PM

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