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Henn
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Re: T-18 engine swap Sun, 20 October 2002 13:52 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Phoenix, I'm glad to hear you're doing up a T18. I reckon they are one of the most highly under-rated cars out there. Go for it.

It might be a bit off topic, but what is it with everyone saying T18s handle like crap. Have the people spouting this ever driven one? I've had one stock, now have one lowered with good springs and shocks and also drive an AE86 with big swaybars. And the stock T18 handled basically identically to the stock Sprinter (brakes didn't feel massively different either). The one with good suspension is awesome fun too, definitely feels better than a Sprinter with the bars.

Sure it's hard to find a T18 in good nick now, and yes a car with 20 year old shocks and springs could well handle like crap, but it isn't some inherent weakness of the car. Anyone's welcome to take my T18 for a hammer and see for themselves.

I think that's two cents worth
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