With the death of Barry Chuckle hitting us all hard, it is with deepest sinc rite that I say hello from me, to you, to me, to you.

 

My condolences to his family, friends and lovers.

 

I suppose I I’ve always laughed at and enjoyed the chuckle brothers, much like I’ve always laughed at, and laughed at Skodas. But with my 38th birthday recently behind me, I find myself in deepest Central Europe and with a little cash to burn...

 

About me you ask? Or even if you don’t, the only thing that matters on here is cars, so here goes, my car history, that window into my twisted petrol soaked soul. (No car added,  company cars have been omitted)

 

Mini Marcos

Citroen AX GT

Clio Ph2 16v

Ford Escort 1.8 LX

VW Polo CL

VW Polo GT

VW Polo G40

Mazda MX-5 BBR Turbo

VW Passat 140 Diesel

VW Polo G40 (saloon conversion)

Nissan Sklyine R32 GTR

Fisher Fury 1.8 Turbo (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F142872600682)

 

So why am I here you ask? Or even if you don’t, the only thing that matters here is cars, and one manufacturer in particular; Skoda! Yes my (soon to be) friends, a bright green Skoda 120 LS with potential for pimping(pic attached). Oh, the possibilities! NOS, turbo, engine swap - G40, K20a, rotary? Or what about electric? Tesla goodness laid out with military spec wiring and torque enough to flip the dam thing over. Stance, rims, big pipes, sump scraping Euro goodness. 

 

My default choice (obvious from my car history) is the Polo G40 engine. But I’m hear to be educated. So, after this brief Ahoy! I’m off to trawl the forums for inspiration and words of wisdom. 

 

I’d love to hear your ideas, and to help you keep you on point, I’m good with a spanner and a soldering iron. Love to learn, not brand loyal. I want good sound above all else (power is a given). It’s a weekend fast road car and yes I want to do track days in it. My budget for the whole project is £5k (not including the car). Resale value is in the top 5 needs because I’ve never had a hobby car longer than 3 years. When it’s done I’ll take it to Worthersee and hope to see you there 

 

Cheers, Andy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Briskoda.

 

Subaru engine fits in one of these.

 

Davy

And goodbye.

 

It was a crazy plan that would have burned all my cash and left me with an undriveable Scoda. I did the sensible thing and bought an Integra Type R because that comes with the engine I want mated to the gearbox that can handle it and brakes that can cope with a track day

 

Bye for now, Andy

A warm welcome to the Forum Andy !

Nice car!