It's a drift car, bro! NPOCP: Hoonmobile edition

"190e30-Now with COSWORTH" (190e30) 10/02/2013 at 17:34 • Filed to: NPOCP

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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Nearby and massively turbo'd. Not so big on stance, so I would have to do something about that, but seems like it would be a wicked autocross/DD once I did a bit of tweaking.

Bird > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH 10/02/2013 at 17:37

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Link for forum members only...

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > Bird 10/02/2013 at 17:41

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I didn't think of that. Since I don't know any way to get you in, I'll just post more pics in the comments.

TurboSloth > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH 10/02/2013 at 17:42

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I want to say CP. Only because 6k. Also voted CP because saying that something is a drift car is the biggest keyword when knowing you're about to be ripped off. Seriously. Look for a 240sx. Get one without engines, dash, seats, or windows, but its priced at 4k because herp derp potential durifto car here.

Bandit > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH 10/02/2013 at 17:43

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Same car Indianapolis CL: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/4102626047…

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH 10/02/2013 at 17:43

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6cyl > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH 10/02/2013 at 17:44

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Located where? What has it had done to it?

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > TurboSloth 10/02/2013 at 17:45

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Just posted more pics in the comments; this seems like, surprisingly, it may actually be a real drift car. Do I want that? Absolutely not, but it implies an upgraded and potentially adjustable suspension, power, and better brakes. So possibly a great Autocross car.

Bird > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH 10/02/2013 at 17:46

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Cool, I'd love to see more pics. Is the chassis any good for autocross? Is there any aftermarket support for that model? I know there's IPD, but I don't know much about Volvos.

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > Bandit 10/02/2013 at 17:46

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Very good find. Sounds like he'd maybe take around $5k, potentially lower with some good bargaining. I appreciate it

TurboSloth > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH 10/02/2013 at 17:48

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What's the diff? Welded or LSD? If LSD, then sure possible NP. If welded, then CP. Also, did they swap the engine?

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > 6cyl 10/02/2013 at 17:48

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Indianapolis. So actually nowhere near me (CT). Here's a link to the ad for the same car on craigslist, with all the build

TurboSloth > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH 10/02/2013 at 17:49

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Never mind. I just saw the CL posting Bandit posted. All that work? NP. I like it.

Bird > Bird 10/02/2013 at 17:51

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I vote NP. The craigslist ad was well done for the type of car it is. I would just double check that everything he's saying is true when looking at the car, but he's definitely got more in it than he's asking.

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > Bird 10/02/2013 at 17:56

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It seems like the suspension was mostly built with drifting in mind, "Late model 89+ rear axle with locking differential, Upgraded front lower control arms, Solid link pillow mount suspension arms throughout the rear suspension, adjutable solid link panhard rod too, Custom built for this chassis front coilovers with 6k springs, Custom valved rear shocks and 6k rear springs."

The 240's had pretty good aftermarket support as far as I know, but the issue is not so many of them were purpose-built besides the 240 "Flathood" Turbos. Most of the 240s you find nowadays have 200k miles, are $2500, and look like they're on their last leg.

It was a short wheelbase, RWD "sports car," so it could be decent at autocross. Plus, this has POWER and brembos, so how bad could it be?

Plus, I've always loved the look of 240s

Pictures are in the comments

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > TurboSloth 10/02/2013 at 17:58

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Engine is from a 245, so technically its more of a replacement than a swap considering its basically just the engine from the newer, barely-changed model. However, the turbo is not so stock. Diff is "Locking," which he/she says is from a Late Model '89+. I don't know my 240s well enough to know the features from model to model, but it does seem to imply a locking diff

FrankenBlaster > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH 10/03/2013 at 14:32

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If this is sold in Indiana, I know the guy. Met him on a buddy's porch randomly. Everything he said about it seemed to be really well done, he knew a lot of the car guys around too. If I remember right, it's been in his family since it was bought. Real cool car.