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93EXCivic
93EXCivic SuperDork
11/22/11 5:49 p.m.

Yup. A Yugo. Actually two Yugos, a 87 pictured and a 86. The 87 is in better shape then it looks I promise. And it has wheels (and a set of 14" from Alfas). I am getting it the first weekend in December and then the fun begins. Goals, one have it ready for the beginning of autocross season. Two bring it to the Challenge.

Will the stock gearbox in the Yugo hold up to a modified 1500? Also the '86 will be for sale at some point in the near future.

N Sperlo
N Sperlo SuperDork
11/22/11 5:56 p.m.

ITS A berkeleyING YUGO!

There's also a Mustang in the background.. or maybe a Bronco.

Streetwiseguy
Streetwiseguy Dork
11/22/11 6:49 p.m.

I saw a guy driving one last week. Its gotta be a decade sionce I last saw one moving around here.

Will
Will Dork
11/22/11 6:50 p.m.
N Sperlo wrote: There's also a Mustang in the background.. or maybe a Bronco.

Could be a Colt.

hrdlydangerous
hrdlydangerous Reader
11/22/11 7:05 p.m.

Given the fact that a Yugo is in the foreground, it's probably a Pinto.

donalson
donalson SuperDork
11/22/11 7:07 p.m.

yay for 50 some raging HP :)... miss my yugo... want another :(

enjoy :)

m4ff3w
m4ff3w GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
11/22/11 7:17 p.m.
93EXCivic wrote: Yup. A Yugo. Actually two Yugos, a 87 pictured and a 86. The 87 is in better shape then it looks I promise. And it has wheels (and a set of 14" from Alfas). I am getting it the first weekend in December and then the fun begins. Goals, one have it ready for the beginning of autocross season. Two bring it to the Challenge. Will the stock gearbox in the Yugo hold up to a modified 1500? Also the '86 will be for sale at some point in the near future.

The 4spd is stronger than the 5spd behind a 1500.

AngryCorvair
AngryCorvair GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
11/22/11 7:52 p.m.

looks like a maverick from here...

93EXCivic
93EXCivic SuperDork
11/22/11 8:04 p.m.

In reply to m4ff3w:

So the stock one should hold ~100hp?

93EXCivic
93EXCivic SuperDork
11/22/11 8:10 p.m.

Also where can I find a manual for the Yugo?

Nevermind found one

Canute
Canute New Reader
11/22/11 8:17 p.m.

They still make these in Russia. Kind of cool little cars, actually.

Shaun
Shaun HalfDork
11/22/11 8:55 p.m.

I remember car & driver or road & track- or mayby both, summing up thier review by saying, "dont buy this car, it's dangerious. Spend the same money on a used Honda". You got them for free I trust.

ArthurDent
ArthurDent Reader
11/22/11 8:59 p.m.

Very cool. I'd love one but they are quite rare here.

93EXCivic
93EXCivic SuperDork
11/22/11 9:02 p.m.
Shaun wrote: I remember car & driver or road & track- or mayby both, summing up thier review by saying, "dont buy this car, it's dangerious. Spend the same money on a used Honda". You got them for free I trust.

You listen to Car & Driver? It is just a Fiat.

irish44j
irish44j Dork
11/22/11 9:12 p.m.

I thought C&D only suggested that everyone buy a 3-series BMW, even if you're looking or an SUV, minivan, or roadster....

JThw8
JThw8 SuperDork
11/22/11 9:25 p.m.

if you want to autocross it call up Addco and get a rear swaybar. There's a little lead time on getting one but its one of the best possible things you can do for that suspension after lowering it and getting fresh shocks/struts.

Lesley
Lesley SuperDork
11/22/11 9:48 p.m.

Needs box flares.

ditchdigger
ditchdigger Dork
11/22/11 9:55 p.m.

I will just leave these here for now.

donalson
donalson SuperDork
11/22/11 10:48 p.m.

this needs posted also...

http://www.modifiedcars.com/cars/24677/modified-yugo-twin-m-sport-1999-pictures

93EXCivic
93EXCivic SuperDork
11/23/11 7:03 a.m.

I would like to go with Konis. Anyone know of any that can be adapted to fit? And has anyone converted to coilovers on the rear?

Giant Purple Snorklewacker
Giant Purple Snorklewacker SuperDork
11/23/11 7:11 a.m.
Lesley wrote: Needs box flares.

+1

  • and a tube chassis with mid-engined layout
  • and a 10k rpm redline
93EXCivic
93EXCivic SuperDork
11/23/11 7:17 a.m.
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
Lesley wrote: Needs box flares.
+1 - and a tube chassis with mid-engined layout - and a 10k rpm redline

Sorry I am not getting that crazy with it. I have a Spitfire to build and a much more radical challenge car I am helping on.

But if someone wants one to go that crazy with I have one I will sell cheap.

jstein77
jstein77 Dork
11/23/11 7:41 a.m.

I think when those mags said "it's dangerous", this is what they were talking about.

4cylndrfury
4cylndrfury SuperDork
11/23/11 7:43 a.m.
ditchdigger wrote: I will just leave these here for now.

Klayfish
Klayfish HalfDork
11/23/11 8:23 a.m.

Very cool. I'm guessing those blocks of wood the thing is sitting on were OEM pieces, yes?

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