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Burnout Bob · newbie Joined: 04 Jun 2002 Posts: 1

I Have Recently Got My Learners Licence And Now Want To Purchase A Car. Many Friends Have Told Me To Go With An Escort Or A Cortina. But Last Week A Jet Black Te Gemini Crossed My Path. I New This Was My Kind Of Car. Im Having A Hard Time Finding One. Any Tips On What Model To Purchase, Any Tips On Doing It Up Would Be Much Appreciated. Thanks Guys.....Until My Next Post

Birko · tinkerer Joined: 03 Apr 2002 Posts: 180

hey,
Just check out the search feature on this page to get ideas on mods.
The type of gemini you want really depends on what you like,
TX/TD/TE have the older styling with more chrome,
whereas later models TF/TG have plastic bumpers and more 'commodore look' styling.
also you can have coupe/sedan/wagon/ or van
it depends what you really like the look of.
Have a look at a few mags/ the forum and see if you like any better.

P.S. dont expect to buy a gemini that performs well standard, They are SSLLOOWW. However they do make good burnout/ cruise cars, and depending on your budget can be made resonalbely quick

Andrew65 · tinkerer Joined: 23 Feb 2002 Posts: 303

I agree.
But will add,look at the pic pages.
But,if you are new to the Gem how do you know what you seen was a T? ???

nos · tinkerer Joined: 24 Apr 2002 Posts: 274

and also - the tx/td are the older style with more chrome while the te/tf/tg are the newer moulded styles - and there aint no gem that look like a commodore! - please don't insult the mighty 4cyl:) yeah, check mods section in gallery to get both ideas opn model and what mods to do coz they have write ups on what's done to the cars. also depends on your budget man. and hey! gemini's can go like a bat out of hell with the right gear!

martin · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 900

and its only the engines that prevent them from being rockets, put a nice revving motor in there, or maybe work the stock one of its tits or maybe a turbo? (as im sure you will see is something alot of us consider doing if you look back through the last 4 or so pages of this forum!)

nos · tinkerer Joined: 24 Apr 2002 Posts: 274

yeah, turbos are a good way to get your power right up there once and for all. you can either get a whole new donk or stick a turbo on a worked gem motor but either way, if you have a turbo and get bored of it (that is - used to the boost it gives and want more) you can put in a boost controller to up it a bit and then after that even get it hi-flowed. there's blow-off valves and bleed valves (sometimes simulated with a hole!), bigger wastegates and intercoolers - all to make it go harder. see, the advantage of a turbo is you can have awesome power and slowly increase it as you have the cash.