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I'm sure you've all bean reading the "MKI Polo Coupe / Hatch" thread,
Some interesting thoughts / suggestions have been bought up which I'm making notes of.
However, there seems to be a split in the decission on where to put the bike eninge: either in the front or in the back.....?
So I thought I'd crteate a poll and get some other people's suggestions on the idea.........
(have started skething out a way of putting two bike engines in the rear running thrught two seperate diffs but using just one shaft.......)
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 I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Jul 13, 2005 10:06:51 GMT
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One in each end gets my vote still:
None of the associated difficulties of getting two engines to run a single axle.
Can run the same setup at each end (Gizzolf diff, hubs, shafts...Just lock them at the rear to prevent 4-wheel steering) giving you the same track at each end...
Four Wheel Drive.
Even greater 'What the FECK was that?!?!' potential.
*n
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Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Davenger
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Jul 13, 2005 10:08:11 GMT
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In the back
Ditch the reas seats and make it proper mid engined
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Jul 13, 2005 10:12:52 GMT
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l voted back.
Purely so that we see it happen.
The front and front AND back options sound cool. But also sound like monster projects that won't see the light of day for several years.
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Jul 13, 2005 10:15:27 GMT
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agreed; the project sounds freakin ace, now we've read a lot of words we wanna see some action! I voted 'rear' (oo-er missus)
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Jul 13, 2005 10:19:11 GMT
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Another vote for the rear  |
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Jul 13, 2005 10:34:59 GMT
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Furthermore, You should do it to a Breadvan Polo - much more unassuming.
mkII Polo Fox Breadvan (with stickers) in dark blue or white (two-toned with surface rust) ;D
*n
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Jul 13, 2005 10:36:58 GMT
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There's no chance of me putting one in the front and one in the rear - the budget's just not big enough.  Mr_Bo11ox: Don't worry, I'm currently scowering (?) through adds / eBay for a bike.... |
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Jul 13, 2005 11:08:25 GMT
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I have voted for in the back too.... good luck dude  |
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Jul 13, 2005 11:53:55 GMT
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Back,. behind the seats, under the parcel shelf, hidden from view |
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Nick
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Jul 13, 2005 11:55:15 GMT
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in the back, rear drive is much more fun.
glad you arent' contemplating twin engined idea's far too much complications and efforts. one engine in the back will suffice:D
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idea stolen from rattely eddie.
this weeks car count "5"
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Rob
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Jul 13, 2005 12:12:01 GMT
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id prefer it in the back... that sounds horrible.
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Jul 13, 2005 12:12:44 GMT
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Back,. behind the seats, under the parcel shelf, hidden from view Have already done some measuring, and unfortunatly this won't work - the engine needs to be in front of the rear shafts, and there just isn't enough room, so the rear seats would have to be cut out. |
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Jul 13, 2005 12:39:22 GMT
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Could you cut out the backs of the rear seats or make a metal cover for the 'engine bay' and place the false seats slightly further forward..?
Could work....
*n
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Jul 13, 2005 12:44:20 GMT
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Make an engine "cover" out of the sort of plastic crate you might expect general car guff (oil bottles, jump leads etc) to live in. Spread a small amount of general automotive detritus around the rest of the interior, and it will look for all the world like a workaday Polo with the back seats removed and an untidy inside.
THEN unleash the surprise power.
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Jul 13, 2005 12:59:50 GMT
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Maybe I'll just make it easier and panel in the rear quarter windows and tint the rear window.....
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Jul 13, 2005 14:53:30 GMT
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front - purely beacause you want it to look stock :-)
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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Jul 13, 2005 14:59:34 GMT
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So then, what's happened to the 0.1% that's missing then?  |
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Jul 13, 2005 15:01:56 GMT
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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Jul 13, 2005 15:04:15 GMT
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So then, what's happened to the 0.1% that's missing then?
Take it out to 4+ dec. places and you'll see!
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Last Edit: Jul 13, 2005 15:04:36 GMT by nickb
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