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Mar 18, 2016 16:43:02 GMT
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Love this build, i always wanted one as a kid. paceperformance.com/p-3990-engine-dimensions.htmlsome v8 dims on that link, I bet the MR2 guys have some idea of the toyota V6 sizes that lotus use in the new models, that would have some spiritual link with your car...kinds of |
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Mar 18, 2016 16:45:22 GMT
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some of the VW guys have managed to run the VR6 in RWD form, the R32 is super compact considering what's in it. I've asked for R32 dims on the cgti facebook group  |
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Last Edit: Mar 18, 2016 16:47:27 GMT by legend
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Mar 18, 2016 17:26:50 GMT
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Interesting, could be on the horizon a v6 or 8 depending on cash flow. If someone wants to give me 7k I'll drop the maserati engine in but I think sadly that's turning into a pipe dream, I just ain't got that sort of dollar floating about. I have seen sub 500 quid v6 and 8s about and if I do an engine swap it will be in that price range, it's a real shame cos could you just imagine how insane the noise would be with a full blown italian v8 roaring out the back. We need to ask a certain rich ginger soon to be on telly petrolhead if an engine donation might be possible!.. wink wink nod nod...
We'll see, never say never an all that. On a brighter note I've just polished and buffed to a nice glossy shine all ready for road testing this weekend, I shall report back with my findings.
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Mar 18, 2016 17:31:45 GMT
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Would the S type jag V6 be an option? Have seen full V6 manuals going for under £500
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Mar 18, 2016 17:44:14 GMT
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Um dunno, I do have an alternative in mind but they are proving to be difficult to find. We'll see, no hard and fast rules here and this won't happen this year with the shows about to kick off, but I do have some idea of what could be an option :-)
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Mar 18, 2016 18:07:15 GMT
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v8ian
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Mar 18, 2016 18:12:48 GMT
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The engine that would be Ideal for a swap into one of these, a canted over in line 4 has to be a Honda S2000,
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Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style.
Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble
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Mar 18, 2016 20:11:41 GMT
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www.waynet.com.cn/r36.pdf r32/36 details I guess a nissan 350z drivetrain would be too pricey. I think they have a 60 degree v6, whereas the jag stuff is 90deg as far as i know. audi did a nice 30v v6 that would make nice noises, they'd be cheap now, and all set for an inline application
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Mar 20, 2016 10:24:32 GMT
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Morning gentlemen, finally got my air management in place and had a light road test this morning while the roads where nice and clear. Very happy to report no issues, very tentatively I started out but immediately I could tell things were running smoothly so what does a gentleman do in this situation, well one puts ones foot down of course! So after a good 20 minutes of blasting about I brought her back into the pits and gave it the once over visually and everything was still in place, must be a good thing. Here's a vid a a photo taken this very morning. Allbthe best Charlie ;-)  |
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Jul 31, 2016 16:54:24 GMT
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How do chaps, been a while since I posted but not had anything of note to report really, all been hunky dory and I've just been enjoying the car driving and maintaining. I did get over to the Fast Car Festival today and showed the panther in all its retro glory with period accessories, 70s memorabilia, magazines, 8mm camera and a period folding bike. I do hope to get to the gathering, weather permitting, so look forward to seeing you there. All the best, Charlie ;-)  |
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Jul 31, 2016 18:12:41 GMT
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Holy moly, to bad we have these strange MOT rules were you can not do anything with your car - I hate TÜV! Wonderful car! Can you please tell me what kind of rack that is you have fitted on your Elite? I need that for my next surfing trip on mine! Fantastic rims by the way! Some more inspiration:   |
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Last Edit: Jul 31, 2016 18:13:35 GMT by whyso
Zagato Zele '74?
T3 Dehler '83
Lotus Elite S1 '79
Fiberfab Jamaican S1 '69
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Jul 31, 2016 18:25:29 GMT
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The roof rack I got off ebay for a fiver and modified it to fit, the accessories I've been collecting over the last few months, all good fun and a challenge to source certain items.
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Nice to see a fresh update on this one, even if it's just an "all's fine, here's a pretty picture" snapshot of ownership. After all the hard work you've invested, you deserve some time to enjoy this car.
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Smiler
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Glad to hear all is well.  Just for the record, the S-type Jag V6 is a 60degree engine and I just happen to have one sat on my engine stand if you want some dimensions. |
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www.Auto-tat.co.uk'96 Range Rover P38 DSE (daily driver) '71 Reliant Scimitar SE5 GTE 3.0ltr Jag V6 Conversion '79 Reliant Scimitar SE6A 3.0ltr 24valve Omega Conversion '85 Escort Cabrio 2.0 Zetec - Sold '91 BMW 525i - Sold '82 Cortina 2.9i Ghia Cosworth - Sold '72 VW Campervan - Sold '65 LandRover 88" - Sold
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Holy moly, to bad we have these strange MOT rules were you can not do anything with your car - I hate TÜV! Yeah, because there's never been any German registered cars on air-ride.      |
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Last Edit: Aug 1, 2016 11:11:03 GMT by VIP
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whyso
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VIP Well you are right, you can modify cars with airride, but I could not even ride infront of my house without having to pay 135€ each time. Let me explain: You can never meet emissions for inner city traffic with a '79 car -if your car is period correct you get historic car numberplates, so there is no restrictions. Of course you can put your car on normal numberplates with TÜV certified airride. That would basicly mean I could use my car in the countryside and put it on a trailer every time I go home - restomodding older cars alike most of which is done on this website is basically impossible in Germany if you want to drive your car legally, especially with the emission badge we need in citys. You will never find fotos of cars with airride and an "H" at the end of the registration for "historic". Well, keep on driving your lawnmower sofas! I love british car culture! charlie: Not a big surprise, there never is an easy solution to anything what has got to do with this little ****. I love this thing!
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Last Edit: Aug 1, 2016 20:47:37 GMT by whyso
Zagato Zele '74?
T3 Dehler '83
Lotus Elite S1 '79
Fiberfab Jamaican S1 '69
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May 10, 2017 11:51:05 GMT
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Great feature on superfly charliecroker .. the words sum everything up so well. |
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Jun 19, 2017 11:36:35 GMT
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Jun 20, 2017 20:35:17 GMT
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Absolutely love this build. I don't pay enough attention to projects but this one I've been following from the start.
All that attention to detail has made one bad ass car.
What sort of reaction are you getting from people out in the real world with this?
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Smiler
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I no longer own anything FWD! Or with less than 6 cylinders, or 2.5ltrs! :)
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Jun 23, 2017 22:18:34 GMT
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Hurrah, an update! I was thinking about this car just the other day...
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www.Auto-tat.co.uk'96 Range Rover P38 DSE (daily driver) '71 Reliant Scimitar SE5 GTE 3.0ltr Jag V6 Conversion '79 Reliant Scimitar SE6A 3.0ltr 24valve Omega Conversion '85 Escort Cabrio 2.0 Zetec - Sold '91 BMW 525i - Sold '82 Cortina 2.9i Ghia Cosworth - Sold '72 VW Campervan - Sold '65 LandRover 88" - Sold
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