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The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal

whitz West Midlands Posts: 216	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal whitz @whitz
	Feb 6, 2017 23:35:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ive been building this no name low spec rover 25 up after i was given it for free as it had suffered the usual fate Many a night has been spent whittling away at this lump of metal with the inevitable goal of making the UK's fastest rover 25/mg zr but still be driveable with a level of comfort A quick run down is to install a subaru 3.0 H6 (with a substatial turbo) engine and running gear within the lines of the rover This is how she started out as 1.4 86hp of raw might Here are a few snaps of the engine bay in no particular order,front panel was unpicked and tidied up along with any unused brackets taken off


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whitz West Midlands Posts: 216	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal whitz @whitz
	Feb 6, 2017 23:39:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	She does fit just about access is over rated anyway bars to hold engine from dropping out due to lack of a gearbox to balance it out


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mercedeslimos Part of things Posts: 597	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal mercedeslimos @mercedeslimos
	Feb 6, 2017 23:44:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	BOOKMARKED!!! I love rovers (yes it sounds a bit silly but I like modern british cars) Cannot wait for this.


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whitz West Midlands Posts: 216	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal whitz @whitz
	Feb 6, 2017 23:46:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Here is a rook of images for the back end, I'm terrible for taking pictures as i go along spare wheel well cut out, still on stock rover rear suspension here whos this dosey twunt? oh right its me one of the rear turrets in and part way through getting tied into everything and no there not just slapped in without a million measurements the pair in place with subaru rear subframe on the other side, you can see the 2 holes that where sleeved plated wide then later smaller plates and bolts welded all together to pass the load about back end of the car was seam welded up


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whitz West Midlands Posts: 216	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal whitz @whitz
	Feb 6, 2017 23:52:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Few more back end pics during the weld athon annoyingly after doing alot of work the sills where rotten under the half inch of factory under seal looks funky on 5 stud nobblies bloody rust rear quarterpanel removed, i seem to be lacking pictures of the extra sill tubes ive added and braced into B+C pillar and turrets i gave up countinf adter around 140 spot welds


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whitz West Midlands Posts: 216	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal whitz @whitz
	Feb 7, 2017 0:00:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Here she is sat on 18" hairpins i will have to lower the front subframe, the angle of the dangle for the propshaft is too great, nothing major tho Here is a pic of the sill tube 2" box 3mm wall welded into B pillar base then gusseted into side plate and A pillar every 4/5 inches top and bottom new panel mocked up, the hole in the door? stupid thing dead locked with no battery on it! i did have a spare door so did it the lazt way panel welded in slight deformation on C pillar but filler and seam sealer will be on the agenda could of artsy fartys pics HX40W ive currently pinched it so i can put it on the diesel mk4 supra I'm building up very soon for USC 2017


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flyingphil Posted a lot Posts: 2,480	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal flyingphil @flyingphil
	Feb 7, 2017 8:49:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Good work! Will cooling be an issue though?


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qwerty Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,420 Club RR Member Number: 52	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal qwerty @qwerty Club Retro Rides Member 52
	Feb 7, 2017 9:19:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ACE! Keep this updated. Diesel Supra sounds intriguing as well! Tom
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village Part of things Always carries a toolbox. Because Volkswagen....... Posts: 567	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal village @village
	Feb 7, 2017 9:58:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	This is a bit like Project Binky, but without the video camera and with much quicker progress! loving the look of it and it's potential. Book,marked!
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peter96 Part of things Posts: 880	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal peter96 @peter96
	Feb 7, 2017 10:46:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bonkers but brilliant.


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georgeb Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,864	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal georgeb @georgeb
	Feb 7, 2017 10:57:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bookmarked because...well it's mental and I've had a beer. And tomorrow, I'll be sober but this will still be mental!
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alx Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 367 Club RR Member Number: 21	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal alx @alx Club Retro Rides Member 21
	Feb 7, 2017 11:02:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oh yes, this is right up my Straße! Bookmarked! AL.
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andyw North East Posts: 238	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal andyw @andyw
	Feb 7, 2017 12:01:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Brilliant - will make a great sleeper.


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JoshO Part of things Posts: 337	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal JoshO @josho
	Feb 7, 2017 12:06:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Builds like this are why I love retrorides. My hat is doffed to you sir, keep up the great work!


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Sinky Posted a lot Run Baby Run......Please! Posts: 1,395	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal Sinky @sinky
	Feb 7, 2017 12:23:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Crickey!!! Bookmarked
	Last Edit: Feb 7, 2017 12:24:11 GMT by Sinky 2001 Volvo XC70 wagon 2003 Piaggio X9 Evo

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mrbounce Posted a lot Posts: 2,294	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal mrbounce @mrbounce
	Feb 7, 2017 12:52:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bookmarked simply because it is utterly bonkers. Brilliant!
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Woofwoof Posted a lot Posts: 1,207	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal Woofwoof @woofwoof
	Feb 7, 2017 13:11:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just because you have the skills, doesn't mean you should do it! This is brilliant, you're a nutter but the best kind. Carry on!
	Last Edit: Feb 7, 2017 19:56:38 GMT by Woofwoof Still learning...still spending...still breaking things!

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Davey Posted a lot Resident Tyre Nerd. Posts: 2,348	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal Davey @davey1991
	Feb 7, 2017 14:04:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I daily an MG so i massively approve of this!
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peteh1969 Posted a lot Posts: 2,776 Club RR Member Number: 107	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal peteh1969 @peteh1969 Club Retro Rides Member 107
	Feb 7, 2017 15:53:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I have to admit I have never been a fan of the 90's Rover range but I do like the high level skill fabrication and workmanship being displayed here. Well done.
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eternaloptimist Posted a lot Too many projects, not enough time or space... Posts: 2,578	The rovaru? UK's fastest rover 25 build goal eternaloptimist @eternaloptimist
	Feb 7, 2017 16:15:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Good work. Bookmarked!
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