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Apr 23, 2018 19:59:15 GMT
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Yes indeed the top is A4, (B5 avant, A5 was a fat thumb typo!) If you’re sticking with the 2WD then no need for the rear diff? Less I’ve missed something.. the interchangeability of VAG CV’s and UJ’s is also on your side here, I’d be very surprised if you couldn’t find shafts and joints in the correct lengths from the VAG parts bin, So straight from transaxle output flanges to the hubs etc😎 (I’ve been through tons of parts etc, firstly converting my Audi 80 tdi avant to six speed, and now converting the same car to Quattro while being pushed along by the 4.2 40V V8😎, As said, the compatibility of parts is astounding from mounts to, well, you name it ha!) Keeping the lockers for the 4x4 mid engine version. Have an old s8 4.2 for it also. Need to find the hens teeth rare rare flywheel for it. Could get a TTV one I suppose. Same with the flywheel! Be nice if a company brought out a single mass conversion kit that wasn’t too expensive as the manual later V8’s are duals! I know someone else who’s looking at the TTV option, expensive tho.. I’m told Germany (eBay) is a good source, but, I’m yet to find a 10 bolt version |
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1970 Beetle 1600
1973 Rover P6 2000SC
1993 Audi 80 Avant 1.9TDI
1996 Transit SWB pop top camper, 2L Twink
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Apr 29, 2018 19:22:28 GMT
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A little progress has been made, nothing too exciting though. Going to stick with plan A and use the struts, so made a jig for the wishbones  Lot of pipework coming up ( cage and wishbones ), so thought I might make a thing to fit on the drill to notch pipe. It nearly works, but not quite. I think there is too much play in the hinge as the hole saw tries to climb over the pipe and jams.  Otherwise just welding ,pulling wires out, removed heater box and scrape sound proofing. I am pleased with how it is cleaning up. Hot air gun and chisel, then hot air gun and wipe with a cloth final wipe with a petroly rag.  |
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Apr 29, 2018 19:50:06 GMT
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Keeping the lockers for the 4x4 mid engine version. Have an old s8 4.2 for it also. Need to find the hens teeth rare rare flywheel for it. Could get a TTV one I suppose. Same with the flywheel! Be nice if a company brought out a single mass conversion kit that wasn’t too expensive as the manual later V8’s are duals! I know someone else who’s looking at the TTV option, expensive tho.. I’m told Germany (eBay) is a good source, but, I’m yet to find a 10 bolt version Try looking at a 3,0v6 tdi flywheel, there are 10 bolt versions of these. They might fit. They are dualmass but also have a very strong clutch. I'm also looking for a good cheap flywheel for my 32v S8 engine but i have to finish my current project first. |
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For everybody who has pipes that are too bent, behold..... the pipe un-bender  More soon. Looking at the pics, I really have a lot of stuff lying about. don't notice it so much in real life. |
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Take a slightly un-bent pipe and put it on the table for a bit of geometry to chack it is all square.  Seems OK so try it in the car to see what it looks like.  Next job is work out ride height. Will try weight on the springs to see if they are strong enough, or change to the a8 ones. |
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After some fairly twitchy moments with bits of wood and baler string, I gave up and made a proper thing to try the weight on. Surprisingly the springs only compressed by just over 20mm. I had expected them to be too soft but they look like they will be fine.  |
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Fun is going to be had in this when its going ;-)
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Fun is going to be had in this when its going ;-) I am kind of hoping so. It will be all down to electrics in the end. Not something I am really looking forward to. |
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I expect brown trousers when this is going .
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I expect brown trousers when this is going . Well, I hope so. Can always say it is mud as it will be raceing in fields. |
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wicked!
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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May 19, 2018 21:19:53 GMT
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A little bit closer to having the rear end sorted. Waiting on tube for wishbones and cage. Soon as suspension worked out I think engine out to finish welding,  |
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May 20, 2018 18:22:29 GMT
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Enjoying watching this happen, I'm a big fan of the mid-ship orientation and its driving experience. Cool to see something unique.
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May 28, 2018 11:46:02 GMT
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Still waiting for tube, which the supplier will no longer notch the ends of. So set away with strut tops. Make a few bits  To add to this bit  Which makes it into this bit   Which then goes here  Now I need to make another one. |
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bstardchild
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Audi a3 mid engine v8bstardchild
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May 29, 2018 21:36:37 GMT
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I'll wager that a little creative positioning of rear the rods would allow you to make use of bump steer to a positive effect. I believe the Vauxhall Omega -amongst others- has a rear suspension setup which progressively steers the back end of the car around a corner the faster you chuck it in, which I believe is something of a desirable trait. Might be worth some thought? Yes that is a good idea. Do you know how it is set up? Started with the carlton/senators "ACT" Active Chassis Technology - it was a combination of Void Bushes and non void ones and as a result allowed so passive rear wheel steer It was carried into the The lotus Carlton but much reduced by some additional tie bars |
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Jun 25, 2018 17:10:01 GMT
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Little bit more done. Tidied up inner arches and put a little lip on to keep the edge right.  Strut towers welded in and primered.   Finally started a wishbone.  |
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Jun 27, 2018 19:42:24 GMT
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Full of praise for this old chap  Must be getting on 40 years old and can still do this.   |
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Jun 27, 2018 19:57:06 GMT
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Lovely welds, down to the user more than the machine! your doing great considering the surroundings!
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Jun 27, 2018 21:12:19 GMT
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Lovely welds, down to the user more than the machine! your doing great considering the surroundings! Thanks for the compliment. I have been welding for as long as we had this machine. I am always surprised by how much stuff appears in my pictures. Somehow I just don't notice it day to day. Guess it is more fun making mess than it is tidying up! |
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keyring
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Audi a3 mid engine v8keyring
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Jun 27, 2018 22:11:58 GMT
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What an awesome project! And some amazing fab work going on!
Can’t wait to see this out and running!
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