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8`s are going to be a B1tch on the rear  especially without Arching it, should work on the front though for proper Drifty fun with 7`s out back   15`s are much cooler than they look in that pic You back at LU again now ? Meet up for lunch in EHB one day if you fancy it |
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xeandy
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Mar 29, 2008 23:57:19 GMT
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yeh got back up here the other day after getting back from boarding and spending a few days on the chevette yeh I'm up for that anything to distract me from my final year project that is due in in 6 weeks  the library is gonna be my best friend for the next few weeks!! I remember trying my 8's on the rear and thinking it was going to be interesting but i still think it is possible especially with some low profile tyres and abit of arch rolling/pulling and my rear arches arent exactly great anyway so don't mind playing with them abit. |
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topi
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Those compos are keeeewl. I think I'm gonna try some bigger wheels some time soon on mine too.
Good work!
Everyone needs to get their shiznit finished so we can have a Chevette/Kadett valve-violence hoon about.
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Must say:
Looks absolutely stunning.
I am in love with the 4 link setup going on for the rear. It looks positively nuts.
I wish that I lived close enough to have it done to any chevette I ever pick up in the future, but I live across the pond in Canada. Unfortunately the only people who seem to do much with Chevettes out her butcher them with the bubba-stick to make them into drag racers.
I will definitely be watching this build for inspiration man, please, keep going with this!
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1980 Nishiki International - Commuting
"The 2cv's looks at least have certain quirky charm - sort of like an old VW bug with tuberculosis."
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v8chevette
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PROUD TO BE BEIGE!!
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Those compos are keeeewl. I think I'm gonna try some bigger wheels some time soon on mine too. Good work! Everyone needs to get their shiznit finished so we can have a Chevette/Kadett valve-violence hoon about. I'll second that  Chop chop Wheels look spot on ;D |
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revvit
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Mar 30, 2008 10:19:41 GMT
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Hi Dom..guess who's just found his RR password!!..so instead of watching all you guys i can join in..glad to see the projects back on line..talking of which i have posted a Help msg on the general board just to get some feed back on peoples opinions on my XR2..Ideas are coming thick and fast which is great..I'm away till next friday working down in Shoreham so will catch up when i get back..cheers..Mark..
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slater
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Mar 30, 2008 17:58:35 GMT
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Nice to see the compos back! and bigger!
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Mar 30, 2008 19:36:10 GMT
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Those compos are keeeewl. I think I'm gonna try some bigger wheels some time soon on mine too. Good work! Everyone needs to get their shiznit finished so we can have a Chevette/Kadett valve-violence hoon about. I'll second that Chop chop Wheels look spot on ;D I think I'll be the only one with the 1256 anchor at this rate |
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Faster. Faster. Until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
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Still struggling with Pedalbox mounting but hopefully crack on with it some more this week, Helping IRSM with his Starlet Cage yesterday and seeing Rev dick Delux, Spike, Nightmares etc today has helped the enthusiasm somewhat ;D Anyway - excuse the Dexion  I needed something to get it in the right place to start with    All a bit tight and still some work needed on the column    It all needs Fabricating properly, there is a lot of metal chopping going on just to get the box in there at all, the fact I have moved the column over to straighten it and give more room in the engine bay for an exhaust hasn`t exactly made things easier around the pedalbox area  New column with 3/4" Helicopter Joints and new Smaller splined section will help I have the joints and spline, just need some 3/4" thick wall CDS for the column now More (Hopefully) later in the week Cheers Dom |
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Last Edit: Apr 5, 2008 23:22:27 GMT by CR500Dom
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Looks like your making good progress mate, I think ive workd out some more of the glitches iwth the ECU in the imp, should have stopped it forgetting what I have told it  So you gonna take me out for spin round the block once it's done |
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Looks like your making good progress mate, I think ive workd out some more of the glitches iwth the ECU in the imp, should have stopped it forgetting what I have told it So you gonna take me out for spin round the block once it's done Absolutely feel free to come over and give us a hand to get it done anytime as well ;D Good news on the Imp too....whats left to do on that now ? Shame your 318 wasnt up for sale 3-4 weeks back, I would have had that off you  |
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Good to see that you have got out and done some work on it, I was getting worried you would give up and sell it! I've missed somthing tho.... i'm sure last time i saw your pedal box it was a floor mounted one..
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I know this has been a long hard slog for you,.. but it'll be great to see it out when its done |
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I know this has been a long hard slog for you,.. but it'll be great to see it out when its done That means a lot.... cheers fella ;D Knowing that it is appreciated is about all thats keeping it going at the moment  Have to force myself to work on it as there is very little enthusiasm there  |
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Knowing that it is appreciated is about all thats keeping it going at the moment Have to force myself to work on it as there is very little enthusiasm there You wouldn't be happy going my way either... I was discussing with rmad why I don't have a build thread for the Sunny. In the last 3 years it would have had 2 entries.. When this is out there and you're driving it you will have achieved 2 things, firstly you'll have an awesome car and secondly you'll be inspiring other people .. oh and thirdly I can almost guarentee a feature somewhere |
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DutyFreeSaviour
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Good to see some more progress on this one Dom - everyone has their ups n downs - all worth it in the end. ;D There'll be no end of assistance if needed - plenty on here wanna see this toe-rag on the tarmac....... (Notice I'm offering up other sacrificial lambs as I'm on the wrong side o ' the water!  ) |
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madspikes
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Keep going, keep the faith.... It will be worth it in the end. This thread and all your work has kept me going on my project when I lost motivation. I'm sure we're due a head to head thrash..... When we're both done! mad |
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v8chevette
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Looking good Dom I had all sorts of fun and games with my pedals Keep at it |
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rysz
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All looking good Dom.
The level of thought, experience, design and engineering skill that has gone into this build so far are simply staggering.
You really are a highly talented engineer and it really is a joy to read your updates. Please feel the love again, the end result will be more than worth it!
Rysz.
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bstardchild
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Apr 14, 2008 22:14:38 GMT
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Can you get it finished by September.........
No pressure and all that but I think you could have a lot of fun with it and surprise a few folks ;D
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especially without Arching it, should work on the front though for proper Drifty fun with 7`s out back 
the library is gonna be my best friend for the next few weeks!!
I needed something to get it in the right place to start with
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