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Bike carbs! should be plenty of room without moving the servo Thought about that option, but don't have a clue where to start !. Anything to do with bodywork /modifications, yeh no problem, but never been down the bike carbs road yet! What carbs ? , what manifold ?, how to set them up,do you need to rejet them etc etc. It would certainly LOOK the business, but I don't know where to start. I can get access to all sorts of bike bits ,and if anyone can help with a "shopping list" of what I need it would be great! Any help or advice appreciated . |
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nice work ,can i too borrow the young un? bike carbs are easy you just need to find the right ones with the right jets ,pm me for more  |
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Lets clear up car terms:
"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
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nice work ,can I too borrow the young un? bike carbs are easy you just need to find the right ones with the right jets ,pm me for more PM sent mate! |
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berendd
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Dec 15, 2007 21:23:44 GMT
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hi, not trying to sound dumb but why did you need to cut the wind tunnel for the starter motor? I'm doing a similar project but have' nt got to the gearbox fitting stage.
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Dec 16, 2007 14:21:05 GMT
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hi, not trying to sound dumb but why did you need to cut the wind tunnel for the starter motor? I'm doing a similar project but have' nt got to the gearbox fitting stage. It was a combination of things that I just couldnt get round without cutting the tunnel, believe me I tried!. I needed to get the engine as far back as possible in the engine bay without cutting the heater out and bulkhead, (the shell is too good to totally bastardise !) and I wanted it to look as factory as possible. With the sump centred and sitting as low as possible without hitting the crossmember(about 15mm clearance), the angle of the engine had to be raised from the rear to get it level, The Manta starter is pretty big and was rubbing on the column, so I had to raise the whole engine/box assembly another 7mm to get clearance this then made the box rub on the gear tunnel, so I had to slice off the top of the gear tunnel and add in a filler plate ,its hardly noticeable and once the carpets are back in, wont be seen at all!. Suppose I could have added u/j to the steering column as an alternative but took the easy way out. The other issues I now have are : relocate the servo as it hits the inlet manifold (fitting a Mini remote), and Ive got a Webber conversion in the post!. All in it "looks" pretty factory under the bonnet now, but I dare say I'll find something else to delay me!. I'll post upsome pics when the camera batteries are recharged |
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Jan 10, 2008 10:58:12 GMT
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Been busy and not had a chance for any updates for a while, so heres the state of play for now. new engine test fitted and all the mods done, back out for its rebuild just now. Eventually got all the bodywork finished and I'm 'reasonably' happy with it, any rework etc can get done next winter, I'm not putting the car off the road for another summer, its going out to play this year ;D Also got a fibreglass dash manufactured so the display options are mine now  , so a few guages to be fitted and colour coded . Some progress pics. new fibreglass dash top  with some guages fitted post colour coding  engine in place  Back to the bodywork  front end with RS turbo vents grafted in   Some primer !  MORE PRIMER !!!!!!!!!  AT LAST.........................................COLOUR !!!!! ;D ;D ;D  Eventually decided to go with a pearl rather than Kandy, easier maintenance, new colour is Monogram Nightfire pearl 2         Start the polishing!  I'll add more as I get time to polish and build it up some . All comments welcome Andy |
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Jan 10, 2008 11:26:29 GMT
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that look the titties!!
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Its not broken, its resting!
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Jan 10, 2008 11:30:07 GMT
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That looks incredible! Absolutely supeb work. Well done to you and your little 'un! What tyres are you running on those 13x10 Wellars? |
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pbottomley
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Jan 10, 2008 11:33:12 GMT
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Andy , why have youy covered the car in jam from doughnuts?  ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Jan 10, 2008 11:40:54 GMT
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thats looking really good! bet your well chuffed now its painted up eh?!!
been eyeing up some motorsport wellers for mine recently, i think they're the best looking wheel going!!
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Jan 10, 2008 11:45:31 GMT
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That looks incredible! Absolutely supeb work. Well done to you and your little 'un! What tyres are you running on those 13x10 Wellars? Currently running 215x50 x13 Khumo's on 10x13 rims, a wee bit "euro looking" Next size up (235x45) are track day tyres, great in the dry ,curse word in the wet, |
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stealthstylz
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Jan 10, 2008 11:46:44 GMT
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That looks incredible.
Matt
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Jan 10, 2008 11:49:57 GMT
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Andy , why have youy covered the car in jam from doughnuts? ;D ;D ;D ;D Hey Paul, I wont feel guilty or embarassed if I get caught lickin' it , i'll tell everyone its strawberry flavoured paint ;D  |
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pbottomley
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Jan 10, 2008 12:33:02 GMT
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Andy stop sniffing the thinners now Lad...
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PhoenixCapri
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Jan 10, 2008 12:39:04 GMT
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Lovely colour choice, going to be amazing when its done. |
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Jan 10, 2008 14:05:24 GMT
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Gorgeous !!!
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport
1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport
1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2
1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome
2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily)
2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily)
2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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stealthstylz
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Jan 10, 2008 14:15:23 GMT
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Currently running 215x50 x13 Khumo's on 10x13 rims, a wee bit "euro looking" Next size up (235x45) are track day tyres, great in the dry ,curse word in the wet, Aha somebody else who understands about those 235/45s lol. Keep trying to explain to people that £360 is a lot of money for a set of tyres that are curse word in the wet and last about 2000 miles when they say that £200 is too much for my 235/50s which are proper road tyres. Matt |
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Nathan
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Jan 10, 2008 16:52:22 GMT
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That looks the tits mate, makes me wanna start prepping my car for spray  |
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, so a few guages to be fitted and colour coded .
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