stinkwheel
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Well the deal is done, the CX estate has been driven away (hopefully it made it to its destination, but i havent heard from him yet ) Anyway, I got new dyane, me likey, a lot. First, big well done to 'spanners' of this electronic parish, this is one of the very few non-standard cars i've driven that is this useable and good to drive. Whats non standard about it i hear you ask, well the ami super 4 speed gearbox and the 1300cc flat four engine really. Its got bigger brakes and better suspenders to keep it all together too. So standard dyane power output = about 32bhp this one should have nearer to about 65bhp, not a big difference but enough to make this a total hoot to drive. Sounds a bit like a scooby when you give it some too, nice. Here It is........  and again........  Jon had warned me not to drive it like a normal dyane, although you can, up to a point, its just that after that point it bites you on the bum and runs away giggling. Reasons, a bit front heavy and not as much suspension articulation due to the AntiRollBar which is not normally fitted, But its got good grip and steers nicely even with knackered king-pins Have another picture..........  And yes, it needs to be a bit lower at the back, this pic just confirms it. Last but not least, rather clever self supporing bonnet......  All in all, I'm a happy bunny, and I'm amazed at how well it goes, its amazing, just leave it in 3rd and roll on and off, the really big difference is torque it apppears, torque is not only your friend but also in a lighter car than this engine was originally housed in, it will quite happily accelerate uphill in 3rd. |
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1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane
1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8
1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX
1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250
1979 Honda CB400.
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stinkwheel
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Oh, and now, who wants to band me up some of the standard steels?? Bit more wide-ness of rubber and bit lower all round should do it I think.
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1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane
1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8
1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX
1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250
1979 Honda CB400.
'I need less vehicles'
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You mean you'd have a spare set of super slots?! Someone band this man some wheels! I heart this motor muchos. Swap for a completely rotten 602cc one?!  |
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stinkwheel
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Urm i don't fancy that swap, the wheels on it are going back to spanners, as are the seats, I'm going to swap it all out next week sometime hopefully.
Did i mention it tries to spin the wheels in second out of slow corners (if you drive like a tit that is, which i wont be doing much as i don't wanna break the gearbox)
I have almost remembered where the gears all are now, its not the same as a standard one, which makes it interesting.
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1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane
1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8
1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX
1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250
1979 Honda CB400.
'I need less vehicles'
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Darn. Can't say I blame him. Those slotted wheels are tres cool.
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org |
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Sob-sob, boohoo.  But hang on, I've got me a hoooooooge car now  Glad you like it Matt, told you it's fun ;D |
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Was going to say - surely the Dyane would fit in the back of your new motor? Get some pics up!
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I would do but I've not taken any yet.  Perhaps I should just use some of Matts  |
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so its basically a james bond spec 2cv type thing then..
I always wanted one with an alfasud 1.5 flat 4 in but never managed to get the bits together..
plus it would have killed me I think
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Ruki
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Imagine putting a vtec in one of these...
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biggbn
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fantastic car...love that...guy near me used to have one and said it was a hoot..he called it the sidewinder!!
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the pump don't work cos the vandals stole the handle
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Siert
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So this is a GSA engine then? As GSA's cruise very nicely with their 1.3 engines this must indeed go very well :-)
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stinkwheel
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Yes Siert GSA engine, this is one of the early pre- eco units so has proper cam profiles:)
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1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane
1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8
1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX
1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250
1979 Honda CB400.
'I need less vehicles'
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stinkwheel
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Well, I've put new tyres on the front, and painted the steel wheels black. When the new rear tyres arrive next week i shall do the back sthe same and droip it a bit more. I've learnt a tip for upgrading the dampers, so may have a go at that too. Me and a mate did the stop-watch 0-60 times the other evening, just over 10 seconds, so shaved over 20 seconds off the standard cars time  New pics to follow when wheels done. |
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1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane
1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8
1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX
1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250
1979 Honda CB400.
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May 18, 2008 10:48:15 GMT
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Drove this car last night, its the most fun Ive ever had in a car with only 65BHP, you can sit at seventy, then, when hot hatches attempt to overtake, accelerate up to a ton with no problems at all, leaving some very confused and amazed faces in the rear view mirror, Top fun.
I'm a little concerened I may have broken it though...
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"Chasin' the gash, with a four-out-the-dash"
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stinkwheel
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May 18, 2008 12:33:52 GMT
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it will be fine, and if it aint, spare engine, I'm just servicing it now And yes that was a laugh a minute, I would imagine that being blown off by a Dyane is bad enough but by one in which a bloke is wearing a skirt and waving at them is probably a bit too much. (yes it was me dressed in a skirt and there was avery good and plausible reason for it and yes i was drunk) just to clear that up. |
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Last Edit: May 18, 2008 12:35:36 GMT by stinkwheel
1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane
1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8
1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX
1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250
1979 Honda CB400.
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May 18, 2008 12:37:30 GMT
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I hope so, you know I'll come up and help do the swap if I have buggered it.
btw Matt, how the heck does this trailer tent work? my driveway looks like a tornado's ripped through it...
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May 18, 2008 12:48:02 GMT
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I'm glad you edited that, even if its just to make people aware I'm not into the habit of driving men in skirts about all night.
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stinkwheel
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May 18, 2008 12:51:05 GMT
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Its a bit tricky to get the back up far enough and get those two support pole clipped in, one of the top poles is bent (my fault) but it works OK it the highest point one i think.
The lower skirt (plasticy bit) should be at floor level just about where it meets the normal cqanvas and you peg that outside to give an area for any rain to run off away from tent.
Any help?
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1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane
1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8
1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX
1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250
1979 Honda CB400.
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May 18, 2008 13:43:28 GMT
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yup! ta. but right now I'm more concerned about what damage I've done to your car...
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