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Sept 15, 2010 22:25:04 GMT
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But mr elk, you havent seen the replacement yet. Its a secret volvo isnt getting any interest so will probably be put on sorn, the gas stuff and engine sold.. Then a heavy oil lump. I like derv, me ;D
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring.
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Colonelk
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Sept 15, 2010 22:26:05 GMT
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I look forward to it!
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rtlkyuubi
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Sept 16, 2010 20:26:25 GMT
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ooo nice turbo diesel? moar smoke = moar poke ;D Cant wait for the next playday, havnt been to 1 in ages
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B-8-D
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down to one car!!
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Sept 18, 2010 19:12:39 GMT
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I'm hoping bruce wont mind? but I'm whoring my rolling road day for next sunday (26th) in westbury so not far from a52 so sure people can come along?!!
see it in events forum section.. and will whore it (desperate help for more people) on main board... si
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stealthstylz
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Sept 19, 2010 19:27:21 GMT
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I don't know if i'll be able to make the October meet now. Managed to make a few measurement errors with the car, meaning I now can't fit an exhaust to it Gonna have to build an exhaust tunnel the full length of the car so probably won't be done in time. Matt
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Sept 19, 2010 21:48:18 GMT
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ive got a new toy to bring to A52 bruce will like it!
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rodit
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Sept 21, 2010 20:33:06 GMT
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Matt if this is the car i am thinking of a ran one with a two litre pint on manifold only to get it home because of same problem, it's not that bad honestly ;D ;D
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Low and slow
Why can't i tune it?
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stealthstylz
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Sept 22, 2010 0:27:36 GMT
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If I put the downpipe where it is stock I can't get down my drive. 1/2" ground clearance Can't move the exhaust higher because of the prop, so i'm gonna put a tunnel down the middle of the drivers floor and run it through there. Matt
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rodit
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Sept 23, 2010 19:54:52 GMT
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Easier option dude is to come straight out at the rear edge of the front wing with just tube, you will have to notch the chassis rail and then fit a super trap in thhe hole in the wing, you know it makes sense. ;D
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Low and slow
Why can't i tune it?
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stealthstylz
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Sept 23, 2010 22:26:27 GMT
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Oh that makes sense to me. Unfortunately I don't want to deafen my daughter as she loves going in it otherwise. Currently thinking about a side exit through the rear drivers side sill but depends if I can get a box in there it's a bit tight.
Matt
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Sept 24, 2010 13:21:30 GMT
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I really need to go see what this A52 is all about.. I'm silly not to since I live in Bristol.
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rtlkyuubi
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Sept 24, 2010 20:41:21 GMT
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how can you not go to a52 if you live in bristol! hahahaahah
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stealthstylz
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Sept 24, 2010 22:53:03 GMT
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Right i'm all guns blazing for the October meet. Luckily have hit my stride and jobs and been crossed of the list thick and fast (full front panel swap (the actual welded bit that holds headlights etc) in 25 minutes anybody? ) Matt
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Sept 25, 2010 13:37:09 GMT
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how can you not go to a52 if you live in bristol! hahahaahah guilty as charged
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rtlkyuubi
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Sept 25, 2010 19:37:58 GMT
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how can you not go to a52 if you live in bristol! hahahaahah guilty as charged no excuse! LOL
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Colonelk
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Sept 28, 2010 19:22:37 GMT
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Right i'm all guns blazing for the October meet. Luckily have hit my stride and jobs and been crossed of the list thick and fast (full front panel swap (the actual welded bit that holds headlights etc) in 25 minutes anybody? ) Matt hope you make it dude, I wanna see what youre creating
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Sept 29, 2010 16:19:48 GMT
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Right - I'm back from holiday and raring to get my teeth into another Playweekend ;D
The basic plan....lots of mad arty sculpture making stuff!
Please bring along anything you can. Bodywork (doors, bonnets) not so good, but interesting shaped bits of engines, bikes....anything will be put to good use. Any spare bits of tubing, box section and bar etc...will alway find a good home.
I'll be getting a fresh bottle of welding gas for this so we should be good to go.
If anyone has any specific requests for work on their cars, please let me know? Andy (Hardcore) will be fitting a new exhaust to his 190 track car and I might be getting a volunteer to possibly fit some coilovers to an MX5 (don't ask!!)
Should be a good one!
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rtlkyuubi
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Sept 29, 2010 16:37:09 GMT
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any chance that I could get the micra in for new discs and pads up front? should only take 10mins Ill also raid the metal skip at work, got some truck pistons and stuff in it atm.
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Sept 29, 2010 16:41:19 GMT
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Nice one Ryan. No probs about getting the Micra in for some TLC. It'd be great if you could bring some stuff along - the more the merrier, and any heavyish stuff that we don't use can be put together to weigh in afterwards to put more money back into the kitty. Talking of which, please can everyone remember to bring some money to donate to the kitty? As some of you know, I hate mentioning money, but the costs are crippling me at the moment seeing as I am not earning Many thanks again and see you all next weekend.
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tofufi
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Sept 29, 2010 18:00:12 GMT
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Not sure I'll be able to make it for the next one, but I'll almost definitely be there in November
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