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May 16, 2006 23:21:15 GMT
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Well my project is coming along nicely and CARS is the dead line for getting it up and running (not finished though, they never are!). My time at the moment is split between getting bits prepared for the car and my uni work, and that is subsiding now so more and more time free for the car! Parts ive collected so far - Pulleys for the supercharger and crank, i am currently machineing these to lighten them and provide a fixture point. Blower from a merc SLK 230 Megasquirt ECU, loom, and dristributorless ignition system injectors and manifold / plenum chamber Audi RS2 intercooler There is still a lot still to get though, I'm still finalising various different parts that i need. I have a mortal fear of jubilee clips that was brought on by the last turbochaged imp. Due to this fear i have had to come up with a way of removing all the jubilee clips from the entire car. Replacements have come in the shape of nylon fluid transfer pipes and push fittings, so everything is going to be quick release. still to get - Pipes and fittings stainless for boost pipes silicone joiners materials for blower and intercooler mounts wire for custom loom fuel pressure regulator flange for supercharger And a million other little bits ive forgotten, so lots to do. As long as all the bits are there it wont take long i promice J
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We'll see. Depends on the cash situation.
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The dude reckons his mechanic still cant find whats wrong with it. I think he's hoping i might give up on it, he obviously doesnt know me very well ;D This Volvo guy sounds like a total fuggin SPOD. They are hardly a freakin Audi S8, ii bet if there is anything wrong with it it’ll be something simple. What kind of mechanic is stumped by a non-starting 1970’s Volvo? I think you should go up there and try to do a deal on it, make him grit his teeth and sweat a bit. Tosser.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT!
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street
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6.2 ft/lbs of talk
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I'm liking this, on the whole everyones pretty positive about getting their retro rides finished for CARS.... and if they don't get finished in time, in alot of cases a newly purchased retro ride is waiting in the wings as a back-up! Kerwaliteeeeey ;D I'm no exception- The Escort should be done this time, but if it isnt (and if it isnt I really should just put it down to devine intervention and accept that some almighty force doesnt want that car to see the road again for reasons unknown) then I have the MG Mongo ready to ferry me off to the show in comfort, if a little anonimous by comparison to other cars on the stand VIVA CARS
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Mr K
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May 17, 2006 17:10:40 GMT
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everyones projects are coming along nicely!! especially looking forward to: slaters mini, streets escy, blownimps imp, and jonnys anglia.
mines coming along nicely; should be rolling low on new wheels mid next wex when the tyres arive, then i just been to build a box into the rear seat so nose of the diff stops rubbing it.
then its engine building left to do, will hopefully have the 750 full race engine popped in, but unlikly to have a blower as I'm still waiting on the pulley and i haven even got around to the mounts yet due to college putting the pressure on.
am on the look out for some kind of small roof rack (four feet onto the roof, and 2 clips onto the gutter - if anyone can help; oh and not silly money)
then i also might knock up some kind of small chin spoiler out of fibreglass and a side exit exhaust - anyway, more info on all this soon.
things will start happening soon when college finishes; before i join the working world!!
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May 17, 2006 19:15:02 GMT
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Ive been machineing my pulley today, I'm about half way through and its already significantly lighter. I'm hoping to have it just under a third of its original weight, 400g down from 1500g. Pictures as soon as I'm done!
What wheels do you have going on the kitten ratllook?
J
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Mr K
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May 17, 2006 20:36:11 GMT
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steels - black with centre caps - 145 falkens arriving on the 23rd, keeping it small for some tucking in arch low rider action, as well as lighter steering (you try a car with 165 80 r10 tyres, 10" steering wheel, a steering lock that allows you to have a 7.3meter turning circle... but with no power steering, its a nightmare to park! or I'm just a pussy.)
when you back in the p'field ghetto? are you any relation to ed hill? from my year?
you wouldnt beleive how much attention the kitten gets at alton college; every time i come out to its theres always someone standing looking at it, its a breath of fresh air from chavy corsas.
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May 19, 2006 22:44:40 GMT
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I'm planning to get my Sunny truck done for CARS. I've a long way to go but I am working on it daily so it should be ready for then. In 2 and a half weeks I've got this far at the moment... -Ed
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1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5
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That looks absolutely fan-bloody-tastic. I can't wait to see it! Ten points for coolness, several million for achievement and effort! ;D
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slater
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Now that is NICE! bolt the wheels on and bring it like that
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May 20, 2006 11:28:02 GMT
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Went round to my mates gaff earlier to try and reclaim some of my tools & my trolley jack.... Do you reckon he's gonna have his car finished by July 2?
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May 20, 2006 12:06:17 GMT
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is that the one that he picked up a while ago and is gonna be a mini cooper replica?
i cant drive, so i don't have anything to be finished by any time ;D
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May 20, 2006 13:23:56 GMT
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not sure if i'm gonna be able to make it yet, gonna try my best, not sure what i'd bring either, the Felicia pick up plan has fell through at moment so it may have to be my Favorit estate, with possibly the S100 or rally Estelle on a trailer.
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Current Fleet 2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily) 1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project) 1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project) 1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project) 1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project) 1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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May 20, 2006 13:56:18 GMT
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I'm off to collect my mode of transport tomorrow Will be revealed when I get back!
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1997 TVR Chimaera 2009 Westfield Megabusa
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May 20, 2006 14:24:04 GMT
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Is it wrong that I want to put an Akina Superstars sticker on the nose of my Dolly? ;D
For some reason it feels incoherently cool.
Maybe I should come up with my own for the Beds or Midlands area. "Coventry Wildcards" or something ;D
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Last Edit: May 20, 2006 14:24:52 GMT by Lewis
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Ed
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May 20, 2006 16:23:34 GMT
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i might have sold my retro before CARS gonna weld it up and punt it on i think. i need something else to get the juices flowing
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Reynolds501
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Volvos, they're boxy, but good.
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May 20, 2006 16:24:15 GMT
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How's it going for CARS? in a word, badly!!! Still just a rolling shell, wiring not done, no dash instruments sourced as of yet, still need to source an M16/T16, driveshafts, LSD 'box, some nice big slabs of polycarbonate for the side and rear windows and various other things that will only make their absence apparent when time's running short . However, I now have an inlet manifold, throttle bodies, a MegaSquirt ECU, EDIS parts (cheers Daz), the only thing I'm really lacking is enthusiasm and money! It's not impossible, but I'm prepared for the fact that it might not get done in time, that little Mini City looks like it would have a better chance of making it than the Maestro currently! ;D Looks like a lot of you have been cracking on though, can't wait to see these cool projects in the flesh!
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Nathan
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May 20, 2006 17:48:01 GMT
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Nothing new from this end apart from some face lift mods, and the suspension that I did last month. Could do witha respray but I have 3 straight weeks of shows running up to CARS so no time!!!
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May 20, 2006 19:48:47 GMT
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I'm planning to get my Sunny truck done for CARS. I've a long way to go but I am working on it daily so it should be ready for then. In 2 and a half weeks I've got this far at the moment... -Ed Cool is that a 510 pickup ;D What motor ? sr20det
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May 20, 2006 22:54:21 GMT
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Cool is that a 510 pickup ;D What motor ? sr20det See Ed's thread with ace pic's here.... www.datman.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=533It's a South African Sunny 1200 pickup, they called it Bakkie there. You get them in Oz and Japan too.
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