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Dom9 - 27/1/16 at 08:20 AM

Haven't joined in really since I moved to Singapore and then Houston!

Back in the UK these days, finally have a garage (currently with my 950 miles Clio V6 in it) so do need to get a project going!

Will spend some more time perusing these forums from now on


nick205 - 27/1/16 at 08:42 AM

Get building and post your progress


Dom9 - 27/1/16 at 08:50 AM

Well, yes sir

There are two projects I'd really love:-

1. A Group C car (which I originally posted on here about, many years ago) like GTRCLIVE's 962 on Pistonheads.

2. A mid-engine coupe with either a revvy Honda red top (B or K) or a bike engine.

I want 9,000+ rpm before those engines are extinct!

Liking the look of this: http://speed3automotive.co.uk/

But think I would prefer an RS200 or 6R4 body shell!

I am also harboring strange thoughts of a bike-engined original Panda (my first car) having just got back from Rome.


gary gsx - 27/1/16 at 12:20 PM

6R4 oh yes the days of Will Gollop



Welcome back to the the mad house

[Edited on 27/1/16 by gary gsx]


theduck - 27/1/16 at 12:38 PM

Sounds like you need to drive the Clio some more


loggyboy - 27/1/16 at 01:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by theduck
Sounds like you need to drive the Clio some more


Or let me drive it.


Ugg10 - 27/1/16 at 01:36 PM

There is a mk3 MR2 based panel swap RS200 on the market form Tribute (no IVA).

This may be more to your liking in terms of a mini Group C car, no idea if they are still building but got good reviews a while back, may be worth a call, K20 engine mated to an Audi A4/Boxster transaxle would be interesting - http://www.retoga.com/

Why not go the whole hog and go for a Startos replica with an Alfa v6 ?


Dom9 - 27/1/16 at 01:38 PM

I do need to drive it more but it doesn't go out in Winter.

To be fair, I bought it last year with 650 miles on the clock so I've added a large percentage more

It has also been valued at £40k on an agreed valuation policy, so I do have 'second thoughts' about getting it out, sometimes.

It's tempting to 'take the profit', buy a 'used' car with it and bank the rest for a proper project.


Dom9 - 27/1/16 at 01:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ugg10
There is a mk3 MR2 based panel swap RS200 on the market form Tribute (no IVA).

This may be more to your liking in terms of a mini Group C car, no idea if they are still building but got good reviews a while back, may be worth a call, K20 engine mated to an Audi A4/Boxster transaxle would be interesting - http://www.retoga.com/

Why not go the whole hog and go for a Startos replica with an Alfa v6 ?


I'm aware of the MR2/ RS200 and that's a possibility with a Lexus V6 engine swap, maybe.

Not sure I like the proportions of the Retoga but I'll make something happen, one of these days.

Have to be a bit 'careful' with money as I am in the O&G business and hanging onto my job by a thread!


BusaLoco.49 - 19/6/16 at 06:38 PM

I have finished building and am now driving a Hayabusa Deman SR7 kit in the colonies (Vancouver, Canada).
... lovely and quick (as you might expect)
[img] SR7 Rear
SR7 Rear
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... I still obsess over 7s and now admin a FB Group ... SevenSpot

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SevenSpot/

... You can check it out if you like. ... It is, pretty much, what you'd expect.
... Now, I'm looking for more build ideas for a new project and that means there is only one place to look, ... right here!

[Edited on 20/6/16 by BusaLoco.49]