Go and have a browse around an Aston Martin showroom if you need any more inspiration about expressed CF, the latest Vanquish works very well in some colours, less so in others. For me, the jury is still out for CF with red, but Aston use a quite dark red which lessens the contrast.
I only offer to lend stuff to folk I'd trust to look after it, or if the worst happened (which it does sometimes without fault) make good...
My new road And occasional track day car
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Re: My new track project
Cheers Alumxvivalve wrote:Go and have a browse around an Aston Martin showroom if you need any more inspiration about expressed CF, the latest Vanquish works very well in some colours, less so in others. For me, the jury is still out for CF with red, but Aston use a quite dark red which lessens the contrast.
I only offer to lend stuff to folk I'd trust to look after it, or if the worst happened (which it does sometimes without fault) make good...
It would be a very dark red I would use ,
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lazeruspete
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Re: My new track project
ive been thinking over this for about 5 minutes.......still no luck.DF wrote:lazeruspete wrote: OHH and currently looking into fitting an RB 6 Cyl engine.
whats 'RB'? i give in!
also, the contrast of the white and CF is a winner in my book! it also means its a different colour to ALG1K(which is something that would bother me
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Re: My new track project
Probably a Skyline engine... RB26DETT
Godzilla.
Godzilla.
1978 Twilight Purple Dolomite 1850HL The Lolomite.
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.
Hit it.
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.
Hit it.
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lazeruspete
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makes sense!Oli_88 wrote:Probably a Skyline engine... RB26DETT
Godzilla.
1980 Dolomite Sprint Track Day Car....KLJ 895W. now redtopiffied
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Volkswagen Golf MK3 Gti....R301UUJ. RIP 22-5-13
Volkswagen Golf MK4 TDGTI 150 MM53VNT Sold 7-8-17
BMW 320d Coupe M-Sport YL08 XBZ with factory fitted Performance Pack - Sold 22/05/21
BMW 330d Touring M-Sport WN63 XPY - best daily ever
Proud TDC Member!
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=23031
Volkswagen Golf MK3 Gti....R301UUJ. RIP 22-5-13
Volkswagen Golf MK4 TDGTI 150 MM53VNT Sold 7-8-17
BMW 320d Coupe M-Sport YL08 XBZ with factory fitted Performance Pack - Sold 22/05/21
BMW 330d Touring M-Sport WN63 XPY - best daily ever
Proud TDC Member!
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Re: My new track project
Not going to be an RBDolly-Nut wrote:RB30 if you're a real man
Wayyy to long
I have been offered an engine i cannot refuse ,
Nissan Factory built dakar engine
Nissan 3.5 ltr v6
Quad cams
Internal chain driven dry sump
4 bolt mains
H pattern rods
Roller barrel throttles
carbon intake
Harness
ecu
And a spare !!!!
Just need to visit my bank manager,
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Carledo
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Re: My new track project
DF wrote:Not going to be an RBDolly-Nut wrote:RB30 if you're a real man
Wayyy to long
I have been offered an engine i cannot refuse ,
Nissan Factory built dakar engine
Nissan 3.5 ltr v6
Quad cams
Internal chain driven dry sump
4 bolt mains
H pattern rods
Roller barrel throttles
carbon intake
Harness
ecu
And a spare !!!!
Just need to visit my bank manager,
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
Re: My new track project
Ah, a VQ then iirc?
You're a madman.
You're a madman.
1978 Twilight Purple Dolomite 1850HL The Lolomite.
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.
Hit it.
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.
Hit it.
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Carledo
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Re: My new track project
Mad? Maybe, but its my kind of mad!
I'm just mildly curious as to what axle can a) fit the car and b) handle that much power!
Steve
I'm just mildly curious as to what axle can a) fit the car and b) handle that much power!
Steve
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
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DF
Re: My new track project
I have a hilux axle in my other car which has around 500 hp ATWCarledo wrote:Mad? Maybe, but its my kind of mad!
I'm just mildly curious as to what axle can a) fit the car and b) handle that much power!
Steve
The new car is going to be using something completly different ( looks like im fabricating again)
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Carledo
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Re: My new track project
IRS?DF wrote:I have a hilux axle in my other car which has around 500 hp ATWCarledo wrote:Mad? Maybe, but its my kind of mad!
I'm just mildly curious as to what axle can a) fit the car and b) handle that much power!
Steve
The new car is going to be using something completly different ( looks like im fabricating again)
Steve
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
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DF
Re: My new track project
Yes.Carledo wrote:IRS?DF wrote:I have a hilux axle in my other car which has around 500 hp ATWCarledo wrote:Mad? Maybe, but its my kind of mad!
I'm just mildly curious as to what axle can a) fit the car and b) handle that much power!
Steve
The new car is going to be using something completly different ( looks like im fabricating again)
Steve
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Re: My new track project
Start of air inlets for rear radiator cooling
Bottom Mold for fuel tank box getting there.
Dash nearly ready to take a mold from
Bottom Mold for fuel tank box getting there.
Dash nearly ready to take a mold from
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Re: My new road And occasional track day car
Finally pulled a carbon fuel tank box ,
Then set about making the mounting brackets
Welded in
im covering it in its own fire wall as i want everything inside the wheel base
So safety first first aid last as the saying goes,
Ive made a battery box but forgot to take a pic
Just got to make the lid for the fuel tank cover hopefully next week
Then set about making the mounting brackets
Welded in
im covering it in its own fire wall as i want everything inside the wheel base
So safety first first aid last as the saying goes,
Ive made a battery box but forgot to take a pic
Just got to make the lid for the fuel tank cover hopefully next week