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Re: new project `

Postby Drift on Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:00 am

Go really mad and mid engine it :shock: :lol: :lol:
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Re: new project `

Postby muddypluka on Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:23 am

i did think about two engines but wont have the space after the chop engine will have to stay up front i think
whats the score with roll cages can i weld one up or will that soften the steel???
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Re: new project `

Postby NiftyWolfie on Sat Mar 08, 2008 1:26 am

most roll cages are welded together.... assuming you know how to weld to a high standard !

can't believe what ya doing to my old motor :lol:
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Re: new project `

Postby Drift on Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:22 am

It depends, if you want it to comp standard there is certain criteria to conform to.
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Re: new project `

Postby muddypluka on Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:46 pm

im a qualified welder so theres no probs there matey im not into competitions just saftey i dont think the frontie
has a clue whats on the cards for it matt i did tell u i had plans on making a right beastie lol hope u dont mind mate
hehehehehe
ill let u have a rumble in it at stainby see what u think of the mods
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Re: new project `

Postby Trugga on Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:52 pm

Did someone say "Bobbed":

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One day perhaps...

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Re: new project `

Postby slapshotDTSneil on Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:09 pm

:shock: 8) 8) 8) :D :D :D

thats cool
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Re: new project `

Postby weave67 on Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:34 pm

i can pop round with my angle grinder and welder lawrence :roll:
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Re: new project `

Postby brachunky on Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:36 pm

Thats wicked Lawrence 8) 8) 8) :mrgreen:
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Re: new project `

Postby Trugga on Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:36 pm

Thanks for the offer - better wait until I reinsure the Clio first though :|

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Re: new project `

Postby Road Hog on Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:03 pm

What you need is the name of rangacoo`s pal in Australia.he did a post with a hyperlink to another forum in Aus`showing his MU wityh really radical springing.Cannot find the npost at the mo will search more later.
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Re: new project `

Postby muddypluka on Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:51 pm

was it something like this
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this is my insperation for a proper frontie
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Re: new project `

Postby muddypluka on Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:51 pm

ill be happy if i can get half of what this chap has got
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Re: new project `

Postby Trugga on Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:36 pm

The owner of that Sport is a member on here (from Potugal I think - might be Trinchafrt)

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Re: new project `

Postby markta on Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:55 pm

hi trugga
have you got anymore info on the shortened lwb fronty,i want that done to mine i luv that pic,any of you guys want to price the job :wink: please pm me.......it aint very often i see something that i really want but trugga has found my goal for me :dance: :dance: :dance:
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Re: new project `

Postby muddypluka on Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:28 pm

when was the last time he was active here would love to speak with him and ask what he did to get that much of a monster
it just looks awsome !!!!!! :shock: :shock:
that must have been fronyt and rear axle conversions and a big engine swap at least a v8 me thinks
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possible dislocation cones on rear not decided yet
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Re: new project `

Postby muddypluka on Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:30 pm

markta i no a guy in melton mowbry who would undertakt the job ill get hold of him if i can and see what he says
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bobtailed face lifted doubled bash plates
suspension lift
possible dislocation cones on rear not decided yet
internal fuel tank roll cage
recovery points
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Re: new project `

Postby Trugga on Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:45 pm

Here's trincha_frt's submission in Members Rides - FOG Clicky

You'll want to scroll down for the Sport piccies.

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# Smaller, higher fuel tank
# Buttock tuck with protectors
# Cobra Aqua4x4 competition seats
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# Terratrip
# GTE digital dash
# Bonnet pins
# AVM manual front hubs
# FIA battery master switch
# Ally Chequerplate footwells
# De-Cat, straight thro' zorst
# 2" Lift, +2" Rough Country shocks
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Re: new project `

Postby markta on Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:10 pm

hi muddy pluka,that would be great if you could speak to the chap who could do this,i'm absolutley amazed by that pic & i'd like it,if you could get me a rough idea on price that would be even better.....thanks again muddy
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Re: new project `

Postby muddypluka on Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:53 pm

ill have a chat before the weekend and pm you his details and a rough estimate on price
hes bobtailed many rangerovers and has just finished a series landy
he is going to build me a roll cage for mine at a very competative price when i have the cash
ill keep you informed
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possible dislocation cones on rear not decided yet
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recovery points
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