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No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild
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No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild
After going through 2 years of blood sweat and lots of tears to put my car back on the road.........I’ve decided to do it all over again.
People may remember the problems and constant issues cropping up, from parts going missing to the car being stolen. All these issues along with s**t workmanship (proper money paid for work) led to the cars finish being pretty s**t. Well it was alright but not perfect, not my monies worth. At the time I wasn’t in a financial position to shell out again.
When I finally got the car roadworthy, I broke something every week. My driving didn’t help the situ TC off, sport on, dan in Ari Vatenen mode
Now in a better position I’ve decided whilst the car is in for engine rebuild, to strip it down and start again. Finally found the right people.
I know it’s mental and I could get something better but nothing else will be the same as my M.
People may remember the problems and constant issues cropping up, from parts going missing to the car being stolen. All these issues along with s**t workmanship (proper money paid for work) led to the cars finish being pretty s**t. Well it was alright but not perfect, not my monies worth. At the time I wasn’t in a financial position to shell out again.
When I finally got the car roadworthy, I broke something every week. My driving didn’t help the situ TC off, sport on, dan in Ari Vatenen mode
Now in a better position I’ve decided whilst the car is in for engine rebuild, to strip it down and start again. Finally found the right people.
I know it’s mental and I could get something better but nothing else will be the same as my M.
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
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Respect mate: Make sure you start a new build log please.
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Fun starts next week mate. With a proper company involved and the main man very particular, this won’t take long at all.
There are thoughts of a V10 conversion just got to weigh up my mentality first
There are thoughts of a V10 conversion just got to weigh up my mentality first
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
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Lump coming out.
This is how you properly destroy an S54. Not funny at all but blasted within an inch of its life. Hands up, 24 carat plonker
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This is how you properly destroy an S54. Not funny at all but blasted within an inch of its life. Hands up, 24 carat plonker
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84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
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No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild
That’s seen better days
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Destroyed in less than 2500 Miles.
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
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2500 miles to do that
A possible V10 replacement , if a little nose heavy. Will be following this one.
A possible V10 replacement , if a little nose heavy. Will be following this one.
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How?
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Surrounding my village are some very fast roads and some huge islands. I road in particular is 3 lanes and spans 27 Miles, is more or less empty of a weekend.
I’ll leave it there.
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
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Weighing up my options now. Replacement S54 engine.... I’ll will destroy it in weeks. It’s either have a full forged motor built or whilst it’s at BM conversions UK, let them work their magic with a huge lump.
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
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You’ll kill yourself with a V10 under its cap Danny lad. All steel bottom end would be best no?dannytheduck1985 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:37 pmWeighing up my options now. Replacement S54 engine.... I’ll will destroy it in weeks. It’s either have a full forged motor built or whilst it’s at BM conversions UK, let them work their magic with a huge lump.
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The one reason I haven’t just gone for the V10. May aswel sign my own death certificate. Every time I took my car out I hit top endjohn-e89 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:42 pmYou’ll kill yourself with a V10 under its cap Danny lad. All steel bottom end would be best no?dannytheduck1985 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:37 pmWeighing up my options now. Replacement S54 engine.... I’ll will destroy it in weeks. It’s either have a full forged motor built or whilst it’s at BM conversions UK, let them work their magic with a huge lump.
84’ E28 Alpina B9
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet
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S65 V8!
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I am utterly baffled by this thread
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This is the start of a brilliant thread. You'll spend more on this than buying a GT3....so 100% kudos to you sir!
Looking forward to seeing the journey of this one.
Looking forward to seeing the journey of this one.