Speed 12 project

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A little taster

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DonkeyApple said:

An Olympic car for an Olympic year.

LOL - nice line, and yes, should be ready sometime next year, just in time for the 100 meters perhaps.

Progress is rapid at the moment with about 75% of the work completed including all the major engineering. As soon as everything reaches the pretty stage I'll post up some pics. There is still quite a bit of dust blowing around at the moment as the air boxes are made. I'm thinking reflex charcoal for the colour although I really like the idea of having it in purple.

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Don1 said:

* Blushes *

This one?

When I was looking for one, it was either a cascade, or orange one.... and then I saw this! Deal done....

Quite stunning!

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Hi, all

I'm thinking about the best way to reinvigorate www.speed12.info

All opinions welcome. This is not a request for services (unless free of course). I'm interested to find out what it is that would be of interest and how best to structure the site to make it more useful.

I also have speed12.com (currently unused) so this is likely to be the new home at some point in the future. I also have the facebook account. I'll probably also use it to post up progress on the rebuild of the second speed 12.

Thanks
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Thank you. Lots of good ideas their.

Graham

DonkeyApple said:

Section on the history of the cars as a whole

Section on the racing

Section on the build of yours

Section on the history of the red one.

Picture gallery

Video gallery

Free raffle to give one of them away. 2 is greedy

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Good point, I'll put in a fan details section... for which there really should be some benefit for a lucky person or two!

PascalBuyens said:

One thing missing though:


Section to book our free rides (as fellow TVR nutters)

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A quick update for you:

Chassis/brakes/suspension all done and car sitting on it's wheels.
All major engineering complete.
V12 Engine/gearbox/cooling - almost complete and should be good for xxx BHP. Engine mg't ready to install. Needs dyno.
Wiring - Loom not far off
Exhaust system - done
Pipework - brakes not connected up yet
Interior - done
Bodywork - all more or less ready to paint (some work needed on the doors.)
Car is already registered with original plate (BFV)

I keep meaning to take some pictures... I'll definitely post something up before Xmas seen as were reaching the shiny stage. W112 BHG (just the heads to put back together!)

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schimg said:

This is great news Graham, you must be getting ever so slightly exited, glad it's coming together all good, will keep an eye on this in anticipation...

I've ordered extra tissues...

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Some more info. on facebook of all places..

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Speed-12/14805856196...

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Photoshop reflex charcoal. I'm liking this.

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markreilly said:

Mean and moody !

Pretty much what I was thinking.

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shaunsmith said:

peed 12 in that colour looks incredible.

Had my Ultima GTR colour changed to Reflex Charcoal a few years back by S&D, the colour completely changed the visual characteristics of the GTR's body to see it in the flesh was breathtaking.

If I had a Speed 12 would be in that colour no question, being a truly special car in a truly special colour...

Looks amazing...

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Thanks to Gandalf

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and another... perhaps unlikely but still interesting.

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This colour purple would be paying quality homage..

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markreilly said:

This is kind of the opposite !

Photoshop expert needed! I've always liked the mulled wine look.

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some pictures for you... (including a few random ones)







Following was taken last week... please note a combination of black and purple bodywork.

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schimg said:

What a garage full of toys..we like purple ...purple is good

How about the SP12 engine...any closer?

(I understand you have a thread on facebook, but I don't have an account..)

Edited by schimg on Tuesday 24th January 08:32

If only it was my own garage! Engine for the new Speed 12 is built and ready to go on the dyno. V12/dry sumped/bespoke oil pump/injectors/lots of new shiny parts! It is all wired up - just needs linking to the ECU. Brian is currently making the parts required to sit it on the dyno. Won't be long.

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RedSpike66 said:

And a Countach in the background too.... Some people !

Looking forward to seeing these two Speed12s in the flesh soon

That Countach is in the queue for a major rebuild. Unfortunately some vermin got inside where the owner had it stored. There is the remains of a nest in the glove box!

The so called "New" Speed 12 is likely to be on the road before W112 BHG, just due to timing of getting the work completed.

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I'm trying to decide whether to put up a picture up of the new speed 12 engine. mmmmmm????