So what vehicle are you taking and how ready is it?
So what vehicle are you taking and how ready is it?
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20vt_mk2dub

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533 posts

250 months

Thursday 12th October 2006
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As follow on from this previous topic;
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=299461&f=25&h=0

wondered what cars people were taking and how ready they are if you are working on them?

Hopefully taking my mk2 golf currently undergoing an audi TT engine transplant and hould be putting out 270bhp but not giving any clues away that is has that power

It actually looks like a car now at least;

from this:



to this



Just started the wiring for the ecu but it should all be done for January

NormanD

3,208 posts

251 months

Thursday 12th October 2006
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I used to be into building Kit Cars, the dead line was to take them to LM.

Most of the time we finished, or at least had them road legal the day before the ferry.

On one occasion we turned the engine over for the first time just before we were due to leave for the ferry, fortunately we still had the V5 and tax disk from the donor vehicle!

Somehow we got there and back with out a breakdown

20vt_mk2dub

Original Poster:

533 posts

250 months

Thursday 12th October 2006
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NormanD said:
I used to be into building Kit Cars, the dead line was to take them to LM.

Most of the time we finished, or at least had them road legal the day before the ferry.

On one occasion we turned the engine over for the first time just before we were due to leave for the ferry, fortunately we still had the V5 and tax disk from the donor vehicle!

Somehow we got there and back with out a breakdown


So what are you driving to LM next year then?

Alex@POD

6,454 posts

238 months

Friday 13th October 2006
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I'm still hoping for my van to be ready on time... Work commitments think otherwise so I might quit my job soon... Otherwise it'll be some rental van with couch, fridge etc in the back...

jamiebae

6,245 posts

234 months

Friday 13th October 2006
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I'll be taking either my Mini (new one) if I keep it until them. Alternatively I'll probably be in either an new Audi A3 Sportback new MX5 depending if my heart or my head wins this car buying decision!

anthonyjm

9 posts

242 months

Friday 13th October 2006
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Mk1 golf gti, with 8 extra valves hopefully after this weekend... got me and a mate putting the lump in this weekend, hopefully have it finished by sunday. My aim is to have it rolling roaded and properly set up by the time we go to LM!

Tony260z

129 posts

237 months

Friday 13th October 2006
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Datsun 260Z - Mot due 10h June but I think I'll be having a look underneath a long time before then. The old girl has a couple of rust "issues" that need resolving :-)

Either that or a Z32 300ZX if I can find one I like for the dosh I've got available (which is sod all).

Steve Maund

436 posts

254 months

Friday 13th October 2006
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5 Litre V8 Westfield.
Build starts 2nd Feb 2007
Should finish with SVA by April.
Need plenty of luck!

NormanD

3,208 posts

251 months

Friday 13th October 2006
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20vt_mk2dub said:
So what are you driving to LM next year then?


I'm getting soft in my old age, a Jaguar XKR, although not quite standard, I still like some fun.

For the Classic in '08 we should have another GT40 on the road!

jamiebae

6,245 posts

234 months

Friday 13th October 2006
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Damn eBay! 900cc Fiat Amigo camper?! It might take me a while to get there if I do get it! rofl

m3psm

988 posts

244 months

Sunday 15th October 2006
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It'll be mid-season, so not sure if I'll be taking the peppermint green M3 again next year so may come in the old E30 touring and carry all the tents and beer.

Sure it'll make a roundabout appearance though

Paul

kik1.6se

299 posts

255 months

Sunday 15th October 2006
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I'll be in my 1.6 Cvh engined Westfield.

The cars going o.k. so doesn't need too much preparation. Could do with the back end tidying up where the spare wheel has been and may have new front wishbones and brakes.

Kirk

VETTE_1978

3,258 posts

245 months

Monday 16th October 2006
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Same old 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car.....except it's in the midst of a full engine rebuild so should be a bit smoother. It'll also be nice that when the Police pull us over the engine is bleeding oil and smoking like a trooper - like this year.

binsie2003

23 posts

233 months

Monday 16th October 2006
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1985 944 Turbo for me, 2nd trip in 944s previously 2.5 Lux.

Does anyone know where I can get the little driver name tags with the flag indicating driver nationality. My girlfriend is coming this year I just want to have a little something on the car to welcome her aboard for her 1st Le Mans trip!!!

Steve

morebeanz

3,283 posts

259 months

Tuesday 17th October 2006
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binsie2003 said:

1985 944 Turbo for me, 2nd trip in 944s previously 2.5 Lux.

Does anyone know where I can get the little driver name tags with the flag indicating driver nationality. My girlfriend is coming this year I just want to have a little something on the car to welcome her aboard for her 1st Le Mans trip!!!

Steve


www.rsgraphics.com

I used them this year, and they were great!

Tyre Smoke

23,018 posts

284 months

Tuesday 17th October 2006
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This.....



with one of these......

williamp

20,109 posts

296 months

Tuesday 17th October 2006
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Tyre Smoke said:
This.....



with one of these......




You luxury-loving wuss!! I suppose you'll have showers every morning and sleep in (relative) comfort. Pah!

I'ver just booked my corssing, Thursday till Monday. I'll be in the Aston, but dont know how to post a pic of it...

Tyre Smoke

23,018 posts

284 months

Tuesday 17th October 2006
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Actually, having done the last two in a tent (a bloody small one at that!)......

I am actually looking forward to a comfortable bed, cold beers, shower on demand, proper cooker for the bacon sarnies and a bloody great Rangey for carting the boys about in.

Took the Cerbera before, and apart from Friday morning at Indianapolis it sat on Maison Blanche for a week!

hehe

Virage166

213 posts

238 months

Tuesday 17th October 2006
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Aston Martin Virage. Travelling together with another Virage (Volante).

//j17

4,916 posts

246 months

Wednesday 18th October 2006
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20vt_mk2dub said:
wondered what cars people were taking


The trusty '73 Triumph Spitfire.

20vt_mk2dub said:
and how ready they are if you are working on them?


ATM - ready.

Feb. - not at all ready as being taken to pieces for new metal and paint.

May/June - hopefully ready...