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Hi vpr. A friend of mine based not far from Chippenham and his brother in law (who runs a business called Ultimate Race Cars, specialising in engines for drag racing).
Between the two of them they have transformed the way my car steers and handles. They've even made the non servoed drum brakes work reasonably well!! Haven't managed to make it watertight though...you need to wear waterproofs inside the car with the hood up if it's raining!
Between the two of them they have transformed the way my car steers and handles. They've even made the non servoed drum brakes work reasonably well!! Haven't managed to make it watertight though...you need to wear waterproofs inside the car with the hood up if it's raining!
The good news is that as of 20 May this year it's MOT exempt as well as tax exempt
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/consumer-new...
theadman said:
Hi vpr. A friend of mine based not far from Chippenham and his brother in law (who runs a business called Ultimate Race Cars, specialising in engines for drag racing).
Between the two of them they have transformed the way my car steers and handles. They've even made the non servoed drum brakes work reasonably well!! Haven't managed to make it watertight though...you need to wear waterproofs inside the car with the hood up if it's raining!
Car looks great. I had a convertible C2 a few yrs back. Kind of miss it Between the two of them they have transformed the way my car steers and handles. They've even made the non servoed drum brakes work reasonably well!! Haven't managed to make it watertight though...you need to wear waterproofs inside the car with the hood up if it's raining!
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CQ8 said:
This design really has aged well, I think they are stunning and that is a lovely example. I bet it sounds fantastic!
If your C2 coupe is a 4 speed L36 390hp 427 cu in I can relate the performance and handling of this from my '68 Vette which will have much the same basic chassis and running gear.With optional 'Slalom' suspension package ride and handling are much less 'floaty' than standard suspension - although still perhaps not as firm on the front end as a European sports or GT car from the period. The engine is wonderfully flexible and will have enough torque to pull from 10/12 mph in top gear. With the 4 speed c/r gearbox 0-60 times of 5 seconds are feasible. C3's had bigger 15 x 8" wheels and 225 section tyres - still woefully inadequate. Roll on a few years and now with modern 18" diameter tyres and Koni gas shocks the handling is transformed and whilst no really a sports car in the true sense it will handle reasonably well if treated with respect. Aerodynamics are poor and the front end will become very 'light' over 120 mph or so. Non power brakes are as good as anything from the period, although now they struggle to retard the car with its current 'stroker' 570bhp 489 cu in engine!
DB7 pilot said:
A few shots of the '65 220SEb coupe. All bits done for next Summer.
That is sensational.I've always hankered after a Mechatronik conversion of an SE with a modern AMG 5.5 V8....
https://www.mechatronik.de/en/
roscobbc said:
CQ8 said:
This design really has aged well, I think they are stunning and that is a lovely example. I bet it sounds fantastic!
If your C2 coupe is a 4 speed L36 390hp 427 cu in I can relate the performance and handling of this from my '68 Vette which will have much the same basic chassis and running gear.With optional 'Slalom' suspension package ride and handling are much less 'floaty' than standard suspension - although still perhaps not as firm on the front end as a European sports or GT car from the period. The engine is wonderfully flexible and will have enough torque to pull from 10/12 mph in top gear. With the 4 speed c/r gearbox 0-60 times of 5 seconds are feasible. C3's had bigger 15 x 8" wheels and 225 section tyres - still woefully inadequate. Roll on a few years and now with modern 18" diameter tyres and Koni gas shocks the handling is transformed and whilst no really a sports car in the true sense it will handle reasonably well if treated with respect. Aerodynamics are poor and the front end will become very 'light' over 120 mph or so. Non power brakes are as good as anything from the period, although now they struggle to retard the car with its current 'stroker' 570bhp 489 cu in engine!
BBC c.i. overload 
just a little punchy then 
vpr said:
I’ll happily drive at 90-100 in the E, maybe more but the Vette just sounds too painfully mechanical to give me peace of mind at speed. Revs low but sounds but I think it’s the side pipes playing games. Fasted I’ve been is 90 briefly. The rest of the time 60-70 tops.
I took my old E-type (4.2 S1) up to max. a few times, seeing 135 on the clock and it felt steady as a rock. I haven't tried it in the current one (3.8), mainly because of the brakes (original and frightening!). Never driven a 'Vette.Gassing Station | Classic Cars and Yesterday's Heroes | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff