RE: Retropower: PH Meets
Discussion
craigjm said:
CTE said:
Love the cars and what they are doing, but what about the SVA rules where if you start modifying suspension, drivetrain, brakes, and shells, it gets to a point where the vehicle needs to comply with many modern regulations? How do they get round that?
I only ask because a mate has a Capri with an LS1 fitted, with suspension and brake upgrades etc and all to make it safer, but the project has come to a stop because he fears it will not be possible to pass and SVA test?
Doesn’t need an IVA if it scores under 8 on the assessment. It has to be significantly different to be classed as radically altered and require an IVA. As long as the shell isn’t radically altered it’s pretty tough to score 9I only ask because a mate has a Capri with an LS1 fitted, with suspension and brake upgrades etc and all to make it safer, but the project has come to a stop because he fears it will not be possible to pass and SVA test?
Got the checkpoint list thingy there?
Plate spinner said:
We often talk about the fantasy euro millions garage on PH...
If I had proper funds, my purchases wouldn’t involve sitting in a glass and marble office, discussing my latest super car specs with a designer suit. Be under no illusions, I’d attend track days around the world and hire these incredible machines to fully experience them.
But my collection of 5 or 6 special cars would be the result of hanging out with guys like this and singer in the states. Drinking tea from chipped mugs, patting a friendly dog, walking inbetween lots of ongoing projects and coming up with bespoke, useable classics of my own choosing.
It would also make me immensely pleased to line the pockets of the talented engineers and craftsman putting these things together rather than corporations and financial institutions.
^^^^ This.If I had proper funds, my purchases wouldn’t involve sitting in a glass and marble office, discussing my latest super car specs with a designer suit. Be under no illusions, I’d attend track days around the world and hire these incredible machines to fully experience them.
But my collection of 5 or 6 special cars would be the result of hanging out with guys like this and singer in the states. Drinking tea from chipped mugs, patting a friendly dog, walking inbetween lots of ongoing projects and coming up with bespoke, useable classics of my own choosing.
It would also make me immensely pleased to line the pockets of the talented engineers and craftsman putting these things together rather than corporations and financial institutions.
Would really like to take their W116 but drop a Chevy v8 in it per the W108 project.
We urgently need a "What Restomod would your lottery win buy?" thread.
Plate spinner said:
We often talk about the fantasy euro millions garage on PH...
If I had proper funds, my purchases wouldn’t involve sitting in a glass and marble office, discussing my latest super car specs with a designer suit. Be under no illusions, I’d attend track days around the world and hire these incredible machines to fully experience them.
But my collection of 5 or 6 special cars would be the result of hanging out with guys like this and singer in the states. Drinking tea from chipped mugs, patting a friendly dog, walking inbeteeen lots of ongoing projects and coming up with bespoke, useable classics of my own choosing.
It would also make me immensely pleased to line the pockets of the talented engineers and craftsman putting these things together rather than corporations and financial institutions.
Hi, Nat from Retropower here. Thanks very much for that (and all the other positive comments!!) If I had proper funds, my purchases wouldn’t involve sitting in a glass and marble office, discussing my latest super car specs with a designer suit. Be under no illusions, I’d attend track days around the world and hire these incredible machines to fully experience them.
But my collection of 5 or 6 special cars would be the result of hanging out with guys like this and singer in the states. Drinking tea from chipped mugs, patting a friendly dog, walking inbeteeen lots of ongoing projects and coming up with bespoke, useable classics of my own choosing.
It would also make me immensely pleased to line the pockets of the talented engineers and craftsman putting these things together rather than corporations and financial institutions.
It’s much appreciated, and the sentiments above are close to my heart too.
sideways sid said:
Plate spinner said:
We often talk about the fantasy euro millions garage on PH...
If I had proper funds, my purchases wouldn’t involve sitting in a glass and marble office, discussing my latest super car specs with a designer suit. Be under no illusions, I’d attend track days around the world and hire these incredible machines to fully experience them.
But my collection of 5 or 6 special cars would be the result of hanging out with guys like this and singer in the states. Drinking tea from chipped mugs, patting a friendly dog, walking inbetween lots of ongoing projects and coming up with bespoke, useable classics of my own choosing.
It would also make me immensely pleased to line the pockets of the talented engineers and craftsman putting these things together rather than corporations and financial institutions.
^^^^ This.If I had proper funds, my purchases wouldn’t involve sitting in a glass and marble office, discussing my latest super car specs with a designer suit. Be under no illusions, I’d attend track days around the world and hire these incredible machines to fully experience them.
But my collection of 5 or 6 special cars would be the result of hanging out with guys like this and singer in the states. Drinking tea from chipped mugs, patting a friendly dog, walking inbetween lots of ongoing projects and coming up with bespoke, useable classics of my own choosing.
It would also make me immensely pleased to line the pockets of the talented engineers and craftsman putting these things together rather than corporations and financial institutions.
Would really like to take their W116 but drop a Chevy v8 in it per the W108 project.
We urgently need a "What Restomod would your lottery win buy?" thread.
My list is long and distinguished
Singer (duh)
Eagle Low-Drag e-type
E28 5-series with e90 v8
W108 with a benz v12 and pagani-esque exhausts
Pontiac Transam Bandit with indy suspension and an LS
DeLorean with an F360 engine/box
Late 80's CRX with S2000 drivetrain
SAABuru - early 90's Saab 900 with 4wd, EJ22 and a honking big turbo
Mk2 golf gti with r32 engine and permie 4wd
Escort mk2 (doing this already, only one I can afford!)
etc etc
Not that i've thought about it much.Or attempted most of them in Forza Horizon. Oh no.
Edited by Baron von Teuchter on Wednesday 17th October 13:11
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