Vixen 302 V8 Tweety

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Alloy fuel tank

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Steering bracket

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Steering bracket part 2

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After a long search, found the largest radiator to fit (did not want to have a custom one made up), special Range Rover version, thick and with integral oil cooler.

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Race battery located in passenger foot well for neat under bonnet looks, short leads to starter, and better weight distribution and CoG.

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Dash had to be made from scratch

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Dressed dash, special gauge included for envisaged high speed regions

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When people ask why four reservoirs were fitted, I answer for the hydraulic throttle pedal operation, it gives a smoother throttle response. Many nod in acknowledgement.

Edited by ephemera on Tuesday 18th August 03:34

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Very very pleased with this wet weight. No set up was yet done at this moment, but quite nice distribution too.

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Engine compartment

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custom tubular exhaust manifold tight fit but it fits. Heat shield was needed

Edited by ephemera on Tuesday 18th August 06:36

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Decided to make a wiring loom for the entire car from scratch. Lot of work.

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Seats upholstered. 3D carbon fiber printed bar mounted.

Edited by ephemera on Tuesday 18th August 03:27

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Charade (Denso) alternator, much smaller than lumpy standard item. Also mounted it as low as possible, for CoG and esthetics.

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Everything in the car is prepared to accept these, just need to find some time for the set up. Already have some thoughts of a neat new type of airbox. This was just the trial fit to see if it fits under the bonnet. It does ;-) Would be rude not to, what do you reckon? ;-)

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Interior shot, some extra features here ;-)

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Last Friday I had the visit to the Dutch RDW (test centre), sailed through first time. 2.5 years of work can now be legally driven on the road!

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Breath of fresh air, for the first time out of the garage. Not an originality restoration, but bit of fun and engineering. Ready to be driven in anger. Tire sizes changed to latest spec, 235/60R15 rear, 205/60R15 front.

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Tweety ready for take off!
Thanks for your interest.

Edited by ephemera on Tuesday 18th August 03:21

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Thanks all for your reactions! Hope to see you all out there soon!

The two objects are better visible in this picture:



One is Toetervogel (the Shout Bird), which doubles as interior light and Tweety the Impaler.

The passenger gauge is a military aircraft air speed meter, which should be more accurate above 280 km/h than a magnetic pick up speed sensor for the normal speedo behind the steering wheel. The car is geared for 301 km/h at 6000 rpm in top gear but my calculations show it will be power limited at around 285 km/h. Note to myself: US tires are rated at 180 km/h, guardian angels even lower, sigh.