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Motors I'm building my own car... UPDATE - Stoneliegh 2013

Discussion in 'General' started by GreatOldOne, 8 Sep 2005.

  1. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    At least you know you can have the plate you want. :D
     
  2. ozstrike

    ozstrike yip yip yip yip

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    Haven't read this in ages...awesome job Goo!
    Update on Westfield: been messing with suspension recently, it's riding very nicely now.

    Now, not sure whether to start a new thread here: I am going to be selling my Seat Ibiza and I can't decide what to buy!
    Choices are:
    Saab 9-3 1.9Tid Vector (either the saloon or the estate)
    Volvo V70 (2.4 petrol I think?)
    Jag X-type (2.0 Diesel)
    Some kind of Audi A4?

    I can't decide...
     
  3. Xen0phobiak

    Xen0phobiak SMEGHEADS!

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    This is the wrong thread.

    However, I'd be going for an AWD T5 V70 from the choices on that list. I own a mk3 mondeo, which uses the same chassis as the X-Type (and same 2.0 derv engine). They're a good combination.
     
  4. ozstrike

    ozstrike yip yip yip yip

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    T5 might be a slight issue with insurance...I'm only 20.

    I might start a new thread.
     
  5. GreatOldOne

    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    Not the X-Type - If you want a Derv Jag, Go for an S-Type Diesel. Soooo much nicer. And 2.7 litres with twin mills on it. :)
     
  6. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    I wouldn't ever bother with an X-type, I'd just buy a Mondeo ST (TDCi) instead. The styling on the Jag is just awful.
     
  7. Xen0phobiak

    Xen0phobiak SMEGHEADS!

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    A titanium X looks better in my opinion, can come with the same engine, and can be cheaper to insure.
     
  8. ozstrike

    ozstrike yip yip yip yip

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    New thread made guys :)
     
  9. GreatOldOne

    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    alastor Minimodder

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    This is a private video. If you have been sent this video, please make sure you accept the sender's friend request.

    :duh:
     
  11. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    I would've got plates with the GB symbol on them, that way you don't have to have a GB badge on the bodywork. :p
     
  12. 500mph

    500mph The Right man in the Wrong place

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    Congrats! You've done a great job!
     
  13. GreatOldOne

    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    Oops. Sorted. :blush:

    But I won't be having those plates for long - I'm going to get some dateless plates made up and get some 'show plates' aka black and silver ones. ;)

    They don't have a GB on them. And the silver ones on the body look traditional. :)
     
  14. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    Good video, how's it feel out there? Twitchy? I bet it'll be a few miles before the tyres start gripping properly.
     
  15. speedfreek

    speedfreek What's a Dremel?

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    Damnit, now I went and picked up a kitcar.
    [​IMG]
    Mine is in a bit rougher shape though.
     
  16. Smilodon

    Smilodon The Antagonist

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    What's with the music in the video? We want engine sounds! :D
     
  17. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    But the music's epic!
     
  18. PapaBearNZ

    PapaBearNZ What's a Dremel?

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    Epic, yes. But Ride of the Valkyrie? A bit cheesy, perhaps methinks? *grin* Nice car though!
     
  19. oasked

    oasked Stuck in (better) mud

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    Video tips - mount the camera next time! (not shakey cam) Oh and engine sounds would be good too. Still, its pretty sweet. :D

    What have you got left to do now Goo - just paint?
     
  20. GreatOldOne

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    Not bad - no twitchiness - I think taking it easy to Leighton Buzzard and back scrubbed the tyres in, so it felt pretty planted, even with the damp roads.

    Camera work - yes, I know it's a bit shaky (even with the optical stabiliser on the camera switched on!) - this is due to MrsGoo not really enjoying the weather hitting her face, and not really keeping an eye on what the camera was doing - I've been told it's a priority to fit the windscreen. :)

    As for engine sounds - you can't here the engine over the wind noise. The camera's mic isn't that great, so rather than treat you to 5 minutes of whistling, I thought some cheesy Wagner was in order.

    Better video (of the car moving from a fixed standpoint) is on my agenda.

    As for what's next to do - well, the windscreen fitting is first. Then the door cappings and the dashboard surround. I also need to swap the steering wheel for something more appropriate, and I need to get a tonneau cover made. Then I can think about paint.
     

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