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tegwin - 19/11/09 at 01:23 PM

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4515333&page=1

That is a tidy build!!


Would you need to IVA something like that do we think?

Given that all parts bar the shell is brand new... could you register it as a new car?


Anyone got any other build threads like that to keep me amused at work?

[Edited on 19/11/09 by tegwin]


blakep82 - 19/11/09 at 01:26 PM

oh my!



[Edited on 19/11/09 by blakep82]


scootz - 19/11/09 at 01:28 PM

Flippin eck! Me likes!


Mr Whippy - 19/11/09 at 01:29 PM

modified body shell so would need an IVA

considering how much was spent there it wouldn’t turn many heads


scootz - 19/11/09 at 01:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tegwin

Anyone got any other build threads like that to keep me amused at work?




I'm guessing most folk have seen Hilly's Esprit engine conversion over on Motorgeek??? Nowhere near as shiny, but a damned good read

LINKY


tegwin - 19/11/09 at 01:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy


considering how much was spent there it wouldn’t turn many heads


Yes, but who cares... the cheesy grin across your face every time you got in the thing would be enough for most people

I really like the way they laid out the subframes on that jig.... deffinately a neater way of doing it than just throwing everything into the car..

I bet that engine wont come out through the bonnet though!


balidey - 19/11/09 at 01:33 PM

Loving that M3.
Only thing I like better is one of the quotes.....


quote:

There are so many starving children in the world that could be fed for years with the money it took to build that car. And I would line them all up in a line and hit them at 180mph WITH this car


Mr Whippy - 19/11/09 at 01:34 PM

hmm kind of looks like an old bluebird


scootz - 19/11/09 at 01:34 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
considering how much was spent there it wouldn’t turn many heads


I'm thinking that's the point... seems like someone has just updated THEIR dream car! I've often wanted to do something similar with an Audi 80 Coupe...


tegwin - 19/11/09 at 01:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
considering how much was spent there it wouldn’t turn many heads


I'm thinking that's the point... seems like someone has just updated THEIR dream car! I've often wanted to do something similar with an Audi 80 Coupe...




Mid mounted v10?... cough....


MK9R - 19/11/09 at 01:43 PM

Oh my lord!!! That really is impressive!!! I bet servicing is a PITA!!!! Engine out to change a spark plug??


Mr Whippy - 19/11/09 at 01:43 PM

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
considering how much was spent there it wouldn’t turn many heads


I'm thinking that's the point... seems like someone has just updated THEIR dream car! I've often wanted to do something similar with an Audi 80 Coupe...




suppose so but you see my dream car was one of these rather than a ordinary car made fast



nothing against that build as its very well done but just think personally I'd have started with a more exciting base


blakep82 - 19/11/09 at 01:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
considering how much was spent there it wouldn’t turn many heads


yeah it would! i love e30s. miss mine
and the sound of a V10

listen to 1.55


scootz - 19/11/09 at 01:53 PM

Ah the Lambo... yep, looked great on the posters in the teenage Scootz's bedroom and yep, I would still want one, just BECAUSE!

But (and it's a big but) they were apparently a complete pig to drive.

In fact, did James May not have his heart broken by one in a 'best not to meet your heroes' kind of way?

PS - I know that's not the point you're making Whippy... just an evolution of the conversation!


scootz - 19/11/09 at 01:59 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
quote:
Originally posted by scootz
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
considering how much was spent there it wouldn’t turn many heads


I'm thinking that's the point... seems like someone has just updated THEIR dream car! I've often wanted to do something similar with an Audi 80 Coupe...




Mid mounted v10?... cough....


I could maybe do a mid-mounted V8!


Mr Whippy - 19/11/09 at 02:04 PM

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Ah the Lambo... yep, looked great on the posters in the teenage Scootz's bedroom and yep, I would still want one, just BECAUSE!

But (and it's a big but) they were apparently a complete pig to drive.

In fact, did James May not have his heart broken by one in a 'best not to meet your heroes' kind of way?



I once had a white mirage countach replica with a 3ltr Renault engine, not a good car to live with at all and very difficult and nerve racking to manoeuvre, did enjoy it for a while but was glad to see it go in the end.


blakep82 - 19/11/09 at 02:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
nothing against that build as its very well done but just think personally I'd have started with a more exciting base


nissan bluebird for example?
i know what you mean though, but i love the E30. i really want another one, maybe with a V10


lsdweb - 19/11/09 at 04:23 PM

quote:

I've often wanted to do something similar with an Audi 80 Coupe...



Well Audi do now sell a V10 :-)


:{THC}:YosamiteSam - 19/11/09 at 05:52 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4515333&page=1

Anyone got any other build threads like that to keep me amused at work?

[Edited on 19/11/09 by tegwin]


windys escort
on the wscc boardroom.. look how many hits - then at the views!!


COREdevelopments - 19/11/09 at 05:58 PM

Is it wrong for me to be getting all excited while looking over that link??!! That is an awesome build and i would love to work in a place like that! didnt see a spec of dirt.

Rob


matt.c - 19/11/09 at 08:22 PM

Thats a nice build. Looks like the owner has a few quid to splash out on it.

Most people want cars done up but dont want to pay for it!
Trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear in most cases.


nick205 - 19/11/09 at 09:19 PM

Simply flippin'

Love the old M3 shape more than any they've produced since and the quality of that build is just stunning.

Oh to have the cash, tools, skills, patience...etc!!!