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by Bird 455
Fri 09 Jan 2015, 23:34
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: Photoshops I did many moons ago. any comments.
Replies: 12
Views: 4742

Re: Photoshops I did many moons ago. any comments.

Okay JP I'm sorry but I shall be jacking your caterham designs!


Impressive stuff!
by Bird 455
Fri 09 Jan 2015, 22:26
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rod build. Bmw V8
Replies: 17
Views: 5768

Re: Rod build. Bmw V8

Thanks Can-am!

Kermit, my mechanic seems confident that we can bypass the security systems and retain the complete original loom. We using the BMW column and keys. I will speak to Spitronics to determine if there is start up maps available for the BMW V8 as a plan B.
by Bird 455
Fri 09 Jan 2015, 11:38
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rod build. Bmw V8
Replies: 17
Views: 5768

Re: Rod build. Bmw V8

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by Bird 455
Fri 09 Jan 2015, 11:36
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rod build. Bmw V8
Replies: 17
Views: 5768

Re: Rod build. Bmw V8

These are a few progress pics from last night. Thanks ZA. Feel free to express your views guys. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/09/04c67316e61d5d8e2249441a4841817d.jpg http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/09/11ba6115d2fd1c431a5c69f1a334031f.jpg http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/09/d...
by Bird 455
Fri 09 Jan 2015, 09:40
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rod build. Bmw V8
Replies: 17
Views: 5768

Re: Rod build. Bmw V8

We going to fabricate a body. I was thinking carbon composite. Not totally decided on the style but will post pics of the general idea.

Cheers
by Bird 455
Thu 08 Jan 2015, 22:53
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rod build. Bmw V8
Replies: 17
Views: 5768

Rod build. Bmw V8

Hey peeps, I'm taking a crack at building a rod. Its for a buddy who rekons he thinks we can pull it off. The donor car is a 2001 Bmw 540i 6 speed manual. I drove the car before gutting it & I scheme if this drive train is fitted to a lighter chassis we can have fun. So I posted a few pics..... This...
by Bird 455
Mon 08 Dec 2014, 21:15
Forum: Post your ride
Topic: 70 Chevelle
Replies: 225
Views: 89204

Re: 70 Chevelle

That is the right car to hit the road in! I think you will enjoy this one the most :lol:
by Bird 455
Sat 06 Dec 2014, 17:41
Forum: Indroduce yourself/Welcome to new members
Topic: New member Novel sapphire motorsport v8
Replies: 6
Views: 2462

Re: New member Novel sapphire motorsport v8

I just kraaked reading the advert! Peter Govender stop abusing Cane Spirits. :lol:
by Bird 455
Sat 06 Dec 2014, 15:50
Forum: Indroduce yourself/Welcome to new members
Topic: New member Novel sapphire motorsport v8
Replies: 6
Views: 2462

Re: New member Novel sapphire motorsport v8

Petet, please do your best to keep that deal from falling through.

Welcome :lol:
by Bird 455
Thu 04 Dec 2014, 15:26
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: 1963 Triumph Spitfire engine conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 2087

Re: 1963 Triumph Spitfire engine conversion

I had a mkIII Spitfire many years ago. I fitted the Nissan 1400 motor & 5 speed box. Very simple, I was 14 yrs old and did it myself with my dad overseeing. The diff died a few days later so that has to be considered as well. The 1400 Nissan had decent power. I don't think those chassis can support ...