sluggy Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Sven from Norway cranked that one out. Itll only get to about 140 ish, unless I magically find 1000 plus horsepowers and some extra skills. Quote
flyingbrick Posted March 12, 2015 Author Posted March 12, 2015 Damn nice work. Can't wait to see this finished Quote
sluggy Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Damn nice work. Can't wait to see this finished Me neither !! 1 Quote
Rookie Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 You should do a flying mile in this to see if you can wind out the speedo... Good work man, this is a trick bit of gear. Quote
sluggy Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 after being sure they were the answer, now I think not ... maybe the front tyres ? 155/60/15 - only because 155 15s are so stupidly expensive... Any comments welcome. 2 Quote
Testament Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Maybe with more slam? Dunno. I agree its not quite 100% What speed rating are they anyway? H or V are probably ok not sure about T Quote
sluggy Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 W on the speed rating (270 ks ?). Cant really go any lower at the front, could push it up for that gasser look. Maybe they would look better with the original rears, I just get sick of pumping up slicks so threw the old 215/60/15 M&H semis on those rear rims. Or maybe powder coast the rears in the grey. AT least they are a chev stud pattern so potentially someone would maybe buy them if the suck level wont come down. Quote
flyingbrick Posted July 6, 2015 Author Posted July 6, 2015 I vote leaving that carbon the way it is. Damn I love this build. Probably covered but are those rear wheels billet Specialties Quote
Rookie Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 I dare say just your usual 2k clear will do, I have seen engine blocks painted with 2k that have stood the test of time so I see no reason why it won't work. Make sure you go to town sanding it before you spray it though, I was amazed at how great the bonnet scoop I made came out after I sanded it with my DA and then hit it with clear. 1 Quote
sluggy Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Yeah the slicked wheels are billet specs, front runner wheels are weld wheels. Didnt really think about the heat, with the fan running it will be sweet but once it stops theres a lot of heat soak in the heads that will radiate, head temps on the old car ran to around 190 c. But with E85 hopefully its a bit cooler. Resin used is good for 100 c before it melts. I was thinking maybe I could get the inside of the shroud coated with something to help with heat. As far as coating it goes, in the light of day it looks raw, the flash bought out the pretty bits... Quote
Rookie Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Yea, just line it with that gold heat shielding, will be super cash/ f1 car hahaha Quote
sluggy Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 Might be able to coat it if it will take 150 c... i hate doing shit twice ! Quote
10Speed Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Please tell me this is coming to OS drags in Dec Quote
sluggy Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Ill try and get there, will keep working at it.... The issue is time, and its a money pit from hell, and my kids still want food... Quote
sluggy Posted August 25, 2016 Posted August 25, 2016 Yeah Mate, its a Taipan... I had been looking for a beach buggy, but they are stupid expensive, this thing is insanely good condition/road legal for the money, and its all been done well. Was re registered after being certed as a scratchbuilt in 2013. 1 Quote
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