fred
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WTF has happened to all the Vennies?
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Aug 16, 2014 21:02:50 GMT
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Ha ha looked at the air bag vid, and the James Bond quote, and automatically thought about submarine mods on it  seriously though you have done yourself proud Looks a thing of Biblical - sounds gorgeous  |
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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Aug 18, 2014 23:48:48 GMT
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 Had a good day at Brands even had a lap on the track but it was raining! was great to meet and talk to people about the car, and lots of people were taking pictures so pretty cool! |
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Aug 19, 2014 15:19:49 GMT
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Thinking of doing HID conversion on mine eventually but need to get all the other jobs done first. I do remember though that the indicator/dip beam switch in the esprit is weak (they burn out unless you add an additional relay) so I think that would also need changing? A relay is never a bad thing, but HID's are less power than std headlamps (mine are 36w) dipped beam is 55w so the std stalk should be fine. A relay of course would ensure its fine  |
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Aug 19, 2014 15:36:20 GMT
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"Pay attention 007...!"
Amazing...!!!!!
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Aug 20, 2014 19:54:35 GMT
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I went under the car to tighten the fan belt and noticed some CV grease splatters around one drive shaft? first I thought the boot may have a split? but when I checked I found 2 of the bolts had missing heads? WTF! they have sheared off? I know the V8 has plenty of torque but really?   I have know replaced the full set with HT 12.9 grade bolts, which as far as I know originally are also 12.9? all torque down and checked painted so I can keep an eye on any moving! anyone else had any issues with bolts breaking? the guy at Allfix said it may have been down to age of the bolts and who knows how many times they have been undone and done up?  |
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ToolsnTrack
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Homebrew Raconteur
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Club RR Member Number: 134
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Aug 21, 2014 14:56:54 GMT
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Yea, they do distort if used a lot, and can fracture at that exact part. Once one goes, the rest are under additional strain.
I don't see you having any issues with replacements. Did you run a drop of loctite in there too?
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Aug 21, 2014 23:02:15 GMT
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no loctite, they should be fine
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deanchad
Part of things
http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/131936
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Aug 26, 2014 20:48:23 GMT
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Had a good read through Rob, great work. From experience I know how difficult every job on these cars can be. A job that should take 30 mins ends up taking 4 hours sat in the poring rain rolling about in the s$&t! I noticed on the RRG midlands thread that you have overheat issues? Have they bee resolved? Dean
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Had a good read through Rob, great work. From experience I know how difficult every job on these cars can be. A job that should take 30 mins ends up taking 4 hours sat in the poring rain rolling about in the s$&t! I noticed on the RRG midlands thread that you have overheat issues? Have they bee resolved? Dean thanks, yeah its been fun! no still have issues have brought some fans to go in the engine bay and will redo a few things but just don't have the time at the moment! will have to tow it with my A-frame as it could never do a 140 mile road trip! its been raining the last 3 days which has not helped......see you at the gathering. Rob |
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Mark
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Really enjoyable thread. Esprit has always been a firm favourite but dodgy leg and generous proportions mean I'm unlikely to realise the ownership dream. Looking forward to seeing at RRG on Sunday.
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E36 BMW 318is saloon (rare as a hens false tooth)
VW Caddy Maxi 2010 (usually full of Labradors)
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Sept 1, 2014 20:45:58 GMT
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was great to meet up with you guys at the gathering! look forward to doing it again next time hope to drive the Esprit and not tow it! Will be working hard and getting all the little issues sorted. The main problem is heat in the engine bay and getting good cold air in and the nasty hot air out! I plan to make the side scoops (ears) wider as in sticking out more to scoop more air in. I also have brought some fans to mount in the engine bay. Also will be making a louvred rear hatch window like on the turbo but mine is going to be clear and adjustable. I got some window louvre frames today as used in greenhouses and taken them apart and offered one side section up to the hatch glass. Looks like this has potential to make the adjustable rear louvre I want. I have some Polycarbonate to make the glass slats and window with and could fit a cable or a rod linkage to open and close it?   |
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Sept 1, 2014 22:54:32 GMT
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Loving the ingenuity here! Props to you!
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Sept 1, 2014 23:30:32 GMT
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I have some Polycarbonate to make the glass slats and window with and could fit a cable or a rod linkage to open and close it? Some commercial greenhouses have a thermostat controlled opening mechanism. Now that would be cool! |
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Sept 1, 2014 23:40:44 GMT
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I have some Polycarbonate to make the glass slats and window with and could fit a cable or a rod linkage to open and close it? Some commercial greenhouses have a thermostat controlled opening mechanism. Now that would be cool! interesting idea that would be nice if I could sort it working by its self |
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That is pure SAUCE...!!!!!!!!!!! I'm in love thta is absolutly awsome |
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This that cool its now my new back ground
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adam73bgt
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 58
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Sept 2, 2014 18:12:14 GMT
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I have some Polycarbonate to make the glass slats and window with and could fit a cable or a rod linkage to open and close it? Some commercial greenhouses have a thermostat controlled opening mechanism. Now that would be cool! Damnnn that would be awesome! If I remember rightly, the Lamborghini Murcielago's side vents open dependant on engine temperature so would be a thousand times as awesome if the Esprit could do a similar thing too  |
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Sept 2, 2014 18:58:37 GMT
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Some commercial greenhouses have a thermostat controlled opening mechanism. Now that would be cool! Damnnn that would be awesome! If I remember rightly, the Lamborghini Murcielago's side vents open dependant on engine temperature so would be a thousand times as awesome if the Esprit could do a similar thing too You do remember rightly...and if you go to the Lambo kit forums they tell you how to as well:) |
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I would be rich if i had not spent so much money on Cars and fast women...oh, i did waste some of it as well!
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Sept 2, 2014 21:03:12 GMT
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Damnnn that would be awesome! If I remember rightly, the Lamborghini Murcielago's side vents open dependant on engine temperature so would be a thousand times as awesome if the Esprit could do a similar thing too You do remember rightly...and if you go to the Lambo kit forums they tell you how to as well:) Excellent, a slightly less "agricultural" solution!  |
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Sept 4, 2014 21:11:31 GMT
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