Darkspeed
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Oct 25, 2017 15:28:20 GMT
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I will drop you PM for what I would do in the longer term.
In the shorter term - Option 3 - I would leave all of the Toyota stuff in there as in stock 1ZZ have the chassis unit inspected and get the V5 changed to the MRS200 or whatever you fancy calling it and make the progress to getting it running and rolling. Leave the decision on the engine Turbo 2ZZ ect. for down the line once you have a MRS200 V5c on an age related plate Taxed and MOT'd in your hands.
It is far easier to just read the DVSA site and print and send off the forms and cash than actually speak with the DVSA - they get confused rather too easily when its minority stuff and there is far too much confusion and mis-information on the web.
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badrep
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Oct 25, 2017 18:45:24 GMT
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PM replied - thanks!
For the readers:
Sadly Option 3 is not available as I sold the original engine, gearbox and driveshafts to make space and fund the project!
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Founder of 3DPRINTUK and lowerer of Volvos I have an interest in driving fast, but no interest in driving dangerously. 1972 Volvo 1800ES bagged 2007 Volvo V70 T5 330 bhp sleeper - The Lolvo - Sold.... 2005 Mercedes CLS55 AMG 500bhp supercharged V8 1984 Ford RS200 Replica in the making - Project BadRep My wife thinks I'm building a Transformer
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badrep
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Oct 25, 2017 18:46:54 GMT
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It is far easier to just read the DVSA site and print and send off the forms and cash than actually speak with the DVSA - they get confused rather too easily when its minority stuff and there is far too much confusion and mis-information on the web. Also agreed! it took months to get a not straight answer!
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Founder of 3DPRINTUK and lowerer of Volvos I have an interest in driving fast, but no interest in driving dangerously. 1972 Volvo 1800ES bagged 2007 Volvo V70 T5 330 bhp sleeper - The Lolvo - Sold.... 2005 Mercedes CLS55 AMG 500bhp supercharged V8 1984 Ford RS200 Replica in the making - Project BadRep My wife thinks I'm building a Transformer
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Darkspeed
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Oct 25, 2017 19:47:05 GMT
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Old engine and box is not actually required for the registration purposes - just do not sell or change the steering, axles, brakes or suspension as you will be running out of major components to go along with the chassis for "Kit Converted Vehicles" requirement and (B)IVA will be the only option left. Having the original stuff just makes it easier to get driving up and down the high street.
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Oct 25, 2017 20:51:05 GMT
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Couldn't you just buy another MR2 (cheap enough now surely) just for the standard engine, gearbox and driveshafts (sell off or weigh in the rest) just to get it running and registered?
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badrep
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Oct 25, 2017 21:38:23 GMT
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Couldn't you just buy another MR2 (cheap enough now surely) just for the standard engine, gearbox and driveshafts (sell off or weigh in the rest) just to get it running and registered? Would love to, but absolutely no space to do that sadly - just to tight in my tiny garage! However I am with the help of Darkspeed,formulating a plan...... I'm going to crack on with other parts of the project as the next stage gets planned.
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Founder of 3DPRINTUK and lowerer of Volvos I have an interest in driving fast, but no interest in driving dangerously. 1972 Volvo 1800ES bagged 2007 Volvo V70 T5 330 bhp sleeper - The Lolvo - Sold.... 2005 Mercedes CLS55 AMG 500bhp supercharged V8 1984 Ford RS200 Replica in the making - Project BadRep My wife thinks I'm building a Transformer
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Oct 27, 2017 14:11:48 GMT
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Brilliant build this. Bookmarked
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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badrep
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Oct 30, 2017 19:32:54 GMT
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Founder of 3DPRINTUK and lowerer of Volvos I have an interest in driving fast, but no interest in driving dangerously. 1972 Volvo 1800ES bagged 2007 Volvo V70 T5 330 bhp sleeper - The Lolvo - Sold.... 2005 Mercedes CLS55 AMG 500bhp supercharged V8 1984 Ford RS200 Replica in the making - Project BadRep My wife thinks I'm building a Transformer
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froggy
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Oct 30, 2017 23:35:33 GMT
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Have you looked at what weight your adding as you go along? When I stripped my Reliant for its new layout I weighed stuff as it came off and shocked myself . Your cage must be 40kg ?
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lightyearman
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Please call me a spazz if necessary, but is the 2zz 190brake engine you are talking of the same as in the 190 brake Celicas? If so you can get a running, driving mot'd example for less than a grand if you look around, certainly not 2.5k!
Great work by the way, really love this build
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty '90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire '86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018 '97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van '04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it? '91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new '87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser '03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun... '15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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badrep
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Oct 31, 2017 19:07:18 GMT
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Have you looked at what weight your adding as you go along? When I stripped my Reliant for its new layout I weighed stuff as it came off and shocked myself . Your cage must be 40kg ? Definitely a bit of gain, but also I've stripped a fair amount off too that isn't going back in - engine and cage will increase weight but the interior, soft top, and a load of other bits are off and not coming back. Overall power to weight will be considerably higher though!
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Founder of 3DPRINTUK and lowerer of Volvos I have an interest in driving fast, but no interest in driving dangerously. 1972 Volvo 1800ES bagged 2007 Volvo V70 T5 330 bhp sleeper - The Lolvo - Sold.... 2005 Mercedes CLS55 AMG 500bhp supercharged V8 1984 Ford RS200 Replica in the making - Project BadRep My wife thinks I'm building a Transformer
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badrep
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Oct 31, 2017 19:10:53 GMT
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Please call me a spazz if necessary, but is the 2zz 190brake engine you are talking of the same as in the 190 brake Celicas? If so you can get a running, driving mot'd example for less than a grand if you look around, certainly not 2.5k! Great work by the way, really love this build You can, but... I don't have space to take one apart so have to go via a breaker. I also need a J ecu that needs to be unlocked, custom mounts, and custom parts for air in and exhaust out... it all adds up! That's before adding a turbo! I'm going down an alternate route now anyway so probably not going 2zz anymore. Time will tell what the plan will be!
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Founder of 3DPRINTUK and lowerer of Volvos I have an interest in driving fast, but no interest in driving dangerously. 1972 Volvo 1800ES bagged 2007 Volvo V70 T5 330 bhp sleeper - The Lolvo - Sold.... 2005 Mercedes CLS55 AMG 500bhp supercharged V8 1984 Ford RS200 Replica in the making - Project BadRep My wife thinks I'm building a Transformer
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badrep
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Founder of 3DPRINTUK and lowerer of Volvos I have an interest in driving fast, but no interest in driving dangerously. 1972 Volvo 1800ES bagged 2007 Volvo V70 T5 330 bhp sleeper - The Lolvo - Sold.... 2005 Mercedes CLS55 AMG 500bhp supercharged V8 1984 Ford RS200 Replica in the making - Project BadRep My wife thinks I'm building a Transformer
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Is that the same material as Shapeways White Strong & Flexible?
Very nicely printed?
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All clever stuff. I'm liking that dash very much. Nice, simple and clear.
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badrep
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Is that the same material as Shapeways White Strong & Flexible? Very nicely printed? Same material, only we print at a slightly higher resolution. We specialise in smaller items for batch production mainly rather than consumer too.
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Founder of 3DPRINTUK and lowerer of Volvos I have an interest in driving fast, but no interest in driving dangerously. 1972 Volvo 1800ES bagged 2007 Volvo V70 T5 330 bhp sleeper - The Lolvo - Sold.... 2005 Mercedes CLS55 AMG 500bhp supercharged V8 1984 Ford RS200 Replica in the making - Project BadRep My wife thinks I'm building a Transformer
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that gauge pod is a triumph!
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Last Edit: Nov 2, 2017 10:48:48 GMT by darrenh
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You could easily make a business for yourself selling those gauge pods. Excellent work!
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Too many projects, not enough time.
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badrep
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You could easily make a business for yourself selling those gauge pods. Excellent work! They're pretty darn expensive to make...!
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Founder of 3DPRINTUK and lowerer of Volvos I have an interest in driving fast, but no interest in driving dangerously. 1972 Volvo 1800ES bagged 2007 Volvo V70 T5 330 bhp sleeper - The Lolvo - Sold.... 2005 Mercedes CLS55 AMG 500bhp supercharged V8 1984 Ford RS200 Replica in the making - Project BadRep My wife thinks I'm building a Transformer
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badrep
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Not much progress - wife made me fix the toilet which took all my car time away! Did manage to offer up the gauge pod to check fitment - will need a bit of work but should be done next weekend easily along with the rest of the interior I hope. Then onto some engine work finally!
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Founder of 3DPRINTUK and lowerer of Volvos I have an interest in driving fast, but no interest in driving dangerously. 1972 Volvo 1800ES bagged 2007 Volvo V70 T5 330 bhp sleeper - The Lolvo - Sold.... 2005 Mercedes CLS55 AMG 500bhp supercharged V8 1984 Ford RS200 Replica in the making - Project BadRep My wife thinks I'm building a Transformer
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