100% complete 172RWD! - updated

[Phoenix]

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I meant outside, sorry dude but keep going can't wait to see vids of it power sliding!

wont it handle like a V6 though and not powerslide so well? just snapp when it reaches its limit n spin

 

[LegoHead]

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I meant outside, sorry dude but keep going can't wait to see vids of it power sliding!

wont it handle like a V6 though and not powerslide so well? just snapp when it reaches its limit n spin

I think the engine weighs a little less than the V6.

 

[Batman]

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there's so much work for you left to do yet steve! ohhh alll that wiring then all the cooling stuff you have to sort out atleast the engines in, still gonna cost you a few arms and maybe a leg yet though

 

[Waitey]

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Still got that gash steering wheel steve lol

 

[LegoHead]

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I'm glad there are a few people like you left Steve. I think this is the best thread for a long time. More pics please mate!

Keep up the good work.:approve:

 

[Batman]

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probably not many threads like this becoz its very expensive to do any takes alot of commitment to get done

 

[Fred@BTM]

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use the hydaulic master/slave off an espace, thats the clutch sorted

gearlinkage - good luck!
wiring - good luck

sweet project!

 

[Batman]

Re: 50% complete 172RWD!

use the hydaulic master/slave off an espace, thats the clutch sorted

gearlinkage - good luck!
wiring - good luck

sweet project!

lol thats all we seem to be able to say, GOOD LUCK MATEY!

and here's me thinking i have problems with cage going through dash and uch and crap getting in the way lol

 

[DUB_MD]

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looking great, can't wait to see it finshed

 

[domjolly]

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well this just blew me away im amazed!!! hope everything goes well for you mate and you get it up and running!!!! good luck

p.s whats next a jet engined clio perhaps lol??

 

[Leeshez]

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Looking good.

 

[rory182]

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I meant outside, sorry dude but keep going can't wait to see vids of it power sliding!

wont it handle like a V6 though and not powerslide so well? just snapp when it reaches its limit n spin

It'll have more power and less weight and depending on weight distribution and driver ability it'll power slide just fine I'd have thought.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

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Still got that gash steering wheel steve lol

its a nice wheel:S
looks better black

 

[stevo172-RWD]

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wont it handle like a V6 though and not powerslide so well? just snapp when it reaches its limit n spin

It'll have more power and less weight and depending on weight distribution and driver ability it'll power slide just fine I'd have thought.

should go ok in straight lines too:rasp:

 

[foxon]

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any more news on this project yet stevo?? any new pics?

 

[kyle_sxi]

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keep up the good work mate. i love these projects

craig

 

[Dan@SJM]

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Mate i'll pop down next weekend i expect!! get my licence back soon woot!

 

[Fred@BTM]

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regarding the fuel pump steve what you said is fine

use an inline pump (does the engine have a return line?)

 

[Dan@SJM]

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^^ no his had an intank reg.

also do you know how much of a ball ache the espace clutch system is? its crap, goes wrong constantly!!

 

[Michael172]

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bump.

 

[nath17t]

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hope you are going to put a bulkhead in coz it will get f**king hot in there

 

[stevo172-RWD]

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well guys still no progress on this project as my money has ground to a halt!
no job no money lol.
still should be done by 2020 ..............................................................
my aim is christmas 2007!
i have some new pics but cant get them atm!
have figured out gear linkage!
and wiring is so easy!!!
just sorcing some free pipe for cooling!
also have done alot of reseach looking for sound deadning stuff.
will keep posted as iv got 3g modem yippie

 

[stevo172-RWD]

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hope you are going to put a bulkhead in coz it will get f**king hot in there

yes mate i plan to put a bulkhead in.yes will get hot lol.
BUT i have some some great ideas about how im gonna cool the beast in the rear!

 

[stevo172-RWD]

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there's so much work for you left to do yet steve! ohhh alll that wiring then all the cooling stuff you have to sort out atleast the engines in, still gonna cost you a few arms and maybe a leg yet though

yehits costing a fare bit of gash!
will put up cost and time each job has taken when i finish.

 

[Michael172]

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well guys still no progress on this project as my money has ground to a halt!
no job no money lol.
still should be done by 2020 ..............................................................
my aim is christmas 2007!
i have some new pics but cant get them atm!
have figured out gear linkage!
and wiring is so easy!!!
just sorcing some free pipe for cooling!
also have done alot of reseach looking for sound deadning stuff.
will keep posted as iv got 3g modem yippie

o god this is like waiting for christmas lol.

 

[Christopher]

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i hope you get a job soon!

 

[stevo172-RWD]

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yh got job now!
just paying off od limits lol!
then i will get right back on finishing my christmas prezz

 

[Brooky182]

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good job mate i wish i had the skill to do something like this.

keep us posted

 

[Jay Payne]

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Sell a kidney and get it finished

 

[stevo172-RWD]

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i dont think il ever finish it!
it will allways change and progress lol

 

[Marky_]

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I'll be satisfied with a video of it going down the road with the engine in the middle

 

[Michael172]

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i dont think il ever finish it!
it will allways change and progress lol

lol. some day, you will put a V8 with 2 Turbo's on in there.

you WILL.

 

[stevo172-RWD]

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I'll be satisfied with a video of it going down the road with the engine in the middle

me too buddy me too

 

[stevo172-RWD]

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thimnk im gonna keep progress to myself from now on.
then surprise you lot with cover pfc feature!

 

[mini-valver]

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Don't be a faggy faggy gay lord! We have to pay for PFC!!

 

[Jay Payne]

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I dont, just get it a month or too late

 

[stevo172-RWD]

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vids will be updated via youtube
thats free aint it

 

[stevo172-RWD]

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i dont think il ever finish it!
it will allways change and progress lol

lol. some day, you will put a V8 with 2 Turbo's on in there.

you WILL.

why didnt i think of that?:S :S :S :S .
mybe next time

 

[Nafoff]

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i may have a suprise / some news for you steve, i will explain at the airfield chap...

 

[stevo172-RWD]

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dont tell me somebody has allready done it?