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Title: A Project will be starting soon....
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 24 February 2010, 16:23:29
The project I have been thinking about for a while will be starting very soon ;)

It will certainly give Martin Imbers fastest in the World  Omega a run for its money :y

I will let you know more and pictures as I start it :y
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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 February 2010, 16:24:57
Is it a mig?

Standard fitment engine, or something a little different?  ::)
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 24 February 2010, 16:28:13
Your Hobby Bobby mind its ticking James I can hear it from here ;D

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Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 February 2010, 16:30:32
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Is it a mig?

Standard fitment engine, or something a little different?  ::)

Hmm. :-/ Probably the long-awaited FS-1V6.  ;D

Kevin
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 24 February 2010, 16:31:43
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Is it a mig?

Standard fitment engine, or something a little different?  ::)

Hmm. :-/ Probably the long-awaited FS-1V6.Two stroke of course  ;D

Kevin
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Post by: Elite Pete on 24 February 2010, 16:32:33
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The project I have been thinking about for a while will be starting very soon ;)

It will certainly give Martin Imbers fastest in the World  Omega a run for its money :y

I will let you know more and pictures as I start it :y
You've got no chance chief  ;D
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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 February 2010, 16:37:38
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Your Hobby Bobby mind its ticking James I can hear it from here ;D

Come on then spill the beans  ;D
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Post by: SP_3.2 on 24 February 2010, 16:49:16
I,m thinking a little something in a V8 sir ;D ;D
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 24 February 2010, 17:29:52
None of you are close ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 February 2010, 17:30:23
Straight 6?
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 24 February 2010, 17:32:04
But I can assure you there will be an on going step by step account of pictures and write ups (no doubt swearing) for a while. :y

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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 February 2010, 17:37:56
Will I get to see it next weekend?  ::)
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 24 February 2010, 17:41:11
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Will I get to see it next weekend?  ::)


Erm yes  ;) in its starting throws  ;)
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Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 February 2010, 17:41:46
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Will I get to see it next weekend?  ::)


Erm yes  ;) in its starting throws  ;)

Wicked... a sneak preview  :D
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Post by: CaptainZok on 24 February 2010, 18:35:01
Staffordshire's contribution to the space programme?
I bet it will be pink though whatever it is. ;D ;D
Have we got a name yet?
How about "thRUST 2010".
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Post by: hotel21 on 24 February 2010, 19:29:12
You been cherry picking at legoland again, big boy??   :D   :-*
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Post by: Radar on 24 February 2010, 20:55:28
You're not building a tie fighter are you?
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Post by: Amigo on 24 February 2010, 21:04:45
4WD........mid engine........3.2 manual.......turbo? Maybe??? ::)
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 24 February 2010, 21:05:56
So it's not a Death Star then ;D
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Post by: dad1uk on 24 February 2010, 22:48:57
I know..... really I do know but I'm sworn to secrecy!!!! ::)

Will be worth seeing though!

I bet amongst the swearing Rick Astley will make an appearance in the workshop! ;D  ;D
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Post by: omegod on 25 February 2010, 11:35:50
I'm guessing 2.3 Saab turbo engine tuned and boosted to within an inch of it's life.

Est 300-350 bhp for not too much cash.
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2010, 18:09:26
Oh I wish I had some spare time to help, sounds like it could be a right larf...

I should be free after April...
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Post by: hotel21 on 25 February 2010, 18:16:40
Anyone got spare lego, especially the large, kiddy sized, blocks?  Chap is possibly seeing problems on the horizon....   :y
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2010, 19:27:09
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So it's not a Death Star then ;D


Not making a Death Star, but it could be the Star that causes my Death  :D ;D
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2010, 19:28:18
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Oh I wish I had some spare time to help, sounds like it could be a right larf...

I should be free after April...

Your are more than welcome to come and lend a hand  :-*
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2010, 19:29:16
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Anyone got spare lego, especially the large, kiddy sized, blocks?  Chap is possibly seeing problems on the horizon....   :y


Hmm.... hedges I believe  ;D
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2010, 20:27:49
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Oh I wish I had some spare time to help, sounds like it could be a right larf...

I should be free after April...

Your are more than welcome to come and lend a hand  :-*
I'd love to, but doubt I'll get any time this side of the new finacial year :(
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Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 25 February 2010, 20:37:58
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So it's not a Death Star then ;D


Not making a Death Star, but it could be the Star that causes my Death  :D ;D

 ;D ;D :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 25 February 2010, 21:37:28
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Oh I wish I had some spare time to help, sounds like it could be a right larf...

I should be free after April...

Your are more than welcome to come and lend a hand  :-*

Can I come and play???
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Post by: The Red Baron on 25 February 2010, 23:59:32
you didnt buy a blower off ebay did you ::)
no im not on about a hair drier either. ;D
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Post by: MikeDundee on 26 February 2010, 07:20:39
I'll be sending those lego bricks up in the post this morning Daz as discussed last night :y.....I just hope there enough, somehow I somehow I doubt it though ;D
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 26 February 2010, 09:21:48
Cheers Mike think they will be needed ;D ;D ;D

Collecting my Donor car tomorrow :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 February 2010, 09:33:36
Is your welding good enogh to fit that V8 onto your fizzie trike?
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 February 2010, 10:29:54
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Is your welding good enogh to fit that V8 onto your fizzie trike?

Best fit a lightened flywheel before you try blipping the throttle. ;D

Kevin
Title: Re: A Project will be starting soon....
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 February 2010, 22:27:00
The Project is................... 


To fit a 3.0 Omega Engine into my Escort Cabriolet :y

I have bought a Vectra V6 for the gearbox etc to use on the project.

There are a few things I am uncertain about though really, will i go into the first hedge that jumps out infront of me? ;D
Will I be able to stop the thing from wheels spinning?
I would imagine it will sound lovely and be pretty impressive at picking its feet up.

So any ideas will be greatfully recieved... well some will ;D
Title: Re: A Project will be starting soon....
Post by: robbo299 on 27 February 2010, 22:48:07
Bigger air bags and wheelie bars spring to mind first mate..... :D ;D ;D
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Post by: hotel21 on 27 February 2010, 22:57:41
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Bigger air bags and wheelie bars spring to mind first mate..... :D ;D ;D

Once the front wheels get a couple of thou' above the tarmac its probably going nowhere very fast so the wheely bars bight best be on the front for ballast.....   ;D
Title: Re: A Project will be starting soon....
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 February 2010, 23:00:24
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Bigger air bags and wheelie bars spring to mind first mate..... :D ;D ;D

Once the front wheels get a couple of thou' above the tarmac its probably going nowhere very fast so the wheely bars bight best be on the front for ballast.....   ;D


Hoping not to go swimming with it Dad ;D
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Post by: hotel21 on 27 February 2010, 23:06:01
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Bigger air bags and wheelie bars spring to mind first mate..... :D ;D ;D

Once the front wheels get a couple of thou' above the tarmac its probably going nowhere very fast so the wheely bars bight best be on the front for ballast.....   ;D


Hoping not to go swimming with it Dad ;D
Best wear your water wings then our kid.....   ;D
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 February 2010, 23:07:36
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Bigger air bags and wheelie bars spring to mind first mate..... :D ;D ;D

Once the front wheels get a couple of thou' above the tarmac its probably going nowhere very fast so the wheely bars bight best be on the front for ballast.....   ;D


Hoping not to go swimming with it Dad ;D
Best wear your water wings then our kid.....   ;D


Oooooooooohh if I have too ;D
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Post by: robbo299 on 27 February 2010, 23:20:23
If your going to wear your water wings why not go a stage further and weld up the doors, ( it`s a convertable anyway so wouldn`t be needed ) and either take a feed off the gearbox and fit a propeller on the rear, or an outboard on the boot lid and make a multi purpose car/speedboat. Simples  :y  :D ;D These suggestions don`t help i know Daz but had a few tinnies and silly thoughts going through my mind. ha ha. ;D
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 February 2010, 23:27:05
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If your going to wear your water wings why not go a stage further and weld up the doors, ( it`s a convertable anyway so wouldn`t be needed ) and either take a feed off the gearbox and fit a propeller on the rear, or an outboard on the boot lid and make a multi purpose car/speedboat. Simples  :y  :D ;D These suggestions don`t help i know Daz but had a few tinnies and silly thoughts going through my mind. ha ha. ;D

Take your silly thoughts and "Go play on the Motorway", as my Grandad used to say  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: A Project will be starting soon....
Post by: Martin_1962 on 28 February 2010, 10:44:13
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The Project is................... 


To fit a 3.0 Omega Engine into my Escort Cabriolet :y

I have bought a Vectra V6 for the gearbox etc to use on the project.

There are a few things I am uncertain about though really, will i go into the first hedge that jumps out infront of me? ;D
Will I be able to stop the thing from wheels spinning?
I would imagine it will sound lovely and be pretty impressive at picking its feet up.

So any ideas will be greatfully recieved... well some will ;D


1) Scrap the Vectra donor

2) Tunnel the floor pan

3) Mount the engine PROPERLY
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Post by: Martin_1962 on 28 February 2010, 10:44:49
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Bigger air bags and wheelie bars spring to mind first mate..... :D ;D ;D

Once the front wheels get a couple of thou' above the tarmac its probably going nowhere very fast so the wheely bars bight best be on the front for ballast.....   ;D


Do it properly then fit a rear axle
Title: Re: A Project will be starting soon....
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 28 February 2010, 16:24:59
I have toyed with this idea Martin to be honest.

I prefer the idea of it being rear wheel drive as I do think the axles should do there own thing not one doing both..

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Post by: TheBoy on 01 March 2010, 11:54:58
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So any ideas will be greatfully recieved... well some will ;D
Buy a slightly poorly, 1998 Silver MV6 instead ;D ;D ;D