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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 25th January 2020, 07:47
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I would stick to the original green you tried...

I would stick to the original green you tried ages ago:rofl:
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 23rd January 2020, 09:19
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Looking good:first: Surprised at the forward...

Looking good:first:

Surprised at the forward hinging bonnet, always thought the Kobra/250 bonnets using the existing hinges was a stroke of genius.

Is the new mould going to be taken after it...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 20th August 2019, 17:07
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Posted By Jaguartvr
How has it been registered as a "67" plate when...

How has it been registered as a "67" plate when it's using an engine that has been out of production for 30 years?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 1st May 2019, 07:49
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Perfect

Perfect
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 30th April 2019, 19:03
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Perfect solution but I would try and source a car...

Perfect solution but I would try and source a car lock. A Chinese cabinet lock will probably rust solid as they are not intended for outdoor use.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 28th April 2019, 18:22
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Posted By Jaguartvr
You would still need to smash a window to get...

You would still need to smash a window to get into the car.
Unless you are a genius there is no way to re-engineer the door locking mechanism.
I bought an extra door to cut up and see what could...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 28th April 2019, 14:49
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Posted By Jaguartvr
The door card can be removed with the door closed...

The door card can be removed with the door closed but if the door has deadlocked you can only open it using the key in the door lock which is hidden by the 250 door skin.

Found this on the web
...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 28th April 2019, 07:33
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Posted By Jaguartvr
BEWARE OF TOUCHING Z3DOOR LOCKS! Have been...

BEWARE OF TOUCHING Z3DOOR LOCKS!

Have been working on 2 Z3's and both have deadlocked. Both have the roof down so I can get inside them, however even with the key in the ignition the doors cannot...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 20th April 2019, 07:36
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Just been working on a Boston Green Z3, very...

Just been working on a Boston Green Z3, very similar colour to the 550. Would save painting all the door shuts.

I think Smash is being a bit hard on the 250. Mine was a relatively simple build,...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 3rd April 2019, 07:37
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Views: 200,535
Posted By Jaguartvr
Time for an update, is it going to be shown at...

Time for an update, is it going to be shown at Stoneleigh?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 13th March 2019, 17:21
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Views: 200,535
Posted By Jaguartvr
Central locking wasn't working (from the key fob)...

Central locking wasn't working (from the key fob) and the interior light seemed to go out, however it was only occasionally that the battery went flat and I didn't twig that the interior light was...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 13th March 2019, 07:17
Replies: 582
Views: 200,535
Posted By Jaguartvr
Battery drain

I know you were having problems with battery drain, I was suffering the same problem. My car gets used depending on its position on the drive. It can be used every day and then gets blocked in for a...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 26th February 2019, 15:58
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Posted By Jaguartvr
The wrinkle finish can be a bugger to get right,...

The wrinkle finish can be a bugger to get right, if it isn't perfect it looks crap. Having had a couple of goes with the wrinkle paint I am sticking to the Hammerite satin.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 26th February 2019, 07:46
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Hammerite do a smooth satin black, easy to apply...

Hammerite do a smooth satin black, easy to apply and gives a great finish, I am intending to give it a go on my dash. You can paint it on the kitchen table, but top tip, wait until the wife is out!
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 13th January 2019, 17:44
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Any updates? It must be nearly there.

Any updates? It must be nearly there.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 26th December 2018, 18:50
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Views: 200,535
Posted By Jaguartvr
Looks great with great detail to the finish....

Looks great with great detail to the finish. Could it be a TVR rival?
Lose the roof and it would be perfect.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 4th December 2018, 17:34
Replies: 582
Views: 200,535
Posted By Jaguartvr
I had a couple of cheap motorcycles scissor...

I had a couple of cheap motorcycles scissor lifts, under strain I found that they were prone to twisting.
I'm afraid I think that is what will happen to yours as all the weight will be on the wheels...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 4th December 2018, 02:01
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Posted By Jaguartvr
If you look at some of the interiors on the...

If you look at some of the interiors on the finished DNA cars you will notice a few light tan interiors that look very good. They have all kept a black strip at the top of the doors and all of the...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 26th October 2018, 17:04
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Views: 200,535
Posted By Jaguartvr
I put a set of MWS chrome wheels on my MK2 back...

I put a set of MWS chrome wheels on my MK2 back in 1993 and they are still (almost) rust free. The car is not garaged most of the time.
I did get rust marks when I first had them and was told by MWS...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 26th October 2018, 15:39
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Views: 200,535
Posted By Jaguartvr
Did you have a problem with your wires? I have...

Did you have a problem with your wires? I have been hoping to get some direct from China but they are having problems with the size and ET that I want. Next option was going to be your Dayton's but...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 25th October 2018, 15:55
Replies: 582
Views: 200,535
Posted By Jaguartvr
I think it should be sold without the vents,...

I think it should be sold without the vents, customer would have to add them themselves. Should be made to sign a disclaimer when buying saying they won't infringe any trademarks by miss badging it....
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 24th October 2018, 11:56
Replies: 582
Views: 200,535
Posted By Jaguartvr
Looking good, such a shame Chris doesn't post...

Looking good, such a shame Chris doesn't post anymore as the development of new cars is the best part of the forum.
When you go down can you ask Chris if the front section could be grafted onto a...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th October 2018, 08:01
Replies: 582
Views: 200,535
Posted By Jaguartvr
Has MrTowed had a helping hand in that bonnet...

Has MrTowed had a helping hand in that bonnet scoop?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 2nd October 2018, 12:45
Replies: 582
Views: 200,535
Posted By Jaguartvr
Looking at the second picture, it looks as if...

Looking at the second picture, it looks as if Chris is using a full width 250 bonnet and necking it in to fit a Z3 using existing doors, ie no door skins.
Does this mean it would be not a major job...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 20th September 2018, 13:21
Replies: 582
Views: 200,535
Posted By Jaguartvr
Door window of the Aston reminds me of the Z3...

Door window of the Aston reminds me of the Z3 coupe window.
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