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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th November 2020, 12:17
Replies: 8
Views: 3,300
Posted By landmannnn
Just checking for a friend (of course), I was...

Just checking for a friend (of course), I was surprised how low powered the 2 and 2.2 litre Z4s are. 0 to 60 around the 8 second mark is hardly "sports".
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 14th November 2020, 23:23
Replies: 8
Views: 3,300
Posted By landmannnn
I have always like the C2 Vette.

I have always like the C2 Vette.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 24th January 2020, 22:29
Replies: 76
Views: 20,109
Posted By landmannnn
I think the 1960 cut off was EU, the UK only have...

I think the 1960 cut off was EU, the UK only have gone one stage further with the 40 year bit.

If you remember the EU were trying to harmonise the 4 plus 2 MOT, which got rejected in the UK.
...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st January 2020, 10:58
Replies: 76
Views: 20,109
Posted By landmannnn
Whilst I do not support Brexit, the lack of...

Whilst I do not support Brexit, the lack of Brussels imposed laws will help. Especially looking at the very restricted modifications allowed in mainland Europe.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 29th July 2019, 22:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,824
Posted By landmannnn
The lack of a charge light isn't an mot fail. You...

The lack of a charge light isn't an mot fail. You could do a bit of wiring to get the light working, but a voltmeter is much better solution
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 16th June 2019, 15:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,557
Posted By landmannnn
With a bit of luck, uprated clutch, coil overs...

With a bit of luck, uprated clutch, coil overs etc too.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th June 2019, 16:55
Replies: 10
Views: 2,557
Posted By landmannnn
Good find, a decent ECU is £500 - £700. i think...

Good find, a decent ECU is £500 - £700. i think you need to buy some beer to celebrate.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 15th June 2019, 00:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,557
Posted By landmannnn
You will need either an aftermarket ECU or a...

You will need either an aftermarket ECU or a piggy back ECU. Then you need to get a tuner with a rolling road to set it up.
Megasquirt is an option, although there are better ECUs nowadays, and ...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 14th June 2019, 23:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,451
Posted By landmannnn
Probably yes, it took me a couple of goes to get...

Probably yes, it took me a couple of goes to get it right.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 5th May 2019, 18:22
Replies: 24
Views: 5,042
Posted By landmannnn
Not sure, but i don't think Chris made it....

Not sure, but i don't think Chris made it....
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 29th March 2019, 10:15
Replies: 7
Views: 2,160
Posted By landmannnn
It is quite different in the UK. You can pick up...

It is quite different in the UK. You can pick up a nice 2.8 for under £3k, a decent rust free MX5 NA is about the same money now.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 27th March 2019, 20:56
Replies: 7
Views: 2,160
Posted By landmannnn
Are you allowed to convert cars in Luxembourg? ...

Are you allowed to convert cars in Luxembourg? Noting that it isn't in France, the rules in mainland Europe tend to be very strict.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd March 2019, 17:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,651
Posted By landmannnn
Usual parachute cord method.

Usual parachute cord method.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 4th March 2019, 15:04
Replies: 17
Views: 2,629
Posted By landmannnn
With the availability of the dateless NI plates...

With the availability of the dateless NI plates for £50, dateless plates don't tend to fetch much money, so it may not be worth bothering with after the transfer fee is paid.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 24th January 2019, 20:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,988
Posted By landmannnn
Fair point. Do they need to be lockable?...

Fair point.

Do they need to be lockable? Access to the under bonnet area doesn't make the car more likely to stolen.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd January 2019, 21:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,988
Posted By landmannnn
My experience of chrome plated products at the...

My experience of chrome plated products at the cheaper end is that they do rust. ACF50 will help.

Aluminium is normally better, whether lockable ones are available...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 20th January 2019, 17:01
Replies: 17
Views: 2,580
Posted By landmannnn
On the mot bit - technically if originally fitted...

On the mot bit - technically if originally fitted with an airbag it will fail if not present, however it seems the testers normally just check the airbag lights are working as expected.

There...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 9th December 2018, 21:30
Replies: 5
Views: 2,210
Posted By landmannnn
No pictures, but I seem to remember taking the...

No pictures, but I seem to remember taking the oversized thread and grinding it fit the spindle.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 6th December 2018, 21:08
Replies: 5
Views: 2,210
Posted By landmannnn
You need a couple of extended couplers like...

You need a couple of extended couplers like this...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 26th November 2018, 21:54
Replies: 2,623
Views: 667,228
Posted By landmannnn
It continues to be a fabulous example of what you...

It continues to be a fabulous example of what you can do in your shed.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 5th November 2018, 20:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,751
Posted By landmannnn
A local body shop won't charge a lot of you take...

A local body shop won't charge a lot of you take along a bumper and get them to weld it, especially on a Saturday morning with cash.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 3rd November 2018, 22:29
Replies: 11
Views: 2,751
Posted By landmannnn
You will need one of those soldering irons...

You will need one of those soldering irons designed for plastic welding.
The hardest thing is finding the right plastic welding sticks, you will need to buy a range, then it is trial and error....
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 30th October 2018, 21:46
Replies: 88
Views: 29,173
Posted By landmannnn
Stunning finish.

Stunning finish.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 26th August 2018, 17:53
Replies: 396
Views: 150,665
Posted By landmannnn
Fully agree. There are a full range of jerks on...

Fully agree. There are a full range of jerks on eBay, and chances are even when they turn up they will try to knock the price down.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 19th August 2018, 13:57
Replies: 3
Views: 2,429
Posted By landmannnn
You are getting 36 viewers per hour, so looks...

You are getting 36 viewers per hour, so looks like you will soon sell it.
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