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Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 12th January 2020, 21:25
Replies: 16
Views: 6,897
Posted By hondekop
Funny, I always thought they extended the...

Funny, I always thought they extended the wheelbase to fit the europa chassis. I would really appreciate those 2 extra inches.

Have to cut up the car anyway because I do not fit in. But that is...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 11th January 2020, 21:58
Replies: 16
Views: 6,897
Posted By hondekop
See below for an estimate of the Nissan VQ35DE....

See below for an estimate of the Nissan VQ35DE. Estimate because of the fact that I could not find sufficiently reliable data. ...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 11th January 2020, 21:32
Replies: 16
Views: 6,897
Posted By hondekop
Hi Ian, I'm building on an existing Deon...

Hi Ian,

I'm building on an existing Deon chassis & body, so I am therefore pretty limited space wise, sadly.
Was the Deon based on a 206 shell, then converted to use the Lotus Europa chassis?...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 8th January 2020, 18:17
Replies: 16
Views: 6,897
Posted By hondekop
No, they are all 5x112 mm. But you can either...

No, they are all 5x112 mm. But you can either redrill & tap them to 5x108, or remain 5x112 mm and use adaptation wheelbolts which can compensate for 2 mm offset/piece (3 euro/piece).
Front:...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 8th January 2020, 18:03
Replies: 16
Views: 6,897
Posted By hondekop
Not a show stopper for me either, just something...

Not a show stopper for me either, just something other boxes have as a (non essential) pro. Standard LSD is not a bad thing however.
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 8th January 2020, 04:04
Replies: 16
Views: 6,897
Posted By hondekop
The mr2 turbo E153 seems to be a very strong gear...

The mr2 turbo E153 seems to be a very strong gear box indeed, accepting some 480 Nm. Problem is, they are getting quite thin on the ground (especially on the continent) and therefore quite expensive....
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 8th January 2020, 01:40
Replies: 16
Views: 6,897
Posted By hondekop
As for the Audi 100 C4 & A6 C4 hubs, they have a...

As for the Audi 100 C4 & A6 C4 hubs, they have a 57.1 mm center bore, so you even need to add a spacer 57.1x58.1 mm diameter to reach the 58.1 mm center bore of the Cromodora replicas.
But you're...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 8th January 2020, 01:30
Replies: 16
Views: 6,897
Posted By hondekop
Thanks Ross. To be honest, I have no measurements...

Thanks Ross. To be honest, I have no measurements of the Alfa V6 & box. I just based the drawings on various photos, while using the bore size and oil filter diameter as references. Apart from that,...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 6th January 2020, 16:50
Replies: 16
Views: 6,897
Posted By hondekop
For the rest of the drivetrain, there are two...

For the rest of the drivetrain, there are two major options. Due to turbocharging, the original gearbox will often break, especially with a mid engine setup which offers a lot more grip than the...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 6th January 2020, 16:11
Replies: 16
Views: 6,897
Posted By hondekop
New drivetrain setup: VR6

Hi everyone,

After lots of consideration I have changed my drivetrain plans.
Currently my Deon is sporting a Cologne V6 & IB 5 gearbox. This was always bound to be thrown out in favour of a more...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 6th January 2020, 13:51
Replies: 7
Views: 7,191
Posted By hondekop
Got it registered!!! :party::party::party: One...

Got it registered!!! :party::party::party:
One month before Brexit, after which it would become practically impossible to register. Took me three attempts in total:

1. Went to the RDW (Dutch...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 9th December 2019, 09:14
Replies: 8
Views: 5,407
Posted By hondekop
The advantage of added chassis stiffness...

The advantage of added chassis stiffness (compared to the Dino's, which cannot be impressive) is more important for me than the benefit of a single piece roof, so I guess I will have to live with it....
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 4th December 2019, 17:58
Replies: 8
Views: 5,407
Posted By hondekop
Quite extensive answer, no single part roof for...

Quite extensive answer, no single part roof for me then. Thanks, Kai
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 2nd December 2019, 11:44
Replies: 8
Views: 5,407
Posted By hondekop
Single piece roof: where is it stored?

Hi Guys,

My Deon has got a 2 part roof, The original 246 GTS has a got a single piece roof. Where is the single piece roof stored on the original while driving open, as I can find no place where...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 4th March 2019, 14:44
Replies: 7
Views: 7,191
Posted By hondekop
Found it at last! It's indeed on the rail behind...

Found it at last! It's indeed on the rail behind the driver's seat. However, the chassis appears to have been galvanized or hot zinc dipped AFTER stamping the VIN, leaving it almost indecipherable...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 12th February 2019, 12:34
Replies: 7
Views: 7,191
Posted By hondekop
Unfortunately, a vin plate is not an option over...

Unfortunately, a vin plate is not an option over here (Netherlands). The VIN must be stamped into the chassis, otherwise the RDW (Dutch DLVA equivalent) will not accept the car for registration....
Forum: General chatter 11th February 2019, 09:49
Replies: 2
Views: 3,064
Posted By hondekop
It's basically a rebodied Smart Roadster, do they...

It's basically a rebodied Smart Roadster, do they even refuse registering that in France?

Ciao, Kai
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 11th February 2019, 09:35
Replies: 7
Views: 7,191
Posted By hondekop
Cheers Ian, sorry for the late reply, house build...

Cheers Ian, sorry for the late reply, house build leaves no time for the dino, boohoo.

So, if I understand you correctly, it should be on the chassis rail in the following pic, between the red...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 2nd October 2017, 14:38
Replies: 7
Views: 7,191
Posted By hondekop
Deon: where is your VIN located on the chassis?

Hi everyone,

I've got a Deon in my garage which has to be registered in the Netherlands (currently on a UK reg). Now the V5 shows a nice VIN number, which is a prerequisite for registering in the...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 9th April 2016, 09:14
Replies: 5
Views: 6,750
Posted By hondekop
Hi Axel, I just sent you a PM. Please...

Hi Axel,

I just sent you a PM.

Please find some pics below. Can't give you pictures of the interior yet, as the car is currently in storage rather far away from home.

3395

3396
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 31st March 2016, 09:25
Replies: 5
Views: 6,750
Posted By hondekop
Registered but unfinished

Hi,

I've got another one to offer:

-Deon DGT 246 Spider
-RHD
-Ford Cologne V6 2900 cc, 150 HP (good condition)
-Ford Escort RS Turbo 5 speed gearbox

-Correctly UK registered as a Deon on...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 29th August 2010, 12:41
Replies: 10
Views: 8,186
Posted By hondekop
Hi Dino_gt, Nah, the guy only wanted to sell...

Hi Dino_gt,

Nah, the guy only wanted to sell them with the whole front axle. Maybe I still take that offer. Can you tell us more about your front uprights, are they welded like the Locost ones or...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 20th August 2010, 00:19
Replies: 4
Views: 6,233
Posted By hondekop
Well, there happens to be one on Ebay currently,...

Well, there happens to be one on Ebay currently, you only have to complete it:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/246-DINO-Classic-Replicas-KIT-CAR-/330461232493?pt=Automobiles_UK

Cheers, Kai
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 14th August 2010, 14:12
Replies: 10
Views: 8,186
Posted By hondekop
Hi Dino_gt, Thanks for the info. Which...

Hi Dino_gt,

Thanks for the info.

Which upright and bearing do you use then? Does it fit the existing rear suspension or did you have to modify it? What were your reasons to go this route.

As...
Forum: Dino 246 Builds and Discussion 13th August 2010, 19:11
Replies: 45
Views: 21,697
Posted By hondekop
Looks nice! Did you mount original bumpers or did...

Looks nice! Did you mount original bumpers or did you make them yourself?

What specs, engine, box?

Cheers, Kai
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