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- Wed May 06, 2020 07:00
- Forum: General
- Topic: Twin front brake calipers
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6348
Re: Twin front brake calipers
Bash - Sad to hear the issues! Hope that you can sort it. I had all bearings replaced in the diff apart from one (thing it may have been a lash bearing, was checked cleaned and re-greased at the time). All parts used where genuine Toyota. All bits got sourced in America as it was a quarter of the pr...
- Tue May 05, 2020 11:56
- Forum: General
- Topic: Twin front brake calipers
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6348
Re: Twin front brake calipers
It's been along time since I've been here, but thought that i'd chime in on this one. I did a 4 pot conversion to the front of my Excel and had it under the standard front wheels. The easiest way to do it (I found) was as per below; - Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo / Skyline R33 GTST Front Calipers (I boug...
- Wed Feb 07, 2018 13:24
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rover V8 build log
- Replies: 293
- Views: 56064
Re: RV8 build
I can't see the picture!!amarshall wrote:
(Don't ask how, it's messy).
- Wed Feb 07, 2018 13:24
- Forum: Upgrades and modifications
- Topic: Rover V8 build log
- Replies: 197
- Views: 11105
Re: RV8 build
I can't see the picture!!amarshall wrote:
(Don't ask how, it's messy).
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 18:02
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rover V8 build log
- Replies: 293
- Views: 56064
Re: RV8 build
Great to see that you're still at it! Impressive numbers on the dyno too!
Hope that the diff is running fine.
Jon
Hope that the diff is running fine.
Jon
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 18:02
- Forum: Upgrades and modifications
- Topic: Rover V8 build log
- Replies: 197
- Views: 11105
Re: RV8 build
Great to see that you're still at it! Impressive numbers on the dyno too!
Hope that the diff is running fine.
Jon
Hope that the diff is running fine.
Jon
- Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:30
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rover V8 build log
- Replies: 293
- Views: 56064
Re: RV8 build
Bash, just seen the sump update. Wish that you'd mentioned it earlier, i've got an early SD1 V8 sump on the shelf in my garage. I'd have sent it to you for beer tokens!
Jon
Jon
- Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:30
- Forum: Upgrades and modifications
- Topic: Rover V8 build log
- Replies: 197
- Views: 11105
Re: RV8 build
Bash, just seen the sump update. Wish that you'd mentioned it earlier, i've got an early SD1 V8 sump on the shelf in my garage. I'd have sent it to you for beer tokens!
Jon
Jon
- Wed Mar 02, 2016 18:01
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rover V8 build log
- Replies: 293
- Views: 56064
Re: RV8 build
Bash, just read through the update. Glad to see that you're making use of the parts!
I hope that you make it to the NEC, i'd very much like to see the car, it looks like a great build!
Take Care "The Soft Southerner" Jon
I hope that you make it to the NEC, i'd very much like to see the car, it looks like a great build!
Take Care "The Soft Southerner" Jon
- Wed Mar 02, 2016 18:01
- Forum: Upgrades and modifications
- Topic: Rover V8 build log
- Replies: 197
- Views: 11105
Re: RV8 build
Bash, just read through the update. Glad to see that you're making use of the parts!
I hope that you make it to the NEC, i'd very much like to see the car, it looks like a great build!
Take Care "The Soft Southerner" Jon
I hope that you make it to the NEC, i'd very much like to see the car, it looks like a great build!
Take Care "The Soft Southerner" Jon
- Tue Feb 03, 2015 21:08
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: BREAKING - 1984 Lotus Excel VARIOUS V8 CONVERSION PARTS
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8232
Re: BREAKING - 1984 Lotus Excel VARIOUS V8 CONVERSION PARTS
Do you still have the radiator? ist it higherperformance thatn standard Excel? Does it fit standard excel? //yroll Yes, I have an uprated radiator on it's own stainless bracket system. I am unsure if it will fit a standard excel as I installed the retaining bolts for it and used it on a Rover V8. I...
- Tue Feb 03, 2015 20:27
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: BREAKING - 1984 Lotus Excel VARIOUS V8 CONVERSION PARTS
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8232
Re: BREAKING - 1984 Lotus Excel VARIOUS V8 CONVERSION PARTS
Many parts sold, still a lot to go..... The car has a set of standard Wheels with Bridgestone tyres on the front and cheap tyres to the rear. All with good tread.... Cheap set of road tyres to get a car on the road?? Please ask me what you after! I have a busy weekend removing parts for various prom...
- Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:34
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: BREAKING - 1984 Lotus Excel VARIOUS V8 CONVERSION PARTS
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8232
Re: BREAKING - 1984 Lotus Excel VARIOUS V8 CONVERSION PARTS
Which model year is it? Just quoting you until you read the title. :P :lol: Thanks for this :) We know model year is not similar with reg date :wink: @theflyingjon: do you have a close up of the dash board please? in case for emailing please use don.hasi(at)web.de Thanks Email sent :)
- Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:34
- Forum: Engine and Gearbox
- Topic: Toyota celica supra LSD
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3207
Re: Toyota celica supra LSD
Please look up the Truetrac upgrade that many people in America within the Toyota Celica Supra community complete. These are readily available and not of the poorer design of the original Celicas (which from memory have an internal clutch). They are still a good unit when rebuilt, but for track day ...
- Sun Feb 01, 2015 17:39
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: BREAKING - 1984 Lotus Excel VARIOUS V8 CONVERSION PARTS
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8232
Re: BREAKING - 1984 Lotus Excel VARIOUS V8 CONVERSION PARTS
Sad... because the two pictures showed nothing serious which couldnĀ“t be fixed and shocks and bushes are typical running costs on a classic car. If it is done... it will be fine for many years and manymany miles. Which model year is it? Just quoting you until you read the title. :P Thank you!! It w...