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by theflyingjon
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...
by theflyingjon
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...
by theflyingjon
Wed Feb 07, 2018 13:24
Forum: General
Topic: Rover V8 build log
Replies: 293
Views: 56064

Re: RV8 build

amarshall wrote:Image

(Don't ask how, it's messy).
I can't see the picture!!
by theflyingjon
Wed Feb 07, 2018 13:24
Forum: Upgrades and modifications
Topic: Rover V8 build log
Replies: 197
Views: 11105

Re: RV8 build

amarshall wrote:Image

(Don't ask how, it's messy).
I can't see the picture!!
by theflyingjon
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
by theflyingjon
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
by theflyingjon
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
by theflyingjon
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
by theflyingjon
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
by theflyingjon
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
by theflyingjon
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...
by theflyingjon
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...
by theflyingjon
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 :)
by theflyingjon
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 ...
by theflyingjon
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...