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Build Threads / Re: dna new model 60's style
« on: December 04, 2015, 09:32:00 PM »
If I build one of these in the future I would want to change the steering wheel for a wooden one.

As there are no controls on the wheel it all looks pretty straightforward, but, what are the rules about removing a safety device i.e. the airbag.

All of you guys who have built a 360 or 430 must know....is it legal for the MOT? :-\

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Build Threads / Re: dna new model 60's style
« on: December 04, 2015, 06:25:36 PM »
Ronan

I was thinking the same thing and, having forked out on a workshop manual I had a look. Removal of the quarter lights is dead easy but it would depend on whether you could get new side glass cut, if it would still fit on the lifting rail and how you would ensure a weather seal to the A pillar.

Then it would be a worry that it might 'flap' when up, but having said all that I am sure a lot of the guys on here could do it.

Loosing the quarter lights would certainly make it look more authentic...and even cooler.

When I spoke to Brian he did say that they have already prototyped a windscreen surround to make it look more like the 'real' thing.

Like I said before, I think the possibilities are immense for endless innovations and tinkering.

Sir P

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Build Threads / Re: dna new model 60's style
« on: December 03, 2015, 08:01:22 PM »
Looks great....wish I could photoshop!

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Build Threads / Re: dna new model 60's style
« on: November 27, 2015, 08:40:01 PM »
I live in the Redditch area and was so interested in this I phoned up DNA to see if I could nip down and have a look. Brian was busy painting his house because he was waiting for some FG to set, but even so he said to go down in 20 minutes and he would meet me there.

Sure enough he was in the middle of taking a mould, so it was a bit difficult to see much, but what I could see looked great. We chatted for half an hour, he really is a nice bloke, and I told him that I reckon he is on a real winner here, for the following reasons;

This is replicating an iconic car - something that us mere mortals could only dream of owning, even further out of reach than other Ferraris.
Even the Ferris Beuller car was a replica - and that sold for over $100k
Being a replica of an older vehicle having some miles on the clock don't matter - in fact they add to the illusion
The interior of the 250 Cal was simple and functional - so it could even be possible to copy it at some point in the future
The choice of donor - I would not want to pull apart a 3litre M, as it is likely to become a classic in its own right, but the 2.8L is a great choice. Lovely straight 6 and you should get performance very close to the original 250
The Z3 was/is an ugly monkey anyway - nice front end, shame about the rear. The 250 shape is just the party frock it needs.
And finally...price. I said to Brian that at last we have a quality "homage" that falls into the "hobby" money category rather than one that would require, in my case anyway, some extreme sacrifices, to afford.

So you are not dismantling an already beautiful car, but improving a bit of a pig. You are not breaking the bank, you should be able to get a beautiful one for about £15K (although for those who want to just keep going, Paul 79 I'm looking at you!), the skys the limit - replica dash, replica seats, in a fact full replica interior is perfectly possible AND at the end of it, when you do want to move on you should at least get back all that you have spent.

I don't see any downside.

I have talked it over with the other half, and we are almost ready to commit...BUT, just as you would not buy a flat screen telly until it was assembled and working, so it is with this. As soon as we have seen it in the flesh, and it meets our expectations, the cheque book will be out. I'm sure DNA will understand that we really need to see a completed one first.

However, to show I am serious I just bought the Bentley BMW Z3 service manual off Amazon, it cost a whopping £55.00, and currently I don't own a Z3.

Can't wait.

Sir P :P

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Build Threads / Re: dna new model 60's style
« on: November 19, 2015, 08:15:39 PM »
Shark infested custard though ;)

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Build Threads / Re: dna new model 60's style
« on: November 19, 2015, 04:28:03 PM »
Furrari

All IS right with the world.....phew :D

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Build Threads / Re: dna new model 60's style
« on: November 18, 2015, 07:37:59 PM »
Perhaps Tenpin would prefer blue ;D


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Build Threads / Re: dna new model 60's style
« on: November 16, 2015, 09:06:25 PM »
Tricky, I am really, really interested in this. I live in Redditch and wonder if your car is at DNA....I would love to nip down and have a look?

Sir P

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Other kitcar chat / Re: Kit Car builder in Greater Manchester needed
« on: November 08, 2015, 08:58:39 PM »
Sorry you are having such a mare George

Sir P

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Build Threads / Re: Commando's car
« on: May 26, 2015, 09:19:23 PM »
No.....it really isn't :(

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General Chitchat / Re: New DN88
« on: May 15, 2015, 06:09:18 PM »
I agree....V8 KLR please read that number plate for me....failed ;D

Its just the way the mesh fits behind the curved central diffuser ::)

Sir P

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DN8 Chat / Re: Did I see a DN8 today?
« on: April 23, 2015, 08:00:41 PM »
blimey Beema, the traffic around your place is a nightmare :-[

The donkeys are OK though :)

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DN8 Chat / Did I see a DN8 today?
« on: April 18, 2015, 07:48:14 PM »
My wife and I went to Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield today (Sat 18th April), trying to find the donkey sanctuary....anyway we got lost.

As we were waiting at one of the inlet gates to the park we were passed by what looked like a DN8 (red with a black roof) turn up at the same gate.

It looked like the reg was BA1lY...or something similar. It looked fabulous.

Was it someone from the DNA Owners club??

Sir P

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Build Threads / Re: Paul's 4thirty Build
« on: April 16, 2015, 07:44:20 PM »
Looks and sounds fabulous Paul

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Build Threads / Re: New 360 build
« on: April 15, 2015, 09:36:04 PM »
Nice one, thanks

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