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4thirty Chat / Re: 430 speedo dial backs
« on: August 29, 2009, 01:42:41 PM »
tried to email you but it came back as invalid address
I'll have a set, email me for desired payment method
regards
Darren

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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« on: August 29, 2009, 09:02:42 AM »
I'd be Very interested in the ECU outcome, if it works I'd put a hefty drink his way to sort out my ECU
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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« on: August 28, 2009, 05:14:40 PM »
I hope I don't have the same problem. although I am looking at more sources
Just an example:
http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:REiQ2_HSjmoJ:forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread%3Fid%3D4208223+s4+flywheel+single+mass&cd=4&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk

Or, because I've got the ring gear, I may turn a flywheel, using the stud pattern and clutch kit as a template. Not thinking seriously enough about it yet.
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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« on: August 26, 2009, 09:41:31 PM »
Thanks Paul, I've lived here for 16 years, the neighbours are always seeing and hearing strange things, one side has a 'wonder what he's doing now attitude' while the other side are genuinely interested, as their son-in-law works at Fords Dunton research facility.
 I noticed that when I was unbolting the underside of the engine, gearbox and exhaust, all of them were either new or copperslipped, then I remembered the earlier conversation with the previous owner 'I've had the gearbox leak done at..... costing over £300', I have the receipt, another bonus with the car, Quattro box with no end seal leak.

Easy weekend coming up, new wheel bearings on my Van, Strip the Mr2 interior and front of the car. May also start dismantling the front subframe and suspension from the Audi, I plan to modify it for the engine/gearbox to the MR2, and utilise the suspension mounts for the front suspension/anti roll bar/hub/brakes

More photos to be posted
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Build Threads / Re: SouthEast Build
« on: August 24, 2009, 08:51:23 PM »
You went past Arena Essex which is 1mile off the Dartford Tunnel, I raced there for around 20years. We all looked for 'special' cars to wreck, the favs being Vintage, American, Limos and rollers.
 I live 10 miles away, had a lot of fun there
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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« on: August 23, 2009, 09:30:35 PM »
Continuing with the boring stuff, today was the turn of the Audi
 Also booked my appointment with DNA, earlier this week
Job Done!

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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« on: August 16, 2009, 09:14:56 PM »
Had a Sunday with the car, roof off, back end panels gone and engine out. Job Done
 Next week I'll start the Audi

Small car takes up loads of room!

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4thirty Chat / Re: Brake upgrades and performance once kit fitted
« on: August 11, 2009, 06:19:01 PM »
I have already posed this question to DNA and they said one of the 3ltr versions was using the standard brakes with no problem
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General Chitchat / Re: How did you/are you funding your project?
« on: August 10, 2009, 09:05:21 PM »
sold my other house
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Sales and Wants / Re: f430 replica wheels
« on: August 09, 2009, 04:40:26 PM »
Rochford Tyres are 15miles away from me, they have been going for years and are no small operation, if you're serious they will get almost any wheel available, I'll probably get my Hamann replicas from them.
My mate used to work for them, the original owner is Mark.

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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« on: July 30, 2009, 08:11:13 PM »
Got this Saturday off from work, all being good may start to strip out the back of the MR2
 Will start a build diary, with camera/video footage soon.
 Also carried out more research and viewings. Colour change in hand from black to.... The colour is true to Ferrari and a little more expensive, I'll confirm when I've bought the paint. Sorry to be a big vague but Ferrari looks good in so many colours, so I may change again!
 Bought a new camera for video and photos, hope they look better than what I've recently posted
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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« on: July 23, 2009, 06:38:30 PM »
Looking ahead, how have you guys found selling the unwanted MR2 body panels etc. Just curious
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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« on: July 23, 2009, 06:32:57 PM »
Audi and MR2 together, front drive is a little cramped at the mo

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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« on: July 22, 2009, 10:03:08 PM »
Spoke to them a little while back and they warned me to schedule the wait into the build, I need to sort the basics before doing the panel work, like engine etc...  Hope to have the car finished by Xmas.
 Still gathering various bits for the build
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4thirty Chat / Re: V8 DNA 4thirty
« on: July 22, 2009, 08:01:29 PM »
Got the MR2, the engine's broke. Just prepping the workshop to receive the car (chucking out all the bit and bobs from my house building days).
 It's been in the wars but every important bit is 100%; roof, all electrics, air con, low mileage, inner body panels, FULL SERVICE history, HPI clear, and after having a good look around- all body panels are original to the car- so damage free, Cool!
Just a few things to finish off then I'll strip the car almost to the chassis in preparation for it's colour change and a fair bit of fabrication for the V8, gearbox, suspension, and Audi brakes.
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I'll visit DNA and purchase a body shell when the engine and gearbox are in the car.

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