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That's disgracefull, Rickmeister... not only because they jeopardised the health of Tiff Needell but aforemost because they wasted one can of liquid gold.  Those guys deserved to get shot on the spot. Liquid gold - Fosters is terrible, Its no proper Amber Nectar. Now carlsberg, thats a man lage and throwing that is a crime. Opp Locker - They also race a Spyker, this year a Lambo GTS-R and MORGANS. Le Mans its a strange old world.  |
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« Reply #16 on: December 19, 2003, 02:04:36 pm » |
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The T.W.A.T.S pics say (IMHO anyway) a hell of a lot about what the race and the whole event is all about... Great effort boy's...
Could you see Mr Brawn or Mr Todt doing the same as Mr Baron...
Just makes me long even more for next year...
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« Reply #17 on: December 19, 2003, 02:22:48 pm » |
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.... the HT girls also get me wishing as well...
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« Reply #18 on: December 19, 2003, 02:28:12 pm » |
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**** me, that's a Pagani Zonda, isn't it!
I never knew anyone's raced one at Le Mans yet!
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« Reply #19 on: December 19, 2003, 02:38:50 pm » |
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And here's the little beauty again.....
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« Reply #20 on: December 19, 2003, 02:42:40 pm » |
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Three weeks after LM they tested the Pagani at Spa during the test day for the 24 Hours. The pace was way off the mark so that they decided to use the Viper during the actual race. Forgot to add: The Viper didn't last too long either. After some twenty minutes Mike Hezemanns stuffed it into the tyre wall at Eau Rouge.  |
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« Reply #21 on: December 19, 2003, 06:57:22 pm » |
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Another classic at Lemans.
I'm in the process of putting in a 355 bhp engine and 6 speed manual box.Well you got to have something to do over Xmas.
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« Reply #22 on: December 19, 2003, 07:12:49 pm » |
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« Reply #23 on: December 19, 2003, 07:57:34 pm » |
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Nice T/A you got there, PM, though it may be frowned upon, because you are not running a wheezing K series four banger. Out of interest is it a 305 or a 350? I had an IROC with a 350 TPI and that motor can be merely chipped to knock out nearly 300bhp. A high-flow intake, long-tube headers, removal of cats and some gasflowing of the intake would get you up around 330. If you've not driven a GM manual, check one out before you take that step - they're not great IMO - very truck-like, long throw etc. - even in the 'vette. Your 4 spd auto would need a shift-kit to toughen it up for the heightened hp you're going to put through it, but it will cope (mine did) with simple mods and the slusher will give you better et's than the manual anyway. Either way, nice car - you should be proud of it.
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« Reply #24 on: December 19, 2003, 08:07:44 pm » |
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Hi PM
I thought it was only Mrs Doubtfire that was the Welsh specialist at modding and tuning American muscle......or does it run in the local blood?
Any body want ther 8th oldest Triumph Stag in the world for a restoration project.
Wishy
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« Reply #25 on: December 19, 2003, 08:17:06 pm » |
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Matt,
Ive already got a B&M Auto box in it plus Heads,cam,headers exhaust etc etc but ive just about run out of things to do to it.Its a 305 by the way.
The motor I am fitting is the ZZ4 with a Holley Stealth Ram set up.
The 6 speed is the T56 as fitted to Vette,Viper and newer Camaros and Transams but with a B&M short throw shifter
I admit that if i were driving this everyday,I would probably leave the auto in it but just for trips to LM and other european circuits I think the manual will be more fun.
Also Doubtfire is having all my other stuff(only done 20,000 miles)for his 34 Hot Rod
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« Reply #26 on: December 19, 2003, 09:20:07 pm » |
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Well impressed with the tunnel-ram, PM. You're sure going to have your work cut out, keeping the 'check engine' light off, with that bad boy fitted! Not sure how you are going to mate up to your mass airflow equipment without driving the computer bozzwank though.
Couldn't agree more about having a manual tranny for occasional use - and it makes the engine more 'driveable'. I found that fitting a Trans-Go shift kit in my A4 made a massive difference. It really toughened-up the transmission and the shifts themselves. Mine launches significantly harder than a 6 speed, without the worry of frying the clutch. I'd be interested to hear how it all works out.
If you need any parts, gimme a holler - I've one or two contacts in the trade, who's pricing is quite friendly.
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« Reply #27 on: December 19, 2003, 09:24:21 pm » |
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Lovely shot of the Zonda, Rickmeister! What body/lense/film/settings you using? Or is it Photoshop |
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« Reply #28 on: December 19, 2003, 09:33:17 pm » |
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Matt,
The HSR comes with everything,including the ECU and wiring.Its not a mass air flow system and all the original will be thrown away.
Tuneups are done on a lap top too.
The ZZ4 is avaiable off the shelf here but if you can get me a good deal on the Holley set up,I would be more than interested.
The Holley part number i need is,
91503201 and the cost from places such a Summit and Jegs is $2289.00
Anything you can do would be greatly appreciated
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« Reply #29 on: December 20, 2003, 10:37:10 am » |
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Lovely shot of the Zonda, Rickmeister! What body/lense/film/settings you using? Or is it Photoshop Thanks DR!! Camera details: Canon EOS3 body, Canon 35-350 lens (could only afford one good one so had to go for a utility lens, which unfortunately compromises depth of field capability). Shutter speed when shooting head on normally 1/500th.  |
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