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stuleah - 18/7/10 at 06:20 PM

What do you all think of the renault spider.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/89/Renault_Spider_Jarama_2006.jpg
I have a chance of making moulds from one and make a chassis jig.
What engine would you think would be a good choice?

clairetoo - 18/7/10 at 06:24 PM

I like `em
As for engine choice - since the layout is mid/rear engine , how about a nice little V6

designer - 18/7/10 at 06:28 PM

It is a stunning car.

Miks15 - 18/7/10 at 06:32 PM

loose the renault badge and itd look pretty good!

scootz - 18/7/10 at 06:36 PM

I've always liked them... stunning little cars, but just let down by the feeble (IMHO) power-plant!

That said, it's such a rare beastie that it might be financial-folly to fiddle with an engine-swap... not that that's stopped me before!

As for doing a kit build... why not! In an ideal world I would go for a Type-R engine, but settle for a Duratec!

l0rd - 18/7/10 at 06:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Miks15
loose the renault badge and itd look pretty good!


Indeed
Put a round one with blue and white quadrants and charge 150% more.

Oupsss did i say that out loud?

l0rd - 18/7/10 at 06:42 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stuleah
What do you all think of the renault spider.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/89/Renault_Spider_Jarama_2006.jpg
I have a chance of making moulds from one and make a chassis jig.
What engine would you think would be a good choice?


When you finish with the moulds, can i have the car please? Beer tokens waiting

[Edited on 18/7/10 by l0rd]

stuleah - 18/7/10 at 06:45 PM

V6 sound a good idea, which one though.

The car is a friend of mines and when i have done with it, it will be for sale.
I think he will want quite a few beer tokens though.

l0rd - 18/7/10 at 06:50 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stuleah
V6 sound a good idea, which one though.

The car is a friend of mines and when i have done with it, it will be for sale.
I think he will want quite a few beer tokens though.


Damn
My local bargain booze had a good offer on a six pack.

CLIO V6 engine, Might be able to keep the exhaust as well.



[Edited on 18/7/10 by l0rd]

clairetoo - 18/7/10 at 06:54 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stuleah
V6 sound a good idea, which one though.


Mazda V6 would be my choice - small , light and revvy , available as a 1.8 , 2.0 , and 2.5

MK9R - 18/7/10 at 07:10 PM

A bike engine of course!!!

omega0684 - 18/7/10 at 07:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
quote:
Originally posted by stuleah
V6 sound a good idea, which one though.


Mazda V6 would be my choice - small , light and revvy , available as a 1.8 , 2.0 , and 2.5


A 2.5 in that !!!!!

i've said it before and i'll say it again, YOU CRAZY LADY!

stuleah - 18/7/10 at 08:02 PM

mazda v6? what are they fitted in.

clairetoo - 18/7/10 at 09:19 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stuleah
mazda v6? what are they fitted in.

The 1.8 (K8) is in the Mx3
The 2.0 (KF) is in the 323
And the 2.5 is in the 626/Mx6 and Ford Probe .
So no shortage just yet

blakep82 - 18/7/10 at 10:13 PM

the race wind deflector was an interesting contraption



a bit cumbersome

stuleah - 19/7/10 at 07:01 AM

Yeah that was definately a bit "different".
I was thinking of using an MR2 screen.

stuleah - 19/7/10 at 07:03 AM

Interesting may look into that if we build it.

quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
quote:
Originally posted by stuleah
mazda v6? what are they fitted in.

The 1.8 (K8) is in the Mx3
The 2.0 (KF) is in the 323
And the 2.5 is in the 626/Mx6 and Ford Probe .
So no shortage just yet

speedyxjs - 19/7/10 at 07:03 AM

How about a 2.7 Jag V6 twin turbo diseasel?

No?

Il get me coat

blakep82 - 19/7/10 at 08:43 PM

quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
How about a 2.7 Jag V6 twin turbo diseasel?

No?

Il get me coat


yes, and your hat, and shoes, and any random items you left laying about

ettore bugatti - 19/7/10 at 09:29 PM

It needs a Alpine badge! Pretty sophisticated car in 1995. Aluminium space frame was included.

What's wrong with a Renault F4RT?

A good looking hardtop will be nice though.

l0rd - 20/7/10 at 01:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ettore bugatti
It needs a Alpine badge! Pretty sophisticated car in 1995. Aluminium space frame was included.

What's wrong with a Renault F4RT?

A good looking hardtop will be nice though.


Nothing wrong with it. Not many around though and finding parts would be dreadfull

[Edited on 20/7/10 by l0rd]

MikeR - 20/7/10 at 01:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
quote:
Originally posted by stuleah
V6 sound a good idea, which one though.


Mazda V6 would be my choice - small , light and revvy , available as a 1.8 , 2.0 , and 2.5


Hands up who couldn't see that answer coming? hmmm, looks like no one

clairetoo - 21/7/10 at 07:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
Hands up who couldn't see that answer coming? hmmm, looks like no one