Humbug
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| posted on 26/10/07 at 11:19 AM |
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Alternative nose
What with all the hassle of front cycle wings (brackets breaking, wobbling wings, etc.), crap on the suspension, etc. I was wondering if anyone knows
of an alternative nose arrangement, say something like this, but with a more normal seven nose shape, maybe lose the bumper bit, but with the
wings moulded on. Ideally, it would also be a straight swap for the separate seven-style nose cone, and not a whole bonnet.
Thoughts?
Ideas?
Opps - sorry about the pic size - i stole it from t'internet
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Marcus
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| posted on 26/10/07 at 11:42 AM |
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Hi,
If you want to go that way, why not go a little retro with clamshells. They don't move with the wheels - so more secure and still looks like a
Seven.
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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StevieB
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| posted on 26/10/07 at 11:48 AM |
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I think that could look quite good pretty much as it is, but maybe soften the lines up and fair in the headlights.
Ultimately, the more you do, the more you might as well have stuck a pheonix/fury body on.
But, it would make SVA a hell of a lot easier in terms of exposed suspension parts etc.
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westcost1
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| posted on 26/10/07 at 11:49 AM |
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i like the look of this 
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Humbug
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| posted on 26/10/07 at 11:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Marcus
Hi,
If you want to go that way, why not go a little retro with clamshells. They don't move with the wheels - so more secure and still looks like a
Seven.
... but all the suspension parts are still open to the elements with clamshells. Also, I have got over-the-rail exchaust so I would have to start
chopping the clamshell on one side.
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 26/10/07 at 12:35 PM |
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something like this but finished , obviously !
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/david.slater133/locosts2.JPG
it may all be coming off , since the reason for the full width front is for the big volvo intercooler etc , then you might say , why not a different
chassis etc.
fitting an NA 5 cyl 2.5 gets rid of all the necessary pipework , and being lower will fit under a traditional seven bodywork .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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westcost1
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| posted on 26/10/07 at 02:30 PM |
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That’s guna go like stink one of the guys at work has a 850R that goes well and weighs about 2 tone
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 26/10/07 at 02:36 PM |
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funnily enough that striker ? has a volvo engine in it !
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 26/10/07 at 02:38 PM |
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Ooh, i like the one westcost1 has posted
Shame its wrong hand drive
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How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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westcost1
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| posted on 26/10/07 at 03:34 PM |
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yes looks like a striker to me have a look at the web site got some nice cars on there it not in english but click down the side tabs and it will
bring up some driver specs with pics
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 26/10/07 at 04:03 PM |
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well , most of those cars have a B230 , that says it all to me .!!
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 26/10/07 at 04:03 PM |
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well , most of those cars have a B230 , that says it all to me .!!
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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