Slimy38
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| posted on 1/2/15 at 07:27 PM |
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Exposed gearbox?
Just having a nosey at Guy Martins Volvo, and I happened to notice something peculiar about the interior;
I can't tell whether I like the idea of an exposed gearbox? I assume it's covered underneath otherwise the next thing to be seen would be
the ground rushing by underneath.
I doubt I could do that with my MX5 box without some major cosmetic work!
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hkp57
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| posted on 1/2/15 at 07:43 PM |
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Nice gimmick in a show car but not any good if you want to drive it in the real world I think
Fleet
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sdh2903
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| posted on 1/2/15 at 07:43 PM |
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I like it.
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sdh2903
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| posted on 1/2/15 at 07:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hkp57
Nice gimmick in a show car but not any good if you want to drive it in the real world I think
Can't see an issue if you have a full floor?
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hkp57
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| posted on 1/2/15 at 07:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sdh2903
quote:
Originally posted by hkp57
Nice gimmick in a show car but not any good if you want to drive it in the real world I think
Can't see an issue if you have a full floor?
I was thinking of the weeping oil seals, crap of the clutch etc
Fleet
SKC Raptor R - Hayabusa
Toyota C-HR Hybrid Limited Edition
Honda VFR1200 CrossTourer
DCT
Marlin Roadster 1800
Mercedes Vito 116 Sport
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joneh
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| posted on 1/2/15 at 08:12 PM |
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I guess there must be some sort of bulk head seal or all sorts of crap and fumes would come in through the engine bay.
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bi22le
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| posted on 1/2/15 at 08:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by joneh
I guess there must be some sort of bulk head seal or all sorts of crap and fumes would come in through the engine bay.
Unless it's justa show car
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Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 1/2/15 at 08:19 PM |
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clear lexan actually ...... as is the rear suspension....
currently off the road , since he stripped the cam belt and bent all the valves
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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blakep82
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| posted on 1/2/15 at 08:21 PM |
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By the flange round the tunnel tubes, I'm guessing its got some very clean polycarbonate or something covering it?
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Slimy38
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| posted on 1/2/15 at 09:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Volvorsport
clear lexan actually ...... as is the rear suspension....
quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
By the flange round the tunnel tubes, I'm guessing its got some very clean polycarbonate or something covering it?
Ah yes I see it now, so it is an enclosed tunnel but it's just clear. Of course I can imagine it not staying clear very long!
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Smoking Frog
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| posted on 1/2/15 at 09:53 PM |
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I like it the idea, matches the column. Although the clear panels won't look so good when scratched. Would like cool on a seven with the
gearbox and prop on display, but would not like seeing the prop spinning right next to me. Think I'll pass.
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threadbare wallet
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| posted on 3/2/15 at 06:35 AM |
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Your probs find the lexans stronger than alloy sheet so dont worry about it coming in,and the anti scratch version i think its called margard is very
good.
Very few things are "really" needed.
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