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Re: Kit Car question...
« Reply #75 on: 24 October 2008, 09:26:54 »
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Be nice to hear the V6 roar  ;D

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 ::) Dont tempt us!
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« Reply #76 on: 24 October 2008, 11:36:54 »
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Re: Kit Car question...
« Reply #77 on: 24 October 2008, 11:43:17 »
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Just found this on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marlin-Sportster-Kit-Car-3ltr-V6_W0QQitemZ330279815934QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330279815934

Its got a 3.0 v6 in it from an Omega  :y

The large void between the front of the engine and radiator shows how short the V6 is. They could have got the full multiram setup in there.

That's a Huge brake master cylinder, too! :o

Surprised they bothered with a brake servo.

Looks quite a tidy car, though, actually.

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Re: Kit Car question...
« Reply #78 on: 24 October 2008, 12:41:00 »
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Just found this on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marlin-Sportster-Kit-Car-3ltr-V6_W0QQitemZ330279815934QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330279815934

Its got a 3.0 v6 in it from an Omega  :y

It fits rather well in there!
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« Reply #79 on: 24 October 2008, 12:46:55 »
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Just found this on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marlin-Sportster-Kit-Car-3ltr-V6_W0QQitemZ330279815934QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330279815934

Its got a 3.0 v6 in it from an Omega  :y

The large void between the front of the engine and radiator shows how short the V6 is. They could have got the full multiram setup in there.

That's a Huge brake master cylinder, too! :o

Surprised they bothered with a brake servo.

Looks quite a tidy car, though, actually.

Kevin

I wasn't planning on keeping the Omega intake, however i'm now wondering if this would be a bad idea?  :-/
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« Reply #80 on: 24 October 2008, 12:54:09 »
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Just found this on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marlin-Sportster-Kit-Car-3ltr-V6_W0QQitemZ330279815934QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330279815934

Its got a 3.0 v6 in it from an Omega  :y

The large void between the front of the engine and radiator shows how short the V6 is. They could have got the full multiram setup in there.

That's a Huge brake master cylinder, too! :o

Surprised they bothered with a brake servo.

Looks quite a tidy car, though, actually.

Kevin

I wasn't planning on keeping the Omega intake, however i'm now wondering if this would be a bad idea?  :-/

Your choice realy, the trombone setup gives better low donw torque but, do you realy need it in a kit car!  :y
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Re: Kit Car question...
« Reply #81 on: 24 October 2008, 13:57:13 »
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Your choice realy, the trombone setup gives better low donw torque but, do you realy need it in a kit car!  :y

If the trombone will fit, may as well keep it but, as said, it's a light car so will not spend long bogged down at low revs when you give it some welly!

The X30XE Westfield I saw had downdraught throttle bodies but that particular setup could have been disadvantageous in the rain! Not cheap either.

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« Reply #82 on: 24 October 2008, 21:32:18 »
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Your choice realy, the trombone setup gives better low donw torque but, do you realy need it in a kit car!  :y

If the trombone will fit, may as well keep it but, as said, it's a light car so will not spend long bogged down at low revs when you give it some welly!

The X30XE Westfield I saw had downdraught throttle bodies but that particular setup could have been disadvantageous in the rain! Not cheap either.

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Did you get any pic's of it? ::)
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« Reply #83 on: 25 October 2008, 00:14:56 »
Very nice thread. believe it or not I'm in the process of trying to build a car out of my old v6 estate. I won't call it a kit which is a collection of parts you assemble. I've built a chassis section to take the rear subframe although heavy still lighter than the original body, presently building the front end decided to make new wish bones to carry the original upright ( excellent braking system why waste it). steering is the next project. The idea is to build a low cost safe car to have a bit of fun on a few tracks. Basic chassis, roll cage, minimal body work may not be the lightest but considering the omega can go well enough went you want it to get rid of the barge effect it should go better.
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« Reply #84 on: 25 October 2008, 00:34:36 »
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Did you get any pic's of it? ::)

'fraid not. There are some on wscc.co.uk somewhere but I've been unable to find them. :'(

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« Reply #85 on: 25 October 2008, 09:49:08 »
Went round to my mates mums house last night, and theres plenty of space there to build the car (Large barn/workshop)...

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Very nice thread. believe it or not I'm in the process of trying to build a car out of my old v6 estate. I won't call it a kit which is a collection of parts you assemble. I've built a chassis section to take the rear subframe although heavy still lighter than the original body, presently building the front end decided to make new wish bones to carry the original upright ( excellent braking system why waste it). steering is the next project. The idea is to build a low cost safe car to have a bit of fun on a few tracks. Basic chassis, roll cage, minimal body work may not be the lightest but considering the omega can go well enough went you want it to get rid of the barge effect it should go better.

That sounds intresting, good luck with it! Remember to take LOADS of photos as you stripdown / build it!  :y
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Re: Kit Car question...
« Reply #86 on: 29 October 2008, 14:52:16 »
For those who are interested, there's a few consultation documents and a full draft inspection manual for the new IVA inspection scheme which is to replace SVA here:
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http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/publications/consultationsandresearch/consultationpapers/consultationpapers.htm

Meet the new SVA manual, same as the old SVA manual. You now need a reverse gear but apart from that I can't see much difference.

How they justify the hike in the inspeciton fee is beyond me. I guess they don't have to. :(

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Re: Kit Car question...
« Reply #87 on: 30 October 2008, 20:55:57 »
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For those who are interested, there's a few consultation documents and a full draft inspection manual for the new IVA inspection scheme which is to replace SVA here:
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http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/publications/consultationsandresearch/consultationpapers/consultationpapers.htm

Meet the new SVA manual, same as the old SVA manual. You now need a reverse gear but apart from that I can't see much difference.

How they justify the hike in the inspeciton fee is beyond me. I guess they don't have to. :(

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For "Inspection Fee" read TAX
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« Reply #88 on: 31 October 2008, 09:43:25 »
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For those who are interested, there's a few consultation documents and a full draft inspection manual for the new IVA inspection scheme which is to replace SVA here:
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http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/publications/consultationsandresearch/consultationpapers/consultationpapers.htm

Meet the new SVA manual, same as the old SVA manual. You now need a reverse gear but apart from that I can't see much difference.

How they justify the hike in the inspeciton fee is beyond me. I guess they don't have to. :(

Kevin


For "Inspection Fee" read TAX

Yep, and given that most SVA customers are importers of vehicles there's a lot of truth in that. >:(

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