Classic Car Owners

Akagi · 22 Oct 2020 at 11:19

Im putting my fingers in my ears now.

vanpeebles · 22 Oct 2020 at 11:23

*sneaks up on acme with a rolled up mini magazine held in a high swinging position*

Akagi · 22 Oct 2020 at 11:26

Frozennova · 22 Oct 2020 at 11:26

Acme said:
... Which is why its a rubbish system..?

This discussion is madness.

You do you pebbles.

Its marketing spiel to sell packages to people who neither know or care what parts are fitted to their car.

It might be daft, but in most circles stage x has a defined definition.

Greebo · 22 Oct 2020 at 14:19

vanpeebles said:
I've changed the paint to x-power grey, and it's got a computerised distributor, k&n's and a full exhaust system. My dream is to supercharge it, but other than that, nothing else. Yes it's an LE Also needs a full carpet, so I might go for silver/grey just to brighten it up inside.

If I can get the MGB, and the Mini all back together, I'll use them both for work, and part ways with the Disco. Hopefully the money from that will pay for the supercharger

Nice MGB fellow Co Durhamite

Here's my midget I finished (for now) this year at the start of lockdown

Axeboy · 22 Oct 2020 at 14:21

Ohhh I like that, colour really suits it

vanpeebles · 22 Oct 2020 at 14:31

Greebo said:
Nice MGB fellow Co Durhamite

Here's my midget I finished (for now) this year at the start of lockdown

Eeeee, thats lovely

Hello!

Lashout_UK · 22 Oct 2020 at 14:37

That is sweet.

Perfect for blatting around in, too. Must be great fun.

Temujin · 22 Oct 2020 at 14:50

Greebo said:
Nice MGB fellow Co Durhamite

Here's my midget I finished (for now) this year at the start of lockdown

Same A series as the mini / metro / etc right?

Which Stage tuning are you currently at? @Acme would like to know!

vanpeebles · 22 Oct 2020 at 15:03

Hahaha, that will be a rwd A series. (Not a plus +)

Greebo · 22 Oct 2020 at 16:08

vanpeebles said:
Eeeee, thats lovely Hello!

Thanks. Wave if you see me

Greebo · 22 Oct 2020 at 16:09

akaFonzie said:
Same A series as the mini / metro / etc right?

Which Stage tuning are you currently at? @Acme would like to know!

Slightly modded, currently pulling around 80bhp. Hoping to have it past 100bhp after winter

Stu999 · 22 Oct 2020 at 16:35

mikeh501 said:
Ive got a couple.

1972 Alfa Romeo GT Juinor 1600. Its a former historic rally car and fairly modern given how ancient it is. 4 pot, 130bhp, 900kg weight, 5 speed box with synchros and 4 wheel disc brakes. Absolute hoot to drive.

Bellissimo!

Greebo said:
Nice MGB fellow Co Durhamite

Here's my midget I finished (for now) this year at the start of lockdown

I like this colour a lot and lack of badge on the bonnet.

vanpeebles · 22 Oct 2020 at 16:39

Greebo said:
Thanks. Wave if you see me

I will!

I think you need a supercharger too!

Greebo · 22 Oct 2020 at 16:58

vanpeebles said:
I will! I think you need a supercharger too!

Got one

Just not got round to fitting it yet. That's this winter's project

Spent the summer horsing around in it and enjoying it,.

vanpeebles · 22 Oct 2020 at 17:35

Greebo said:
Got one Just not got round to fitting it yet. That's this winter's project

Spent the summer horsing around in it and enjoying it,.

Grumble!

Greebo · 22 Oct 2020 at 18:11

vanpeebles said:
Grumble!

This is where I got my supercharger kit from

https://www.vmaxscart.co.uk/40-45-dcoe-supercharger-kit/

I should be getting between 110-120Bhp and 110lbf of torque when done.

Might have to put discs on the rear and put upgraded driveshafts on while I am doing it.

120bhp will be a bit spicy in a car which only weighs 730kg. Thats a 164bhp per tonne.

Maybe 5s 0-60 time.

vanpeebles · 22 Oct 2020 at 18:14

Greebo said:
This is where I got my supercharger kit from

https://www.vmaxscart.co.uk/40-45-dcoe-supercharger-kit/

I should be getting between 110-120Bhp and 110lbf of torque when done.

Might have to put discs on the rear and put upgraded driveshafts on while I am doing it.

120bhp will be a bit spicy in a car which only weighs 730kg. Thats a 164bhp per tonne.

Maybe 5s 0-60 time.

Yeah, they been active for years, they were working on an MGB kit, then had to stop as they couldn't get the supercharger they needed

My only hope is the Moss one.

Greebo · 22 Oct 2020 at 18:26

vanpeebles said:
Yeah, they been active for years, they were working on an MGB kit, then had to stop as they couldn't get the supercharger they needed My only hope is the Moss one.

Ouch at the price difference!!! I did look at doing a home verison using an Eton supercharger off a Merc. Easily available for around £200 second hand plus there is a firm in the US that do all the pulleys and brackets and stuff to go with it. I will have a look and see if they do them for the MGB.

vanpeebles · 22 Oct 2020 at 18:28

Greebo said:
Ouch at the price difference!!! I did look at doing a home verison using an Eton supercharger off a Merc. Easily available for around £200 second hand plus there is a firm in the US that do all the pulleys and brackets and stuff to go with it. I will have a look and see if they do them for the MGB.

I have got an intake manifold off a canal boat and an american exhaust manifold if I fancy the ghetto turbo route