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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Talking 3 weeks 2 days to build racecar number 2!

And so it begins....
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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thats it....thats all your goona say? you have picts? info?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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HI ALL AND STEADY THERE,FINITES JST STARTED A THREAD 4ME.
I CAN FABRICATE BUT NOT COMPUTICATE,LOOK FOR`28 DAYS TO BUILD A RACECAR AND READ THAT FIRST.
MIGHTVE POSTED SUMMIT HEAR BY TIME UVE SEEN THAT...CHEERS


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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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HI ALL AND STEADY THERE,FINITES JST STARTED A THREAD 4ME.
I CAN FABRICATE BUT NOT COMPUTICATE,LOOK FOR`28 DAYS TO BUILD A RACECAR AND READ THAT FIRST.
MIGHTVE POSTED SUMMIT HEAR BY TIME UVE SEEN THAT...CHEERS


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uhhh.... what?
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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sorry,only pics ive got atmo .this is my fd before its current heady build.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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errr so maybe i should clear the confusion up!

String (BREED) is currently trying to type a post into this thread that I started for him (just don't ask!). As the poor bastard is now on his third attempt at writing the same post I'm just going to ask everyone to take a sit down for a while and enjoy the "elevator music" while we have a brief interlude in proceedings....

*please hold your call is important to us*
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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LOLWTFBBQ... that **** is jdm tight fa shizzle dizzle nizzle
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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...U SURE YOU CAN DRIVE IF YOU CANT READ ENGLISH..BOLLOX TO THIS ILE BUILD ME MOTOR....
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Spec ; 93 Breed Fd3s

Stripped Interior,lost Boot Floor,built Twin Ally Tanks,sponsored Rx Motors Rebuild(extended Streetport)td06 25g,big Manifold,100mm Thick Vmount,80mm Thick Rad,nip N Tune Power Fc,aeromotive Fuelling,sponsored Nitron Nsx/rx7 Hybrid Suspension.....and A Few Bits More..............
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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So firstly we stripped the shell...
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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and took out the cage to powder coat it... thanks lego spaceman tom!
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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more roll cage.... more powder...
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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custom alloy fuel tanks, lovely ally welding and custom bracket to mount it up into the spare wheel well that's now removed from the car. Loads of extra clearance for the rear diffuser.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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more sexy fuel tank
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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and more tank... it's just so nice!
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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forklift ws a bit over the top i know...
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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more tank... plenty of room for diffuser and stuff... might have to make it transparent lol
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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and this is String of Breed Performance....


.... he has a short fuse but and an interesting method of interfacing with comuputers but my god the guy can fabricate!
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Good luck with the build.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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THANKS,NEED IT.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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engine built today. Powder coated plates from String.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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make sure you ditch the wheels, wing and front bump. extra weight doesn't belong in a racecar.
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Got The Fuel Pump Today,very Nice,and The Pre Pump Fuel Filter Should Be Here Monday.cant Decide If I Can Stand Hiding The Pump Though..i Was Goin To Mount It Off The Tank Bracket In The Gap Between Tanks Next To The Outlet But I May Just Put The Filter There .
Tomorrow Ile Make A Rollover Brace To Stop The Tanks Coming Through The Ally Cover That`l Be Over The Boothole.its Just The Right Size To Pull Out The Top Should I Need To,all By Fate Really.ive Had The Tanks Along Time As They Were Given To Me So It Jst Happened That They Fit So Well,two Doughnuts Later Whilst Ide Removed The Boot Floor And Me Mate Andy Very Nicely Had Them Tig`d Together With A Collection Pot Added One End Where The Baffled Parts Of Each Tank Are.should Work Ok With A -10 Outlet,dnt Think We`ll Pull Any More G`s Than A Caterham Does !.
Engine Should Be Ready Wednesday,exhaust Ports Are Now Mahoossive,
Ile Cut The Front Slam Panels Off Tomorrow And Brace Across Chassis Rails Infront Of The Engine With Either Some T45 Or What I Find.
Dnt Need Front Bumper So Ile Build A Light Tube Frame To Support I/c,rad And Nosecone.
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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Got The Fuel Pump Today,very Nice,and The Pre Pump Fuel Filter Should Be Here Monday.cant Decide If I Can Stand Hiding The Pump Though..i Was Goin To Mount It Off The Tank Bracket In The Gap Between Tanks Next To The Outlet But I May Just Put The Filter There .
Tomorrow Ile Make A Rollover Brace To Stop The Tanks Coming Through The Ally Cover That`l Be Over The Boothole.its Just The Right Size To Pull Out The Top Should I Need To,all By Fate Really.ive Had The Tanks Along Time As They Were Given To Me So It Jst Happened That They Fit So Well,two Doughnuts Later Whilst Ide Removed The Boot Floor And Me Mate Andy Very Nicely Had Them Tig`d Together With A Collection Pot Added One End Where The Baffled Parts Of Each Tank Are.should Work Ok With A -10 Outlet,dnt Think We`ll Pull Any More G`s Than A Caterham Does !.
Engine Should Be Ready Wednesday,exhaust Ports Are Now Mahoossive,
Ile Cut The Front Slam Panels Off Tomorrow And Brace Across Chassis Rails Infront Of The Engine With Either Some T45 Or What I Find.
Dnt Need Front Bumper So Ile Build A Light Tube Frame To Support I/c,rad And Nosecone.
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