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Aaanyway...here, for similar money, is another mid engined non Lotus; https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1067221118248193?ref=marketplace_profile&referral_code=undefined Same drivetrain as my old SuperStrada (in de back as opposed to in de front obviously :geek: ). > Non std air filter. ...

Jobbo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2024 9:12 pm For playing YouTube music videos through your proper hifi it’s a great idea; no need to go full home cinema.

I use a simple TOSLINK cable to facilitate this.

I’m waiting to see a decent discount on a Marantz Stereo 70s. I see Richer Sounds have them for £699 if you are a VIP member - this is free to join and you get 10% off your first order over £100 - with the following caveat "*In some instances, this voucher is not valid in conjunction with othe...

KiwiDave wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15, 2024 10:33 pm it's all going to be an improvement over my current PC + Logitech Dolby stuff.

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Every day’s a school day.

I didn’t realise that most of the V8 Supercar drivers use the clutch for downshifts, as a full flappy paddle shift can be too aggressive and you don’t want them rears locking.

No issue for upshifts.

Gavster wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2024 2:57 pm I get hooked on this nostalgia stuff sometimes, there's a guy I know on TikTok called OldCarsMostly who only posts this stuff, it's great

https://www.tiktok.com/@andyq9

Very similar vibe

Rich B wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2024 1:10 pm never heard of it?

+1

One from 1987 - different car (Fiesta?) or just removed the aftermarket aero device thingy doo-dahs? Clearly not a fan of the (SImon Bates?) Radio 1 sad listeners letter segment - even with that background music :lol: they switch to some bangin' contemporary pop choons (sounds like they are searchin...

Pretty much nothing happens in this vid - it's just a "dashcam" from 1985. 8-) Probably more interesting if you know Castleford, but it brought back real "being driven round by yer dad" memories. :lol: The creator clearly enjoyed doing this as they have uploaded several similar v...

"Have the windscreen, wiring etc. 90% there ready to be bolted together"

At first I read this as "90% ready" and assumed the zero exists only as a typo.

I now realise that he only has 90% of the parts that would needed to complete it.....

Do not want.

Pretty good explanation/anaylsis here. Could create an interesting 9-cylinder engine with this concept.......

Jump to 1min50s if you want to skip straight to the 6-stroke specifics.

The fold down section of his used to sit flat on the seat My image above looks like an Ambassador - steering wheel, plus glass on C-pillar. This is a Princess. https://classiccarcatalogue.com/P/princess%201975%202200-3.jpg edit: 4 kids and a Labrador in the back seat :lol: https://www.youtube.com/w...

Jobbo wrote: ↑Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:04 pm Someone on PH has posted an MOT check for the Countach showing it expired in May

I've just checked (multitasking on a call) - it's also currently SORN. Harry has gone badass rogue.....

My Grandpa had a brown Austin Princess with that colour interior. I think the ribs used to go the opposite way on the side panels. Happy memories sitting on the fold down arm rest in the back of that 😎 Brilliant interior, absolutely love it. All the seperate parts of the seat make it work, if it wa...

RobYob wrote: ↑Sun Oct 06, 2024 9:55 am Announcement of Emira SE with 400bhp for "2025" seems to have been low key?

You were ahead of the UK press.

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-bri ... o-se/49069

Not expected to hit land (Florida) until Wednesday, and it’s “likely” to calm a little by then, but Milton is looking like quite a storm. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crl8e084r9yo.amp (Twitter link, so immediate discussion around cloud seeding, chemtrails etc etc). https://twitter.com/nbergwx...

dan wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2024 8:55 pm The first stage of my bodywork is complete....please note, it will not be grey

I’m going to suggest that maybe it isn’t the final stage then?

Jobbo wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2024 6:04 pm Not a looker, IMO:

Today's understatement was brought to you by Jobbo.

I'm sure it's sumptuous inside though.

650? From 4cyl 2.0? Jesus 2.4 turbo and lots of boost https://scontent-lhr6-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/398577973_875298500829592_2835328478134056614_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=0PYpLSCusV8Q7kNvgGN8OCA&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.xx&_nc_gid=A6NFcpvSj68nYovhK6UJd...

integrale_evo wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2024 4:34 pm None of us have a countach so it doesn’t matter

And @JonathanE sold his long ago, so we can't even pressure him to be (credibly) upset/confused/suspicious on our behalf.