Project Redneck

Post Reply
User avatar
Mito Man
Posts: 9728
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:27 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by Mito Man »

ZedLeg wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 12:03 pm I think arguing about whether cutting the roof off a muscle car based on a 60’s platform affects the handling might be a bit pointless :lol:
Yep I expect the coupe to have scuttle shake too :lol:
How about not having a sig at all?
User avatar
NotoriousREV
Posts: 6437
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:14 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by NotoriousREV »

It has less scuttle shake than a Saab convertible but more than our 4 series convertible. HTH.
Middle-aged Dirtbag
User avatar
Orange Cola
Posts: 2232
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:56 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by Orange Cola »

Jobbo wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 12:09 pm
Orange Cola wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 11:59 am does the car still have scuttle shake just like a convertible?
Well I have no direct experience but Rev does, why not see if he mentions it on this page?
I saw his reply when he posted it, I was just explaining the original question again to you as I was highlighting I was making a query, a point you didn’t quite catch the first time around ;)

Anyway, looks like you’re right and the design doesn’t offer anything additional over a convertible.

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/chassi ... stallation
Mustang GT 5.0 V8 -- Jaguar F-Pace
User avatar
Pete_
Posts: 630
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:35 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by Pete_ »

Mito Man wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 10:27 am I didn’t know what IROC was until this thread. And I have no idea what song you’re on about :lol:
Surely you do
User avatar
Mito Man
Posts: 9728
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:27 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by Mito Man »

I do!
How about not having a sig at all?
User avatar
NotoriousREV
Posts: 6437
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:14 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by NotoriousREV »

Went for a thrash around the Peak District in the Camaro with a mate in his 997 C2S. It’s fair to say those roads suit the Porsche a bit better but it was good fun. Averaged 17.6 mpg which isn’t terrible.
Middle-aged Dirtbag
User avatar
Orange Cola
Posts: 2232
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:56 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by Orange Cola »

Big V8’s from the 80’s onwards don’t seem to return the horrendous 12mpg that people seem to expect; even I was guilty of that when I bought mine :lol:
Mustang GT 5.0 V8 -- Jaguar F-Pace
User avatar
ZedLeg
Posts: 6074
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:19 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by ZedLeg »

NotoriousREV wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 5:27 pm Went for a thrash around the Peak District in the Camaro with a mate in his 997 C2S. It’s fair to say those roads suit the Porsche a bit better but it was good fun. Averaged 17.6 mpg which isn’t terrible.
Did you miss the ultimate structural rigidity of a hard top? 😉
An absolute unit
User avatar
NotoriousREV
Posts: 6437
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:14 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by NotoriousREV »

Is it still called scuttle shake when it’s the entire bodyshell that flexes?
Middle-aged Dirtbag
V8Granite
Posts: 3894
Joined: Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:57 am

Re: Project Redneck

Post by V8Granite »

NotoriousREV wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 10:02 pm Is it still called scuttle shake when it’s the entire bodyshell that flexes?
Well at least you know you can only fold it in half 7 times.

Dave!
User avatar
duncs500
Posts: 4568
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:59 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by duncs500 »

NotoriousREV wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 5:27 pm Went for a thrash around the Peak District in the Camaro with a mate in his 997 C2S. It’s fair to say those roads suit the Porsche a bit better but it was good fun. Averaged 17.6 mpg which isn’t terrible.
Are there any roads that wouldn't suit the Porsche better than the Camaro? :D
User avatar
NotoriousREV
Posts: 6437
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:14 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by NotoriousREV »

duncs500 wrote: Sun May 24, 2020 11:36 am
NotoriousREV wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 5:27 pm Went for a thrash around the Peak District in the Camaro with a mate in his 997 C2S. It’s fair to say those roads suit the Porsche a bit better but it was good fun. Averaged 17.6 mpg which isn’t terrible.
Are there any roads that wouldn't suit the Porsche better than the Camaro? :D
Long straight roads at 55mph? :lol:
Middle-aged Dirtbag
User avatar
NotoriousREV
Posts: 6437
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:14 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by NotoriousREV »

I think thats all the cosmetic work done 🤔

Middle-aged Dirtbag
User avatar
Foz
Posts: 1330
Joined: Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:57 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by Foz »

You going to paint it? Rattle can the bonnet in lacquer for the genuine patina?
User avatar
mik
Posts: 11631
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:15 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by mik »

Are they legal? :?

You can fit reduced-size font for an import, but you still need the plate mfr postcode, BS number etc....

Or you just been in trouble with the law since the day you were born?
User avatar
Orange Cola
Posts: 2232
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:56 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by Orange Cola »

mik wrote: Wed May 27, 2020 1:25 pm Are they legal? :?

You can fit reduced-size font for an import, but you still need the plate mfr postcode, BS number etc....

Or you just been in trouble with the law since the day you were born?
To be in trouble with a traffic Bobby, first you have to see one. I reckon I see about one a year, out of that they very rarely go the same way as me. Even more rare they’re close enough to see my car properly, don’t think I’ve been followed by a traffic bobby for 8 or more years now and I don’t exactly do average miles in one location of the country.

He’ll be fine.
Mustang GT 5.0 V8 -- Jaguar F-Pace
User avatar
mik
Posts: 11631
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:15 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by mik »

I was challenged twice on the smaller-font plate I put on the VXR8.

First time was when I was turning in a police station car park, but they were quickly satisfied.

Second time was with a very aggressive traffic cop who was even angrier when I showed him the regs (carried a copy in the car) and explained that my plate complied. Usually traffic cops are sound so I assume he’d had a shit day.
User avatar
Foz
Posts: 1330
Joined: Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:57 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by Foz »

mik wrote: Wed May 27, 2020 1:53 pm I was challenged twice on the smaller-font plate I put on the VXR8.

First time was when I was turning in a police station car park, but they were quickly satisfied.

Second time was with a very aggressive traffic cop who was even angrier when I showed him the regs (carried a copy in the car) and explained that my plate complied. Usually traffic cops are sound so I assume he’d had a shit day.
What regs?
User avatar
NotoriousREV
Posts: 6437
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:14 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by NotoriousREV »

Theres no way the regs for import plates applied to your UK spec VXR8 :lol:
Middle-aged Dirtbag
User avatar
mik
Posts: 11631
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:15 pm

Re: Project Redneck

Post by mik »

Regs

VXR8 didn't sell in large enough numbers to require European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval officer.
Post Reply