Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 12:12 pm
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Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 12:18 pm
It has less scuttle shake than a Saab convertible but more than our 4 series convertible. HTH.
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 12:24 pm
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 aroundJobbo wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2020 12:09 pmWell I have no direct experience but Rev does, why not see if he mentions it on this page?Orange Cola wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2020 11:59 am does the car still have scuttle shake just like a convertible?
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
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 4:07 pm
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 4:16 pm
I do!
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: 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.
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 8:06 pm
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 
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 10:02 pm
Did you miss the ultimate structural rigidity of a hard top?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.
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 10:02 pm
Is it still called scuttle shake when it’s the entire bodyshell that flexes?
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Sun May 24, 2020 7:18 am
Well at least you know you can only fold it in half 7 times.NotoriousREV wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 10:02 pm Is it still called scuttle shake when it’s the entire bodyshell that flexes?
Dave!
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Sun May 24, 2020 11:36 am
Are there any roads that wouldn't suit the Porsche better than the Camaro?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.
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Sun May 24, 2020 11:37 am
Long straight roads at 55mph?duncs500 wrote: ↑Sun May 24, 2020 11:36 amAre there any roads that wouldn't suit the Porsche better than the Camaro?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.
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 12:49 pm
I think thats all the cosmetic work done 
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 1:16 pm
You going to paint it? Rattle can the bonnet in lacquer for the genuine patina?
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: 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?
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?
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 1:45 pm
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.
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: 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.
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.
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 1:59 pm
What regs?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.
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 2:08 pm
Theres no way the regs for import plates applied to your UK spec VXR8
Re: Project Redneck
Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 2:13 pm
Regs
VXR8 didn't sell in large enough numbers to require European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval officer.
VXR8 didn't sell in large enough numbers to require European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval officer.