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    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Hybrid View Post
    I've done some reaesrch now and there's garage could Dreadnought garage, just wondering is Paul able to supply me parts? It not a V8, but just wondering is its possible.?
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    Trying to find parts this is going to be a lot tougher then I thought,


    This is what I'm going to do first

    1 Braking systems, no point having a fast car when the brakes are dinosaur era.
    2 Suspension for better handling.
    3 Gearbox and clutch system, give me the grunt I need to pull in every gear.
    4 Tyres, I've bought my ZT alloys which are being hydo dipped, Tyres are going to be Bridgestone very good.
    5 safety equipment, things you need on the track and for car safety for driver and passenger.
    6 Weight reduction, remove trim that slows the car down and fit it to either other 75 or ZT, If do get other the same space spec like my Rover then the trim can be slod to members.
    7 Last and not least engine performance upgrades. Upgrades that will allow more fuel and air into the engine, plus cooling upagrdes and other major parts, LIKE THE CRANKSHAFT.
    Cars can be a pain in the backside, The hybrid has had quite a few jobs done I can say it was money well spent.
    Am I going to give up when ever a problem occurs the answer
    NOT A CHANCE IN HELL
    THIS IS ONE CAR I WILL KEEP TO THE END

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    I need to ask a question, has anyone here doing tuning to any motorsport vehicles, I don't mean the V8 but any diesel car?

    Also regarding parts where the best places to go?

    I've sorted out the hybrid turbo and manifold, injectors and injector pump.
    But otherwise nothing else.
    Cars can be a pain in the backside, The hybrid has had quite a few jobs done I can say it was money well spent.
    Am I going to give up when ever a problem occurs the answer
    NOT A CHANCE IN HELL
    THIS IS ONE CAR I WILL KEEP TO THE END

    LONG LIVE THE ENTHUSIASTS

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    Unlikely to be many pennies left for the V8 purchase methinks..........

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nich View Post
    Unlikely to be many pennies left for the V8 purchase methinks..........

    Nich.
    Oh no a V8 is still n the cards, but my dad is buying as its going to be his toy
    Lexus may be sold to help fund for one.
    Cars can be a pain in the backside, The hybrid has had quite a few jobs done I can say it was money well spent.
    Am I going to give up when ever a problem occurs the answer
    NOT A CHANCE IN HELL
    THIS IS ONE CAR I WILL KEEP TO THE END

    LONG LIVE THE ENTHUSIASTS

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyG View Post
    Not to forget Sabine in the Diesel Transit on The Ring
    That was a good top gear episode that one, we used to have a transit mk6 and mk7.
    But it wasn't as quick as that one tho.
    She's just amazing behind the wheel.
    Cars can be a pain in the backside, The hybrid has had quite a few jobs done I can say it was money well spent.
    Am I going to give up when ever a problem occurs the answer
    NOT A CHANCE IN HELL
    THIS IS ONE CAR I WILL KEEP TO THE END

    LONG LIVE THE ENTHUSIASTS

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    Didn't Seat run a Diesel in BTCC a few years back ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyG View Post
    Didn't Seat run a Diesel in BTCC a few years back ?
    Yes they did I believe Andy
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