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    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Hybrid View Post
    Damn.

    Everything else sorted
    But gearbox nope having no luck, Why did I pick a CDTI to do up.
    Still early days yet.

    I'm sure I can find one.

    Anyone got any ideas.?
    Yes, forget it and get a V8...............

    To be fair, I'm not that interested in a diesel track day car.

    Sorry
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    Quote Originally Posted by Herman View Post
    Yes, forget it and get a V8...............

    To be fair, I'm not that interested in a diesel track day car.

    Sorry
    Its not for everybody, but I'll keeping pushing forward
    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 Lord Hybrid View Post
    Its not for everybody, but I'll keeping pushing forward
    Fair enough, but rather than a rolling update.....................


    Give me the end result

    And good luck with your quest...................
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    Quote Originally Posted by Herman View Post
    Fair enough, but rather than a rolling update.....................


    Give me the end result

    And good luck with your quest...................
    Guess I am becoming a pain in the ass.

    You want result you'll get one, trust me I will complete this.
    Cheers much appreciated
    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 Lord Hybrid View Post
    Guess I am becoming a pain in the ass.

    You want result you'll get one, trust me I will complete this.
    Cheers much appreciated
    Why not instead of phoning people and asking them to check this and that, which I've had experience of in my job as a parts man and believe me if you're busy there's nothing more annoying get all your finances sorted out and then do what you're planning. To be honest if you don't have the funds in place to carry out what you're planing which is going to be a horrendous cost it'll be much more by the time you have the funds and you'll be asking the same questions to suppliers all over again

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    Quote Originally Posted by Les4048 View Post
    Why not instead of phoning people and asking them to check this and that, which I've had experience of in my job as a parts man and believe me if you're busy there's nothing more annoying get all your finances sorted out and then do what you're planning. To be honest if you don't have the funds in place to carry out what you're planing which is going to be a horrendous cost it'll be much more by the time you have the funds and you'll be asking the same questions to suppliers all over again
    I can see your point to be honest.

    Think what I'll do is wait and bide my time.
    Once I have a certain amount, then get the parts bit by bit.

    It will take a while, but a slow progress is better then no progress at all.

    I'll wait.
    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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    I think the cost of this project could get to be very high. The main problem is the cost of unique parts which will add up very quickly, to build a ZR190 race car is about £15,000 in parts alone and they are all off the shelf. Our ZT520 dampers cost £6000 its always better to buy a car that has already been built.

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    You might have more luck on one of the forums dedicated to the whole MG/Rover range rather than the specific Two-Sixties which is, by it's very nature, focussed on owners and prospective owners of MG 260/R75 V8 models specifically.

    Try:

    Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club

    75 ZT Enthusiasts


    XPowerForums.com

    MG-Rover.org

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    I thing that we/I need to use a full rev range.
    That's why Motorcycle engines are being used in Race Cars.
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