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Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:22 pm
by Northy
yoda wrote:Not for the purists but some interesting numbers and inspiration to finish the project!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GR04ocJ ... r_embedded

Must go like a scalded cat!!
343 bhp from a 2.8? - How is that possible?

Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:38 pm
by Tp81
Northy wrote:
yoda wrote:Not for the purists but some interesting numbers and inspiration to finish the project!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GR04ocJ ... r_embedded

Must go like a scalded cat!!
I think that looks amazing.

Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:53 pm
by Nige
Northy wrote:
yoda wrote:Not for the purists but some interesting numbers and inspiration to finish the project!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GR04ocJ ... r_embedded

Must go like a scalded cat!!
343 bhp from a 2.8? - How is that possible?
Same question here, possible?

Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:44 am
by Sam
Yes, very possible.

Have someone build a 300bhp 2.8 and take it to Ninemeister for a dyno plot.

Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 10:58 am
by hot66
Sam wrote:Yes, very possible.

Have someone build a 300bhp 2.8 and take it to Ninemeister for a dyno plot.
:lol: :lol:

wonder what my car would make on their dyno :wink:

Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 11:51 am
by Northy
Sam wrote:Yes, very possible.

Have someone build a 300bhp 2.8 and take it to Ninemeister for a dyno plot.
ha ha ha! :lol:

Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:33 pm
by Ferry Man
Sam wrote:To make it perfect Wurth plastic dye will get that airbox and the trumpets up a treat. It's £25-odd a tube but leaves a lovely matt, factory-esque finish.
Good tip Sam. Let's hope you're right.
Cos, you is wrong on price. Bloomin' £35 a tube! :shock:
Unless you buy more wisely than me? (not difficult). :roll:

So, you get a pack for your money that makes a tube of toothpaste look big.
But you do get a free sponge. Which is useful at bath times after you've finished your engine.

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Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:35 pm
by Ferry Man
Prep the plastic with the rough side of the sponge and apply the dye using the smooth side of the dampened sponge.

Here's one I had lying around earlier (the before pic).

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Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:35 pm
by Ferry Man
The 'during' pic:

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Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:38 pm
by Ferry Man
And the 'after' pic.

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All in all, an excellent product. It really does improve things.
I think I'll do rather more prep before applying another coat (maybe even a light going over with a very fine wet&dry) but it 'feeds' the colour back into the plastic.
Recommended by me too.

If only I'd known this car dealers trick for restoring engines I could have saved spending so much with Redtek. :) :wink:

Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:39 pm
by Ferry Man
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Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:45 pm
by Sam
I'm pleased you're pleased. :) Another coat should see it even better.

It also works brilliantly on the bumper rubbers and gives the mattness back to shiny dash tops, Targa tops, door pockets - basically anything plastic or vinyl and black.

I understand Bootsy even uses it on his grey chest hair.

£35 is a ruddy fortune though.

Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 4:41 pm
by Bootsy
Not true, I'm fully waxed these days

Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:47 pm
by DustyM
Ferry Man wrote:
Sam wrote:To make it perfect Wurth plastic dye will get that airbox and the trumpets up a treat. It's £25-odd a tube but leaves a lovely matt, factory-esque finish.
Good tip Sam. Let's hope you're right.
Cos, you is wrong on price. Bloomin' £35 a tube! :shock:
Unless you buy more wisely than me? (not difficult). :roll:

So, you get a pack for your money that makes a tube of toothpaste look big.
But you do get a free sponge. Which is useful at bath times after you've finished your engine.

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Paul,

Can you tell me the Wurth part number please.

Cheers
Jon

Re: 1974 Carrera Coupe - RHD, UK car

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:20 pm
by Ferry Man
Jon, I've discarded the packaging and the tube doesn't seem to have any number on it but I'm pretty certain the part you want is: 08932801.