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Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 3:45 pm
by sladey
Wow - didn't know the opening quarterlight ones fit the later cars (not saying they don't - just wasn't aware) - that will look cool

Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 4:55 pm
by MonkeyChap
Let's wait and see ! If they don't fit, you'll see the advert on ddk !

Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:12 pm
by MonkeyChap
Still waiting for the body repair photos (nudge, nudge, Nick). In the meantime, the gearbox has been up at Mike Bainbridge's for a rebuild. I've also been and bought a Quaife LSD which Mike has fitted...

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Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:26 pm
by sladey
I've got a qualify LSD in mine Ian - think you'll like how it feels

Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:32 pm
by MonkeyChap
Not sure my driving ability is sufficient to notice the difference, but I figured it made sense to do it while the 'box was being refurbed.

Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:47 pm
by sladey
It changed the balance straight away on mine. Previously I wasn't conscious that the rear was slipping at all but it clearly had been - once the LSD was installed you got a clear feeling the back end was gripping more and pushing you through the corners - which in turn meant the front was more understeery

It's a change you'll adapt to but it is noticeable even at fairly modest speeds

Ironically if you want to be a hooligan (e.g. flooring it in second coming out of a junction) it's much easier to unstick the rear but correspondingly easier to catch it - previously if the rear let go it was good-night Vienna.

Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:01 pm
by MonkeyChap
Got some more pics today. Bit out of sequence, but here's the sunroof delete going in:

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Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:03 pm
by MonkeyChap
For speed, add lightness...

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Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:05 pm
by MonkeyChap
Sills going on...

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Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:06 pm
by MonkeyChap
Stripping back inner wing prior to paint:

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Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:08 pm
by MonkeyChap
And now in primer...

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Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:09 pm
by MonkeyChap
First coat of light ivory:

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Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:10 pm
by MonkeyChap
And painted:

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Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 9:18 pm
by MonkeyChap
Finally, and now up to date (ish), the car with headlining now in:

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Re: 3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 10:24 pm
by Darren65
Nearly there, well done :)