3.2 Carrera Hotrod Backdate Frenzy

[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

[MonkeyChap]

Let's wait and see ! If they don't fit, you'll see the advert on ddk !

[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...

[sladey]

I've got a qualify LSD in mine Ian - think you'll like how it feels

[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.

[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.

[MonkeyChap]

Got some more pics today. Bit out of sequence, but here's the sunroof delete going in:

[MonkeyChap]

For speed, add lightness...

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Sills going on...

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Stripping back inner wing prior to paint:

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And now in primer...

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First coat of light ivory:

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And painted:

[MonkeyChap]

Finally, and now up to date (ish), the car with headlining now in:

[Darren65]

Nearly there, well done