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I had my 2b pinto wrapped and experienced less under bonnet heat but then again, the manifold exited and went out towards the bottom of the car so there was a lot more exposed pipework. Personally, I quite like the effect of wrapping as well.

OK, have had another dialogue with Barbera and am hoping to pick one up this week to try on the 2B I'm selling. Assuming it fits OK, I'll post a couple of pics. Barbera has said she will sell them to Rhocar members at £35 which sounds quite reasonable. However, I haven't see these yet so cannot comment on the quality or strength etc yet.

Wasn't me. I stuck a bid on of around £250 to get the bidding going for Richard and quite frankly, if I had it for that, I would feel guilty Someone got a good bargain at £405 and I'm sure we will see them soon.

Yes, it is still for sale but my camera was out of batteries I found out at the weekend. It's off for the MOT this week anyway so will get the pics done this weekend again and then people can book a viewing.

Thanks for all the advice chaps but when it comes to the family, will get someone in that knows what they're doing Or, the Missus will

Sleeping. Give me a few days and I'll sort it out.

If anyone wants a few days work installing a replacement boiler then drop me a PM. In the Guildford area.

Getting hold of a decent diff and gearbox is becomming a chore. MX5's and Beemers both have strong numbers but SX etc are a little light on the ground.

The reason he wont break it is because there's nothing left to break. I wouldn't trust the gear knob of that wreck.

I made a bid to get it started for Richard. Don't have the funds to do the build at the moment so if I do win it, will probably take about 3 years to get it on the road However, at least it will get bidding going.

To tune a Duretec 2.3 to 280 ponies by someone like Raceline is 8k+ without the cost of the engine. Mind you, I think that anything over about 200 is a waste.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lotus-Exige-S-Supercharged-Engine-2010-1900miles-only-/140509655712?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20b70732a0 Worth a look if you have £6k. I think it's the 243bhp version.

In theory, they would use a similar amount of fuel. All a turbo does is force more air and fuel into the chambers. At 6-9 BAR, you are looking at about 30-40%. Now, at lower speeds when the Turbo isn't compressing, you obviously have a smaller capacity engine which should theoretically be more efficient but as Mega says, it depends on other factors. Do you remember when Top Gear races a Prius against a M3 on fuel consumption. Because the Prius was wringing it's guts out it managed 17mpg out of it's 1.5l engine where the 4.0l M3 returned 19mpg at the same speed. Not a lot of help I know but I haven't a clue if you had a 1.4T and a 2.0N/A which is more efficient over all if they have similar timing etc. The 2.0 has more weight, inertia etc where the Turbo uses energy turning it and exchanges greater energy in heat and sound. If I had a choice, I would always go for the lighter engine whatever the fuel consumption.

Good luck with the IVA. Might want a bit of self-amalgamating tape on the meadlight mounting nuts. Sharkey. You're a worry son. The long haired one should look sultry and you should work on the car. Not the other way around! No wonder it's taking so long

The car drove fine but I wouldn't like to sell something without "over" warning people. I've sold quite a few steering rack mounts and shortened sumps on here and to date, I think everyones happy But, if it was me, I would give it a rebuild while it's out anyway as a matter of course if you're doing a new build. Looking at Pinto's on ebay, this isn't expensive especially as it's a 205. Will leave it here till the weekend and then fleabay it.

Blimey. You'll look like an Essex Girl fresh out of the Tanning Booth

For Sale 205 Block Pinto 2L complete engine with a shortened sump and pickup. This engine was a good runner but was suffering from low oil pressure which could be the pump, crank, bearings etc. I haven't investigated as I has a good spare which I swapped it out with. So, it may be fine for Thousands of miles but up to you. If you're doing a new build, then you would probably want to rebuild it. £150 or I will sell the sump and the engine seperately for £100 each. Prefer single bidder. Pickup from Dunsfold Aerodrome near Cranleigh.

I would use Marine Plywood for the Boot and Dash if you use anything organic and seal the edges with a waterproof varnish.

I agree with you John. It's a excellent opportunity and I have encouraged people on the other thread. I like the roll over hoops on this one as well. The Dunsfold car and our other Hood Chassis have full roll cages. If it was my car for the road, I would want Richards one.

http://www.rhocar.org/index.php?showtopic=25444&st=15&p=197427&hl=+seat%20+belt%20+mounting&fromsearch=1entry197427

A Megajolt and Bike Carbs is a good option and will cost a couple of Hundred quid.

Well, I will be at Dunsfold until 13:00 and then scare the bejezus out of everyone on the Godalming Road to get home. Then a quick Sh*t, shave and shower (may neglect the shave) and down the Rub a Dub for 14:00 to claim my seat close enough to the screen that the boys will hear me in Twickenham

Blimey. It's a great Chassis that's superior to the 2B in every way. I might just have a little word with Richard myself.

Well, it was a great battle and Wales put up a solid performance. I was happy with England's performance but more improvement to come. Ireland were lucky to come away with a win and France looked impressive but not unbeatable. I would say it looks good with France being the biggest threat.

OK mate. I'll see how it goes. Want to see 175 before I worry