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Hi all

So I'm back in the UK now and went to pay my car a visit .
Its running a little behind schedule but looking good so far.

The engine is in and the Toyota Vvti looks like it was made for the engine bay.

Now on to the rear suspension and after a good long discussion the rear suspension will be double wishbone not trailing arm! This is now turning into a big job and I have a lot of faith in my engineer.

This will be interesting to see how it all goes together even if I'm a little bit scared right now.

I will get some picture on here as it goes together I wanted to get to Newark with my car but end of June is the goal to be back on the road

Lee


Thu May 30, 2013 7:27 pm
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We need to see pictures...!
Otherwise we don't believe you. :lol: :lol: :D :D :D

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Thu May 30, 2013 11:21 pm
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Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:44 am
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Ok it's been a slow process

But the engine is in and the new rear double wishbone pushrod suspension is nearly ready for powder coat.

2 weeks away from being on the road fingers crossed!!!!


Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:34 pm
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This is more like it

this is more to how I would had attacked the libra suspension

be interesting to see it finished

Neil

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Tue Jul 09, 2013 12:54 pm
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That's a lotta metal spaghetti! Been interesting to see without the engine in the way.

SAS

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Tue Jul 09, 2013 2:20 pm
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Interesting stuff.
Can't wait to hear what its like when you get it on the road! :D

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Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:30 pm
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The car is home and the MOT is wednesday then time to put some miles on it.

I have had a test drive (On a Private road) and it feels and sounds great and the gearchange is brilliant

Work is just getting in the way of getting on the road!!!!!!!!!


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Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:09 pm
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I'm no expert on suspention but Isn't that setup going to put the bulkhead fixings in tension?


Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:06 pm
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The car is driving really well and i'm very happy

Is anyone going to blyton park for total kitcar live?

If so I'll see you there and you can have look.

Lee


Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:13 pm
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I will be there possibly in the libra.look forward to seen your car


Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:39 pm
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Hi Lee. It was great to see your Libra in the flesh on Saturday. Your garage has done a super job.


Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:59 pm
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Did this ever get finished? Looked an interesting set up

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Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:30 pm
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It was finished & sold on.
See here : white-gtm-libra-toyota-vvtli-t2979.html
Not sure if the new owner is on here (yet!)

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Wed Feb 24, 2016 1:45 pm
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Hi have had this motor for just over a year have not got around to posting any info sorry :oops:
it was @ Stoneleigh last year had a great time meeting some of the names off here
Car gets used as and when it makes it to the front of the garage||| have other kit and ( normal) toys to play with.
It has just got back from a trip to aberdeen (not much fun in the snow ?|) :?:
So this is my first post on here :shock:
Hope to be at Stoneleigh again this year see you there


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