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Hi cereal, would it not be better to buy a clapped out moggy to modify, looks like your virtually strip the whole car apart and replace everything there 
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lol... not exactly.
I think I managed to get a really good base car to work from.
The only problem with clapped out cars is that you end up spending the whole conversion budget on fixing the rusting hulk and rotting chassis.
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Funny,
I looked at that car online last night and thought it would be a nice little project. But then I am not in a position to just drive up the road and buy it. Good luck with it, should be fun.
Andy
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Changes & Modifications
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Replace dash white leather for ali chequerplate
Replace sill leather for chequerplate
Replace door cards for carbon sheet
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5 x Minilite Magnesium 5.5 x 15" wheels
Drop or Quick Release Windscreen & Aero screens
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Ali Radiator
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4 pot ali front brake upgrade - Although I don't think I can have this in Class 1
Suspension
Panhard Rod
Damper Blade
Anti-tramp bar
Axle Location Spacers
Camber Correction Spacers
Check the regs carefully and have a word with either Tim Hill or Simon Baines before you committ to any I have listed above. There is going to be some clarification of what is and is not std for next season.  Inkyfingers could help if he looks in (but dont ask him anything about rear axles)  On the windscreen front most people just unbolt the std one and fit an Aeroscreen on the day (about 10mins to do). Simmonds does some excellent quick release Aeroscreen mounts. Aeroscreen Mount2008 season dates are now uploaded to www.speedmog.co.uk 
Last edited by SpeedMog; 26/11/07 08:23 PM.
Phil Egginton
1979 4/4 4 seater
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As someone who started last year in sprinting (in a modified class) I can heartily recommend it.
I would stay with class 1 (unmodified)
I would buy:
a good new helmet
a second hand fireproof suit( if you like sprinting buy a new one)
proper boots (you can use them to drive even if you give up sprinting)
A proper roll bar(safety devices)
A good seat. Sparco Rev good if you are slimmmish!
then do 4 or 5 events and see if you need anything else and if you like sprinting.
This will save you money in the long term.
Morgan 4/4 Sport Competition
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Man that should be a fun little car when you're done with it 
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Man that should be a fun little car when you're done with it Thanks... we hope to get started on the mods as soon as the blue book and go racing pack arrives
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Change exhaust from rear exit to side exit
Cerealsurfer - my 4/4 has got a stainless steel side exit straight through exhaust, and I am going to change it for something else because it's too noisy for me for road use. I will be looking to sell it to recoup some cost of a new silencer (probably rear exit, but may be another side exit if I can get a quieter silencer box). When I've got myself a new one I'll let you know to see if you are interested. It was new/unused when I got the car. Very comprehensive set of mods - sounds like you're very serious about this. Would really enjoy seeing it all come together. Matthew
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Change exhaust from rear exit to side exit
Cerealsurfer - my 4/4 has got a stainless steel side exit straight through exhaust, and I am going to change it for something else because it's too noisy for me for road use. I will be looking to sell it to recoup some cost of a new silencer (probably rear exit, but may be another side exit if I can get a quieter silencer box). When I've got myself a new one I'll let you know to see if you are interested. It was new/unused when I got the car. Very comprehensive set of mods - sounds like you're very serious about this. Would really enjoy seeing it all come together. Matthew Cheers... let me know how things go.. maybe post some pics of the exhaust in situ... as it is now.
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Changes & Modifications
Optional
Replace dash white leather for ali chequerplate
Replace sill leather for chequerplate
Replace door cards for carbon sheet
Optional
5 x Minilite Magnesium 5.5 x 15" wheels
Drop or Quick Release Windscreen & Aero screens
Optional
Ali Radiator
Optional
4 pot ali front brake upgrade - Although I don't think I can have this in Class 1
Suspension
Panhard Rod
Damper Blade
Anti-tramp bar
Axle Location Spacers
Camber Correction Spacers
Check the regs carefully and have a word with either Tim Hill or Simon Baines before you committ to any I have listed above. There is going to be some clarification of what is and is not std for next season. Inkyfingers could help if he looks in (but dont ask him anything about rear axles) On the windscreen front most people just unbolt the std one and fit an Aeroscreen on the day (about 10mins to do). Simmonds does some excellent quick release Aeroscreen mounts. Aeroscreen Mount2008 season dates are now uploaded to www.speedmog.co.uk Just measured my stock OEM wheels and the rims are 6.5in wide so can fit either 185 55 R15 (+0.9% on stock)or even 195 55 R15 (+2.8% on stock). Probably fit the 185 T1R's.. no need for the Mag Minilite's.. especially as they were getting on for 2.8k a set!!
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