Whispers from The DarkSide 11 : TieFighter PG18!!h

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I believe apologies are in order Vader, she or is it he? sits nice and low. That fat ass looks Phat! :lol: Judging from what Tony says, it's going to go like stink! :hangloose: :deflag:
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Tony Z wrote:
retrovan wrote:May I ask where you got the GF body from, love it to bits.

Can the front bonnet open ??

Doors also GF, or are you going to use the STD doors.??

Herman

PS, Looking brilliant..
He got it from 4agedub up in Jhb a few years ago. I dont think he has figured out how to attach the bonnet yet. :mrgreen:

Doors are also GF. We spent ages discussing options on how to hang them. Not sure if Vader has come up with a solid plan yet.
Retrobug wrote:looks like it's going to be a Beast! :hangloose:
what's planned for under the hood? :shock:
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Retrobug wrote:
Tony Z wrote:thats for sure.... I am not sure if he has changed his mind but the plan is also to put in a full roll cage before actually using the car.

That would be a VERY wise decision! :)
All that glass don't do well with bumps and tumbles! :shock:

Yip the plan is still to fit the roll cage for that added bit of protection and rigidity....
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DR WATSON wrote:I believe apologies are in order Vader, she or is it he? sits nice and low. That fat ass looks Phat! :lol: Judging from what Tony says, it's going to go like stink! :hangloose: :deflag:
Well The DarkSide with the same motor and a 1300 gearbox got to 187km/h with a GPS tracker so TieFighter with the 1600Sp box should top that. Smaller frontal area less drag, less weight...
Gonna be fun. When people drove with me in TDS they would always get out giggling (now I don’t know if that was nervous laughter) but TF should elicit similar emotions...
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that was from fear of watching the road moving past under your feet through the holes in the pan 8)
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Tony Z wrote:that was from fear of watching the road moving past under your feet through the holes in the pan 8)
I say it was made lighter by means of rust.... :shock:
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Looking fantastic!
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Hay Dutch howz it been hanging?
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Been working on Rons Notch so not much has happened in the last 3 weeks... Maybe this week I can get stuck in again....
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Did find the lights I want to use... 6 white light high intensity 2"driving domes like found on the TVR Tuscan... Mmmm very sexy with LED white and Amber lights with red and amber at the rear will post pic so cool your hills.... Yoda says "Give you a WOODIE IT will!!!!"
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Im sure jolas will like it...

well maybe....

He is the only one online.....

And his seatcover has just given birth....

Maybe he wants another one and I've just insipreed him.... :)

You Go Paul.....
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Grrrr been told I have to get a SABS aproval for the body before it will pass roadworthy!! WTF!!!

Let the investigation begin......
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Hi there Vader,......get SABS approval for the Body ...WTF ??? Why ...who ...where ....will this also apply to beach buggies and Replicas (Speedster, Cobras) etc ...basically all fiberglass bodies ???
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If you got a pineapple you can screw me with it if I know....

Did find out that SABS does not certify kit cars.... Mmmm will do some more digging and get back to y'all...
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I believe whoever told you that is full of it. Why don't you phone Alan Gillow at Beamish and find out from him. He should know.
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