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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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In case you haven't seen it.



Pistonheads.com have now reviewed the XTR2.

You can read the article here

Can't wait to get ours finished

Ian

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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 10:51 PM
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Busy weekend for us whilst you lot were enjoying yourselves at elvington.

Our engine is in the car !!!



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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 11:06 PM
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Looking good mate
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 09:33 AM
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That engine looks so tiny.....

One engine from the past that would look good was the 2 litre V8 made from to 1 litre Yamaha blocks joined on a single crank. Luverly...

But feel free to ignore my rants and raves, that car is looking very nice.
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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Ian,

Looking very tasty mate! I know what those engines are capable of, because I've been on top of one all morning! The journey to work has never been more fun, even if it was a little damp!

Can't wait to see it when it's done.

Cheers
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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I'm being optimistic and reckon on 3 weeks.

Then a couple more to put on the nice bits that SVA don't allow - rear wing, front splitter, rear diffuser, NOS etc etc.

But then I'm an optimistic pessimist.
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 04:02 PM
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Looks good Ian/Craig! On a slightly less technical issue, what seats are you using? Are they the Westie race ones? I am debating whether to get some for mine.... are they comfy? Spose you couldnt post a decent pic of them for me... pretty pls?!
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 05:31 PM
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At present westfields 'normal' fibreglass seats are in the car - no covering or padding. You can get them leather covered for abou £200 quid - but doing so makes them heavy (not good for us).

We are sourcing carbon fibre seats - they are light (which we like) but not that comfy for long journeys (which we'll probably never do).

I'll try find a photograph for you m8.

Ian.
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 08:26 PM
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Does that mean your not going to drive it up here so I can take a look at it??
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 10:14 PM
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Ian,

Have you tried Playz Kool Motorsport? They do some full carbon ones.

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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 09:26 AM
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Howard - I think driving this car along a motorway full of HGVs will be more scary than craner at 140mph

We have to assess how safe the car is for road use - we'll defo drive to dono - and obviously into town for the shopping run (that should get a few interesting glances).

You know you are welcome to visit us at a track m8.

Ian
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 10:12 AM
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I'll have to apologise for my partner in crime for being so girly

We're gonna do decent drives whether he likes it or not - if he doesn't I'll be padlocking him in the seat

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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 09:19 PM
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Ian, Craig, You'll both be welcome up here in the nw with the XTR! However, keep me informed of your track outings and I'll pop on down.
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