lol, i just typed in maxi turbo in google and got that.Originally Posted by The new Bill J
The problem with that, imo, is that it's trying to make the car look like something it's not
How ironic that the car pictured above is a Maxi look-a-like, and not a real one
interesting though.. so what differs from the above maxi lookalike compared to a genuine maxi.?
The problem with that, imo, is that it's trying to make the car look like something it's not
How ironic that the car pictured above is a Maxi look-a-like, and not a real oneSo why would ya???
No worries fella - sorry to here about the sailer thing - Sparky will love that, I hope you can do a 1000 grit polish though.Nice subtle grey sounds the nuts......just make sure it has a deep shine, not a matt finish like that V8 Twingo.
TNT Andy, it must be a midlands thing, I'm a hair dressing sailor in another thread
Sparkie, I'll be down Saturday to cut yours
Sorry in advance Sparky.
BTW - I possibly have less than you.
Hair that is.
Time for a beer
tnt Andy is all heart really ,and so big brother
I don't think andy is going for a race look again, you may remember his ph1 black gtt with ronal turbos, stripped and stickered up like a cup car. The bonnet in the earlier pics is his carbon one off said car.
I also remember about that time Handy saying not to mess around with the 5 and keep it origonal and OE. Hahahaha how times change. Good times good times.
I don't think andy is going for a race look again, you may remember his ph1 black gtt with ronal turbos, stripped and stickered up like a cup car. The bonnet in the earlier pics is his carbon one off said car.
The problem with that, imo, is that it's trying to make the car look like something it's not
How ironic that the car pictured above is a Maxi look-a-like, and not a real one
How do you know that Bill?
Because of the reg' number
That car is used a lot at Slowly Sideways demonstrations, and is owned by a guy who lives up near Blot. I believe the car actually started out in life as a TDC.
Plus, I'm sure I read once that out of the 8 original Maxi's that remain, only one of them is in this country, and that's one of DIAC sponsored cars (not to be confused with the replica that's also in the DIAC colours).
ah the reg! but never the less its a very nice replica..Because of the reg' number
That car is used a lot at Slowly Sideways demonstrations, and is owned by a guy who lives up near Blot. I believe the car actually started out in life as a TDC.
Plus, I'm sure I read once that out of the 8 original Maxi's that remain, only one of them is in this country, and that's one of DIAC sponsored cars (not to be confused with the replica that's also in the DIAC colours).
Isnt the John Price maxi the real thing? or at least the shell is?
ah the reg! but never the less its a very nice replica..
The owner's not afraid of driving it HARD either
+ 1Seen as your going to die in it - mat Black anyone?
I've no idea on that one. It's definitely a Maxi kit, which JP specialises in fitting to non-Maxi's. They must be the gayest wheels I've ever seen though
That colour scheme is what Carlos Sainz' Maxi wore, and that car's now owned by Renault. I know there are several replicas in that colour scheme.
I'm trying to think where the original Maxi's are. Renault built 20 (to homologate them). They broke 10 immediately (for spares). Two were written off.
Four are owned by Renault.
One sold in Monaco a couple of years back.
One sold in France last year, on carclassic.com.
There's the one I mentioned in my previous post, in the UK (I think it's owned by DV8Motorsport).
That leaves 1
I could very well be, and probably am, wrong, as I haven't really followed anything to do with the Turbo 2's/Maxi's etc for a couple of years. Where's Moggy when you need him?
The problem with that, imo, is that it's trying to make the car look like something it's not
How ironic that the car pictured above is a Maxi look-a-like, and not a real one
and when Ragnotti got out of it after the first time around the goodwood rally stage, he turned to the renault girl and said, it his finest french/english......zat is ****e! no power!! LMFAO
a car like this...wide arched ..juicy tyres ..wide rims
and you want a toned down paint job
your car is gagging to be painted exactly like......
GO ON. DO IT.... I DARE YA
And here it is in its older paint scheme when John Price Rallied it!
http://www.g-forum.net/cars2/JP3/JP25.jpg
Oh yea, I remember you telling me that
Good old Ragnotti
Some come on Moggy, where are the Maxi's? And is the JP car pictured above a real one?
I think it's a TDC we have at work in DIAC colours. I ought to go an look at it some time, it's been there years and all I've done is glance at it
Is it doing anything, or is it hidden away in a corner, under a pile of whatever? Do you reckon I could swap it for a gtt coupe?I think it's a TDC we have at work in DIAC colours. I ought to go an look at it some time, it's been there years and all I've done is glance at it
I've just realised, this is one hell of a thread hijack. Sorry Andy
sorry, my mistake
with white bumpers and wheels
cant get any links though,but i'm sure someone will get some links up though, just to show what i am on about, just love the colour scheme
Don't paint it a modern metallic colour, they always look **** on old cars.
White for this one I think. Says prototype.
thats 2 for white! gloss white black wheels carbon bonnet keep it simples
It's not done anything whilst I've been looking, but it may well be heavily into the dogging scene when my back's turned.Is it doing anything, or is it hidden away in a corner, under a pile of whatever? Do you reckon I could swap it for a gtt coupe?
Any progress Andy?
just finishing the rear boot trim tonight
waiting to for mr nigel to finish spot welding the vent covers and bulk head hose connector
choosen colour, its a maxi mayer colour reference 7-3482 which is quite close to bmw corperate blue(a gloss version of a bright electric blue) is how i can best describe the colour
Sounds too modern. It will look cheap if you're not very careful.
i agree
The colour which andy has chosen looks good on the car and i think it will suit it.
But it is hard to tell as he has only tried it on a little piece of the rear quarter
The colour which andy has chosen looks good on the car and i think it will suit it.
But it is hard to tell as he has only tried it on a little piece of the rear quarter
I'm with John, its not a mad modern colour, infact its close to the original Gordini blue, should look spot on
just finishing the rear boot trim tonight
waiting to for mr nigel to finish spot welding the vent covers and bulk head hose connector
The welding should be done by august.
2011 if track records are to be considered.
Pleanty of room in the car - until you get in then there's a bit of a squeeze.
Anyway, stop hijacking your own thread you numpty, back to the colour. Sounds great. Can't wait to take a peak tonight when we roll up.
Andy
C'mon Andy - Weekly update please????
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
been waiting to see this after you told me bout it.
is the engine in yet?
once the shell is sprayed (2 weeks ),i will get the engine in and put up more piccy's, your all very welcome to come over and give me a hand
btw jimmy b, still loving the borbet's(if i can get the offset right)
New poster! (less than 10 posts)
well mines about a week away from being on the road i reckon so a hand could be offered on some run in trips lol. btw you still got the oil cap?
once the shell is sprayed (2 weeks ),i will get the engine in and put up more piccy's, your all very welcome to come over and give me a hand
count me in - I'm lovin the bacon
That should easy spin up in 3rd
bring on santa pod baby!!!!!
bring on santa pod baby!!!!!
Talk is cheap
I'll point out that was Andy using my profile.
I do think its gunna be quick, can't wait to see what it'll do
I've no doubt, but what Scoff has achieved was no easy achievement - 9's is a very big ask. That said, there will be a lot of weight over the wheels LOL.
Can't wait to see if he can do it. Good luck to Handy.
awsome car, love it!
re 9's guys, not wishing to sound pesimistic but it takes about 145mph trap even with RWD to pass at 9.9. 145mph will take 550hp+ and no renault JB/JC gearbox will deal with that at the rear wheels
Nope, ive seen RWD cars crack 9`s with only 140mph trap, they get out the box well.. But as you say the gearbox wont last to see them times, prob just fail trying to launch the 1.5 60ft needed..awsome car, love it!
re 9's guys, not wishing to sound pesimistic but it takes about 145mph trap even with RWD to pass at 9.9. 145mph will take 550hp+ and no renault JB/JC gearbox will deal with that at the rear wheels
10`s is some doing, 9`s is another game... good luck
Top build tho, awsome work....
Rob, you'd need a low low 1.5 sec 60' or better to make a 9 sec pass with only 140mph! I was trying to stay within the realms of possibility !
Thats not a GTT box, its laguna diesel box, proberbly won't last but will put up a better fight than a gtt box will
Wow. 9s or not, it'll go well and that is an awesome engine. Props!
Can't wait to see if he can do it. Good luck to Handy.
in all honesty Andy i have no intention of running it up pod , purely a road and track car
just a spur of the moment remark
total respect scoff
ps well done on your new pod recordepic stuff,and im very confident you will hit the very low 10's
I bet it won't
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