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Postby Stuart » Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:16 pm

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=19105

Don't tell Alan D about this or he'll be wanting one as well, some people collect ornaments, Alan prefers engines, any size will do
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Postby manifold » Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:31 pm

That looks a bit trick! Not so suitable to FWD, but nice for an inline conversion I think.
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Postby Stuart » Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:56 pm

I don't think you could rule out fitting a FWD gearbox
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Postby manifold » Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:00 pm

I guess not, If its very compact....
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Postby Alan D. » Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:42 am

What's wrong with a front engined, rear wheel drive Midas? It's been done in a Mini! :idea:

It would certainly shock a few of the seven people. I think this is the new project for David M.! 8-)

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Postby manifold » Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:48 am

:) Yes that would be nice Alan....

Except I am rapidly running out of toy funds. All donations greatfully received though!

I think I might have to start doing the lottery.
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Postby Alan D. » Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:26 pm

I think a letter to Father Christmas may be your only chance :!:

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Postby manifold » Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:36 pm

We can but try!

Seriously though, I think I'd hate to put a grinder through the middle of my car to make a big tunnel.

Best would be to run a mid engined car, ala the Z cars one, or the alfa engined bronze. Power and weight are then in the right place.

Lot of work though.
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