Recent content by steve chappell

Russell, In case you haven't seen it there is a Gemco body for sale on TradeMe, (Competion cars) at the moment. Could save you some time. Regards Steve

What style are you looking for?

I had gone to Brands Hatch with my father to watch the BOAC 500, Jim Clark and Graham Hill were down to drive the Ford 3L protype but went to Hockenhiem instead. Early in the day I remember I bought a pack of six postcard pictures of racing drivers from one of the shops there. In the packet...

I`m sure someone has been here before, I am using Kuhmo KU36 tyres on my car and would like some thoughts on width of wheels. The front is 245/40-17 which measures up as 8.75" between where the bead will sit on the rim, and rears 285/40-17 which measures as 9.75" between bead. On the Kuhmo site...

Hi Tom, Could you let me know the price of the tool for the 3 wing spinner nuts as fitted to BRM type pin drive wheels? Thanks Steve

Saw your car today today at Hampton Downs, must say it was impressive, espically the EFI

Hi Brett Can I ask what make of wheels are you using, they look like the style I want for my project. Thanks.

Thanks for the info, I am thinking of using the downdraft DC&O set up, but having not actually seen one, it is good to get some feedback about them. Thanks

Hi, just reading abouit the misfire,and was wondering what type of 8 stack injection you are running. I am thinking of getting a system for an LS1. Thanks

Thanks for that Russ, its amazing whats here, just have to find it.

Can anyone help? I am building a track car using a G50/03 transaxle and would like an idea of the top speed reving the engine to 6000rpm and using tyre diameter of a)27" b)26" c)25" I am trying to decide on wheel/tyre combinations. Any help would be...

Yes I have seen Russell K car a few times and was reading about the M20 the other day. I'm in Auckland.

Hello, just joined up. I am building a McLaren M12 look a like using an LS1 engine, G50 gearbox, alloy monoque chassis and a M6GT body with the top cut off. Approx 2 1/2 years work so far, so could be almost half way through!