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Re: This happens to a Tornado if you really race it Dave, I understand where you are coming from and accept you objection. Please use maps.google.com and search for the ring ....look at the curve I mentioned and you understand why you can't hit a curb there :-) ...hmmmm at least if you drive in...

Re: This happens to a Tornado if you really race it Guys I have to say something.. I enjoy the forum so much it is full of inspiration and perhaps the best source if you want to build a replica. Many guys are doing an outstanding job here assembling their cars. Far better from what I achieve...

Re: This happens to a Tornado if you really race it Ohhh and one more Andy quote "I am sure other manufacturers will face similar problems when they have been producing kits for such a long period of time." Is that your excuse ? cheers (C)arlos

Re: This happens to a Tornado if you really race it Andy ... the kit is from 2007 so according to your comment I should consider this as a very old car ? Where does a rose joint change anything on the geometry ? It is the point where the coilover mounting is placed, this is wrong by...

Re: This happens to a Tornado if you really race it These are the original Tornado bolts, and the car is used as a frequent driver. Rusty, this is your opinion. Hammer around a place that even would break a hammer....a yes sorry I forgot you have seen and driven the Nuerburgring so many...

Re: This happens to a Tornado if you really race it :-) :lipsrsealed:

Re: This happens to a Tornado if you really race it So far so good.. taken from the Tornado Webpage Tornado TS40 Chassis /quote/ The TORNADO TSC GT40 chassis has been purpose designed for everyday road car use and is capable of true supercar performance. /quote end/ Are there parts...

Re: This happens to a Tornado if you really race it Hi Andy, my kit is from 2007 ... As said, I was not aware about this... However, if this part has received an upgrade a security warning should be made public. Making mistakes is quite normal, but not taking responsibility and give a...

Re: This happens to a Tornado if you really race it Tx Frank, and yes I agree, I have been told today on the phone about this. I was not aware about this, and this is exactly the reason why I am posting this here..... Ohhh and the question is.....If this is a known problem, Why doesn't it get...

Re: This happens to a Tornado if you really race it Doug, I have driven the car around 5000-6000km in one year and each has been a lot of fun....The kit is fine for normal street usage and even for street racing...no doubts, get the kit build it stay on the street and you will have a lot of...

Re: This happens to a Tornado if you really race it Just to avoid a flame wave here.....Don't crucify me for posting this, this is what the forum is for ....you have a problem or see one, you post it ...you think something is worth to let other people know ....you post it ..period... If you...

Re: This happens to a Tornado if you really race it Dave, not owing anymore but till doing maintenance and support for it...I think you should reconsider your second statement..The circuit is still in use and the cars are faster then ever racing there ....but I am sure you raced it many times (...

Guys, a some of you might know I sold my Tornado this year (pics below) to a guy here around the corner who is a professional race-driver. He owns around 12-14 vintage cars, many of them are raced by him, including 24h race on Nuerburgring. Including Porsche 911, Jaguar MKII convertible...

I even don't want to drive it, jut tow laps on the passenger seat and I would not stop smiling for days :-) Very nice...and if I get a chance to stop by I will be there ......

Hi, some pics from the event but not to many this year...will make more next year :-) Enjoy :-) Any idea who's car that i. It did not have the VIN-Plate on the drivers side and I could not see any other identification sign ? Cheers (C)arlos

He i simply made a joke :thumbsup:

define racecar ! But when you do this, remind yourself, in Europe racetracks have curves, ascending and descending track sections ...and the ONLY straight part might be the starting grid .....oooohhh, not to forget of course they are longer then a 1/4 mile :thumbsup: Hang loose :-) :thumbsup:

Simon, do not powder coat the contact surfaces to the wheel ... This area will get hot if you drive hard and the coating will get soft, torque you applied to the wheel will run of specs.... I would never ever again coat an area that gets hot with normal powder coating . I use simple...

Hi Bob, because of the ventilation the whole engine compartment stays cool and does not radiate that much heat to the rear bulkhead. It did work for me very nice, I drove the car even at around 28-30 degrees and had no AC on board... Also hot air can escape easy from the compartment if...

No I don' want to sit in the passengers seat :yuck: