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Hi I believe that Fran at RCR is buying the box used in the "new" Ford GT to try out in his superlite coupe, perhaps a call to him might help. You may also wish to check this 6 speed sequential box out from Elite Transmissions ( eliteracingtransmmisions.com ) they claimed it would handle the...

If you want a box to handle the power and more importantly the torque that many V8 GT40 replicas are now beginning to tote ie 500bhp PLUS and 470 lb.ft PLUS then engineering a six speed box that is short enough to fit a 40 is either v. difficult or v.v. costly. In a car with a wet weight of...

Hot off the press, sick bags at the ready! Woking, 2nd November 2007: Following a meeting between Fernando Alonso and McLaren, it was agreed that it would be in the best interests of both parties to bring the relationship to an end. The mutual parting of ways has not been discussed until now...

Doc I recently bought a copy of the "The Inside Story of the Fastest Fords" by Karl Ludvigsen". It is pretty "thin" for the price IMHO (about £30 from memory) You are most welcome to borrow mine, pm me. It has recently been re published by Mercian Manuals mercianmanuals.co.uk. Best...

Hi, in eager anticipation of my RCR Anyone out there recognise this stunning car, what I'm trying to find out is the precise colours used, main and stripe. Thanks John

Julian Looks beautiful. Can I ask what colours you used, it is difficult to tell from the photo's? (I'm building an RCR later this year and am finding it impossible to make my mind up on which colour I like best!) Congratulations on a job well done John

Note position of the exhaust:lol: John

Personal reflections on Brazil 2007 1. Max is past his sell by date 2. Kimi is a worthy world champion 3. Ferrari are not worthy constructors champion 4. Lewis dominated Fernando for much of the season. Remember this is his rookie year and many people (me included) felt that Fernando was...

:DIs that the Blue Black you insisted on me ordering?:D :D:D:D:D:D John

Found this on the Cobra Forum (thanks Dean), actual torque numbers "Center lock nuts/ spinners should be torqued to 400 ft./lbs. This is common knowledge in the pits. Using a gun we have to hook it to a big nitrogen bottle to get the suckers loose. At 400 lbs. they still need to be checked...

Jonathan What I did was to do as much research as possible by looking at both the different manufacturers web sites and the build section on this forum. That will help you to gradually take a view on what is important to you. From that you can make a shortlist (I got it down to two...

Just found this at rdent.com (tools section) Unfortunately there are no torque figures. John Elan 3-Ear KO Tool Remove and tighten your 3-ear KO nuts without damaging your wheels! Stop damaging the chrome plating on your knock-ons! You can properly tighten the wheel nuts with...

Hi Vintage wheels, who are a subscriber to the forum, have this on their website -technical section Tri Wing Spinners Tri wings to be torqued using a lead hammer of around 5lbs in weight and safety wired. The safety wire must be pulling the spinner in the direction it tightens. Adapters and...

Hi I am a (recent) member of the enthusiasts club and am looking to join you guy's as a good way of getting track time with my (soon to be delivered) RCR. To this end I have recently been in touch with Paul Thompson. "I posted this a while ago, but I'll ask the question again. Why don't the...

Dean Superb. I just spoke with Fran and would love to know what your final (latest?) suspension set up is in particular spring rates, roll bars and shock settings. My intention would be to dial these into my RCR kit which should ship to the UK in Jan 08. Regards John

Cunning Plan ;), was it 1. Deliberately loose big time to the South Affs and playing just well enough to win through to the quarters thus lulling everyone into a false sense of security and leaving France clear to do what they do best (dump NZ again) so that we can canter through to the...

Frank I don't fully understand your exchange in German but I have just ordered a pair of the Brembo rear callipers for my RCR40 from Andy Burrows at GD cars in England. His price is £220.00 (+ VAT) for a pair at gdcars.com. Sorry for butting in if I missed the point. John

Dear Mrs Rice I just love what you cook up in that kitchen of yours and you never get cross even when I can't tell the difference between a clutch plate thingy and a dash of soy sauce. Hope this is the right forum for such delicate matters of taste (some of the trainee chefs clearly lack a...

Ron As ever you tread a considered and responsive path, however it is a simple truth that you cannot please all of the people all of the time (anyone know who said that first?). Kieth, surely that was manycocks:confused: I always wondered why they were stiffer, now I think I begin to...

Lorenzo Bandini?