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My write up, it was the SVA versus the IVA now, but in terms of testing and paperwork, I doubt it is much different. The car vs commercial bit is important, as the Commercial test regulations are about 10 pages, whereas the car test is several hundred of pages:
Ps. we want a build thread for your Tornado project!
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If you sell it, you are going to spend the next 10-20 years thinking it would have been this much if I kept it. I am not selling mine as there are too many memories attached with it.
The fact that no one offers me anything for that heap helps too!
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13 minutes ago, Happyoldgit said:
Plans, hopes and aspirations can be dashed in an instant. If you don't have health you might not be able to continue in the manner you have done previously.
..Or even get to retirement age.
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1 hour ago, David Sparkes said:
I have no time for the suggestion that an existing vehicle can be sensibly converted into an EV, as the basic vehicle is too heavy, so the performance envelope is too small (speed v range). The cost of each conversion also makes any EV from a mainstream manufacturer seem cheap.
Regards.
I am afraid I have to agree; I am not getting the classic car conversion thing. First of, classic cars that are worth keeping do have a high value, and the ones that are worth a lot, are worth this because they are original; That's were the argument falls flat on its face. You spend a bucket load to convert to EV, and the value of the car becomes less? Than the argument of how much you use it. I used my landy between the last 2 MOTs about 400 miles. Hardly worth the bother I'd say, and that will be the case with most Classic cars.
Going forward, the EV will be the only thing we can buy from 2030, so there is no question it will become mainstream. I think there is an argument to replace our fuels for our existing cars with drop in fuels that reduce the real life CO2 considerably, Like bio diesel which was discussed recently, reducing our CO2 by 90%. Currently I don't think we have enough space to grow the crops to replace all the fuel used, but if the majority moves to electric, I'd say that is the way to go.
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3 minutes ago, Hybrid_From_Hell said:
“F” 😬😬😬😬😬😬😬🥺
Sorry for being direct, but you can take the abuse!
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Do a search on L322 gearbox failures. They have about 300hp with a ZF24. If you still want an auto after this I can only conclude you are deranged.
What clutch are you using?
I would look at adapting an AP racing clutch or similar.
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2 hours ago, miketomcat said:
have spent so much time working in an office they have no idea what real work is.
I try not to take offence here.
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1 hour ago, cackshifter said:
I was really a bit tongue in cheek; I do think it's scary to be finishing work for ever. However the markets being down is also a buying opportunity. Things generally recover in a while, it just depends how long you are able to wait. And knitting is just like welding but with wool? Right?
No it is not. I don't meet ladies when welding.
I must admit, the retirement you are talking about does not quite resonate with me. But that might change over time.
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Fridge got my GPS receiver to work, without which I would probably still be in a swamp in Russia. And it Was Jez who inspired me to go there in the first place.
Both guilty!
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Great project, good to see another classic rangy being saved.
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Hi Martin, and welcome to the forum.
I cannot help directly, but a good start would be to obtain the wiring scheme matching the VIN of your base vehicle. Western (ralph) on here is pretty clued up on this kind of thing, as are others. I am sure he will be along shortly.
In the mean time, we want pictures of your project!
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With the current situation, I don't think anyone is going in or out of Russia for the foreseeable future.
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Sorry fridge for beating you to it, but I saw it on Facebook and I thought I share...
There is a justgiving page now:
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Thanks,
3 supporters so far, including myself.
Can the LR4x4 community do more?
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I will be 67 in 2040, the year I could get state pension. So 18 years to go. Not sure how state pension will develop, or whether I will even get it.
That said, people who do get state pension, tell me it is hardly worth waiting for.
I don't see my job as a chore, so not a problem for me.
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So, uncle Jez is about load up his 7 tonne truck with supplies and will shortly head of to Ukraine.
He is short of Cash to buy supplies and keep the tank filled up and needs our help in the form of a financial donation.
I think sending goods is a bit harder, he is now based in the Czech republic and leaving shortly.
For those Who don't know Jez: he is a larger than life character, who went to do Ladoga several times and helped out many people along the way.
I am sure others can vouch for him.
As said, donations are very welcome. Please PM me and I will send you bank number and sort code if you wish to donate.
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Jez on the rescue to ukraine
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