northernchris Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 How long have you been off-roading?Have you ever rolled in one of your own cages? If so multiple endo, barrel roll, or gentle tip on it's side? Have you ever scratch built an off-roader? Done many full suspension changes? Engine swaps? Axle swaps? 12mm pig iron?, prehaps you need glasses, nothing thicker than 8mm on the G offroading I.T.R.O 18 yrs mostly in scotland,where the hills are steep and the water is F**KING cold. Yep rolls plenty,my own cages no problems at all,i have built 25+ GRP "n " subaru cages from scratch a few involed in Heavy Fast rolls into tree's, walls and down big drops and all crews involved walked away!!!! engine swaps errrrrrrrrrrrr not enough fingers to count,cozzy powerd 205 pug, TT (300bhp) engined vw camper van,civic vtec in a mini. Scratch built cars yep how about a pilbeam SR2 le man 24hr car from start to finish. Axles swaps yep a few suzi jeeps onto toyota units. Not being funny here but putting a set of mog axles on a motor IS'NT the be all and end all!!! If you want to get techy make your own indepedent suspension that involes alot more thought. That said from what i have seen of your motor it,s looking pretty dam good!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Mmmmmm.....cossie'd 205......mmmmm......hope it was rear drive Scratch built cars yep how about a pilbeam SR2 le man 24hr car from start to finish. Was that on 36" ET's or full house 40" dumpers Not being funny here but putting a set of mog axles on a motor IS'NT the be all and end all!!! No but it's a little more adventurous than chopping about a 90. Who said i'd put mog axles under just the one motor. Mine and rog's independant suspension is allready on it's second draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Mmmmmm.....cossie'd 205......mmmmm......hope it was rear drive Was that on 36" ET's or full house 40" dumpers No but it's a little more adventurous than chopping about a 90. Who said i'd put mog axles under just the one motor. Mine and rog's independant suspension is allready on it's second draft Nope not RWD it was 4WD was still silly quick. It was only on 36"ET's rrrrrrrrrrrr thats why the driver was going on about the steering going "loose" when in 5th and 6th!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When setting and running a new workshop the last thing i am going to do is spend loads of time on my old motor,that said some of the tube work is already bent up for my FULL tube challange motor that i plan to start building come the winter CASH being the only draw back I am busy doing indy stuff myself and the way Rog was strokeing the proto coil overs i am getting built you might end up with some of my "carp" in your work shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr_wuffles Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Chris do you know Golbalhead aka Dave off ORRP? he used to work for Cosworth and do WRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Chris do you know Golbalhead aka Dave off ORRP? he used to work for Cosworth and do WRC. Whats his last name?????What did he do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr_wuffles Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Engine building and design i think, i cant remember his second name think he's from northampton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Engine building and design i think, i cant remember his second name think he's from northampton. I know a few lads from cosworth but not sure i know a Dave.But i do know a few of the rallying mafia from your neck of the woods,Kenny McKinstry,Deek McGarity and the late Bertie and Mark fisher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr_wuffles Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I think Dave was around in the Colin McCrash era i'll point him in this direction. I've seen a few of them rally over here been watching them since i was in the womb, i dont know any of them but im pretty sure my dad would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I was at prodrive when we where running Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr_wuffles Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I think he was looking for a new job if your still needing help? he was doing a bit of freelance and contract work. He has the experience and know how and lives near you from the looks of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I think he was looking for a new job if your still needing help? he was doing a bit of freelance and contract work. He has the experience and know how and lives near you from the looks of things. Tell him to give me a bell then Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Tell him to give me a bell then Nick. Thats unless Dan wants a job??????????????????????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr_wuffles Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Will do haven't seen him about the forums for a few days but i'll point him in your direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Happy Days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Thats unless Dan wants a job??????????????????????????????? No thanks mate, We'd spend more time argueing than working. And i'm not sure your steel rack could stand the weight of the "proper steel" i'd need to work with. Though if it meant using your bender and that big plasma after hours, i could compromise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 No thanks mate, We'd spend more time argueing than working. And i'm not sure your steel rack could stand the weight of the "proper steel" i'd need to work with. Though if it meant using your bender and that big plasma after hours, i could compromise TRUE I told Rog he ( and you ) are welcome to use any of the kit in the fab shop inc the "big yellow thing" whenever needed. But as for the bender Dan not sure it will bend mans steel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Billings gonna get messy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Billings gonna get messy.... Why you say that Jez????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 coz by the time, you, Dan, Rog, Fridge, the Fins, James, me, and the rest of the oddballs hit the beer the tech debates are gonna be class I think it will be a top night. Messy - (Pr. mes-sie) noun, southern english, enjoyable, involving alcohol, hazy memory the next day, see also Paracetemol, Hangover, Kebab sprint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 coz by the time, you, Dan, Rog, Fridge, the Fins, James, me, and the rest of the oddballs hit the beer the tech debates are gonna be class I think it will be a top night. Messy - (Pr. mes-sie) noun, southern english, enjoyable, involving alcohol, hazy memory the next day, see also Paracetemol, Hangover, Kebab sprint... Sounds like trouble to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 TRUEI told Rog he ( and you ) are welcome to use any of the kit in the fab shop inc the "big yellow thing" whenever needed. But as for the bender Dan not sure it will bend mans steel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You Could regret that offer, have you heard of squatters rights? I may have to prepare my arguement(s) Mog vs volvo Redband vs cds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 pah bring it on, 2 northerners ? shouldnt take more than five mins... diesel vs bugger, we've all got diesel.... hmm ok... stella vs tanglefoot finlandia vs slivovic paracetemol vs co-drydramol Chris you got a fridge at your workshop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 RED BAND isnt that for hand rails etc etc Fridge at work shop F**K ME Jez DAN IS NOT A NORTHERNER , Nottingham is,nt north He is nearer to BRUM than 'UP NORTH' HE JUST WISHES HE WAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dont you ALL be thinking party at the workshop I do have a little bit of 10mm plate i will keep it for Dan,make him feel at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Looks like i'm fighting my own corner again. southern poof vs northern queen vs me near brum!!!!!!!!! But chris now your in northampton your as close to the holy land as i am. RED BAND isnt that for hand rails etc etc I do have a little bit of 10mm plate i will keep it for Dan,make him feel at home Chris, save your ammo for billing you'll need it. unless that 10mm is hardox i'll have to bring my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Dan I am not from these parts,LANCS is the holy land B) Yep better bring your own mate i only have girly cds and t45 in my shop So is Rog going to be ref then?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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