Rally Imp... have I lost my mind or..?

hudson Wrote:
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> > I think you should do a PV544...
>
>
> That's what I have in my garage.. not sure if you
> knew that..


Yes, I knew that.

If you're planning on getting rid of that PV, lemme know.
Mine's got some rust problems that're fixable, but it'll
be some work. If you've already started one and aren't
interested in finishing it, I wouldn't be averse to taking
over the project and relegating mine to being a parts car.

Not sure if it's worth it considering import duty and shipping
fees, but if there's some cheap way...

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Self-righteous douche canoe



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/18/2008 11:34PM by hoche.

Go for the Imp.

Can't be any worse than the '63 two-stroke SAAB 96 that my co-driver is building.

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Jason McDaniel

modernbeat Wrote:
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> Go for the Imp.
>
> Can't be any worse than the '63 two-stroke SAAB 96
> that my co-driver is building.
>
> Jason McDaniel

If your friend builds the 96 correctly and drives it half decently, it can be competitive.

Big if though.

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John Vanlandingham
Sleezattle, WA, USA

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it's just a bit too big for my garage.
> Most of my spare time happens in the winter.. so
> the door has to be closed yadda yadda.. I'm a big
> whiner..
>

hudson Wrote:
> I wrote:
> > John Buffum won three SCCA championships in a 85"
> > wheelbase TR7/8. Short wheelbase is not a
> > problem; you just need to have some extra ability
> > at car control.
>
> It would definitely want to be twitchy at speed..
> how twitchy though?
>
> How much could be helped by good setup and not
> being a spaz with the wheel?

Here are a couple of video clips of Buffum back in the day on youtube:








alan

hoche Wrote:
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> hudson Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > > I think you should do a PV544...
> >
> >
> > That's what I have in my garage.. not sure if
> you
> > knew that..
>
>
> Yes, I knew that.
>
>> Mine's got some rust problems that're fixable, but
> it'll
> be some work. If you've already started one and
> aren't
> interested in finishing it, I wouldn't be averse
> to taking
> over the project and relegating mine to being a
> parts car.
>
>
> Edited 1 times. Last edit at Jul 18, 2008 by
> hoche.

What's wrong with this picture? Someone in California asking someone in Ontario for a rust-free car?

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Bruce Beauvais
Too many SAABs to count



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/21/2008 01:50PM by Bruce Beauvais.

randyzimmer Wrote:
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> it's just a bit too big for my garage.
> > Most of my spare time happens in the
> winter.. so
> > the door has to be closed yadda yadda.. I'm a
> big
> > whiner..
> >
>
>
>
>

I'll pass on that, thanks!

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Andrew M
Onterrible
30ish

Bruce Beauvais Wrote:
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> What's wrong with this picture? Someone in
> California asking someone in Ontario for a
> rust-free car?

Yeah Mines rusty rusty rusty.. if/when I save it I'm going to spaceframe it.

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Andrew M
Onterrible
30ish

tipo158 Wrote:
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> Here are a couple of video clips of Buffum back in
> the day on youtube:
>
>
>
>
> alan
>

I've seen those before. That was a nice car

I'm looking for something fun more than anything at the moment. And if I do get an Imp having a cage in it for driving on the freeway is probably not a bad idea

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Andrew M
Onterrible
30ish

hudson Wrote:
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> tipo158 Wrote:
> -------------------------------------------------------
> > Here are a couple of video clips of Buffum back in
> > the day on youtube:
>
> I've seen those before. That was a nice car

I have specs for the works TR7 as well as the homologation paperwork, so I have an idea of where to start on parts and set-up. Tens of thousands were made, so parts and shells are available. Most Triumph enthusiasts hate them, so parts can be found cheap.

> I'm looking for something fun more than anything
> at the moment. And if I do get an Imp having a
> cage in it for driving on the freeway is probably
> not a bad idea

I guess as long as you wear a helmet ...

alan

tipo158 Wrote:
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> I have specs for the works TR7 as well as the
> homologation paperwork, so I have an idea of where
> to start on parts and set-up. Tens of thousands
> were made, so parts and shells are available.
> Most Triumph enthusiasts hate them, so parts can
> be found cheap.

They are absurdly ugly stock (like many other cars).. it's amazing how a car can benefit from just a little this and a little that!

> > I'm looking for something fun more than
> anything
> > at the moment. And if I do get an Imp having
> a
> > cage in it for driving on the freeway is
> probably
> > not a bad idea
>
> I guess as long as you wear a helmet ...

You have no idea how hard my head is (I am Irish)!.. but good point.

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Andrew M
Onterrible
30ish

hudson Wrote:
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> tipo158 Wrote:
> -------------------------------------------------------
> > I have specs for the works TR7 as well as the
> > homologation paperwork, so I have an idea of where
> > to start on parts and set-up. Tens of thousands
> > were made, so parts and shells are available.
>
> > Most Triumph enthusiasts hate them, so parts can
> > be found cheap.
>
> They are absurdly ugly stock (like many other
> cars).. it's amazing how a car can benefit from
> just a little this and a little that!

Well, that is a matter of taste. I have always liked them. My current one is my fourth. My 15-year-old daughter (who gets her drivers license in four months) likes it as well.

On the other hand, Jeremy Clarkson declared it one of the ugliest cars ever to come out of the UK. And I am constantly reminded of Giugiaro's critical line about BL put the styling line on both sides.

alan

hoche Wrote:
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> Yes, I knew that.
>
> If you're planning on getting rid of that PV,
> lemme know.
> Mine's got some rust problems that're fixable, but
> it'll
> be some work. If you've already started one and
> aren't
> interested in finishing it, I wouldn't be averse
> to taking
> over the project and relegating mine to being a
> parts car.
>
> Not sure if it's worth it considering import duty
> and shipping
> fees, but if there's some cheap way...

My PV needs a space frame.. or someone with more time than brains. The front spars are solid, but the rest is smoked. I plan on keeping the shell and making a space frame with independant front and rear double A arms and putting the PV shell on top.. I'll widen the track at the same time. I also plan on putting a diesel in it although that might change

In other words, you don't want my PV.

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Andrew M
Onterrible
30ish

tipo158 Wrote:
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> Well, that is a matter of taste. I have always
> liked them. My current one is my fourth. My
> 15-year-old daughter (who gets her drivers license
> in four months) likes it as well.
>
> On the other hand, Jeremy Clarkson declared it one
> of the ugliest cars ever to come out of the UK.
> And I am constantly reminded of Giugiaro's
> critical line about BL put the styling line on
> both sides.
>
> alan

Alan,

I don't thin the TR7 is inherently ugly.. it just often is. Most of the ones I see have grey plastic that should be black and are generally "running". Not well loved examples with owners personal input of "current ideals of taste".

To be honest, most of the cars I like I think look like shit in stock trim.

Cheers

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Andrew M
Onterrible
30ish

I still want one anyways.. I find them interesting and like the fact that it's small

Fortunately/Unfortunately.. I'm years and years away from mounting any serious racing effort of any kind.. my last Mortgage statement said I have 22 years left before it's paid off

Cheers

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Andrew M
Onterrible
30ish