Sid's new weapon.......Pimp 340 16v

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DriftR
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Sid's new weapon.......Pimp 340 16v

Post by DriftR » 03 Dec 2006 03:56 pm

well everyone, the spec is as follows;

rear end-
coilovers
5 linked axle all rosejointed no bushes (very tyte i say)
lsd by mig!!!
lowered 100mm
solid gearbox mounts (billet ali)

front end-
all polybushed
lowered springs 80mm

chassis-
alloy spun 7 gallon tank in boot
alloy filler in rear window
facet red top pump
filter king regulator
all fuel lines internal
poly windows
all stripped out, sound deadening removed
hydraulic handbrake
all brake lines stainless and run internally
battery relocated behind passenger seat
kill switch
fibreglass bonnet

engine-
stock renault clio 16v
twin 40 webers
modified clutch
stock exhaust manifold
custom downpipe
stock volvo exhaust
2.0 radiator
pacet profan
uprated engine mounts
custom steel propshaft
one off throttle cable

wheels n tyres-
front,
7x13 et-7 minilites
175/50/13 yokohama ao48r medium compound

rear,
7x13 et-7 minilites
175/50/13 yokohama a539

this car was built by me (Nev) and the crew in 5 days 9am-6pm started monday!from a stock volvo saloon,and was runnin friday nite!!!!! was out in anger saturday!!!

still needs a rollin road to fine tune things, and i would like to change the spring rate at the rear to a little harder as the saloon carries more weight over the rear. other than that shes a...........

FUCKIN WEAPON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pics to follow and a small vid!


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Little vid with the Pimp 16v

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?doc ... 3417325312

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Carl
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Post by Carl » 03 Dec 2006 04:03 pm

That sounds awesome! Bloody good job!
Carl
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Post by classicswede » 03 Dec 2006 06:43 pm

Nice :D

Its great the way it does not look much other than the bonnet and wheels from the outside.

That will surprise a few ppl :D
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Post by SteveP » 04 Dec 2006 11:21 am

Nice work, that sounds awesome! :D
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Sam340
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Post by Sam340 » 04 Dec 2006 01:34 pm

Looking forward to seeing this completed in the flesh!


I can vouch for Nev and say he definately doesnt do things by halves..... you shhould see his other 340 project!!!!!! :shock:
340 GL 1987 (F) - Stripped out & Slammed Daily driver......

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Post by foggyjames » 05 Dec 2006 02:15 am

Sweet spec! The colour works well with that bodystyle too.

cheers

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Post by samo » 05 Dec 2006 08:22 pm

nice sound and great job on engine
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Post by chunk » 06 Dec 2006 02:13 pm

Ahhh i love this car! :)

Cracking spec and the change of direction :shock: just great, sounds even better in the flesh!

Looking forward to seeing the'other' project and really looking forward to getting more powwaahhhhs in mine :D

See ya soon Nev

Rich

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