tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.comments2013-06-16T22:16:14.460+01:00Crazy Dave's Death Trapdavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05927959345132663949noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-17792372930975675072013-06-16T22:16:14.460+01:002013-06-16T22:16:14.460+01:00Many black stripes? Zebra :-)Many black stripes? Zebra :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585924569947799119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-54876482761698977122012-11-09T18:06:18.581+00:002012-11-09T18:06:18.581+00:00Dave, who made the exhaust for you?Dave, who made the exhaust for you?Andrews GKD Legend Buildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11571812486620912178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-23459093154729595112012-04-29T21:30:21.621+01:002012-04-29T21:30:21.621+01:00Hi Peter, thanks, my wallet appreciates your sympa...Hi Peter, thanks, my wallet appreciates your sympathy.<br /><br />It turns out (from closer inspection of the receipts provided) that the seller used 12 new bolts but only one pair of shells, i.e. he inspected all of them but only replaced one pair of shells. Most likely the engine was knocking and he did a quick fix so he could sell on the engine.<br /><br />Don't think it should be oil starvation. The evo sumps are quite fancy (twin oil pickup front and rear, separate sections, etc), I think people racing M3s use them without modification so it should be OK. <br /><br />Anyway, currently waiting on a quote from an engine builder... sadly one of the main bearings has died too so it's engine out / crank out etc for a full rebuild.davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927959345132663949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-59077094994999354632012-04-26T14:21:44.265+01:002012-04-26T14:21:44.265+01:00Hi Dave,
we've not spoken before but i'm ...Hi Dave,<br /><br />we've not spoken before but i'm an avid reader of your blog. Sorry to hear about your engine problems. I was surprised because in an earlier post you said the company you bought your second engine from had already changed to crank shells? I wonder if you got oil starvation when cornering hard??<br /><br />all the best with the rebuild,<br /><br />PeterPeteruxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05700006857597137176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-90939396133280189952012-03-16T23:45:33.729+00:002012-03-16T23:45:33.729+00:00Looks great Dave! I'm quite a long way behind ...Looks great Dave! I'm quite a long way behind you but hopeful that one day I'll be able to drive up alongside yours!! Just out of interest - how come you ended up with a Q plate? Is there any benefit to having that over an age-related plate? Where do you stand with the IVA and the emissions with a Q? Thanks,<br />SteveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585924569947799119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-11143541241930550572012-02-26T22:42:45.865+00:002012-02-26T22:42:45.865+00:00Putting the windscreen on/off once a year for MOT ...Putting the windscreen on/off once a year for MOT is no bother. It's not like I ever drive it in the wet.davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927959345132663949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-62730171239163878922012-02-24T16:15:48.951+00:002012-02-24T16:15:48.951+00:00Is no windscreen really better than no wipers?Is no windscreen really better than no wipers?Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09533867578788636993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-52251427736160302142011-09-01T13:12:33.987+01:002011-09-01T13:12:33.987+01:00With that M3 lump I think you'll be going to q...With that M3 lump I think you'll be going to quick for them to see those badges!<br /><br />The scoop and stripes look really good thoughjames Beckwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394266746543636031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-25562807504559795142011-08-03T14:20:51.128+01:002011-08-03T14:20:51.128+01:00> Emily took it surprisingly well.
Oh really?!...> Emily took it surprisingly well.<br /><br />Oh really?!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097086741146141596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-79428980072556290212011-03-15T10:00:41.934+00:002011-03-15T10:00:41.934+00:00The new indicators and headlights look brilliant, ...The new indicators and headlights look brilliant, I hope mine looks similar when it's done, pick up my modified head light bracket soon from Peter.<br /><br />I also like what you have done with the trim, might look at doing something similar myself.<br /><br />So close, it spurs me on seeing your progress, looking forward to seeing the "Pass" post :-)james Beckwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394266746543636031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-7730152931031204632011-03-13T21:50:15.336+00:002011-03-13T21:50:15.336+00:00Yup, could be on the road for Easter if all goes w...Yup, could be on the road for Easter if all goes well (bear in mind that registration is apparently quite a slow process, frustratingly).davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927959345132663949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-43700188328740041752011-03-13T20:49:28.504+00:002011-03-13T20:49:28.504+00:00looks good! I like the indicators. how very very...looks good! I like the indicators. how very very extremely exciting!Becky, Will and Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08477493280783424651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-73231499461552578302011-02-26T19:56:25.439+00:002011-02-26T19:56:25.439+00:00I have the same steering column as you with the ba...I have the same steering column as you with the backwards bent fork. It seems to be stopping the column holes lining up with the chassis holes. You fixed it by removing the fork?tullinge_stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707754771428806998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-36454464710552272592011-02-02T15:56:53.296+00:002011-02-02T15:56:53.296+00:00Almost there! You sure you don't just have a v...Almost there! You sure you don't just have a very heavy foot?<br />I'm sure if the leak was forward of driving position you'd smell it and it if there was a leak while stationary you would definitely smell it. So I'd guess check he seals on the tank or rear piping, good job you've got to take it apart anyway to put the tank strap on.<br /><br />I expect I am going to have the steering issue too, so I'll try and check toe in before I IVA and I'll add a tank strap now I think.<br /><br />Not sure if I have the old or new headlight bracket I'll have to check that, thank you for this post it will definitely help when My IVA comesjames Beckwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394266746543636031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-57534311794747175532010-12-17T12:47:06.850+00:002010-12-17T12:47:06.850+00:00Thanks, I don't think I will go tomorrow as th...Thanks, I don't think I will go tomorrow as the forecast for Cambridge is sub-zero tonight and tomorrow - don't fancy crashing it on the ice. Fingers crossed we get a warmer day next week.davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927959345132663949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-43124383557102603592010-12-16T20:34:34.353+00:002010-12-16T20:34:34.353+00:00That's really great news! Good luck with the t...That's really great news! Good luck with the test.tullinge_stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707754771428806998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-87734212313866910572010-12-16T08:44:26.681+00:002010-12-16T08:44:26.681+00:00"rich learning experience" i only just ..."rich learning experience" i only just saw what you did there! nice... :)Becky, Will and Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08477493280783424651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-15069862854074793492010-11-11T10:37:26.905+00:002010-11-11T10:37:26.905+00:00I've decided on the smaller frame for a four c...I've decided on the smaller frame for a four cylinder 318is. Black GRP and perhaps paint the aluminium panels black too. Do you have any more pics? (ps. your 7.30am video doesn't seem to work)tullinge_stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707754771428806998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-434446772487497052010-11-10T22:44:35.078+00:002010-11-10T22:44:35.078+00:00tullinge_steve - brilliant, have you decided on sp...tullinge_steve - brilliant, have you decided on spec yet?<br /><br />jo- just wait til it's painted with stripes and everything :-)davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927959345132663949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-72313228226599191742010-11-10T21:43:09.117+00:002010-11-10T21:43:09.117+00:00It really looks great!It really looks great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600380469098634729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-14206963061946287872010-11-10T13:34:12.639+00:002010-11-10T13:34:12.639+00:00It looks brilliant; Your whole blog has really ins...It looks brilliant; Your whole blog has really inspired me - I actually ordered mine today!tullinge_stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707754771428806998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-61499504384762719502010-11-06T18:04:57.871+00:002010-11-06T18:04:57.871+00:00Yup, the engine is good (phew) - see latest post f...Yup, the engine is good (phew) - see latest post for details.davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927959345132663949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-64848093307068273982010-11-06T10:48:39.598+00:002010-11-06T10:48:39.598+00:00What's the latest? I Heard from Peter that you...What's the latest? I Heard from Peter that you had some great news!tullinge_stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17707754771428806998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-53885767893924585942010-09-01T19:26:24.311+01:002010-09-01T19:26:24.311+01:00If you can wheel spin and after a drive think to y...If you can wheel spin and after a drive think to yourself "my god I'm still alive" then your close to what it is to ride a motorcycle.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596175968634470777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130570708276917882.post-47489045335007231752010-09-01T18:40:42.633+01:002010-09-01T18:40:42.633+01:00The difference is, I'm not in control of the m...The difference is, I'm not in control of the motorcycle. Oh wait, maybe it's not so different from the seven actually...davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927959345132663949noreply@blogger.com