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1. Project 510: Short Shifting

Friday, 10 July 2015 Content / build-threads.com / Project 510: Short Shifting

... aspect I didn’t like was that the new shifter position was much lower than before. I really wanted to have the gearknob higher up, closer to the steering wheel, it almost felt like I was leaning down into the middle of the car when changing ...
... I really wanted to ensure there was still enough movement to actually enjoy changing gears, not just a tiny little flick of the wrist. The feel is mechanical and precise, and once I got out on the open road on my way home, I found myself looking ...

2. hot rods and warbirds

Sunday, 21 June 2015 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / hot rods and warbirds

hot rods and warbirds | Since the very beginning of hot rodding, there have been strong ties between aviation and automotive innovations. And it's not just about the mechanical aspect. Many of the pioneers in hot rod culture had earned their ...
hot rods and warbirds | Since the very beginning of hot rodding, there have been strong ties between aviation and automotive innovations. And it's not just about the mechanical aspect. Many of the pioneers in hot rod culture had earned their ...

3. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 5

Saturday, 03 January 2015 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 5

... the resin next week Another shot showing the covered green butyl strips which will retain the vacuum in due course. Update on the mechanical side of things having now spoken in more detail to those whom were there on Dyno day, ...
... with so Kevin and the lads are having to pull out all the stops. Work continues on the clam. A bit of colour back in the thread. Rear clam and doors back on, for the last time I hope. Much detailing work on many aspects still to ...