Author Topic: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant  (Read 12807 times)

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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #105 on: January 02, 2010, 12:28:44 PM »
At least you know water wetter will fit ;)
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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #106 on: January 04, 2010, 06:18:46 PM »
WOW!  :o :o :o Thats Gunna be soo mean!  ;D
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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #107 on: January 25, 2010, 12:14:52 PM »
Just a small update--

The cars going well and yes lots of torque steer

I just had the car weighed and was quite pleased with the out come of my weight saving efforts

Car as 1.8t--- 1020 kg with 670 kg on the front wheels

Car as 4.2 V8--1030 kg with 680 kg over the front wheels

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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #108 on: January 25, 2010, 12:32:28 PM »
Just a small update--

The cars going well and yes lots of torque steer

I just had the car weighed and was quite pleased with the out come of my weight saving efforts

Car as 1.8t--- 1020 kg with 670 kg on the front wheels

Car as 4.2 V8--1030 kg with 680 kg over the front wheels
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That's a great result
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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #109 on: January 25, 2010, 12:45:45 PM »
That is awesome progress, well done!

Have you updated the positive chap from Vortex?  ;D
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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #110 on: January 28, 2010, 06:07:22 PM »
Been making a mold to produce a lightweight bonnet for this car,
Popped it off the bonnet today. Should save some kg's




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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #111 on: January 28, 2010, 07:18:50 PM »
Looking very good

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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #112 on: January 30, 2010, 07:29:38 PM »
Will lay some carbon in it this week and get it done mate.  ;)
I'm shooting for a kilo. 1.5 max  >:D

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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #113 on: January 30, 2010, 08:01:01 PM »
Will lay some carbon in it this week and get it done mate.  ;)
I'm shooting for a kilo. 1.5 max  >:D


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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #114 on: February 05, 2010, 11:07:42 PM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_aK3L5Jkbw

Dropped in today and had a little drive of this beast!  Very tourqey!
Nice implant! 

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Re: Polo transplant
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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #116 on: February 06, 2010, 12:57:25 AM »
Looks like a tight fit.

Pretty sacked at the front bro!
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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #117 on: February 06, 2010, 01:24:04 AM »
Nice one...... love it ;D

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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #118 on: February 06, 2010, 10:26:08 AM »
Very impressive, thanks for sharing
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Re: Polo transplant
« Reply #119 on: February 06, 2010, 10:44:16 AM »
looks good lee! so when we gonna see it racking around town :P