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Honestly I think on the performance models, Benz would’ve been better to raise the whole air filter assembly above the divider & eliminate the restriction at the centre of the assembly. That could also allow more headroom into the air flap. Obviously a bonnet bulge would be required which would...

Some pix from HR 2023. My phone’s on its last legs with almost no memory or battery life left so I’ll upgrade soon which will allow me to take much better quality shots since my old phone is a dinosaur iPhone 6S!

Well I contacted my fabricator around 3 weeks ago, just before a spontaneous holiday to Bali. Seems he was unable to construct some of my final design with the space constraints. So I went back to the drawing board for a rethink & came up with a revised design which could be even better. It...

Add 2x2mm (4mm total) for sufficient wall thickness to arrive at my recommended OD sizes

On reflection the above example dispels my theory the reason MB used a smaller diameter twin system was due to clearance issues! So a single 3-3.25” should be easy...

I think it was common back then to make all sorts of claims and people believed them without the need to back it up with any hard evidence!

More photos located, including some very special ones! A booklet signed by Fangio on the day and an action pic at 220kmh.... Pix to follow when we get back from Bali in 2 weeks. 🚀🚔

Don’t forget that offset isn’t the only issue when considering new wheels. The incorrect shape of the spokes can foul on calipers (eg series 1 vs series 2 Pentas) and wheel bolt holes are often larger on later model wheels. Meaning early wheels won’t fit later cars. A shallow hub depth can...

Seems rather extreme to just change the coolant lol!! 🥴🤣

The screen shots seem to indicate a relatively standard 6.3 without a custom intake. Not sure if the headers & exhaust mods alone would achieve 350hp. According to the Beyond 2000 story with host Amanda Keller the one of one car cost the wealthy owner a cool $240,000.00 way back then! Sbarro...

Yes I really like it but I’m still not a fan of the way it handles. It gets very unsettled over bumps & cornering is very upright. Speed humps at low speed are harsh even after I discovered the tyre pressure on one front tyre was about 40PSI. I’d like to think I could upgrade the struts for...

Very similar colour to the old girl (Maroon) this one is called ‘Vanish’ (code VN). Perhaps a slightly lighter shade of navy blue (my fav colour). Currently sitting at the Avalon International Airshow waiting for the fun to begin.... I’m hoping the Gliptone range will give a better finish than...

I finally bought a new(er) car a few weeks ago now. Not perfect & need of a little TLC. Most finishes & surfaces are rather delicateso you have to treat them well. Late 2012 Ford Territory Titanium petrol 2WD. Strangely no GPS fitted but has factory DVD & other bells. So many cup holders &...

Yes it’s a horribly massive plummet from grace!!

Still in situ but most of the front now removed incl hydraulics. So annoying when others have tampered with parts before & rounded hex nuts or bolts cause they’ve not used pipe spanners or been careful enough & cross threaded connections. In saying that, the dry sump hoses are insanely tight &...

Confirmation that the Aussie delivered cars could use 91RON