No. 240 RHD Roadster complete rebuild

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dannytheduck1985

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 Sutton Coldfield
After going through 2 years of blood sweat and lots of tears to put my car back on the road.........I’ve decided to do it all over again.
People may remember the problems and constant issues cropping up, from parts going missing to the car being stolen. All these issues along with s**t workmanship (proper money paid for work) led to the cars finish being pretty s**t. Well it was alright but not perfect, not my monies worth. At the time I wasn’t in a financial position to shell out again.
When I finally got the car roadworthy, I broke something every week. My driving didn’t help the situ :rofl: TC off, sport on, dan in Ari Vatenen mode :rofl:

Now in a better position I’ve decided whilst the car is in for engine rebuild, to strip it down and start again. Finally found the right people.
I know it’s mental and I could get something better but nothing else will be the same as my M.
 
Fun starts next week mate. With a proper company involved and the main man very particular, this won’t take long at all.
There are thoughts of a V10 conversion :driving: just got to weigh up my mentality first
 
Lump coming out.

This is how you properly destroy an S54. Not funny at all but :rofl: blasted within an inch of its life. Hands up, 24 carat plonker



 
2500 miles to do that :o

A possible V10 replacement 8) , if a little nose heavy. Will be following this one. :)
 
buzyg said:
2500 miles to do that :o

A possible V10 replacement 8) , if a little nose heavy. Will be following this one. :)
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Weighing up my options now. Replacement S54 engine.... I’ll will destroy it in weeks. It’s either have a full forged motor built or whilst it’s at BM conversions UK, let them work their magic with a huge lump.
 
dannytheduck1985 said:
buzyg said:
2500 miles to do that :o

A possible V10 replacement 8) , if a little nose heavy. Will be following this one. :)
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Weighing up my options now. Replacement S54 engine.... I’ll will destroy it in weeks. It’s either have a full forged motor built or whilst it’s at BM conversions UK, let them work their magic with a huge lump.
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You’ll kill yourself with a V10 under its cap Danny lad. All steel bottom end would be best no?
 
john-e89 said:
dannytheduck1985 said:
buzyg said:
2500 miles to do that :o

A possible V10 replacement 8) , if a little nose heavy. Will be following this one. :)
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Weighing up my options now. Replacement S54 engine.... I’ll will destroy it in weeks. It’s either have a full forged motor built or whilst it’s at BM conversions UK, let them work their magic with a huge lump.
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You’ll kill yourself with a V10 under its cap Danny lad. All steel bottom end would be best no?
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The one reason I haven’t just gone for the V10. May aswel sign my own death certificate. Every time I took my car out I hit top end
 
This is the start of a brilliant thread. You'll spend more on this than buying a GT3....so 100% kudos to you sir!

Looking forward to seeing the journey of this one.
 
tomscott said:
Is there any context to this? Is it sitting at red line all day every day?
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Agree, doesn’t sound like it’s primarily a track car so road use only isn’t going to destroy a standard s54 engine in a few thousand miles?
Rob
 
Smartbear said:
tomscott said:
Is there any context to this? Is it sitting at red line all day every day?
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Agree, doesn’t sound like it’s primarily a track car so road use only isn’t going to destroy a standard s54 engine in a few thousand miles?
Rob
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Unless he's doing it from cold without warming the fluids through properly first.
 
My ///M has seen an awful lot of track miles and enthusiastic road use without being destroyed... I'm sure there must be more to this than it simply being driven hard.
 
My luck with cars is appalling.

Alternator packed up on my A class a couple of days ago, then broke my 83 B2 Passat on it’s first outing in 6 months. I didn’t even drive them hard :( . Reckon I’ll need a chauffeur when my 84 B9 is complete. Can’t get the Alpina engine components
 
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