First drive in the V8 Astra Coupe

[Peter123]

It all happened unexpectedly, really. I asked my mate what evening I could get on the 4 post, he gave me the option of, either 2 o clock today or next week.
So it was up on the 4 post at 2, prop realigned, fuel hose clipped up, and undercar rollcage fixings tightened up.
Then test drive up and down the road outside a few times, cautiously at first
Then I gave it a bit of wellie and it took off like a scalded cat
It`s now at Bentley`s having the doors repainted and other bits tidied up.
Wortech are coming at 11am on thursday, just make sure everything is as it should be, it`s booked in for MOT next tuesday at 3pm

But, no pics or video, yet

[identti]

Sounds good (bet it does too) - looking forward to the media when it arrives.

[trackdemon]

Hi Peter,

Sounds fantastic, please promise you will bring it to VMAX at some point once its all up and running!!

May be interested in doing a magazine piece on it once its all together, if thats something you'd be up for please feel free to mail me through my profile.

cheers,
Steve

[Peter123]

Yes I`ll be up for it Steve.

When / where is VMAX ?

[MrMoonyMan]

Mahoosive Congratulations Sir!

Been a long time coming, eagerly awaiting pictures and video.

[haggle]

well done chap, ive been reading the build thread since the beginning and cant wait to see it all dont (well reeely cant wait to hear it)

[trackdemon]

Peter123 said:

Yes I`ll be up for it Steve.

When / where is VMAX ?

Excellent!

VMAX is held @ Bruntingthorpe every few months (normally every 3 or so) and the last one was Sunday so I guess we'd be looking around September for the next one. I think you're car would cause quite a stir, as well as being a great opportunity for you to stretch its legs.

[Dover Nige]

Well done Peter..!!

I wouldn't mind popping up one day and taking a look at this beast..!!
If it's sunny I may come up in my truck so ol' timer grandad big block can say hi to younger, faster and far more with it beastie grandson small block..!!! lol!!

Looks great mate. Good to see someone pushing the boundaries.



Nige.

[Andy_sx]

Peter, thats great news mate, congratulations!

will have to see if i can pop over at5 some point to have a proper look at the beast and all the graft you have put into her, and i'm glad to hear all the parts finally came together after all your waiting!

bet your a seriously happy man now (i know i would be and i am extremley jealous of you sir!)

[Dr G]

Fantastic Peter, been following this since it was a shell with half the floor missing. A massive congratulations on nearing completion and I'm really looking forward to the pictures!

[Peter123]

Thanks for the encouraging comments lads, most appreciated

[flattotheboards]

Congratulations on finally finishing it, would be nice to see the end result.