Speed 12 project

[G1ABB]

Getting closer to sussing out how to build the beasty now. I've only said that at least 10 times during the past several months!

I'm tring my luck perhaps but ideally I could use a set of wheels, ideally worn, cheap, with tyres on. Something very wide that would in normal circumstances fit a standard Cerbera, except that they would be far to wide, especially the rears. These also need to be something that could be replaced later on with something new.

I hope this makes sense.. I know offsets are an issue, so also looking for advice and ideas.

Cheers
G1ABB

[Slow M]

My advice would be to have them welded out of steel.
Paint them flat black and they will look very purposeful.
They will be inexpensive, you may find used (up ) tyres for them and you can replace them later when you've solved all of the clearance, offset and handling issues.

B.

[jellison]

What is this all about?

You making your own V12 from 2 SP6 top ends?

[G1ABB]

jellison said:

What is this all about?

You making your own V12 from 2 SP6 top ends?

This was a specific wheel question but there is a speed 12 project thread running, if you fancy a read. However, project is now more like a car that TVR could have built. It isn't exactly a speed 12 when standing back and looking at the current plan.

Graham

[jellison]

G1ABB said:

jellison said:

What is this all about?

You making your own V12 from 2 SP6 top ends?

This was a specific wheel question but there is a speed 12 project thread running, if you fancy a read. However, project is now more like a car that TVR could have built. It isn't exactly a speed 12 when standing back and looking at the current plan.

Graham

er???

Lost me - so are you trying to build a Speed 12 or at least the engine - do you have a website on this?

[G1ABB]

jellison said:

G1ABB said:

jellison said:

What is this all about?

You making your own V12 from 2 SP6 top ends?

This was a specific wheel question but there is a speed 12 project thread running, if you fancy a read. However, project is now more like a car that TVR could have built. It isn't exactly a speed 12 when standing back and looking at the current plan.

Graham

er???

Lost me - so are you trying to build a Speed 12 or at least the engine - do you have a website on this?

I just happen to own a very nice body shell..... one of the speed 12 race cars and lots and lots of spare bits. It is not a practical option to bang a v12 in though as it is just too expensive and heavy etc etc. Should be fun though.. Only issue is it is looking like a very expensive project and I'm not sure I will call it a speed 12 when it is finished as it will really be too different from the original. It is intended to be a road going car that actually works on the road as opposed to just a converted track car. There is another thread called Project Speed 12 which has lots of details on it. I haven't set up a web site yet. Maybe I will if anyone else wants to buy one when it's finished...

Graham

[jellison]

G1ABB said:

jellison said:

G1ABB said:

jellison said:

What is this all about?

You making your own V12 from 2 SP6 top ends?

This was a specific wheel question but there is a speed 12 project thread running, if you fancy a read. However, project is now more like a car that TVR could have built. It isn't exactly a speed 12 when standing back and looking at the current plan.

Graham

er???

Lost me - so are you trying to build a Speed 12 or at least the engine - do you have a website on this?

I just happen to own a very nice body shell..... one of the speed 12 race cars and lots and lots of spare bits. It is not a practical option to bang a v12 in though as it is just too expensive and heavy etc etc. Should be fun though.. Only issue is it is looking like a very expensive project and I'm not sure I will call it a speed 12 when it is finished as it will really be too different from the original. It is intended to be a road going car that actually works on the road as opposed to just a converted track car. There is another thread called Project Speed 12 which has lots of details on it. I haven't set up a web site yet. Maybe I will if anyone else wants to buy one when it's finished...

Graham

Gotcha - found it - I'll stay in here - try to avoid the General area - full of cretins that know next to nothing about the nuts and bolts of cars. Would be good with a Wortec Blown LS (easy 600 bhp if Supecharged or 700+ if you go twin blower), I would not touch any SP6 even untuned let alone with a blower on it.

Webite - check out freewebs - I doodle on one about my toy - if people ask the inevitable question you just send them the link

[G1ABB]

jellison said:

G1ABB said:

jellison said:

G1ABB said:

jellison said:

What is this all about?

You making your own V12 from 2 SP6 top ends?

This was a specific wheel question but there is a speed 12 project thread running, if you fancy a read. However, project is now more like a car that TVR could have built. It isn't exactly a speed 12 when standing back and looking at the current plan.

Graham

er???

Lost me - so are you trying to build a Speed 12 or at least the engine - do you have a website on this?

I just happen to own a very nice body shell..... one of the speed 12 race cars and lots and lots of spare bits. It is not a practical option to bang a v12 in though as it is just too expensive and heavy etc etc. Should be fun though.. Only issue is it is looking like a very expensive project and I'm not sure I will call it a speed 12 when it is finished as it will really be too different from the original. It is intended to be a road going car that actually works on the road as opposed to just a converted track car. There is another thread called Project Speed 12 which has lots of details on it. I haven't set up a web site yet. Maybe I will if anyone else wants to buy one when it's finished...

Graham

Gotcha - found it - I'll stay in here - try to avoid the General area - full of cretins that know next to nothing about the nuts and bolts of cars. Would be good with a Wortec Blown LS (easy 600 bhp if Supecharged or 700+ if you go twin blower), I would not touch any SP6 even untuned let alone with a blower on it.

Webite - check out freewebs - I doodle on one about my toy - if people ask the inevitable question you just send them the link

A little taster! Final result will be quite a bit different to the point where I'm not sure if it will be called a speed 12. A difficult decison is how close to the original to keep it or just give up and design a new car completely albeit with a bit of a speed 12 flavour. I wonder if anyone else would want one?

G1ABB

Edited by G1ABB on Friday 21st November 22:55

[jellison]

Cool - Get a Wortec Twin Turbo LS2 in there.

[stainless_steve]

G1ABB said:

Getting closer to sussing out how to build the beasty now. I've only said that at least 10 times during the past several months!

I'm tring my luck perhaps but ideally I could use a set of wheels, ideally worn, cheap, with tyres on. Something very wide that would in normal circumstances fit a standard Cerbera, except that they would be far to wide, especially the rears. These also need to be something that could be replaced later on with something new.

I hope this makes sense.. I know offsets are an issue, so also looking for advice and ideas.

Cheers
G1ABB

Graham,can't you use standard Cerby wheels.
Machine some alloy spacers to get you the desired width to fill the arches.
Then you can have some custom alloy wheels made to suit when the project is completed.

Hope that makes sense

Steve

[Brummmie]

I have some 16" you can have for £50 for a set. Could you machine the rims off and then split rim them? That would look factory and fat!

[Don1]

What's the news with this one?

[G1ABB]

Apologies, don't have much time to even lurk on PH these days. Car has been up and running for quite a while, well about a year. Plenty of road testing has been done and she runs very well.

Anyhow, a little taster for you.

[oliverb205]

G1ABB said:

Apologies, don't have much time to even lurk on PH these days. Car has been up and running for quite a while, well about a year. Plenty of road testing has been done and she runs very well.

Anyhow, a little taster for you.

We need to see more, Graham.

Oliver.

[TrotCanterGallopCharge]

Apologies, don't have much time to even lurk on PH these days. Car has been up and running for quite a while, well about a year. Plenty of road testing has been done and she runs very well.

Anyhow, a little taster for you.

We need to see more, Graham.

Oliver.


Much more..........................................!

[G1ABB]

All in good time! Needs new tyres, existing ones are shot. When she is a little prettier I'll post more..

TrotCanterGallopCharge said:

Apologies, don't have much time to even lurk on PH these days. Car has been up and running for quite a while, well about a year. Plenty of road testing has been done and she runs very well.

Anyhow, a little taster for you.

We need to see more, Graham.

Oliver.


Much more..........................................!

[mk1fan]

Sod that, pic away. I think all would appreciate such a rare thing.

[Slow M]

Very excited to see.

Best regards,
Bernard.

[Tonymg]

G1ABB are you thinking of selling at any time?

Tony?

[G1ABB]

Live and kicking, big red has her sister back!