Finally managed to find a donor car to convert my R8 over to the Honda DOHC platform so i can race with the MG Cup. Dont know anything about the car apart from the fact it was pulled from a barn (apparently) with 3 SD1's and a 75, its been off the road for around 12 years im told and ive checked the MOT history to which there is no computerisation records so that may ring true. I get it Thrusday and im told the half leather seats are in perfect condition. I just wondered if anyone here knew of the car and if anyone needs any parts as i just need the drivetrain parts

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Glad to see you have found something, John.
Are there any major differences in metalwork around the engine bay between K-series and D-series shells (and T-series, for that matter) or is it just a case of swapping subframes and bolting the engine and gearbox mounts into existing fixing points in the inner wings, etc?

Also, I know somebody who could be interested in the bonnet if is not damaged.

Any unique GTi parts would be worth harvesting - seats, doorcards, rear spoiler, spats, front bumper extension, anti-roll bars and alloys spring to mind

Then there's all the usual R8 parts, such as the mirrors, radio, fuel relay, lights, front wings, fuel filler neck, front and rear subframes, rear calipers and steering rack

There are a few trick aero parts to look for too - the NSR aero panel behind the rear bumper, the front bumper corner inserts and the airflow guides between the bumper aperture and the rad

You'll probably get your money back if you sell half of that lot

220 GSi turbo wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:23 pm Glad to see you have found something, John.
Are there any major differences in metalwork around the engine bay between K-series and D-series shells (and T-series, for that matter) or is it just a case of swapping subframes and bolting the engine and gearbox mounts into existing fixing points in the inner wings, etc?

Also, I know somebody who could be interested in the bonnet if is not damaged.

No problems i will let you know if its any good Ive spoke to a few people who have re-shelled some of the old Dunlop cars cars using the K Series shells and they said the only non bolt on job is to drill out the spot welds on inner wings to remove the engine/gearbox mounts and reweld into my shell. Everything else should just be swapping from car to car... Hopefully

GTiJohn wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:31 pm Any unique GTi parts would be worth harvesting - seats, doorcards, rear spoiler, spats, front bumper extension, anti-roll bars and alloys spring to mind

Then there's all the usual R8 parts, such as the mirrors, radio, fuel relay, lights, front wings, fuel filler neck, front and rear subframes, rear calipers and steering rack

There are a few trick aero parts to look for too - the NSR aero panel behind the rear bumper, the front bumper corner inserts and the airflow guides between the bumper aperture and the rad

You'll probably get your money back if you sell half of that lot

I wish i have room to keep stuff already got 2 sheds at home full of MG Rover parts

Well like buses i have just logged in to let you know about a 1.6 GTI i have been told for is for sale was a parts car apart from engine and running gear which are still there and you have got one like buses

Your joking

JOHNDQ wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 12:05 am Your joking

No am not

961tat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:01 am

JOHNDQ wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 12:05 am Your joking

No am not

do you have any information on the car mate don't suppose it's a 3 door with a half decent body is it

JOHNDQ wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:11 am

961tat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:01 am

JOHNDQ wrote: ↑Wed Nov 25, 2020 12:05 am Your joking

No am not

do you have any information on the car mate don't suppose it's a 3 door with a half decent body is it

Going l viewing saturday keep you up to speed