Dimma 306

[Nazor]

I remember Dave starting to build that on the rallyereg back in the day. Good to see you're still at it!

The car above is a different car but I believe elements of that version you’re referring to have been transferred into this car. The original build was bought after an accident - I seen the shell and other bits for sale recently (last 12 months) on donedeal.ie too.

 

[stuartyvilla]

Can't wait to see the progress on this! Still one of the coolest cars on the forum!

 

[Simon998]

The car above is a different car but I believe elements of that version you’re referring to have been transferred into this car. The original build was bought after an accident - I seen the shell and other bits for sale recently (last 12 months) on donedeal.ie too.

Ah, it was many moons ago. The original was a masterpiece, I imagine this one is better as he was only learning how to lay kevlar when he was building the first one.

It's a crying shame the RR was taken down, Mark (106parts) says he only took it down due to hosting costs and he has it all backed up which is a bit of a **** excuse considering what he charges for parts lol

 

[natogreen16v]

Dave is theeee guy to get at this Patrick! I wanted to get him on the podcast. Stefan was down with him a while back but it's very much not his thing.

 

[Nazor]

Dave is theeee guy to get at this Patrick! I wanted to get him on the podcast. Stefan was down with him a while back but it's very much not his thing.

Yup, he and I have been chatting for years on and off about doing something with it and delighted now to be able to start the project. I can’t wait to see it progress.

Can't wait to see the progress on this! Still one of the coolest cars on the forum!

Cheers dude - hopefully everyone is going to dig what gets done to it!

Ah, it was many moons ago. The original was a masterpiece, I imagine this one is better as he was only learning how to lay kevlar when he was building the first one.

It's a crying shame the RR was taken down, Mark (106parts) says he only took it down due to hosting costs and he has it all backed up which is a bit of a **** excuse considering what he charges for parts lol

The RR was a great forum and you’re right he wasn’t afraid of asking for a few pound

 

[Wayne D]

Awesome @Nazor , cant wait to see the progress on this and when its finished it will be mega!

 

[ossy2004]

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[Nazor]

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Not my one! Mine features in another edition!

 

[Nazor]

My car.

 

[Nazor]

Off with your head! So the work has started on the Dimma. The car getting a full on cage meant that I really didn’t want the sunroof any longer so I was able to source a roof skin VERY cheap. So cheap I made sure the guy got something extra to go along with what he was asking.

David (Mr Red Hill Motorsport) stated typical 90s ***** wiring for alarms and subwoofers etc along with the carpet and…

…bits and ends from the interior that won’t be required. And the most exciting pic below

The cage points getting setup for the custom cage that Red Hill Motorsport is going to do for me. Thought some of you might like to see some of the early progress.

Mucho Mucho Excitedo

 

[Woodcutter]

Awesome. Really looking forward to see progress on this. It’s a very very special car.

Full cages scare the crap out of me for a road car unless you’re gonna wear a lid though.

 

[cauld1]

That's brilliant @Nazor glad to see progress on it, and a cage at that!

Please tell me you're adding a Satchshift too

Full cages scare the crap out of me for a road car unless you’re gonna wear a lid though.

I totally get where you're coming from on that, but it should be grand tbh if using proper seats fitted in a good position with properly done up harnesses. Would typically add some padding around the relevant areas (not that it's overly soft!). Sure even with competition cars, helmets aren't worn on road sections.

 

[Nazor]

Awesome. Really looking forward to see progress on this. It’s a very very special car.

Full cages scare the crap out of me for a road car unless you’re gonna wear a lid though.

I hear you but like @cauld1 says padding, seats and harnesses will mitigate that but I certainly see your point.

That's brilliant @Nazor glad to see progress on it, and a cage at that!

Please tell me you're adding a Satchshift too

I totally get where you're coming from on that, but it should be grand tbh if using proper seats fitted in a good position with properly done up harnesses. Would typically add some padding around the relevant areas (not that it's overly soft!). Sure even with competition cars, helmets aren't worn on road sections.

Satshift is part of the plan. I have Sparco Evos and Sabelt 4 point 3 inch harnesses and an appropriate mounting bar that’ll be part of the cage.

 

[cauld1]

Satshift is part of the plan. I have Sparco Evos and Sabelt 4 point 3 inch harnesses and an appropriate mounting bar that’ll be part of the cage.

Perfect! 3 inch harnesses are definitely the way to go. Way more comfy than 2 inch ones.

I'm guessing given who it's with the dash is getting flocked too?

 

[Nazor]

Abso-flockin-lutley @cauld - if I do say so myself this car is going to be a cracker. I can’t wait lol. I think people will appreciate it and those who like their pugs (us small few) will really like it.

 

[FM155]

Class job, looks like it's going to be a proper build.
Any engine & gearbox plans?

 

[Nazor]

Class job, looks like it's going to be a proper build.
Any engine & gearbox plans?

Engine plans - absolutely. My thoughts are GTi-6 head (XU10J4RS)on my original engine (XU10J4R), more aggressive cam, Jenveys, ECU. I’m hoping for about 210bhp which should be achievable.

Gearbox wise I’m thinking keeping the BE 5 speed but going for straight cut gears and a LSD. I want that whine!! lol That coupled with the Satchshift will be awesome.

The ultimate phase of gearbox would be a sequential from Beckert or if I was feeling extra fancy, a Sadev.

The car will definitely be in phases. Initially it’s the look of the car and then the engine. I will then go to the gearbox end of things.

TBH the idea from what I described in the first pages of this thread still ring true. The basics are what are going to be done with some great input from David at Red Hill Motorsport.

 

[FM155]

Class! You'll have to practice not blinking like Panizzi or shrugging like Frankie D saying "I am Francois Delecour, he is Carlis Sainz, it is nothing"
Peak Panizzi


Worked with a guy from Cannes a couple of years ago, he had a hunting lodge up in the alps and Giles Panizzi had one close by. Anytime the Monte was on they'd all go to watch the stages with a good fire and plenty of beer. They would always avoid any TV cameras though, just a few mates watching a rally.

 

[Nazor]

Frankie D saying “it’s not a problem for me. I don’t know heem”. That was Catalunya 97??? Love that video of Panizzi.

When we had our Dturbo back in the day dad would go through a few corners from apex to apex and turn to me and say “just like Panizzi” lol

 

[stuartyvilla]

This is going to be epic! 210bhp will be a riot in that mate!

 

[Wayne D]

Awesome @Nazor , plans sound epic and no better man to make it happen than Dave.

Can't wait to see it finished and looking forward to the progress along the way too.

 

[Nazor]

David has been hard at work. Just a pic or two of some of the cage work.

It’s like Christmas Day every week or so seeing the progress!

 

[Wayne D]

Some progress in the last few weeks @Nazor . Good work. The cage looks very purposeful indeed.

 

[Nazor]

Some progress in the last few weeks @Nazor . Good work. The cage looks very purposeful indeed.

She’ll be some Dturbo when finished. Going to get custom Volcanes on her

 

[PaulYDP]

Some job Patrick! Can't wait to see the end result of this