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Friend of mine said I should take it to Retro Rides this time next year.
I don't think it will be ready but you never know.
I hope it will be back on its wheels at the least
The Ultimate X - Fiat X1/9
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I don't think it will be ready but you never know.
I hope it will be back on its wheels at the least
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Two other fast X1/9's with talented drivers were recently brought to my attention via YouTube.
Christian Darini
Gianluca Ticci
I thoroughly recommend
Christian Darini
Gianluca Ticci
I thoroughly recommend
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Now that's spectacular 
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A K20 in the boot is NEVER wrong
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Not sure what engine is in the car in that last vid.A K20 in the boot is NEVER wrong
I think it's a Fiat/Lancia dohc like in the white car in the second vid.
From last year Ticci's using a Fiat/Lancia/Alfa similar to Dondi.
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When I started this project I called it the ultimate X.
I think this car driven by Ticci in the last video, probably IS the ultimate in terms of out and out performance.
I think this car driven by Ticci in the last video, probably IS the ultimate in terms of out and out performance.
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I'm in the process of making and fitting an acrylic piece to fit the modified aperture...
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That's looking really good. Wide range of skills to learn 
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Yes indeed, fun and games!
I'm kind of fixated on this particular X1/9 at the moment to be honest it looks untouchable in it's class at the moment and I'm glad to see someone younger than myself behind the wheel
Where can I find this replica Dallara stalled build? Not sure if I'm too late to the party considering the date on this. Please DM me if you have any info.
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I sent you a pm
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I sent all the aluminium parts to be anodised, I wanted something non reflective so I chose satin black for everything.
I installed the nearside pair no issues apart from the outer lens isn't quite correct I need to make a better one.
I hope the beam adjustments required, will be within the available ranges.
If not, I will have to move the position of the lamp mounts on the base plate.
I installed the nearside pair no issues apart from the outer lens isn't quite correct I need to make a better one.
I hope the beam adjustments required, will be within the available ranges.
If not, I will have to move the position of the lamp mounts on the base plate.
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Cheers.
If I was taking the car out for a trip, I would tape over the water gutter around the bonnet as a matter of course including around the headlamps.
It's a fault in the original design, having the gutter draining into the horn nacelles.
Ditto the engine deck, which drains through the engine compartment.
The problem was I couldn't box the lamps completely because there was insufficient available width.
Normally the whole thing would be a sealed unit and installed as such.
I think it won't be completely watertight and will steam up like you say.
If I was taking the car out for a trip, I would tape over the water gutter around the bonnet as a matter of course including around the headlamps.
It's a fault in the original design, having the gutter draining into the horn nacelles.
Ditto the engine deck, which drains through the engine compartment.
The problem was I couldn't box the lamps completely because there was insufficient available width.
Normally the whole thing would be a sealed unit and installed as such.
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Yesterday I tested all the connections to the lamps no issues.
The outer lenses could be better but are not bad for the first attempt and I will probably improve the mould and make some better ones idc possibly from 2 not 3 mm sheet.
I'm not sure if the beams can be adjusted to pass the MoT, my gut feeling is fingers crossed
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After they are finally adjusted I might make some internal bezels to close off the voids from the front view, probably would make the overall appearance more 'factory'.
Didn't realize until just now, I passed a milestone yesterday with the lamp test, in that the electrical system is completely finished
I've said this before, but the water gutter around the bonnet is designed to drain in to the horn nacelles, over the wiring loom and the horn, before exiting through the underside of the front valence
The thinking must have been - it doesn't matter because pop-ups etc.
The scuttle is gutter also but it's deep and has drainage pipes brazed in to it running through the bulkhead exiting through the sills, works ok so long as you park on the level and the pipes aren't blocked
The only thing I can think of doing is to tape off the gutter around the bonnet completely, ever time I think it might rain... after I've put the roof on, before it starts to rain
Cabin ventilation and demist is also inadequate compared to modern standards, driving these cars when it's wet and cold.
Frameless doors mean that sidescreens like on the Ritmo 130TC Abarth cannot be fitted.
At the end of the day it's not a saloon car it's a 2 seat targa top and the reason why they almost all rusted out was because they were daily driven you could say they aren't good daily drivers on that basis.
I shudder to imagine being in an X1/9 in bad traffic jam.
I got an '04 Focus for those
So the next stage begins soon, the restoration of the remaining front floor, front wheel arches, and building the front suspension and getting her on her wheels and firing her up for the first time.
The outer lenses could be better but are not bad for the first attempt and I will probably improve the mould and make some better ones idc possibly from 2 not 3 mm sheet.
I'm not sure if the beams can be adjusted to pass the MoT, my gut feeling is fingers crossed
.After they are finally adjusted I might make some internal bezels to close off the voids from the front view, probably would make the overall appearance more 'factory'.
Didn't realize until just now, I passed a milestone yesterday with the lamp test, in that the electrical system is completely finished
I've said this before, but the water gutter around the bonnet is designed to drain in to the horn nacelles, over the wiring loom and the horn, before exiting through the underside of the front valence
The thinking must have been - it doesn't matter because pop-ups etc.
The scuttle is gutter also but it's deep and has drainage pipes brazed in to it running through the bulkhead exiting through the sills, works ok so long as you park on the level and the pipes aren't blocked
The only thing I can think of doing is to tape off the gutter around the bonnet completely, ever time I think it might rain... after I've put the roof on, before it starts to rain
Cabin ventilation and demist is also inadequate compared to modern standards, driving these cars when it's wet and cold.
Frameless doors mean that sidescreens like on the Ritmo 130TC Abarth cannot be fitted.
At the end of the day it's not a saloon car it's a 2 seat targa top and the reason why they almost all rusted out was because they were daily driven you could say they aren't good daily drivers on that basis.
I shudder to imagine being in an X1/9 in bad traffic jam.
I got an '04 Focus for those
So the next stage begins soon, the restoration of the remaining front floor, front wheel arches, and building the front suspension and getting her on her wheels and firing her up for the first time.
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Still good progress, one step at a time. A project like this is never "finished".
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Yeah I'm not really sure
It's a slow process, I've been working on paid jobs this year mostly, and doing the lights in between.
It's not ideal to do the next phase during the winter, ideally it would be better in the spring but it's going to be physically very uncomfortable either way, working with the car in that (fixed) position.
Parts wise I only need a new set of tyres.
Services wise I need a 4 wheel alignment and a rolling road.
Still can't decide whether to refit the original passenger seat at zero cost or to get another Tillett for something like 1600GBP
Yeah I should think this through.
If I had a gf who wanted a seat I would get her one.
If she doesn't want to get in or can't get in physically then I will presumably be selling the car
Actually I've thought it through.
I'm going to save up for another Tillett, which will test the width, height, agility, strength and weight of any potentials, almost all of whom will be put off.
Trust me I know what I'm doing
Could you send me details as well if it's still available.I sent you a pm
Many thanks