And now for something comepletely different....

[Jordan]

Since Jason was bitc.....suggesting.... about posting some of the things we were working on, I thought I'd share.


First , this Viggen CV, which had a full 3" SS exhaust, 6-point subframe brace and brake upgrades needed a visit with T7Suite to get running right. It will probably get some new wheels as well, as the stockers (and replacement stock) wheels are getting bent to hell. Other than that, the car is a cruise missile.

Also in the hanger, a '73 Sonett III. A survivor of '80s paint jobs and pop up sunroofs, the car is still surprisingly solid despite the rough overall appearance.

Several maple trees have invaded the engine, but I'm going to try to sort that out.

My task is simply to get it moving on its own power, with the help of this Weber 34ICH.

..we will see what develops!

[SwedeSport]

Hey,... I have some kick-ass wheels that would work on that Viggen CV.


I always wanted a 73 Sonett. Either orange or blue. I don't know the first thing about working on them, so I would prefer to buy a running example, Maybe one day....

[hutch]

Hey,... I have some kick-ass wheels that would work on that Viggen CV

Oh yeah? I too am in desperate need of new wheels on my viggen as mine have been bent beyond repair for years, what kind and how much?

As for the viggen vert, if you're troubleshooting low boost take the return line off the BPC and see if it gets any better. There is a check valve in there that gets shot over time and forces the wastegate open under high load, I just plugged that line with a bolt but some people don't like doing that so they replace the check valve. Its easy enough to take it off just to check though.

[DrewP]

I really like the 17" Klingon wheels on Viggens.

Nice Jordan, I miss my blue Viggy 'vert when the sun is out here, I can't imagine driving one on the rough roads you guys have though. Even here on the concrete playground the amount the chassis flexed around drove me nuts.

Better for trolling for chicks though, my 9-5 impresses no-one.

[SwedeSport]

I have a set of 17x8 BBS RK 2 piece wheels that I am selling. Jordan has first right of refusal, as I spoke to him about it just yesterday. But if you are interested, and Jordan opts out Ill hit you up.

They were checked and straightened by a wheel repair shop. The centers are rather nice, but the outer shells need the clear stripped, polished, and re-cleared.

There is a thread about them in the for sale section of this forum.
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1339

[hutch]

Oh right, I think I remember seeing those when I was up at your shop a while back. I'm not a huge fan of the two piece BBS's but yeah let me know if Jordan isn't interested.

[Jordan]

Just in case anybody was wondering what a Sonett III weighs...

There has been talk of a hayabusa/hewland conversion...

[V4_guy]

Nice! Let me know if you run into any issues with Weber 34ICH installation, the PCV valve routing can be a bit tricky and some modification is required with the throttle linkage.

[Jordan]

After doing a little digging it seems as though the appropriate version of this carb is with the 27mm choke and this has the 29mm. So either Ill play around with the jetting or he has a solex that would also work.

[DrewP]

Wow. That's worse F/R than my 99 is, 67/33....


I fully support a streetbike engine swap.

[SwedeSport]

Put a VW turbo diesel in it, and convert it to grease.

[Crazyswede]

Put a VW turbo diesel in it, and convert it to grease.

Put a diesel generator in and convert it to electric

[SwedeSport]

Or better yet, a natural gas turbine that spins a generator to power an electric motor.

[KPAero]

It needs a motor with a big turbo being driven by a gas turbine. Then it can be fast like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11687nVdzdk

(I've seen in car of him, but cant find it, cartoonishly quick)

[SwedeSport]

That would fit in a Sonett.