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Title: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on April 13, 2013, 09:35:18 PM I been very lucky to have seen the restoration on this 131 Racing over the last few years, and have never seen a nut & bolt rebuild like this one & I am very fussy when it comes to 131?s, it left me spellbound today. This is the first time I see it in the metal now it?s totally done.
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: grahamS53 on April 13, 2013, 10:11:20 PM Stunning!! ::)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: daverwd on April 13, 2013, 10:50:58 PM Hoping to get up to see this car myself over the next few weeks.. I was lucky enough to get a peak or two
at it last year while the build was going on .. some amazing work & detail gone into this 131 Racing.. This really is better than new.. Nick is in a class of his own... ;) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: alan.acs on April 14, 2013, 12:17:37 AM sideways sid is a real craftsman. ;D
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: Yagmur on April 14, 2013, 06:53:13 AM The best restoration I have ever seen...with my parts.... ;D
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 131DHOC on April 14, 2013, 07:51:28 AM I like the white side cornering lights, pity the front ones are still orange. Are them from Turkey too? Do you have white front indicators?
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sam22 on April 14, 2013, 02:45:56 PM stunning car.nick is a true craftsman, and a perfectionist, well done
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: irisheyes on April 14, 2013, 05:51:43 PM I'm slobbering here.
Why is the 'Racing' name tag on the back? It looks like an Irish car so why not MirafioriSport? Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on April 14, 2013, 07:09:01 PM I'm slobbering here. Why is the 'Racing' name tag on the back? It looks like an Irish car so why not MirafioriSport? Rich the last of these type of 131's sold in Ireland were called Racing and not Mirafiori Sport. It's the right badge for this Irish 131, if it was a UK car it would be Mirafiori Sport. Here is a photo of a Irish 131 in a fiat dealer in 1981/2 ? this photo was taken by a member on this forum back in the day, maybe they can tell us the right year the photo was taken ? (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/img0531_zps9fbdc477.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/img0531_zps9fbdc477.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: f1lmm on April 14, 2013, 11:07:09 PM Totally and utterly stunning, that man is talented, case closed ;)........
Well done mate Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: kev131 on April 15, 2013, 04:49:11 PM Looking forward to seeing the car myself...Chris I'd say that photo was taken in 1981. :)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: kevin on April 15, 2013, 07:52:38 PM what a car,looks even better in flesh
even down to fluffy dices, everthing finished to a T Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: bellamacchina on April 15, 2013, 08:32:56 PM Looks Great Sid!
Greetings, albert Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on June 08, 2013, 08:05:32 PM (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/photo16-4_zpseb395fb7.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/photo16-4_zpseb395fb7.jpg.html)
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/photo23-2_zps08707a67.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/photo23-2_zps08707a67.jpg.html) (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/photo22-4_zps9401c582.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/photo22-4_zps9401c582.jpg.html) (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/photo14-11_zpsa8d6b85a.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/photo14-11_zpsa8d6b85a.jpg.html) (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/photo15-2_zps09d40c51.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/photo15-2_zps09d40c51.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: daverwd on June 08, 2013, 08:42:17 PM STUNNING !
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 131DHOC on June 08, 2013, 09:16:31 PM fantastic car, and good job seeing how bad was before restoring, just don't like the white instruments ;)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: irisheyes on June 08, 2013, 10:08:27 PM I was taken out for a good drive in 79 KZO today ;D it?s a very fast 131 Racing & the LSD is some job. A few photo?s taken today :) You great big fecker. How did u manage that? Fantastic :-* although IMHO, I'd lose the rear screen grid. :-\ Knocks the whole car out for me. He should organise paid tours of the car. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 131Steve on June 09, 2013, 06:48:24 PM Wow, that must be better than when the car was new ;D
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: Fiat 131 Abarth#2 on June 10, 2013, 09:14:40 AM wow
amazing great job, looks nice like new! but i miss the pictures from rebuild progress :-[ Enzo ;) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on June 10, 2013, 09:25:03 AM Now lads the rear window louvre was on this Racing 30 years ago when the guy that fully rebuild every nut and bolt on it first seen 79 KZO parked in his local town in 1983 :) so it was always going to be on this Racing when it was fully rebuild (same louvre in the photo's when it was rotten but it was silver)
The louvre's only sit on the rear window and can be removed in minutes so can the clock and badges, it's his car he rebuild every nut and bolt on it and can put what ever he wants on it ! I am very fussy when it come to rust, poor repairs and isopon on the body on a 131, I have never seen a rebuild like the job that has been done on this 131 Racing. I have seen 131's that have not been rebuilt to the standard of this Racing and they have not had any Negative comments why is that ? Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on June 10, 2013, 01:04:29 PM Stunning, now with 14" Revo's 8) I was hoping someone would notice that it had 14" revolution's on now :) Well spotted Bobby. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: irisheyes on June 10, 2013, 03:21:57 PM I have seen 131's that have not been rebuilt to the standard of this Racing and they have not had any Negative comments why is that ? You are dead right. It's very rare that one would see such a transformation from what it was to what it is now. I think everyone would be in agreement that it really is astonishing, could easily sit in the Fiat museum and humble any other car that that may be in there. TBH, I don't know how he has even done it. It's a work of genius and pure dedication. Re the louvre, it is my humble opinion that it takes away from the look of the car. Does my bum look big in this? I assume it was originally something like a Halfords aftermarket accessory and not a Fiat factory fit? If so, I'll stand corrected. If it wasn't on it when it left the factory, I personally wouldn't have put it back on during the rebuild. It draws too much attention away from the rest of the beauty. Maybe his first sight of a 131 sport all those years ago had a louvre on it so that's what he is re-creating. If that's the case, then may the force be with him. I wouldn't say they weren't negative comments generally but more constructive criticism is order to maintain perfection personified. Just my 2c worth. PS - Why did it originally have a diesel hump on the bonnet? Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on June 10, 2013, 04:06:21 PM "PS - Why did it originally have a diesel hump on the bonnet?"
I have heard of a few 131 Racing's that had the diesel bonnet fitted new or nearly in Ireland, 79 KZO and 2 others, I have a friend that worked in a Fiat dealer back in the day and a customer that had ordered a new Racing had to have it fitted with a diesel bonnet :) I am sure they were more fitted with them back in the day in Ireland, to make their 131 Racing look more Racing ;D Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on November 06, 2013, 07:44:45 PM The ultimate custom made mats for the ultimate rebuilt 131 Racing :) Each Fiat logo took 3 hours to make :o
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/20131106_1110421_zps6b20d3ba.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/20131106_1110421_zps6b20d3ba.jpg.html) (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/20131106_1210591_zps74fbb84a.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/20131106_1210591_zps74fbb84a.jpg.html) (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/20131106_1210251_zpse0782b64.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/20131106_1210251_zpse0782b64.jpg.html) (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/20131106_1210071_zps1fbc1596.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/20131106_1210071_zps1fbc1596.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: kevin on November 07, 2013, 07:09:45 PM very nice
just when you thought this racing couldn't get any better Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: donk r8 on November 07, 2013, 08:43:31 PM That is a truly amazing rebuild, the amount of work that has gone into that is mind blowing..... :o :o :o Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on November 07, 2013, 09:19:19 PM Alcantara hanging roof cloth that will never sag :)
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/20131107_1620421_zps58a2d5a1.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/20131107_1620421_zps58a2d5a1.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on November 07, 2013, 09:27:30 PM Ally Cat 7J X13 Alloys :o I am not a fan of alloys on a 131 but I like these ;D
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/20131107_1551121_zpsd30beb75.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/20131107_1551121_zpsd30beb75.jpg.html) (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/BILD52741_zps675f1a47.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/BILD52741_zps675f1a47.jpg.html) (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/BILD52711_zps2748b3f0.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/BILD52711_zps2748b3f0.jpg.html) (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/BILD52801_zps9d4e2448.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/BILD52801_zps9d4e2448.jpg.html) (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/BILD52821_zps948d07fa.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/BILD52821_zps948d07fa.jpg.html) (http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/minicacj/20131107_1548281_zpsaedb2627.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/minicacj/media/20131107_1548281_zpsaedb2627.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: irisheyes on November 18, 2013, 01:43:36 AM I was fortunate enough to have had the privilege to not only see this masterpiece last Saturday but got the chance to SIT in it as well.
If it was mine, I wouldn't even let ME in to it. I ended up with the head staggers and a nose bleed from shaking my head so much in dis-belief. Couldn't take my eyes off it. I pinched myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. Besides the perfection of the finished product, I am just as much gobsmacked not only by the level of detail gone in to the restoration (every nut and bolt) but also by the amount of time, energy, dedication and commitment that obviously went in to it since first acquiring the car. I'm sure there is probably some gold plating protecting some part of it unseen by the casual observer. :P Unfortunately he had his highly trained guard dog watching over the car (Christopher) so I couldn't kidnap (or should that be carnap) and make off with it. If I manage to win the lottery at any stage, I'll hire some burglar and make use of his services. :-) Thanks to Chris and Nick for allowing me the opportunity and all I can say is a tug of the forelock to Nick for what he has achieved. 8) And I've placed an order for one for me. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on November 22, 2013, 09:01:50 PM Thanks you to all the positive comments on my car ;D
Rich i have a tracking device fitted & the burglars will be shot lol! thats her finished almost just have to get the 3.9:1 crown wheel & pinion fitted early next year! btw i have almost 5k miles up on her! Oh who is in charge of the facebook 131 page? why wouldnt you accept my friend request ??? Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: Fiat 131 Abarth#2 on November 22, 2013, 09:47:27 PM Yes! Sid is back. ;)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on November 22, 2013, 09:58:34 PM Thanks Enzo ;D ;) 8) :o
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on November 22, 2013, 10:14:18 PM Welcome back ;) I like your avatar of your 131 Racing aka Sport ;D :D
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: kenny131 on November 22, 2013, 11:14:39 PM Welcome back Sid, & what a fantastic job you have done on your 131, dedication to detail is beyond brilliant, well worth the wait for everyone......take all the applause.....well deserved..... ;D
Kenny Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: Thotos on November 23, 2013, 11:30:35 PM Good to have you back after such a long absence Sid.
Welcome back. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on November 24, 2013, 05:35:50 PM Thank you Theo!
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: kev131 on November 24, 2013, 05:40:59 PM Ha ha .... The "grey boys"!!!!! ;D
Now we just need the silver and black boys....! :) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: jasonh131 on November 24, 2013, 06:31:44 PM Ha ha .... The "grey boys"!!!!! ;D Now we just need the silver and black boys....! :) as an ex grey boy , bring on the yellows and we have the "boys in blue" lol ;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 131Steve on November 24, 2013, 07:11:03 PM Thanks you to all the positive comments on my car ;D Rich i have a tracking device fitted & the burglars will be shot lol! thats her finished almost just have to get the 3.9:1 crown wheel & pinion fitted early next year! btw i have almost 5k miles up on her! Oh who is in charge of the facebook 131 page? why wouldnt you accept my friend request ??? Hi Sid, congratulations on the 131 restoration it looks absolutely fantastic ;D Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 131NZ on November 24, 2013, 07:18:29 PM ye shes a cracker sid, well done. Would look fantastic at the 2014 NEC classic along with the other great looking 131,s
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: Thotos on November 24, 2013, 11:27:44 PM Oh who is in charge of the facebook 131 page? why wouldnt you accept my friend request ??? I don't do Facebook as I don't 'get it'. I think Jason is your man there ;) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on November 25, 2013, 09:24:07 AM Facebook sorted ;D
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: f1lmm on November 26, 2013, 12:44:37 PM That's one hell of a car!! well done nic, I honestly think the best sorted car in Europe!!! or even as the title says the world. ;)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: alan.acs on November 26, 2013, 07:02:29 PM The best 131 Ever no doubt and I have seen some of the effort that went in to it to get it to this level of perfection and this is the same on the bits you cant see.
Good to see her finished Sideways Sid. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on November 26, 2013, 07:42:12 PM Thanks again lads ;)
she is deffo sideways Alan once that toyota diff locks you can draw a S on the road ;D (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/20130711_182831_zps3292028a.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/20130711_182831_zps3292028a.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/20130711_182825_zpse5d283e8.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/20130711_182825_zpse5d283e8.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/20130711_182839_zps95c42345.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/20130711_182839_zps95c42345.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on November 26, 2013, 08:38:55 PM Whats your problem with this drivetrain mate? ???
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on November 26, 2013, 08:49:14 PM ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on November 26, 2013, 09:09:43 PM Yeah so its got a AE86 corolla axle with limited slip diff disc brakes handbrake cables mated to Fiat handbrake koni adjustable shocks lowering springs, it also has celica st202 servo & master cylinder & goodridge braided hosing all round, pcd changed on the halfshafts to 98x4 custom made drive shaft & you cant start your twincam engine??? go away!
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on November 26, 2013, 09:17:42 PM Its not a project mate ???
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on November 26, 2013, 09:23:55 PM Yeah so its got a AE86 corolla axle with limited slip diff disc brakes handbrake cables mated to Fiat handbrake koni adjustable shocks lowering springs, it also has celica st202 servo & master cylinder & goodridge braided hosing all round, pcd changed on the halfshafts to 98x4 custom made drive shaft & you cant start your twincam engine??? go away! More not-original stuff? I will turn away from this project now..................Why are you talking about not original stuff ??? your CL is not original spec ;) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on November 26, 2013, 09:35:36 PM Bye we will miss you ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on November 26, 2013, 09:45:24 PM ??? Not ;)Bye we will miss you ;) :D ;D Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on November 26, 2013, 09:46:59 PM I don't think it fare for you to run down this 131 Racing >:(
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: daverwd on November 26, 2013, 10:21:44 PM Sorry to poke in here lads but , I have seen this car both before & after the rebuild & the transformation has been unbelievable...
The quality of the rebuild is second to none & although the rear axel & master cyclinder are not original fiat, the parts Nick used are way ahead of the factory units... I have been in many a road going 131 sport/racing in my time & I would have to say in my opinion this car out-drives & out-handles any I have sat in before... Plenty of guys on here have uprated their brake disc's ,pads ,wheels, lights etc to non original 131 parts, this only helps to improve the quality of the cars we love .. This car with it's improvements is without doubt the way Fiat should have built them ... This 131 is completely rust free and is justified in the using the heading.................... 'Best 131 Racing'... Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: c.a.c131 on November 26, 2013, 10:44:04 PM Sorry to poke in here lads but , I have seen this car both before & after the rebuild & the transformation has been unbelievable... The quality of the rebuild is second to none & although the rear axel & master cyclinder are not original fiat, the parts Nick used are way ahead of the factory units... I have been in many a road going 131 sport/racing in my time & I would have to say in my opinion this car out-drives & out-handles any I have sat in before... Plenty of guys on here have uprated their brake disc's ,pads ,wheels, lights etc to non original 131 parts, this only helps to improve the quality of the cars we love .. This car with it's improvements is without doubt the way Fiat should have built them ... This 131 is completely rust free and is justified in the using the heading.................... 'Best 131 Racing'... Well said Dave, I totally agree :) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: Joe [Sk] on December 05, 2013, 10:23:41 PM Absolutely loving... This car is just like a porn
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 106usj on December 10, 2013, 09:28:44 PM We all know the 131 Sport diff is shit, shit ,shit so why would anyone doing a full 131 resto bother keeping it..
I think Sid has kept the best bits of the 131 and binned the crap bits of the 131 8) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on January 01, 2014, 07:48:08 PM Found a few pics today & thought id share them here here she is before panels fitted!
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/1_zpsf822450b.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/1_zpsf822450b.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/2_zps01c37222.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/2_zps01c37222.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/3_zps777ea737.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/3_zps777ea737.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on January 01, 2014, 07:53:57 PM pics could be a bit muddled up sorry but here was bare metal & got 3 litres of rustbullet sprayed on before any repairs primer etc!
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/5_zps91595eb7.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/5_zps91595eb7.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/6_zps3f5a6900.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/6_zps3f5a6900.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/7_zps831bca3e.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/7_zps831bca3e.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/8_zps4c54866e.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/8_zps4c54866e.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/9a_zpsea38736f.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/9a_zpsea38736f.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/9_zpsad35a96d.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/9_zpsad35a96d.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on January 01, 2014, 07:58:08 PM Painted ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/10_zpsa076c13a.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/10_zpsa076c13a.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/11_zps8d58fcf7.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/11_zps8d58fcf7.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/12_zps4b29ab8c.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/12_zps4b29ab8c.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/13_zps80c5a753.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/13_zps80c5a753.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/14_zpse254b9fb.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/14_zpse254b9fb.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/15_zps839e034f.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/15_zps839e034f.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/16_zpsd70d6b2f.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/16_zpsd70d6b2f.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on January 01, 2014, 08:04:53 PM Toyota celica st202 master cylinder & servo mated to 131 pedal box for proper brakes ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/17_zpsa5506645.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/17_zpsa5506645.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/18_zpsc419b7c2.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/18_zpsc419b7c2.jpg.html) Goodridge stainless brake hoses fitted also ;) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on January 01, 2014, 08:08:18 PM Koni adjustables & koni lowering springs on each corner ;D
stud conversion kit m12x1.5 for nuts instead of bolts m12x1.25 ;) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/20_zpsf6261538.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/20_zpsf6261538.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on January 01, 2014, 08:14:53 PM Toyota corolla AE86 late spec "Kouki" axle ready to fit all modded with 131 mounts etc, so limited slip diff & disc brakes again with stainless braided lines ;)
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(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/21_zpsf782097b.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/21_zpsf782097b.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on January 01, 2014, 08:20:19 PM New handbrake cables toyota mated to Fiat at handbrake handle new from Yagmur!
AE86 cable mounts bolted to body if ever needed to return to standard Fiat lol! like never!! (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/28_zps5502aa4b.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/28_zps5502aa4b.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/29_zpse1e0f089.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/29_zpse1e0f089.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on January 01, 2014, 08:27:56 PM This was my vision of how 131s should be, so i made it but it upset certain persons who in my opioin are only dreamers ;) i am a do er pics speak for themselves! ;)
i am very very proud of this car btw! (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/30_zps3ae35ae6.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/30_zps3ae35ae6.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/31_zps98a5dce9.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/31_zps98a5dce9.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/32_zpsd8599ce7.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/32_zpsd8599ce7.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/33_zps6e29145c.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/33_zps6e29145c.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/34_zpsc6e7078d.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/34_zpsc6e7078d.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/35_zps856f405b.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/35_zps856f405b.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/36_zps7332e361.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/36_zps7332e361.jpg.html) Happy new year everyone really looking forward to Chris & Kevins 40th anniversary 131 run this september 2014 ;) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 131rally on January 01, 2014, 08:59:21 PM Outstanding car. Everybody can make their cars as they wish. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this! Its done with good taste and tech seem to be improved in places it really needs improving. So IMHO, its very very nice car. :D
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: POQ 131 on January 02, 2014, 12:19:50 PM Like.
My 131 has a Holden diff, Mazda lights & a Delco Ford V8 starter motor. This all adds up to, It cranks over & starts like you would not get from the Marrelli unit. It can tow & do burnouts & you can see while doing it in the dark. Don't listen to em mate. My Toyota has Ford wheels, Dellorto carbs & Holden seats. My Ford is all Ford, right down to the floor mats, but it is still a Ford :-[ O. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on January 02, 2014, 01:47:12 PM Hi thank you POQ131 any pics of the holden set up is it lsd & whats the final drive ratio?
also the starter motor info appreciated, i will be changing my crown wheel & pinion to 3.9:1 when i get my finger out & replace the diff in my ta23 with the 4.1:1 diff i got for it last year, its 3.9 at the mo both are T series 6.7" axles ;) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: donk r8 on January 03, 2014, 06:26:14 PM Like. My 131 has a Holden diff, Mazda lights & a Delco Ford V8 starter motor. This all adds up to, It cranks over & starts like you would not get from the Marrelli unit. It can tow & do burnouts & you can see while doing it in the dark. Don't listen to em mate. My Toyota has Ford wheels, Dellorto carbs & Holden seats. My Ford is all Ford, right down to the floor mats, but it is still a Ford :-[ O. Sounds intresting, I have a Holden (HSV) as well but it does have approx 640 horses going through the diff, but would love to have the details of what you have used on the 131.......... 8) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: POQ 131 on January 04, 2014, 06:19:46 AM Hi sid. No pics & the car is garaged at our house in town So I can't get some right now.
The diff is from an LC Holden Torana which has a 161 or 186 cubic inch six cylinder driving it. Normal coil over trailing arm live axle set up with all the Holden mounts cut off & all the 131 mounts welded on. Bearing retainer - caliper mount plates machined up for the ends & axle flanges welded stud holes & re machined to take 132 Fiat rear calipers & discs. Looks like it belongs there. This diff was chosen (even though there are likely better out there) because of ratio, wheel track & commonness here in Australia. Holden used this centre in all six cylinder models from 1964 till 1980. It was also a relatively simple matter to fit the brakes & make a pinion yoke that bolted up my original prop/drive shaft. All machining & fitting by myself. There is limited slip centres available (used to have one in a 1974 Holden HJ) but mine is open. the ratio is 3.55 : 1 & the 131 Super Brava original was 3.58 : 1. Holden also made these centres in 3.36 : 1, 3.08 : 1 & 2.79 : 1. I have 14 inch 132 wheels that look the same as the Brava wheels after I cut the slot holes in them. Tyres are 14" 195x65 firestone &the speedo/odometer is spot on to the k. Coppers got me clocked on radar at 115kph & its sweet spot is 115 k right where I was cruising. O. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: POQ 131 on January 04, 2014, 06:32:29 AM Starter motor I got from Phil Buggee @ BOI performance, Bits Of Italy in Dandenong Victoria Australia.
They are listed as Fiat 124/131 Beta T/C Starter Motor IMI High Torque Starter. The cost was $425.00 Aust When I got mine. 2/5/2012 Email : boi@alpalink.com.au Web : www.boiperformance.com.au O. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: jack1 on February 03, 2014, 10:05:20 PM was looking in the wrong place;;;;;;
so what do I think;; WOW ;;;speechless hope you still got the celica? Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on February 04, 2014, 04:43:12 AM Oh yes ;)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: ZFA16V on February 04, 2014, 09:23:21 AM May i say that you have done an outstanding job with this 131.
I little upgrade here and there always helps,....which is unnoticeable to most. Well done !! Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on February 04, 2014, 11:04:41 AM May i say that you have done an outstanding job with this 131. I little upgrade here and there always helps,....which is unnoticeable to most. Well done !! Thank you ;D Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on February 27, 2014, 10:26:20 AM Out for a run yesterday when it was dry, plan was to check speedo readings with my different sized alloys on the phone app i downloaded, but when i got out & about i said i will do that somne other day & just kept driving ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/20140226_142845_zpsd03959b1.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140226_142845_zpsd03959b1.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/20140226_142829_zpscdfd5921.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140226_142829_zpscdfd5921.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: Heini131 on February 27, 2014, 11:05:57 AM Yes,keep on driving and enjoying ;)
You have already nice weather over there ;D I think I have to wait some weeks to start them again :) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on February 27, 2014, 08:55:35 PM Thanks Heini & Bobby
gonna get the 15" revos i got off Bob131 polished & painted soon with some new boots & gonna run with them this year, i really cant warm to those alleycats lol! might sell them on maby ;) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: finnie on February 28, 2014, 10:36:45 AM Thanks Heini & Bobby gonna get the 15" revos i got off Bob131 polished & painted soon with some new boots & gonna run with them this year, i really cant warm to those alleycats lol! might sell them on maby ;) How much for them wheels ? ;D Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on February 28, 2014, 10:32:15 PM They are standing me around 1200 :)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on March 01, 2014, 10:43:16 AM The temp gauge in the instrument failed >:(
i fitted new sender in head to confirm so luckily i had a second one with the white faces!! all good now & had her out & about for quite a few miles! (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/20140228_170452_zpsc87f51df.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140228_170452_zpsc87f51df.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/20140228_174213_zpsa3f8bf45.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140228_174213_zpsa3f8bf45.jpg.html) Taxed for another year also! (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/20140228_173646_zpse6636e9f.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140228_173646_zpse6636e9f.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/20140228_173630_zps8ffff2bc.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140228_173630_zps8ffff2bc.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/20140228_173559_zpsb018baee.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140228_173559_zpsb018baee.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/20140228_173543_zpse5a58941.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140228_173543_zpse5a58941.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: Ciaran on March 10, 2014, 07:22:39 PM Without doubts theeeeeee best 131 in the world , 1000 times better than the day it left the showroom. A very talented man with a passion and pride in his trade.
Money could not buy the likes of it as it's taken many years of blood and sweat not to mention the painstaking locating and gathering all the parts for the beauty. I had the pleasure of seeing the car a few weeks back and 50 shades of grey is now only 1 lovely shade of grey now. Keep up the good work Sid Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on March 12, 2014, 09:50:23 AM Without doubts theeeeeee best 131 in the world , 1000 times better than the day it left the showroom. A very talented man with a passion and pride in his trade. Thanks Ciaran glad you called me man, sure next time you are over in Eire call in & will take you to see the other ones i have ;)Money could not buy the likes of it as it's taken many years of blood and sweat not to mention the painstaking locating and gathering all the parts for the beauty. I had the pleasure of seeing the car a few weeks back and 50 shades of grey is now only 1 lovely shade of grey now. Keep up the good work Sid Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on April 03, 2014, 09:32:15 AM Two sexy ladies ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/20140401_172818_zpsda935d22.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140401_172818_zpsda935d22.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: POQ 131 on April 03, 2014, 10:24:02 AM What motor in the silly car ?
O. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: finnie on April 03, 2014, 04:45:41 PM Hi Sid where did you find the louvres :) me want
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on April 03, 2014, 07:01:53 PM What motor in the silly car ? what silly car you on about lad?O. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on April 03, 2014, 07:03:44 PM Hi Sid where did you find the louvres :) me want finnie louvre came with the car they seen to be very rare now, i have a new one for the celica also never fitted it yet lol ;)Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 106usj on April 03, 2014, 07:34:23 PM Not to put down on a stunning Fiat 131 but these Alley cat alloys don't do nothing for it but that's my opinion.
I'm sure many will disagree but there is something not quite right about the look, the car looks stunning in the gun metal grey the stance is just right but the gold BBS style wheels don't look at home on it. Sid I hope you take this as constructive criticism!! As you know how much I think of what you have done with it. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on April 03, 2014, 08:13:41 PM Hi Angus no worries i just restored the alley cats to their original gold colour but i cant really warm to them ;D
I have those 15" revolutions to play with this year but my faves are the 13" 4 spoke revolutions ;D i have a set of original 131 alloy wheels which are also in the process of getting restored also ;) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: POQ 131 on April 03, 2014, 09:01:58 PM What motor in the silly car ? what silly car you on about lad?O. Interested what motor you have in the Celica because I have a couple Toyota Hilux RN41's. One with an 18RG. O. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 106usj on April 03, 2014, 09:51:20 PM If you ever get board fit the original steels in the silver and black paint it will look stunning! but as you know Sid, that's where we never agree :) you think alloys belong on the Sport but I think the original steels look best.
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on April 03, 2014, 10:00:55 PM We got 13" alloys here in Eire as original Angus ye got 14" steel wheels over yonder ;)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 106usj on April 03, 2014, 10:14:44 PM Lol! You are right but I don't mind 13" or 14" steels, they still look the same.
I still think the racing/sport looks best in its own 70's/80's retro steel's Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on April 04, 2014, 08:00:02 AM What motor in the silly car ? what silly car you on about lad?O. Interested what motor you have in the Celica because I have a couple Toyota Hilux RN41's. One with an 18RG. O. 18rg wow id say thats fun in the Hilux? that engine would be hard to get over here & cost a bomb to rebuild! mine is a 1600 2tb twin carbs ta60 carina electronic ignition & genuine 27k miles in 38 years ;) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on May 03, 2014, 07:01:59 PM Clean & polished today & louvre off to clean rear screen ;)
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Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on May 03, 2014, 07:05:33 PM (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/20140503_153807_zpsd3cb7c4b.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140503_153807_zpsd3cb7c4b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on May 03, 2014, 07:06:32 PM (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/20140503_154026_zpsbfa3e3e1.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140503_154026_zpsbfa3e3e1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on May 12, 2014, 04:04:38 PM Out today looking a rear screen for the Minor barn find no luck at this breakers :(
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/20140512_120906_zpsjowk9pig.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/20140512_120906_zpsjowk9pig.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on May 12, 2014, 08:15:45 PM A fine yoke good to see it out & about ;)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on May 24, 2014, 07:47:08 PM Thank you Gerard!!!
she isnt a bad auld yoke is she ;) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on June 04, 2014, 10:03:27 AM 2 twincams ;)
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Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on June 06, 2014, 06:54:07 PM (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140606_162911_zpsrgcdakzi.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140606_162911_zpsrgcdakzi.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 106usj on June 07, 2014, 09:32:33 PM :o Sid don't leave that 131 in the grass for too long it will rust ;D
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on June 08, 2014, 04:12:28 PM :o Sid don't leave that 131 in the grass for too long it will rust ;D Lol Angus i can say for sure she wont rust ;)dont walk on the grass smoke it ;D Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 13, 2014, 04:18:13 PM Racing hasnt been in this garage since a looong time ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140713_162827_zpsynogfvv2.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140713_162827_zpsynogfvv2.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: daverwd on July 13, 2014, 09:50:43 PM Don't leave her in there to long .. She"ll be getting flashbacks.. :)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 14, 2014, 05:55:15 AM Don't leave her in there to long .. She"ll be getting flashbacks.. :) This is the recovery room the morgue is outside lol! Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 106usj on July 18, 2014, 08:42:19 PM Nick What have you pushed that new engine to in MPH now she is run in ??
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 18, 2014, 08:49:52 PM Angus get your ass over here for the run & we can go for a wee spin lol!
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 106usj on July 18, 2014, 09:00:22 PM When is it.?
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 18, 2014, 09:13:13 PM http://www.131mirafiori.com/smf/index.php?topic=6719.0
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: 106usj on July 18, 2014, 09:27:14 PM 5th-8th Sept might just make it I've got a job starting 8-13 Aug lasting 1-2 weeks max and should be free on these dates...... Gonna look into it see what's what sounds like a good road trip
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 19, 2014, 10:01:14 AM Better get your racing up & running & get a 12 month ticket on it ;)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 25, 2014, 10:27:56 PM Retired the racing to the garage & took the "Lady" out for a spin been a while ;)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 25, 2014, 10:30:14 PM (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140725_211801_zpsqbdjfmef.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140725_211801_zpsqbdjfmef.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 25, 2014, 10:31:19 PM (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140725_210724_zpsmnrb7jwe.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140725_210724_zpsmnrb7jwe.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: williefiat on July 26, 2014, 01:18:34 AM Hi All.
OMG. Nick that Lady is looking great ;). Willie. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 26, 2014, 09:59:34 AM Hi All. Thanks Willie going to try & have both cars at that run if i can get a driver thats insured! ;)OMG. Nick that Lady is looking great ;). Willie. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: williefiat on July 26, 2014, 07:12:23 PM Hi Again.
The best way to get a second driver is have open drive. Anyone over 30 can drive any of my 5 Classics once they have a full licence ;). If you can't get a driver I will bring a spare driver who can drive Goldie and I will drive one of your Cars ;D 8) ???. The only thing the power would probably scare the life out of me. So I think I will withdraw my offer :) ;D. Willie. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 27, 2014, 10:48:20 AM Hi Willie i wouldnt drive a lhd its just soooo wrong lol! ;)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: williefiat on July 27, 2014, 03:27:14 PM Hi Nick until 3 years years ago would have agreed with you until I drove in France could
not figure why People were saying it was difficult ;). As a matter of face I seem to spend more time on the right side of the road than I do with the White Lady ;D. Maybe it is just I am getting in age ???. Willie. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 30, 2014, 04:35:48 PM Finally a year later i made painted & fitted my strut brace ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_165608_zps1c2amqjh.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_165608_zps1c2amqjh.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 30, 2014, 04:38:19 PM (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_165640_zpskjtmnykn.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_165640_zpskjtmnykn.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 30, 2014, 04:39:23 PM Same yellow as the timing cover ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_165630_zpsev8iceej.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_165630_zpsev8iceej.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on July 30, 2014, 04:42:13 PM Loads of bling on 50 shades of greys engine bay ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_162149_zpsb3yqwx84.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_162149_zpsb3yqwx84.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on August 06, 2014, 09:38:19 PM No one comment on the strut brace so ::)
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on August 06, 2014, 09:40:14 PM 131 racing on the food run early this morning ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/20140806_091727_zps7nz0fwis.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/20140806_091727_zps7nz0fwis.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on August 06, 2014, 09:42:29 PM Nice n shiney in the early morn sun ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/20140806_091744_zpsf576nyrd.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/20140806_091744_zpsf576nyrd.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on August 09, 2014, 09:32:57 AM New Fiat decals ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/20140809_101719_zpspdpgajcd.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/20140809_101719_zpspdpgajcd.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on August 09, 2014, 09:38:30 AM Close up o/s;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/20140809_101732_zpsdflqlkco.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/20140809_101732_zpsdflqlkco.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: sid131 on August 09, 2014, 09:46:25 AM Close up n/s ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/20140809_101744_zps31rl1xba.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/20140809_101744_zps31rl1xba.jpg.html) Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: williefiat on August 09, 2014, 04:27:32 PM Hi All.
Nick I did not comment on the Strut Brace as I taught it was Missing Something but now I know what was Missing The Fiat Signs ;D :D. Well done young man ;). Willie. Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: daverwd on August 10, 2014, 07:20:55 AM Nice touch Nick..
Title: Re: Best 131 Racing in the World Post by: finnie on October 27, 2014, 02:56:57 PM Toyota celica st202 master cylinder & servo mated to 131 pedal box for proper brakes ;) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/17_zpsa5506645.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/17_zpsa5506645.jpg.html) (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Fiat%20131%20Racing/18_zpsc419b7c2.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Fiat%20131%20Racing/18_zpsc419b7c2.jpg.html) Goodridge stainless brake hoses fitted also ;) Sid - how easy was that servo and master cylinder engineering :) |