All Torque - 1956 Oval Turbo Racecar Work in Progress...

[BeetleBug]

Two nice batteries that would give you the power needed to push you above 500hp   

- Kinetic
- 16/12-Volt AGM Battery
- Reserve: 124 minutes
- 10" L x 6.5" W x 8.2" H
- 44 lbs
- $ 285
http://www.jegs.com/p/Kinetik-Racing/Kinetik-Racing-12-16-Volt-AGM-Batteries/1128848/10002/-1

Or if money is no issue, the dream battery;

- 12.8V (12 volt terminal) - 17.2V (16 volt terminal)
- Cranking Amps (CA) 1225 amps
- Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) 605 amps 
- Reserve Capacity (RC) 65 minutes 
- Capacity 29 Ah
-Terminal Type  SAE BRASS
- Working Temperature -22?F to 140?F
- Dimensions 8" long x 5-1/4" wide x 7-1/2" high (not including terminals)
- Weight 11 pounds
- $ 2400
http://thevbattery.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=230
 

[Fasterbrit]

2400 Bucks for a battery That's worth more than my car

[richie]

2400 Bucks for a battery That's worth more than my car

I will give you 2500 for your car you can keep the tea machine as well


cheers richie,uk

[Fasterbrit]

2400 Bucks for a battery That's worth more than my car

I will give you 2500 for your car you can keep the tea machine as well


cheers richie,uk

Good to see all that work on Gassers hasn't dulled your sense of humour
BTW... have you developed a taste for haggis yet?

[nicolas]

2400 Bucks for a battery That's worth more than my car

I will give you 2500 for your car you can keep the tea machine as well


cheers richie,uk

Good to see all that work on Gassers hasn't dulled your sense of humour
BTW... have you developed a taste for haggis yet?

he probally has... 

anyway, the car just keeps on looking better and better and then better.

[BeetleBug]

The V battery is commonly used by Pro Mods.. wonder if it comes with a ET guarantee as well? It should for that amount. Was talking to a Swedish Pro Mod team at the last race here in Norway and they had 10 of those at their charging station getting ready for the next race 

[m.m.p]

 you can keep the tea machine as well


cheers richie,uk

cheeky f%$ker.

you still going to be around for BugJam?

[Fastbrit]

Great effort Matt! Just think how cool it will be when you get the IDAs dialled in.

[Fasterbrit]

Great effort Matt! Just think how cool it will be when you get the IDAs dialled in.

If it aint one joker it's another
On a serious note, thanks for the encouragement Keith Now go and get that turnkey car you bought back to being turnkey

[Fasterbrit]

Ok guys... I have had the car since 2003. That makes it around six years since I purchased her. She has been hacked about and given the odd dose of Atkins. I have spent many moons scratching my head as to how to do things and have probably deliberated for far too long in the process. Not a single thing remains standard (apart from the dual circuit Bug master cylinder reservoir) But, today, however, I finally drove her under her own steam (no pun intended, Sanchez, Boom Boom etc.). Ok, it was only about 400 meters up and down our farm drive, but it was something. tI felt good. No, make that great .

Along the way I have had lots of help with the project. Marco Mansi, Wayne Allman, Krazy Keith, Colourwerx, Autostyl and Ben Lewis have all helped with various aspects of the build. If I hadn't have enlisted the help of others, the car would be another six years in the making. To all of the above, I would like to say a big thanks. 

Yep, I did get the car on boost up the farm track. Fook me...

I even did a burnout, just to make sure . I can't wait to get her to the track

Keeno

[Pas]

Great news Matt

Can't wait to see this one out on the track......Bug Jam maybe?

[Fasterbrit]

Great news Matt

Can't wait to see this one out on the track......Bug Jam maybe?

That's the plan. Hopefully all will go well!

[yvre]

Congrats!

[BeetleBug]

After spending six years looking forward to this moment and trying to imagine how it would look and feel it must have been one fantastic experience. Congrats Matt!

[gyles]

Guess I had better put the kettle on to celebrate eh!

[Fasterbrit]

Thanks Kalle and guys. Yep, it was a seminal moment for me . The clock is ticking towards Bug Jam, but I will hopefully have everything done by then. I collected the rear wings and the bonnet from the paintshop today and fitted them to the car along with the parachute setup. It looks bad ass

[Lee.C]

Thanks Kalle and guys. Yep, it was a seminal moment for me . The clock is ticking towards Bug Jam, but I will hopefully have everything done by then. I collected the rear wings and the bonnet from the paintshop today and fitted them to the car along with the parachute setup. It looks bad ass

I'm actually looking forward to BugJam again 

[Lids]

Good luck Matt, i won't be at bugjam have a wedding, but I never really enjoy bugjam to many escorts for my liking!

[benssp]

Looks GOLD to me in that photo.

the club needs a quick GOLD car

[Martin]

Looks GOLD to me in that photo.

the club needs a quick GOLD car

Yeah, what he said.... ...    lol

[benssp]

Looks GOLD to me in that photo.

the club needs a quick GOLD car

Yeah, what he said.... ...    lol

yours is silver though

[Martin]

Looks GOLD to me in that photo.

the club needs a quick GOLD car

Yeah, what he said.... ...    lol

yours is silver though

Dam that colour blindness

[Fasterbrit]

Looks GOLD to me in that photo.

the club needs a quick GOLD car

  Still, Boom Boom has run a ten . So he's not that slow... It's just that he cant keep the thing in one piece for long. For some reason he has to have it in a million pieces all the time

[Black Sheep]

Looks GOLD to me in that photo.

the club needs a quick GOLD car

  Still, Boom Boom has run a ten . So he's not that slow... It's just that he cant keep the thing in one piece for long. For some reason he has to have it in a million pieces all the time

Don't I know it  been driving all over the place today getting more bits for it 

[Martin Greaves]

Thanks Mat

I did get it to stay together in the end but i still had to take it apart.

I like it better in bits

[kraftwerk]

Dang!!! Aint been watchin the progress of this vehicle dude, & aint seen it since Volksworld show 2008!! This thing is Awesome! ! I now have a new benchmark to reach with my race car!! Well Done!!! !!

[Fasterbrit]

Dang!!! Aint been watchin the progress of this vehicle dude, & aint seen it since Volksworld show 2008!! This thing is Awesome! ! I now have a new benchmark to reach with my race car!! Well Done!!! !!

Thanks dude

[Fasterbrit]

Half way through painting the borders on the flush-mount lexan windows. Mounted the Naca duct into the side window and installed a high powered radiator fan with an adjustable thermostat. Installed the new 600 lbs rear springs - they seem to have stiffened up the rear end nicely! I got her out in the sun for a couple of hours just to check and adjust the rad thermostat - all good

[Duck]

Also looking forward to Bug Jam for the first time in a while, be good to watch a field of quick cars for a change
Cars awesome Matt 

[Jonny Grigg]

Matt,

That just looks incredible.

Simply jaw-dropping.

When I'm finished I'll come and race ya!