Stratos #1936

Collecting her tomorrow from the Light Car Company. They've done a great job of replacing synchro hubs and rings (plus other bits) in the gearbox - and they also sorted out the failed alternator pulley shaft that dropped off during my ill-fated test drive a few months ago. I went over to see it all back together yesterday. No test drive because of the awful weather - but it sounded lovely. The cam lobes are 2mm taller than standard - so it's a bit lumpy, but revs nice and freely. I have the straight-through pipes, but opted to have the mufflers on to begin with - to try and keep the neighbours on side (it's so frickin loud otherwise). I've had a road clutch put in for now, instead of the ceramic job - just to make it a bit less snatchy while I get used to things. It's a bit kinder to the transmission as well. Not sure how long it will last though.

The DVLA inspector went yesterday to take pictures of various bits - and seemed happy enough, so I should get a V5 and a reg. number assigned pretty soon. Then, I'll get it out as much as possible before the roads start being salted.

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Gotta love a pair of proper Bordigari's.... I wish they were still available!

That is ls looking fantastic.!!! Not a happy situation that put you there, but you must be very happy and assured with the outcome.

Robin.

Excellent... glad to see you are pleased with the car... look forward to seeing it sometime

She looks like a real beauty, looking forward to seeing and hearing her, probably be next year now congrates on the new purchase anyway.
Dave

Thanks all for comments.

A tight fit on the trailer (an RT5), but George form the LCC did a great job of reversing her in. Not the best day to do it in terms of weather, but all in all it went very well - and she's now sat in the garage.

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Wow what a wonderful collection! I think we met at the Wheels on Wednesday event last year when you brought the 037. Hope you bring the Stratos to that event, would make my day!

Not jealous at all..........................

Hi Justin
Does the car come with competition history .. not a loaded question just interested, did it have any previous colour scheme's or has it always been red.
Cheers
Phil

Somehow I was expecting to see the S4 on the lift.....