The car was ready for the new season after lots of hours of work.... Some details: Lada engine 1.8L about 110BHP: (the Lada engine originally about 68 BHP) -Lada engine block bored for Audi TFSI pistons (engine built by MG system) -Lada cyl head,ported for bigger valves+race camshaft from Havassy engineering -adjustable cam pulley -lightweight flywheel -modified carb for race -60mm exhaust system -radiator fitted in the back -standard Lada gearbox -welded diff -rear disc brakes -hydraulic handbrake. We used to race in division 2 category,but we always went for race in a super category as well,where we had to race with stronger, much more modified cars. 2008 it was a very successful year for us..... We won the championship in our (div 2) category,and we won the super category as well! So we were a DOUBLE CHAMPIONS..... :) Once it was a race for team members (mechanics).It was like every team can nominate a mechanic who can drive a car on a same race track,so every driver was a mechanic who normally work i the pit lane. I WON this race with this car..... :) :) We had no technical fault or problem,the whole car worked well,and my friend drove brilliantly... :) we were and still are proud of the result... But after finish of the season something bad happened....it was an extra race just for fun and my friend said i deserved to drive it again and have fun....the things started well ,but after a fast corner i slipped out of the track and i crashed the car badly...front end ,rear end,roof damaged...it was my worst nightmare to see the car in a state like that...... But my friend told me: nevermind! im sure u can repair it...... I said (in tears): yes i will do,and it will be nicer than ever! We put it in the garage for a rest.... Few weeks later my friend said he is thinking about a different project....he would like to try the rally... That was the point where the VFTS project started..... (i should have a pic about the car after the crash.i will put it here if i find it) Anyway he wanted to rebuild the crashed body,so what u will see on the next pictures,is the same car like this blue here.... continue soon...
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I am Laszlo Izso and I am The Classic Mechanic. We undertake part and full restoration and repairs of modern classics, classic and vintage cars. It is more than a business, it is a vocation as restoring these cars is my passion. Categories
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