there is a carbon V to go back on the front, but it means taking the clam off to fit it, so ill just wait for now

i've also made a quick website on frontpage of the progress

http://vx220.ukct.net

sure

Last edited by R3DMAN, Tue 19 May 2009, 19:05.

well its been 2 years now, here is the progress..


Debadged Rear
Debadged Front
HID Light Conversion
Gaz Coilover Suspension
Stainless Steel Brake Hoses
Jimsan Diffuser
Black NA Wheels
Black Windscreen Surround
Black Turbo Headlights
Engine Mounts
Turbo Side Vents
Turbo Spoiler
Seat Leon Splitter
Hi Spec 325mm Disc Conversion
ABS Cut Off Switch
Elise Ali Radiator
Painted Suspension Mounts
Temp Water Ingress Kit
Interior Dash Panels
Throttle Body Port & Polish
Induction Kit
Tie Rod Ends
Heater Lever Fix
Astra Engine Cover
Sunstrip
Leathered Interior
Exhaust System
Carbon Fibre Interior
TMS Carbon Splitter
Wiper Blade Mod
Rear Caliper Conversion
Team Dynamics 16/17 with R888's
New Ali Intake Pipe

here are some pics




and with the new wheels

Last edited by R3DMAN, Tue 19 May 2009, 19:05.

if you watch the topgear 24hr race you will see them saying its very difficult to see anything even with the lights on..

so having the lights off, i doubt you would get round the first corner.

go try it on LFS, take a track you know well, close your eyes and i bet you end up crashed or in the gravel.

im not dissing your work, as i appreciate its hard to do in paint but it doesnt actually look like carbon fibre, the weave is WAY too big..

you need to aim to get it a bit smaller, ive added a pic for reference.

Quote from Dac :

it is a bit shocking how long this is taking, ive never known something take this long after the deadline.

ever heard of Duke Nukem Forever?

Quote from obzelite :

its almost reminicient of the west-racing glory days, ahhh, the good ole days of empty promises and missed deadlines.


oh my god, i just had a brilliant idea, how about you employ them. then we will know to expect stuff all on a regular basis.
Do you have a cat yet? and a webcam. important pieces if you want to emulate the masters of nothing.

i remember those days, i was at school and i was amazed at the videos that they did.. i think i still have some on my PC somewhere.. they looked amazing!

i remember the car as well, white wasn't it?

this is the vid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xt4uYj6dPE

Last edited by R3DMAN, Wed 1 Apr 2009, 21:55.

ive no idea..

we are waiting for the lad to let us know.

your only problem is enforcing the setup

i would like to try this, whats the server called?

Quote from DevilDare :

You Reckless Chav !!!
Slow down who you you think you are
Lewis Hamilton ???

lol, that had me laughing for good 10mins anyway, nice driving and beutiful sound

that was my mate, who actually has a vx220 aswell

this is the car itsself for those who havent seen it.

in general i would agree with you, on roads in towns etc, i abide by every limit as i do think speeding there is pointless and there are alot of people about that could get hurt..

the majority of the time i wasn't even speeding, there was just one point that i went over the limit by a small amount, but decided to edit the full video..

Quote from ColeusRattus :

I beg you NOT to think that only a second of careless driving can ruin or end a life, including, but not limited to your own.

Now don't get me wrong, I am not for anally following every speedlimit, I myself tend to go quicker, especially if I am familiar with the road and I spend more time wathcing the road ahead instead of the speedometer,

BUT

and this BUT is deliberately big, you did some pretty stupid stuff in that video that is likely to kill, like the extreme overtaking maneuvers and racing that blue porsche.

no i dint... lol

and at no point was i careless.. if you look where i overtook the car.. i had to wait until i knew the bend was clear as i couldn't see round the corner..

when i overtook the white van i could see over that hill and all the way down the road way before i overtook, but the way the camera was positioned you couldn't see that on there..

so don't go assuming that i post a vid and then presume i'm a retard that doesn't know how to drive a car, as i can assure you sir.. i'm quite capable of driving my car.

i would also like to add that i know this road so very well, i drive up and down it to work every day and i have done for the past 2 years.. so i know when and when not to overtake...

unfortunately most people who think they know about the cars history (lotus and vaux) think that the lotus is the superior car, but in my eyes you see so many on the road you barley bat an eyelid, when you see a vx i still stare and i own one. lol

Quote from 5haz :

Take it to a track if you want to really drive it.

will be doing..

Quote from ColeusRattus :

Way to go, recording speeding on public roads. Good job, sport. You're my hero now.

And even engaging in a street race against another like minded (read: blank minded) wanker. Honestly, I hope you'll only kill yourself while driving, and not someone else you simply shot off the road.

a bit harsh eh... its not like i was doing a lot of speeding.. majority of the time, i stuck to the speed limit.

just a quick one i made tho other day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNWM6PVJKTU

Quote from deiwisxxx :

They did a wrong thing when they said that sirocco will come to LFS they did it to early because people are waiting and waiting after about 2 3 month it got boring to wait and people start to smap and as when is it coming they said on friday and then it got caneled againd... so its just not fair can you at least tell us the date now when should we expext beacuse it gets very anoying to chekck lfsforum lfsworld lfs.net for infor and when you see there is no.. ;/

and what happens if that date they suggest to you falls short and they run into problems.. that means its overdue 'again'.. and you will moan 'again' for it being late.

so..

- if they give you a date and they still have to finish things and go over.. you moan
- if they don't give you a date you moan

they cant win really can they?

i was thinking about one of these.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-AL ... |66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

and but the gear shifter addon bit aswell.

im looking to get a race frame that i can use in the living room, as i play both GT5p and PC so i need something that is fairly light, and easily storable, but i need something secure.

the pc is in the office you see, and i would rather leave the wheel attached and just move the entire thing.

Quote from steve30x :

I updated lfs TO Z8 but I still only see rims and tyres in wheel view. Their is no spokes on the wheels nor is there any brake disk.

same with me, i just assumed thats something to do with the new discs.

Quote from GeForz :

Looks like we need another spin-off thread about brake discs
Personally I don't care because you normally do not even see the discs while racing...

i agree its not something that is really needed, but its just another tick in the box about things being realistic/close to real as possible.

Quote from Inouva :

Just is ok in the way is now

IF you dont like the new Breake disc
Donwnload another texture and replace it and done

Why so much problem for something so insignificant

right let me explain..

the reason discs have drilled holes in them or grooved lines is to help in cooling and brakefade, amonst other reasons..

the cars i mentioned (except bf1) in the list wouldnt have these types of discs (rotors) as standard because in an everyday situation you would never get the brakes too hot etc..

the discs are not good the way they are now...

i have replaced the drilled ones with solid ones, so now they are all the same (solid), tho i do wish to use drilled discs on the racecars, as a reality thing i would expect them to have the uprated discs.

Quote from Whiskey :

Scawen said that drilled disc could break on racing usage, and creamic disc or carbond disc are not drilled.

they could break yes or crack, but the majority of high performance cars use either drilled or groved.

i think that the race cars should use uprated discs, at the moment if i change the discs to grooved then the uf1 also gets them... whitch is abit silly

just go to google an type 'carbon ceramic racing rotors' and come back and tell me again that carbon discs are not drilled

Last edited by R3DMAN, Sat 20 Dec 2008, 10:45.