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Old 30-11-2004, 07:55 AM
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Default Fifth Gear Last Night - 200MPH Project Car
The plan is to build/modify a car so it breaks the magical 200MPH barrier.

They bought a Lotus V8, they paid £23300 for it and the gearbox gave up after 50 miles.

Did they choose the right car? Personally I don't think so.

Opinions please.
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Old 30-11-2004, 07:58 AM
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have a look here mate

https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=87746
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Old 30-11-2004, 07:59 AM
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As per that thread
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Old 30-11-2004, 08:00 AM
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DOh!

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Alright boys calm down! Must have missed that one.

CheeRS guys
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is it repeated for those who missed it ??
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should be repeated tonight, it normally is. you're on t'internet for christs sake, just go to channel 5 website and have a look.
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