Big girls blouse.

or

Old Fart


Take your pick

 

I think you already know the answer to that you young whippersnapper.

 

next you'll be buying a tweed waistcoat and wearing a flat cap... ooops!


Jo, you can have your thread back now

 

How does a KV6 work out weight-wise?

I know they're not as featherlight as Jo's, but there's no turbo either.

Duratec then?

 

Hmm Donny might be a possibility depending on work; starting a new job so timeoff is tricky...

I like the idea of a prescription windscreen though

 

KV6 are OK, but not a lot of development has gone into them as they weren't that popular outside of Rover. Parts are also an issue.

Duratec is one possibility, though manual gearboxes for RWD applications are a bit thin on the ground in the UK (the exception being the Jag S Type, which runs a 280ish bhp version, but they're usually found with J-Gates in them, not manuals). the advantage of a Duratec is parts and tuning possibilities, Powertec Engineering produce crate engines for Noble and Morgan, and are very helpful if not the cheapest on the block (block, geddit?).

Another option is good old GM, the advantage is that Omegas come with a 3.0V6 and a RWD gearboxe, they can be reconditioned fairly cheaply and tuning parts are available fairly readily (I live quite close to Swindon, mecca for GM tuning it seems) from both the UK and US.

Before I do anything else, I need to have a sit down with a couple of people who know more than me about all this and discuss what my options are.

 

I have never liked Rain-X. Smudges too easily and becomes a mess.

I prefer to use cheap, wax furniture polish. Spray it onto a cloth and then wipe onto your goggles.

If it rains you turn your head slightly to the left or right to clear them. Also makes it easier to remove bugs.

 

Bugs ARE very annoying when they unceremoniously commit hari-kari right in your line of vision

 

As far as I can tell, it's all in the application. Seems you need to do it often and as per the instructions (to the letter) - not so much of a chore for a weekend car, bit of a pain for a commuter I guess.

Never knew about the polish, I use that on sticky harnesses.

 

the Omega is old school too though isn't it?

I heard somewhere the late 90s 2.3 four fitted to some Fords is a 'good one'

and a relatively modern design

certainly smooth, powerful and not too heavy ime