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  1. Traveller

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    #3326 Traveller, Feb 9, 2015
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  2. F40LM Addict

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    #3327 F40LM Addict, Feb 9, 2015
    Might it be possible to get a nice shot of the buckles, please? Thanks for giving it consideration.
     
  3. English Rebel

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    #3328 English Rebel, Feb 10, 2015
    Is the car back at your house now or still a Motec?
    Alan
     
  4. Traveller

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    #3329 Traveller, Feb 10, 2015
    Still at Mototechnique just uploading some final Motec software adjustments.
     
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    #3331 F40LM Addict, Feb 12, 2015
    Tim, Thank you so much for the pics of the buckles. I appreciate it very much.

    Stay Well.
     
  7. omd78

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    #3332 omd78, Feb 16, 2015
    Great looking feature on a wonderful car.

    Gr. Martin
     
  8. Traveller

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  9. John.D

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    #3334 John.D, Feb 17, 2015
    Very nice
     
  10. Noblesse Oblige

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    #3335 Noblesse Oblige, Feb 17, 2015
    Gorgeous in its redness.

    I can gratuitously encourage Tim to consider the limited edition printed record he mentions in 3324. It has to be a labor of love though.
     
  11. Traveller

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    #3336 Traveller, Feb 17, 2015
    What would you expect? Currently on printed proof 3 of Vol 1. This will take time.
     
  12. PSk

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    #3337 PSk, Feb 17, 2015
    Very nice. Can I please suggest you add padding around the shoulder straps as otherwise if you have a big one you will have unbelievably sore shoulders. This is why race car belts have padded shoulder straps.

    I personally would not drive your car with those belts because of that missing padding. Even when I got stopped by a sand trap once in only a 500kg car (entry speed probably near 100mph) I could feel the G's on my shoulders for a day or so afterwards and I had the padding.
    Pete
     
  13. Traveller

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    #3338 Traveller, Feb 18, 2015
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    Already on it Pete as I assume this is what you mean?
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    #3339 F40special, Feb 23, 2015
    Hi traveller,
    am i in your book-list? Until 2 years ago i told you i'm very interested by your book(s). For me only, i've written a book (only digital, not pressed as a book) about the story of all F40 LM (163 pages) and a second book of the LM-GTE, CSAI and F40 privat-racer-cars (209 pages). Maybe you are interested. For your information i can sent you a part of the books.
    Sorry for my bad english.
    Best regards
    Lutz from Germany
     
  15. Traveller

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    #3340 Traveller, Feb 23, 2015
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    Another small finishing touch. Roll cage protection wasn't working so Kevin had his son, Rorky the trim-mesiter ,whip up a neat little alcantara padded jacket for them. Luxury.
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    #3341 texasmr2, Feb 24, 2015
    Very nice Tim.
     
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    #3343 NürScud, Feb 25, 2015
    A re-post but i have enjoyed it for a second time.

    Thank you.
     
  19. Jakuzzi

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    #3344 Jakuzzi, Mar 7, 2015
    A great car which such a worthy restoration. Kudos to you my friend!
     
  20. jester

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    #3345 jester, Mar 11, 2015
    I've been lurking the forums for around 11 years now without posting but I just wanted to stop in and say thank you for sharing this journey with myself and everyone else. Beautiful car, incredible attention to detail down to every last nut and bolt, and amazingly classy all around. I hope it treats you well for many years to come, thanks again!

    James
     
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    #3346 r3v, Mar 11, 2015
    Insane amount of work went into this! the community over at R3vlimited.com (bmw e30 group) really love this thread and we check in from time to time to see updates.

    I would have to say this is the greatest F40 ever finished/

    ~F34R
     
  22. texasmr2

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    #3347 texasmr2, Mar 11, 2015
    Tim is a great guy and I feel lucky that he rescued this/his F40 and shared it with us. I warned him that I will make it over "the pond" one day and enjoy his F40 with him. I ramble.
     
  23. Traveller

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    #3348 Traveller, Mar 12, 2015
    Thank you guys for your kind comments and yes, right now I am delighted with the outcome of the two year adventure, albeit very much not as initially planned. Car is now really finished with new belts, Go Pro etc all now fitted and awaiting two more things, probably a set of spare rims from Michelotto for some slicks and the call from Evo as we move into a more constant weather pattern. That will really be the acid test and I thought we might need a set of slicks to show the car in its best light. Maybe not?
     
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    #3349 texasmr2, Mar 12, 2015
    No....thank you sir.
     
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