nigel 1,876 #1 Posted January 20, 2014 racing comando 7 the build has to be strong for this one as its not for sprint races this ones for 12 endurance racing 2 nylyon and rotoscytheben reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon 171 #2 Posted January 20, 2014 That is looking nice, and glad to see you got the picture thing figured out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #3 Posted January 20, 2014 The Comando 7 looks good Nigel.. Is this a new build or the diesel WH you built? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #4 Posted January 20, 2014 no its a new build ian this one will run a honda engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #5 Posted January 20, 2014 no its a new build ian this one will run a honda engine so do you still have the diesel racer? still waiting for a drive on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #6 Posted January 24, 2014 yep still got her 1 amcrules00 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #7 Posted January 24, 2014 what are the speeds of these nigel i like the diesel Horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #8 Posted January 24, 2014 the diesel clocked 57mph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amcrules00 24 #9 Posted January 25, 2014 At this rate... you're gonna need oxygen, and a flight suit soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #10 Posted March 8, 2014 bit more done on the racer today 2 bowtiebutler956 and rotoscytheben reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 166 #11 Posted March 9, 2014 Somehow I missed this thread Nigel! Very nice! Are you going to take it racing? Either way, I love the build. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #12 Posted March 9, 2014 no ime to old for that now matt thats my boys hobby now i just help him build them then he races Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #13 Posted April 13, 2014 first run out the gearing is way out but it should do 50-60mph when we change pullys 2 rotoscytheben and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #14 Posted April 13, 2014 Awesome, looks like a lot a fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #15 Posted April 13, 2014 I need to come and pay you a visit for some test driving Nigel, your having way too much fun there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #16 Posted April 13, 2014 looks like you were really enjoying yourself there Nigel, Where is your Crash helmet, tut tut . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #18 Posted August 1, 2014 well we ripped it to bits after a few test races and ians animal driving on it got it powder coated and started puting it back together today ready for the 12 hour endurance race next weekend should have it finished tommoro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotoscytheben 94 #19 Posted August 1, 2014 I need to come and pay you a visit for some test driving Nigel, your having way too much fun there me too i think it needs lots of testing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #20 Posted August 1, 2014 Looking good Grumpy, do they do a show and shine before the racing then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #21 Posted August 1, 2014 yep if you stood next to it on a sunny day you could see the reflection of it on your head Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #22 Posted August 1, 2014 yep if you stood next to it on a sunny day you could see the reflection of it on your head Only if you got the mirror out of your pocket, honey 4 Triumph66, rotoscytheben, Ian and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #23 Posted August 1, 2014 What are you saying about my driving Nigel? Just because I showed the boys how not to drive those racing machines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #24 Posted August 1, 2014 Brilliant build Nigel what gearbox are you using would love to have a go at building one ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #25 Posted August 2, 2014 Brilliant build Nigel what gearbox are you using would love to have a go at building one ! no gearbox its direct drive through a T drive got more done but did not finish it it will have to be monday now do you like the way i overcomed the problem of the pully shaft sticking out from the engine= suffolk pull starter 2 Ian and rotoscytheben reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
