Merlin's 4G Time Attack Lude

gb-lude · Post by **gb-lude** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:37 pm

I would not be able to stay away... I lay awake at night thinking about what my next upgrade is going to be....

Plastidip is cool.. But be aware if it does get damaged its hard to repair. it will always show if you spray over it again.
I did a set of wheels and they are still good.
Did my mid console but that got damaged on the edge and it started to pull back .
I must admit is was on aluminium and a sharp edge.

Try a few body panels first and see how you like it.
Give the areas directly in the airstream a few extra coats so if a sharp stone or debris hits it , it won't get damaged.
Remember a streetcar is not abused as much as your track tool!

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:52 am

Finally had the car out and driving at the weekend. We have a new lockup so I was moving the car there. It hasn't really moved since I had to take a break from competition but I was happy to see and feel that there isn't much up with the car despite it sitting still for ages. The rear arches will need attention again as they are not pretty. If forgot how quick and noisy it is

Post by **Drax** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 1:31 pm

love love love this lude

cant WAIT to get mine tuned

Post by **newkid** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:05 pm

Going back on track?
Staying with A8 or built engine going back in?

Post by **Merlin** » Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:56 am

Im going to take some bits apart to make sure all is ok and hopefully get some track time in 2019 and compete again in 2020.

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:32 am

4 years later and the car didn't move once it was parked up in the lockup. Now I have a new place, and she has been moved again. Overall, she is in ok condition, but the bodywork deffo needs attention. I was thinking that it was just the rear arches that needed done, but when I tried to jack the car at the rear, it was not good. So now the plan is for replacement sills and arches.

Post by **Drax** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 1:07 pm

nice to see shes still around and getting some love

Post by **Merlin** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 12:36 pm

Goodbye BB4, you have done more than was expected of you, we had good times

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Mar 11, 2025 6:01 pm

Never nice to see one go, but she gave it a good innings and has donated to a lovely successor.

Post by **vanzep** » Sun Mar 16, 2025 11:34 pm

well said wurlycorner

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