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by Eyre
Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Motorsport Seatbelt Fixings
Replies: 0
Views: 5874

Motorsport Seatbelt Fixings

Hi,
Anyone have any experience of how best to install 5 or 6 point seatbelt fixings in a Mk8 that will satisfy scrutineers? I'm thinking of really big sandwiche plates threaded to take the eye bolts unless there is a better solution. Thanks
by Eyre
Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:06 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Race Davrian
Replies: 12
Views: 11830

Re: Race Davrian

Thanks. That install looks pretty neat too. Have you inner rear arches that keep the air filter from getting covered in road dirt/water? I see that the original top shock mounts have been replaced with new ones that incorporate the engine frame, albeit with the shocks presented at a slight angle but...
by Eyre
Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:49 am
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Race Davrian
Replies: 12
Views: 11830

Re: Race Davrian

Thanks. It's currently 1565cc but will go up to 1593cc when the new domed high CR pistons are in, although I've come across a German company that are building them up to 2.0 litre producing 200bhp with a lot of work! They're quoting more than the value of the car to build one though - the disadvanta...
by Eyre
Sun Oct 15, 2017 12:07 am
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Race Davrian
Replies: 12
Views: 11830

Re: Race Davrian

Hi all, Just thought I'd post an update on my Mk8. It's taking a lot longer than I would have liked but I haven't given up. The plan is to race it in the Historic Class here in Ireland which is a great class with a mix of all sorts of cars. One of the key requirements of the class is that the engine...
by Eyre
Sun Aug 20, 2017 10:41 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: Mk8 Davrian For sale
Replies: 2
Views: 5311

Re: Mk8 Davrian For sale

Hi Garry, Did you manage to sell your Davrian? I'm currently building a race Mk8 with the same basic engine but a different model gearbox. Would you have some more pics of the engine bay and box. I'm specifically curious about the engine mounting and gear selector. Any idea what power you're getting...
by Eyre
Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:56 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Engine change Mk8
Replies: 5
Views: 6113

Re: Engine change Mk8

Hi Garry, did you ever upgrade from the Renault engine or have you still got it? I'm about to fit mine so would appreciate any feedback or pictures of the installation. Thanks
by Eyre
Tue Jul 14, 2015 2:05 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Davrian Girling Calipers
Replies: 4
Views: 4394

Re: Davrian Girling Calipers

Great thanks. I run EBC Green Stuff pads on my Westfield for road/trackdays/hillclimbs and find them pretty good as an all rounder so was thinking of trying them on the Dav too (race only). The offset of the Wilwoods seems to be similar to the Girlings but it shouldn't take much to modify them if ne...
by Eyre
Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:42 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Davrian Girling Calipers
Replies: 4
Views: 4394

Re: Davrian Girling Calipers

Since my last post I've found out that it's probably uneconomical to try to get these Girling calipers reconditioned and to get a 4th matching one because they're out of production (so a pair of reproductions would be needed instead). I'm now thinking about fitting 4 pot Wilwoods instead and have co...
by Eyre
Thu Jul 09, 2015 1:00 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Davrian Girling Calipers
Replies: 4
Views: 4394

Davrian Girling Calipers

Hi, the latest oddness that I've come across while rebuilding my race MK8 is that the calipers are alloy Girling AR3's all around, upgraded from the usual type 14's. The problem I have is that I only got 3 in the box of bits that came with the car so I was wondering if anyone might have an old one i...
by Eyre
Thu May 07, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Race Davrian
Replies: 12
Views: 11830

Re: Race Davrian

Update: John Rawlins and Tim Duffee have managed to confirm the chassis number (51) and John has sent the picture below (thanks John). It was apparently originally sold to Tony Bridge but if anyone knows any more information or has any original photos I would certainly appreciate them. Chiltern_Air_...