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The Great Javelin rebuild
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The Great Javelin rebuild
Having almost finished the SC, the team is contemplating the next venture. Jack is focussing on a Javelin for competition and is thinking about hill climbing (the muddy variety). I have secured a deal on a power plant for the project. Have a look at the
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Re: The Great Javelin rebuild
Interesting, but do you think it will be powerful enough considering the weight of a Javelin?
Every Easter we have a serious hill climb in my village - The Darracot Hill climb. Very often it is modified Beetles that are the most successful ; rear wheel drive, weight at the back etc.. A 'raised' Jav with enough low speed torque could well be a worthy contender.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fixedwheel ... 691147884/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtQTdy1Uzto
Every Easter we have a serious hill climb in my village - The Darracot Hill climb. Very often it is modified Beetles that are the most successful ; rear wheel drive, weight at the back etc.. A 'raised' Jav with enough low speed torque could well be a worthy contender.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fixedwheel ... 691147884/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtQTdy1Uzto