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by LowDrag_Fan
Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: 3.8 Aluminum engine
Replies: 3
Views: 2802
Germany

Re: 3.8 Aluminum engine

Dear all, many thanks for your responses and info about the all-alu engine. I fully agree, the costs will be enormous… unfortunately! My intention is not to seriously participate in races, but enjoy a very fast E type on open roads and participate occasionally in few speed events. After having talke...
by LowDrag_Fan
Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: 3.8 Aluminum engine
Replies: 3
Views: 2802
Germany

3.8 Aluminum engine

Dear all, as mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I am a big fan of Low-Drags. Besides the questions regarding the Low-Drag body, I am also interest to learn more about all-aluminum engines. I have heard that the original engines were not very reliable – what is about the new engines today? - Are a...
by LowDrag_Fan
Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:07 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Low Drag Coupe
Replies: 30
Views: 16952
Germany

Re: Low Drag Coupe

Dear Wilde,

impressive - many thanks for the info!
how can you identify the difference between the Dunford and RS Panels versions?

best regards
Markus
by LowDrag_Fan
Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Low Drag Coupe
Replies: 30
Views: 16952
Germany

Re: Low Drag Coupe

Dear all, Many thanks for all the details and feedback I also saw several low-drag E types at the recent Oldtimer Grandprix at the Nuerburgring – they participated in the Gentlemen Driver Challenge and Jaguar Classic Challenge. Please see enclosed pictures. It also shows the crashed bonnet of 5303VB...
by LowDrag_Fan
Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Low Drag Coupe
Replies: 30
Views: 16952
Germany

Re: Low Drag Coupe

Neil, all, So far, I found the following suppliers of alloy panels, entire body shells incl. monocoque or entire cars: - RS Panels - Classic Jaguar Racing - CMC (body seems to be manufactured by RS Panels) - Vicarage - Coventry Classics NZ - Concours Sportscar Restoration The last two companies are ...
by LowDrag_Fan
Sun Sep 04, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Low Drag Coupe
Replies: 30
Views: 16952
Germany

Re: Low Drag Coupe

Hi Steve,
I have not decided how to best register the car and would appreciate to learn from other's experiences.

Best regards
Markus
by LowDrag_Fan
Sat Sep 03, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Low Drag Coupe
Replies: 30
Views: 16952
Germany

Low Drag Coupe

Dear E Type Enthusiasts, I am new to this forum and want to briefly introduce myself: besides some other classic cars I own an E series 1 2+2 since 13 years and restored it to concourse conditions over several years. Now my son and I want to start a new project: we want to build a Low Drag Coupe for...