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cwhelan
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Re: Fiat bambina with Suzuki Alto works 4wd turbo running gear	Thu, 12 May 2005 12:46

I have had 4 Bambi's and 1 Topolino so far, restored one and had a write up and photo shoot for classic wheels. Had my fair share in bringing them to there former glory. I have seen a bambi in Durban, S.Africa with a mid mounted Datsun 1200 with twin Delorto's in full song, and that has given me a few thoughts on the little car. Don't get me wrong, I am not out for destroying cars for no reason. If it was my first dealing with the Fiats then I wouldn't attempt what I would like to do. I probably won't go ahead with it, but it is something niggling in the back of my mind as something that has to be done. A 600cc Abarth would be easy to fit as it is hard and expensive to find. From memory, and sometimes not the most reliable thing to rely on, the F6A & B is 2001 on and not available in Australia yet as an import car. The F5 is the one that is 590cc or there abouts. Kei reg's meant that the engine capacity had to be under 600cc before 2000. Please don't quote me, as I said I am going on memory here. I'm fairly sure the Kei reg's were 2000 or 1999 for the 600cc and under rule. Anyway enough said on that and trying to correct within 100cc or so, that wasn't the issue , but thank you for your very helpfull information fatmr2. I also know this is a Toyota forum, for those that would love to point that out. My question is merely a technical question aimed for those that would like to entertain such an idea and would be able to input ideas on reversing a front mounted transverse engine. Has anyone got ideas reverse engineering a crownwheel if that was the only thing to think about? Fester... A Niki? They have got to be the ugliest looking "small car" about. I prefer the round features of the Bambi. Mid mouted 4age would be an easier project, just drop in the 4age fwd setup shorten half shafts and remote gear change setup like a Beetle and Porsche. If it was all as simple as that, it would be a fun project. Reverse rotation of an engine would be a bitch of a thing to do, you would have to also include dizzy, fuel pump cam and probably oil pump. Not something I would ever attempt, Well done to your friends that managed this task. Corbet01.... A suicide model is not one I would chop ideally, but now that I think about it, it could be even better to have suicide doors on a custom car this small. OOOOHH my nuts are starting to tingle with excitement of this idea. Smashed Wombat.... 5 gears in reverse? I'm looking at the funny side and the extra funny side. It may be easier to be in boost in reverse. I can see a picture of gods must be crazy and me sitting on the bonnet trying to steer the bambi through town. Ciaran [Report message to a moderator]

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