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Interesting ideas. Unlike a lot of action cam stuff, my preference has been mostly towards 24fps for a cinematic effect. On this video I was in a hurry, so the raw footage is all over the place. Driving, filming, recording sound and droning in a hurry is not a good idea... It was a cloudy and pretty depressing looking day, so I have cranked up the brightness and contrast quite a bit. The end shot is overexposed on purpose for an artistic effect. I shot a lot of this with the Insta360 One, which limits the frame rate to 30fps, if one wants to have fullHD crop for a 16:9 export.

Well, that´s precise enough! 🙂 Thank you. I now notice, that the current spec of the MacKay have some differences in dimensions, compared to the picture you have in your post. The bolt spacing is the same, but diameter is 11mm vs. 10mm. Overall width is 109 vs. 114mm. Maybe I´ll get the bolt holes filled and some material added to the ends, to strengthen edge of the new bolt holes.

I prefer the design of the XJS-S to any 2+2 e-type. The most direct comparison would be the series III v12. The manual conversion was a dealbreaker to me. I wanted to enjoy the v12 sound and the three speed slush box robbed a lot of opportunities for that. I understand that as a new car the automatic XJ-S has been an effortless magic ride, but I wanted mine with a hint of the TWR race cars. The Simply Performace conversion itself is a proven package, but I had it done for me, as I did not have an access to lift. My car is originally a Dutch car and my summer wheels are period correct 16" Arden wheels. I will be selling my XJ-S and the Maserati, as I need to reduce my fleet. I would like to have a classic car more room for my now almost adult children. At the top of my list are Eclat Excel, Quattroporte III and the Subaru SVX. So I might take you up on the trade proposal! 🙂 Yes, I am a nut case.. 🙂 P.s. No salt on these roads, as it was too cold for using it! 😄

I guess I will start slotting them now, as I just got a delivery from AIMS for two mounts.. 🙂 Does anyone happen to have the exact measurement available for the attachment bolt distance? My Esprit is currently hibernating about 500km away from me.

Well, XJ-S sure is the definition of a reverese Tardis, but the back seats are suprisingly good. Worked fine for my kids, until about mid teens. Excel has amazing packaging and ca fit adults in the back. When I was young, the famous buttresses of the XJ-S bothered me. Now I love them. One factor that is different over here, compared to the UK, is the context. Here they are rare, therefore sleek exotica. In UK, I would imagine, there are a lot tired examples in circulation (and in front gardens).. 🙂

I replaced my Excel with an XJ-S. I wanted to experience a manual transmission V12. The manual transmission conversion really transformed the car. It´s a fantastic GT! Now that I need more room in the back seats, I am considering going back to an Excel... 🙂

Had some fun drifting on ice with my other classic... https://youtu.be/LHLeFzqoaDM

Five cylinder turbo and project being built in Sweden, so I’ll put my chips for a Volvo turbo.

Jonas, have you considered stiffening the chassis in some way? You will be putting quite a bit more torque to that pre-turbo chassis. Love the project, btw.

Thank you for your reply. I am very tempted to try your solution. 35 years with no issues is a pretty solid proof of success.

Very interesting. Did slot the holes inward or outwards?

Henry, Yep, only the RM-610 requires an amp. I Was just told the RM-610 connector wire colors on a facebook group. Red live , yellow ignition live black negative, then 4 pairs of signal output channels for the amp input side. Good enough for to test if it works. 🙂

Thank you, Dave! That is the perfect answer for the RM-310! Now, do the RM-610.. 🙂

I have managed to get a hold of two Panasonic cockpit roof stereos. Unfortunately I don´t have the amplifier for neither. The previous owner managed to get by with no external amplifier with the RM-310, and I have a pretty good clue about its connector wiring (only seven wires, of which four are for speakers). Does anyone have info on the connector wire colors for these?

Changed the diode, and now everything works perfectly! 🙂