Anyone can be impressed by a quick car. Lee dawes is not the be all and end all. He's one person with 1 opinion.
A semi closed deck block will always be stronger than an open deck. Engine basics
Wasn't the material I was looking at... 86mm is a size not a material
Could of said overbore to begin with eh? Rather than try to sound clever 
Sounds like I've had different experiences to you.
Doesn't mean I know naff all. No need to get defensive because you've pulled off a project or 2 and someone is questioning it. Not to mention this 205 is your mates car and not your work. Wouldn't be so bad but not once did I say you've done wrong eh... called questions