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Hi Conrad
Yes I go it, I was thinking about what to say to you, I am answering on here because I have had several e-mails along the same lines and it's easier to do it "in public" (oo err misses) than keep sending out e-mails that are all essentially the same.
I would suggest that at the very least you will need to get the correct loom's for the engine and ECU you intend to use, making the loom would be a pain to say the least, I use's as much 03MY as I could, fabricating only when absolutely essential.
I do have a concern with answering these kind of Q's though, I know this is the UK and I don't expect to get sued if you (or others) injure themselves trying to replicate or do something similar to me, however, I would say "if you have to ask - you should not be doing it"
Please don't take offence at that but I really do not want to be held responsible if your car was to be off the road for months or costing hundreds to put right because "Simon said it's really really easy"
Cheers
Simon
Yes I go it, I was thinking about what to say to you, I am answering on here because I have had several e-mails along the same lines and it's easier to do it "in public" (oo err misses) than keep sending out e-mails that are all essentially the same.
I would suggest that at the very least you will need to get the correct loom's for the engine and ECU you intend to use, making the loom would be a pain to say the least, I use's as much 03MY as I could, fabricating only when absolutely essential.
I do have a concern with answering these kind of Q's though, I know this is the UK and I don't expect to get sued if you (or others) injure themselves trying to replicate or do something similar to me, however, I would say "if you have to ask - you should not be doing it"
Please don't take offence at that but I really do not want to be held responsible if your car was to be off the road for months or costing hundreds to put right because "Simon said it's really really easy"
Cheers
Simon
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Öhlins, hmmmmm, interesting!
I'm using the P1 springs which help, I also have the 03MY JDM front and rear bars on the car, balence is quite good.
I'm currently tweaking the damper setting's and geometry to give a better launch, it's not "hooking up" properly
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I'm using the P1 springs which help, I also have the 03MY JDM front and rear bars on the car, balence is quite good.
I'm currently tweaking the damper setting's and geometry to give a better launch, it's not "hooking up" properly
Cheers
Simon
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Originally Posted by Simon Lines
Hi Conrad
Yes I go it, I was thinking about what to say to you, I am answering on here because I have had several e-mails along the same lines and it's easier to do it "in public" (oo err misses) than keep sending out e-mails that are all essentially the same.
I would suggest that at the very least you will need to get the correct loom's for the engine and ECU you intend to use, making the loom would be a pain to say the least, I use's as much 03MY as I could, fabricating only when absolutely essential.
I do have a concern with answering these kind of Q's though, I know this is the UK and I don't expect to get sued if you (or others) injure themselves trying to replicate or do something similar to me, however, I would say "if you have to ask - you should not be doing it"
Please don't take offence at that but I really do not want to be held responsible if your car was to be off the road for months or costing hundreds to put right because "Simon said it's really really easy"
Cheers
Simon
Yes I go it, I was thinking about what to say to you, I am answering on here because I have had several e-mails along the same lines and it's easier to do it "in public" (oo err misses) than keep sending out e-mails that are all essentially the same.
I would suggest that at the very least you will need to get the correct loom's for the engine and ECU you intend to use, making the loom would be a pain to say the least, I use's as much 03MY as I could, fabricating only when absolutely essential.
I do have a concern with answering these kind of Q's though, I know this is the UK and I don't expect to get sued if you (or others) injure themselves trying to replicate or do something similar to me, however, I would say "if you have to ask - you should not be doing it"
Please don't take offence at that but I really do not want to be held responsible if your car was to be off the road for months or costing hundreds to put right because "Simon said it's really really easy"
Cheers
Simon
Simon, no worries on that front m8, I have the ECU and correct engine loom(s) and also the ECU pinouts, just looking for a few pointers as to any potential hurdles I might come into, not a problem as I was a sparky in a previous life. Not looking for Prodrive recommendations LOL but info purely because you as an individual have done something similar, Only difference is I wont be using the dash
Dont have your parts bin.....LOL Cheers
Back to your project >>>>>>>
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Hi Conrad
Ok, thats cool then, well if you run into any issues just pop them on here (or start your own thread) and I will do my best to help (as I am sure so will the other guys)
The dash is a MAJOR PITA but it does look cool
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Simon
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Hi Tracy
Ok, thats cool then, well if you run into any issues just pop them on here (or start your own thread) and I will do my best to help (as I am sure so will the other guys)
The dash is a MAJOR PITA but it does look cool
Cheers
Simon
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Hi Tracy
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Yes, I realise that Just thought i'd tweak him a bit!
Not everyone will like it, that's cool, that's what making changes is all about though IMHO, the point is it's almost unique
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Simon
Just thought i'd tweak him a bit!Not everyone will like it, that's cool, that's what making changes is all about though IMHO, the point is it's almost unique
Cheers
Simon
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It's just not f-ing quick enough.... That's the current problem!!!
Must try harder
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Simon
Must try harder
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Simon
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Dont say that Simon, am I wasting my time putting this V7 motor in my classic for nothing??????
try these old fashioned remedies....
A: Go on a diet
B: Put the car on a diet
C: As Jon says, ditch the small turbo and put a large one on
LOL
try these old fashioned remedies....
A: Go on a diet
B: Put the car on a diet
C: As Jon says, ditch the small turbo and put a large one on
LOL
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From: Oooooooop North!
Well it's still on stock boost but I think the time has come to bring the 2.5lt shortblock over from the US...
B: Put the car on a diet
Stock boost? Up up up!
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Well as soon as I have better intercooler sealing i'll increse the boost (over 6k rpm) and see what effect that has. When you launch it and accelerate it's over 6k in all gears accept 1st anyway.
Diet? It's already 1239 but I do agree that it needs to be less
Diet? It's already 1239
but I do agree that it needs to be less
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From: R.I.P Piphead, at least you are home now :(
Simon, if thats 'your' weight, I suggest you lay off the Big Macs for a while
It is an impressive project to undertake I must add, cant wait to see the finished result, are you going to do any test runs at Santa Pod etc ?
It is an impressive project to undertake I must add, cant wait to see the finished result, are you going to do any test runs at Santa Pod etc ?
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Originally Posted by twooty!
Slines I'm quaking in my boots!
NOT!
NOT!
Right have decided! 2.0lt is just not enough, the 2.5lt short block is coming over from the USA....
Simon
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