Thanks Andy

 

Not much done as I had a lot on this weekend, however got the old headers off that were blowing and put my spare set of Gruppe S ones on.

Old



New (Newer)



Then inspired by Neil (EMB) I fitted the washer bottle under the wheel arch as there is no room for it in the standard position.

 

can see that taking right off! good work clive

 

Blue car update today, been up to Scoobyclinic as they had a STI10 (Hawkeye) 6 speed for me Thanks again to Kev and crew.

Have only just run it up the road at low boost but ratios seem so much better. Hopefully I will now be able to hold 4th gear on the drag strip. Will find out this Saturday with a trip to the pod.

Old box coming out



New box



Twin plate still ok



And new box going in




I now also have STI10 front shafts, much bigger and stronger, lets hope the rears hold out on Saturday.

 

Much did the box cost you?? As the about the last thing I need to change.

 

A large envelope of cash

 

Well tried the pod today to test my new Hawkeye box. Was hoping to get over the line in 4th and get low 10's but did not quite get there although set 2 new PB's

60fts let my down so I will have to get some drag radials sorted finally. The old D2G's are not cutting it.

I think with larger wheels tyres and a slightly increased rev limit I should make the line in 4th.

Anyway here's the vids of my 3 runs today

First 10.52 @ 137.28 60ft 1.80

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaxIwx4ZIMo

Next 10.53 @ 134.85 60ft 1.83

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNn4JKffC0o

And final run today 10.60 @ 136.98 60ft 1.73

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH3mRgjJmcg

Very consistent which is good, but more to come for sure.

 

i see the cars comeing along nicely last time i sew u was TOTB 11.22 i think?

ps r u at elvington tomorrow?

 

Yeah, much quicker since TOTB last year now. Won't be there tomorrow as it's the wifes birthday. Should make round 2

 

The box must be helping as you could still not manage a 10 sec run at the Pod even after doing it at Elvington.

 

Only done one outing at Pod before today since Shootout, that was the cold day with no grip. However I think it is helping somewhat.

BTW, picked that item up from Paul today as well and paid him the dosh as you will be owing him a few quid soon

 

 

Few little jobs on the Type R today as did not have much time. Still, got the gearbox oil in

 

 

???

 

The boot and mini spoiler is tidy, where is it from?

Thanks,
Sam

 

They are E46 M3 spoilers mate, fit perfectly as well without cutting

 

Sorry, I was just laughing at the little funnel balanced on a tube

 

very well done clive, this car is awesome and seams to always be on the money, also seams to be the only one at this level that doesn't break

andy h

 

Got you mate Managed to wedge it so I didn't even need to hold it

 

Thanks Andy, car does run amazingly well engine wise, it has never missed a beat. Testiment to the Lateral internals, Zen build and mapping.

 

Don't suppose you can use the holes already or do they need to be filled?

Thanks,
Sam

 

The M3 lip is attached with self adhesive foam tape.

 

Thanks,
Sam

 

Lots done today with both myself and Paul on the Type R

Started with the brakes, had these adapted to fit the Compbrake calipers



Paul worked on the rear brakes, off with the calipers for a clean and paint and fitted better discs I found in the stores






ARB done and I fitted front brakes





Couple of chaps round to fit the windscreen




Refitted all the trim



Wheels I refurbed now with rubber



Bit of underseal for the arches




I adjusted the coilovers to add a little height before the wheels went on to see how it sits. Then drivers seat a steering wheel fitted, then we started and drove it up and down the drive, it moves !!!

 

Is this one going to be used in scoobysprint??

 

All being well mate, and the Elvington series. Recognize your old tyres ?

 

I did Have you got the new headers on as well

 

No mate yours replaced my spare set that are now on the white one

 

Little more done today. New uppipe gasket in as the one I had used was leaking



Sorted the wiring for the relocated washer bottle



Popped a battery on, still not enough room



Then messed with the coilovers as it was sitting too low for this rubber (225/45/17) After some experimenting it has enough clearance now





Lots of little bits to do but will get it MOT'd soon then off for map adjustment. Should only need a tweek as there are only very minor changes to the spec since this Power FC was mapped by Zen previously on Pauls old car.