Type R caged track machine
#272
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.
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.
#274
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.
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.
Last edited by Mad Hammer; 14 April 2010 at 09:04 PM.
#277
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.
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.
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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 !!!
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 !!!
#300
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.
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.
Last edited by Mad Hammer; 25 April 2010 at 07:21 PM.