Project track car something for the weekend !
01 July 2012, 10:15 PM
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Well per the last week it's been hectic getting the car ready for the Mazda sprint it's firset event since starting the project.
Everything went well on second map with Duncan at RCM , I ran it down the farm track on the sat after all was well boosting fine no leake cleaned and ready to go!
Did a week at work got down the workshop fri just thought I'd check all was ok took it down the track and it wouldn't boost properly seemed to be hitting a wall around 4k.
Back in the workshop she went plugs out cleaned regapped , IC pipes off cleaned , checked all vac pipes for splits non found , changed boost solenoid today same problem .
Absolutely baffled so rang Duncan he's coming on Thursday night got the event at 7.30 next morning .... The joys of Motorsport hope he sorts it out
Everything went well on second map with Duncan at RCM , I ran it down the farm track on the sat after all was well boosting fine no leake cleaned and ready to go!
Did a week at work got down the workshop fri just thought I'd check all was ok took it down the track and it wouldn't boost properly seemed to be hitting a wall around 4k.
Back in the workshop she went plugs out cleaned regapped , IC pipes off cleaned , checked all vac pipes for splits non found , changed boost solenoid today same problem .
Absolutely baffled so rang Duncan he's coming on Thursday night got the event at 7.30 next morning .... The joys of Motorsport hope he sorts it out
04 July 2012, 09:10 PM
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Well after nearly stripping everything off the engine and checking over pipes connections etc I have finally found out the boost problem or not ...!
I changed the throttle body gasket for a new one as I thought the old one was a little tired and another thing ticked of the list that was a possibility.
Starter motor out again cleaned and replaced thought this was the problem as with the battery kill switch replaced this still no electricity then wiggled the main feed to battery and bingo power !!!
Traced the wire back to positive terminal and hey presto found the the lug attaching the cable to battery clamp was holding the wire in only by electrical tape as the cable was making and breaking causing Motorsport pump to have an intermittent fault , so after fixing and crimping a new lug properly problem solved finally !!!
Just need to put some wets in my spare wheels fuel up put it on the trailer and prey for descent weather on Friday c u at Blyton if your going .
I changed the throttle body gasket for a new one as I thought the old one was a little tired and another thing ticked of the list that was a possibility.
Starter motor out again cleaned and replaced thought this was the problem as with the battery kill switch replaced this still no electricity then wiggled the main feed to battery and bingo power !!!
Traced the wire back to positive terminal and hey presto found the the lug attaching the cable to battery clamp was holding the wire in only by electrical tape as the cable was making and breaking causing Motorsport pump to have an intermittent fault , so after fixing and crimping a new lug properly problem solved finally !!!
Just need to put some wets in my spare wheels fuel up put it on the trailer and prey for descent weather on Friday c u at Blyton if your going .
05 July 2012, 11:06 PM
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Problem was a fuelling issue which is now sorted thanks to Duncan I can now give it my best shot at Blyton tommorow for the Mazda sprint .
Thanks again for driving all those miles to help me out your a star !!
Now running 1.5 bar boost and a big smile on my face!!!
Let's hope I bring home the trophy would make it all worth while !
Thanks again for driving all those miles to help me out your a star !!
Now running 1.5 bar boost and a big smile on my face!!!
Let's hope I bring home the trophy would make it all worth while !
07 July 2012, 02:50 PM
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Had a great day nice to see you again dan, weather was shocking never the less had a great day sprint was cancelled as it was to wet to set the timing gear up .
Weather started to clear or at least stop raining for the last 1 1/2 hr DI had 10 fast consecutive laps loved it already book again for Sunday 29th July let's have it !!!
Weather started to clear or at least stop raining for the last 1 1/2 hr DI had 10 fast consecutive laps loved it already book again for Sunday 29th July let's have it !!!
08 July 2012, 04:14 PM
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Finished work and headed down garage few jobs I wanted to get done after my track day on Friday.
I changed the coolant pipe to turbo as mine split on last lap at Blyton , I then needed to clean wheels and brakes of all the dust that the blue stuff NDX pads produce, think il try some ds2500 next heard these are a good pad.
A pic of the Dunlop CR311 cut slick
While the wheels where off I cleaned discs and callipers with brake/clutch cleaner to remove any dust
I changed the coolant pipe to turbo as mine split on last lap at Blyton , I then needed to clean wheels and brakes of all the dust that the blue stuff NDX pads produce, think il try some ds2500 next heard these are a good pad.
A pic of the Dunlop CR311 cut slick
While the wheels where off I cleaned discs and callipers with brake/clutch cleaner to remove any dust
09 July 2012, 06:52 PM
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Change of plan for the back end , removed the big wing and getting the boot sprayed white as with a v6 spoiler also in white il post up pics when finished
13 July 2012, 06:21 PM
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Me too mate in all honesty but it came at a good price and can never turn down a bargain !
Going back to V6 high level in white then putting a carbon wrap on inner top part of the spoiler , (just experimenting really).
Think the white boot and bumper will give it a different look plus over the last 15 mths of build boot got a little scratched same on bumper , so a fresh look
Going back to V6 high level in white then putting a carbon wrap on inner top part of the spoiler , (just experimenting really).
Think the white boot and bumper will give it a different look plus over the last 15 mths of build boot got a little scratched same on bumper , so a fresh look
14 July 2012, 06:50 PM
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Boot now sprayed white thanks again to Dave done a great job and drops everything to accommodate me thanks.
Awaiting bumper should be ready to fit tommorow them just spoiler job done !
Awaiting bumper should be ready to fit tommorow them just spoiler job done !
15 July 2012, 01:11 PM
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Bumper now sprayed just waiting for it to dry
Should be on tonight then spoiler and ready to go on the 29th at blyton
Should be on tonight then spoiler and ready to go on the 29th at blyton
15 July 2012, 04:00 PM
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I think it will look better in the white, never was keen on the black in my opinion.
I think loosing the wing is a mistake though, i love those roudy looking big wings, but i would have left it carbon and not sprayed it.
Carbon wrap, no no! Real or not at all ha!.
But on the positive side, car's looking great!
Thanks
I think loosing the wing is a mistake though, i love those roudy looking big wings, but i would have left it carbon and not sprayed it.
Carbon wrap, no no! Real or not at all ha!.
But on the positive side, car's looking great!
Thanks
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15 July 2012, 04:34 PM
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Sam, the carbon spoiler was genuine but was sun scorched so I had it painted , but overall I think the new look will be better with the V6 high level spoiler in white , seems to brighten the car up .
15 July 2012, 09:13 PM
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Big thanks to dave for getting bumper painted last night and ready for fitting tonight totally transformed the back end just spoiler to spray and fit
16 July 2012, 05:23 PM
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Cheers mate looking forward to its next outing at Blyton hope it's dry as I was going for it last time in the wet dry will be better
17 July 2012, 06:54 AM
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Just oil and filter to change then ready to go at Blyton , Seems a full event 36 booked on and a good selection of cars from evo 6 and 9 to cater hams etc
20 July 2012, 05:41 PM
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Finished work headed straight to garage armed with fresh 10w 50 racing oil and new filter , changed the oil ready for next Sunday at Blyton then set too on removing my door squares ready for new decals oh and thanks to Ryan for fitting my drivers arch he made the 2 for me great job and perfect fit.
Just spoiler to go then all ready !
Just spoiler to go then all ready !
