AndyF mapping on March 21st:911 calling
 

I have set a date for AndyF to come to my house to remap my hill climber Impreza.
I am looking to draw in 2 other cars for the day and for us to share equally the travel costs.
I have offered to Andy to use my quiet cul de sac house drive as a base for 3 cars on the 22nd, but I will have to go to work!
If we can manage this it will reduce the costs of travel again.

My house is on the outskirts of Wolverhampton, about 30 mins from J10/11 on the M6.

To book-in you need to contact Andy, not me, as some of you have different needs for the sessions.

Graham.
:D

Don't be shy.
Graham

:) Thanks Graham

ANDYF's VISIT
 

Hi m8

Ive had most of the bits done to my car, just got install the walbro, sx regulator, equal fuel lines, possibly fuel rails, oil catch tank. A busy few weekends ahead, first time installation for me, guess I'll be on the net asking for help.

Just had headers and uppipe from Harvey Smith and Sports cat from H&S and I now have clutch slip when pushing it :(

So now I need a new clutch, I just need to fine out which one, I have a single plate Cusco, Cusco fly wheel - Cusco said to replace pressure plate and disk, which is very expensive or I may go to an Exedy or AP organic.

How does Andy require payment!

I may need counting in, if I get everything else completed on time, I'm near Redditch.

Scoobydawg

You could give David at API a call, he's not far from you and offers good advice on clutches & suchlike :)

Exactly!
Graham.

keeping this at the top!

Should we list here those who've booked a session? I'm in anyway :thumb: :D

Just asked Andy if anyone has called him :D
Good idea Gerry, thanks for the support!
So:

911: re map and some small tweeks
Gerry: as above
? YOU??

Graham.

APEXI FC & MAPPING
 

Hi 911

Thanks for PM. I spoke to Andy earlier today ref a few bits and payment in Mar.

I'm just chasing around for a good deal on clutch and fitting.

Cheers again

Scoobydawg

Try David at www.apiengines.com
Graham.

Thanks Graham

All sorted :cool:We have 4 cars for the 2 days now (21&22) with a provisional 5th car.

That helps split the travelling costs nicely.

cheers

Andy

:D :D :D :D :D

Graham.

JUST CHECKING ITS STILL ON
 

Hi

just keeping this at the top :norty:


Is it still on, haven't managed to get the equal fuel pipes done yet.

Chasing the clutch up this week! and the catch tank, I think I have managed to get a slight air/fuel leak from the fuel tank area, it may even be the original fuel spill when changing to walbro. Ive done the rubber tank seal twice now and used gasket sealant the last time, still a smell of fuel from within the boot.

I dont get any pressure release now from the fuel cap, I did b4.

Cheers

Scoobydawg

Yep, still on.Will be a good 2 days, though only one for me, got to work!
Graham

Not long now Graham. YHPM :)

Gerry

Replied!
I'm hoping to get more boost for longer!
We'll see.
Graham
:D

Got it:D the PM that is, not the extra boost :(

Trying to get an answer from the Tescos at Dudley to ask if they have 99 octane. 24 hour opening but there's no-one to answer the flippin' phone :brickwall:

NEXT WEEKS ALMOST HERE
 

Hi Graham
emailed Andy hes doing the car 22 Mar in the afternoon. :luxhello:

Clutch gets done monday at API and Im just waiting for the catch tank to arrive.

So this weekensd should be - fitting catch tank and pipes, washing IC (petrol) and using the fuel up, so that it just has optimax in without octane boost.

Cheers :thumb:

Ian

Ian, you will do better getting a good dose of Booster in and through the engine before you get to 'me', will allow Andy to dial in a few more degrees for you!
Glad you are excited!
Good game!

Graham

CATCH TANK ARRIVED THIS MORNING
 

Hi Graham

catch tanks now here, I'm just about to go to the aquatic centre for hose.

I hope I can manage to get it in, the tank only has 2 connectors, I will probably have to bodge it until I can get hold of a small filter (like K&N) and drill a hole.

Call me thick if you like, :wonder: :freak3: :iamwithst , but why would it be better to have Oct Boost in with optimax to allow andy to add more advance. I would like to get rid of adding Oct Boost.

I have looked at all the entries on the installation of oil catch cans. Have I understood it right,

1. Rocker case vents - somewhere on the existing metal pipe connect NEW pipe (to catch tank) and blocl/plug the old pipe that comes off. 1/2" pipe

2. Crank case vent - (Difficult to locate) when I find the right pipe connect it to NEW hose (to catch tank) and block/plug the old pipe. 3/4" pipe

3. Then connect by a T 1 & 2 putting a single pipe onto catch tank - using the other with a piece of hose, cloth or sponge, tie wrapped at the end. Until I can get a filter.

Confused, yes I am

Ian

Sounds about right (the detail, not you being confused :norty:)
Graham

NEVER THAT EASY
 

Hi graham

1. Took off the Intercooler so that I could get access to the top entry of the Crank vent and to block off the old connector to the air intake pipe.

2. Moved the alternator to the side and blocked of the entry on the air intake pipe.

3. I then used a T to connect both pipe together near to the power steering tank.

4 Then I put it all back together, however this is when it started to go wrong. I put the alternator back in its place, finger tight the bolts and adjusted. Noisey belt so I adjusted some more, now not eneough adjustment left on the adjuster and whilst the car started the belt was still making noise and slipping around the alternator. I reckon the bearing in the alternators on its way out and I now need to get to Halfords to see if they have a new belt. :mad: :( :brickwall :brickwall

5. So Im really pi**ed off as all that was left to do was connect 1 pipe to the catch tank and another to let the cr*p out.

Anyway, lets hope Halfords have a belt - then again that may be too much. :rolleyes:

Cheers m8

Ian

Try running it again with the rear/long alt'n bolt slackened off. If the small slip bush in the rear mount siezes then you can lock the alternator shaft as you bend the frame when you tighten it up.

Andy

What time will you arrive to me Andy on Tuesday?
Can you let me know the 'arrivals'?

At least I'm ready for the task!

Graham

BACK ON TRACK
 

Andy cheers m8 I am back on track for new clutch tomorrow.

Belts now working, although I need to get a new one. Oil catch tanks in place, I bodged it with tie wraps and I have just washed the intercooler out with petrol.

Graham, Im at work (town centre) on tues and I was going to try and get round, on an extended lunch or I will try and finish early, to say hi to you and Andy, would you mind.

Andy where are you staying, Hotel, B&B or is someone putting you up for the night are you out for a meal or drink. :thumb: I will ring monday.

Anyway, I happier now thatI am also ready for weds. :luxhello:

Ian

No probs for coming round. I thought of a pint somewhere, but have no idea if Andy has arranged 'something'.
Graham.

Graham and Gerry,

Have fun, hope all goes well and I look forward to hearing how it went and the results (subjectivly anyway). My turn will come soon:norty:

Steve

Due to a change of plans this end i will not be up tuesday, hope all goes well and look fwd to your report..

John

OK John, mapping is only the tuesday now!
Graham.