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Old 06 September 2008, 08:36 PM
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Blue stickered up new age. number plate ending in WRC about 12:15, sounded lovely i was behind you in the white classic ra
Old 07 September 2008, 08:58 PM
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It wasn't me but, as a newbie, i thought I'd show my face anyway. I'll keep an eye out for you, I'm from Rainham way...
Old 07 September 2008, 09:08 PM
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what car you got silko im around sittingbourne way if you come around that area at all welcome to snet by the way
Old 07 September 2008, 09:52 PM
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i only live about 2 mins from the tunnel. and often i feel drawn to it
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Originally Posted by Flib
i only live about 2 mins from the tunnel. and often i feel drawn to it
lol i bet you do
Old 08 September 2008, 12:58 PM
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Mine's a JDM MY98 Wagon (280ps) in Mica Blue.

Pretty standard to look at, apart from crystal lights up front and STi clusters at the rear.

Oh, and a bright red Santa Cruz (old skateboard brand) sticker in the rear window. It's strange how we spend so much on our cars, yet that sticker gets more attention than anything else.

So, anyone else from Kent want to show their faces?
Old 08 September 2008, 03:38 PM
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maidstone here mate
Old 08 September 2008, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Flib
i only live about 2 mins from the tunnel. and often i feel drawn to it
i live in maidstone and i feel drawn to it too sumtimes lol
Old 08 September 2008, 04:35 PM
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I used to be based in Chatham and have on numerous occasions been drawn to it Not sure why though
Old 08 September 2008, 05:21 PM
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your man in the newage ending WRC passed me on the wainscott bypass on friday....gave a toot and a wave...wouldnt normally mind but i was stranded on the hard shoulder broken down in the rally car!!!

BTW im from Upchurch

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Old 08 September 2008, 06:21 PM
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What do you drive? I work in Maidstone, so spend half my life queueing along Royal Engineers Way

I would be drawn to the Medway Tunnel (might be something to do with the toxic waste they built St Mary's Island on) if I didn't have a pea-shooter for an exhaust.
Old 08 September 2008, 09:14 PM
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Hi gents, I bought my car in January from a lovely young lady who lived in Gravesend. Just wondered if any of you recognise the car? Black bugeye, view the scoob.

Sorry, just wanted to be a part of this to! That blackwall tunnel is pretty good, would be now I have the Blitz on. Its awesome!!

See ya gents
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thats a mighty nice bugeye you`ve got there mike. looks great all in black!
Old 09 September 2008, 07:19 PM
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Cheers there young Flib, was well pleased when I got it, a seriously paranoid owner hence the biggest list of servicing you have ever seen. Cambelt change at 35k!? Nice..

Thanks pal.

Oh and what do you think to the lightened flywheel? Which weight did you go for? Im thinking of doing the clutch and flywheel but have some doubts..
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The flywheel was already on the car when i bought it, it had just had a engine rebuild at API and they were fitted at the same time, dont know what weight it is but i`m guessing its just a slighty skimmed standard one as it dosnt feel much different to my old RA, and the exedy clutch is just as light as a standard one

Andy
Old 09 September 2008, 08:23 PM
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gravesend here.ive a white type r.

saw mister wrc with the shark fin rar spoiler the other day at hoo dual c/w.

flash and a wave.
Old 09 September 2008, 08:24 PM
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BTW medway tunnel mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
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Originally Posted by Flib
The flywheel was already on the car when i bought it, it had just had a engine rebuild at API and they were fitted at the same time, dont know what weight it is but i`m guessing its just a slighty skimmed standard one as it dosnt feel much different to my old RA, and the exedy clutch is just as light as a standard one

Andy
Our flywheels weight around 7 Kg's which is 3.7 Kg's down from one version and 5.2 from the other. The difference is most noticeable when you are the regular driver of the car and have it uprated then. You would notice the better spool up most when not concentrating and just suddenly decide to go for a gap, without preparing for it.

Then it is quite noticeable, but I do agree, unless you have the before and after there is no way to compare.

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Old 11 September 2008, 06:46 PM
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ah interesting! thanks for that david
Old 12 September 2008, 11:09 AM
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shud do a medway city tunnel run lol
Old 12 September 2008, 11:15 AM
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I'll have to let others provide the exhaust note - I'll supply the bass
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lol wt exhaust u got
Old 12 September 2008, 11:46 AM
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Stock twin peashooter!

Although I'm considerin a TSL Group N. Most of my miles are spent on the M2 or Bluebell Hill, so don't really want anything that will drone.
Old 12 September 2008, 12:06 PM
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get a nur spec r m8 there not too loud
Old 12 September 2008, 12:17 PM
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I could just get a recording of one and play it through my stereo on a constant loop.

Or maybe not...
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Originally Posted by s1lko
Mine's a JDM MY98 Wagon (280ps) in Mica Blue.
So, anyone else from Kent want to show their faces?
Work in Maidstone, live in Chatham. Hopefully see you around
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Originally Posted by psigeek
Work in Maidstone, live in Chatham. Hopefully see you around
do u work nearly opposite a motorbike shop in a furniture shop???
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Go through the tunnel every day
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Originally Posted by 20withascooby
do u work nearly opposite a motorbike shop in a furniture shop???
Nay not me. I actually work for the old Bill, as a CSI

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Old 13 September 2008, 03:00 AM
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Well gents, I have just swapped my TSL Group N backbox for a Blitz Nur Spec.

The TSL was spot on, lovely burble to it, but not so intrusive as to annoy. The Blitz is louder when the revs are low, but once they pick up, its not much different to the TSL, and quieter when the bung is in.

Ill sell the TSL cheap as chips if your interested s1lko.. or anyone else, any questions please ask.

Love the new Blitz, cant recommend it enough if you like it deep and aggressive. No rude coments please..


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