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 Expert Posts: 5629   Location: Letchworth/Basildon | DotMatrix - 5/3/2014 7:38 AM what is a GEO? I think he means Geometry  | ||
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Expert Posts: 4458 Location: Jelling, Denmark | munday - 5/3/2014 9:09 AM DotMatrix - 5/3/2014 7:38 AM what is a GEO? I think he means Geometry aaaah. that makes sense thanks | ||
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Expert Posts: 2812 Location: Bournemouth | Arrgghhh on way to skydiving lovely 65 mile cross country blast....tweaked the shocks last night so was loving the drive.. But first thing reversing out the drive and drove into neighbours car as an idiot The the innovate lambda sensor just stopped working so chucking in fuel, common I am told Then 30mph through a village heard a thud, rear view was a pot hole and car went light at the rear. Got the tyre weld out, just came out two big holes ffs So car is parked up, and couldn't find wheel nut adaptor to undo wheels and will get her recovered once I have finished jumping....if I survive    | ||
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Expert Posts: 2812 Location: Bournemouth | Works mental so not had much time on my hands but purchased these, probably the most extravagant thing i have ever bought Carbon Fibre side scoops but they look good even if stevie wonder fitted the driver side one   AFR gauge is back quick work from Grant at http://www.gb-ent.co.uk as usual and all back up and running  Got to drive the car yesterday, shame it rained but at least its done some miles again 140 miles on a tank of 33 litres (20mpg which isnt too bad as most has been point and squirt). She is quick but has a little bump steer problems, 70mph on slight RH turn and the front was moving....assume dampers so will tweak these Exhaust is blowing though suspected down pipe so will have to check it out on the weekend, its never ending But, main fuse blew again. And this time i know why, it was loose in the engine bay and was earthing on the block. So its been wrapped and stuck to the clam shell.....so shouldnt happen again  time for a track day soon though | ||
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Expert Posts: 2812 Location: Bournemouth | had enough of work so had a lazy day at home, and got a surprise when i went to open the drivers door this morning before my sea swim  Looks like the grill has come loose, broken the cross member and ripped out the self tapper at the top....then snapped off at the rear lug....so if anyone has a spare RH side CF side pod let me know FFS I was doing some high speed testing, on a private road, and didnt hear or notice it but full throttle (little clutch slip) and 6000rpm car was still pulling Looked at the exhaust and the turbo to downpipe had two bolts in it, school boy error but looks like the bolts are a few mm too long so they went tight but were holding. Have ordered some new studs and nuts so will try and get it finished. Eased off the shocks on the front and it rides a lot better with no bouncing Also played with the traction control and launch, now that was fun 20% slip 3500rpm a little sideways and hit the rev limiter in first a heart beat later. Cant wait to get some sticky rubber and get on a 1.4 mile | ||
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Expert Posts: 2812 Location: Bournemouth | Thanks guys Well insurance is due in 2 weeks, been a whole year on the road and only 786 miles......not enough But car has been with a friend to have the clam repaired, and stickers added (thanks BobvanM), the rear diffuser painted plus a polish. Have a little paint reaction on the drivers side under the pod so will get that done soon.....  Also got my 1275GT out of storage and on the drive so will be fitting a turbo k with 200bhp to it soon....i hope Anyway went looking for the exhaust leak, looked at the turbo to down pipe and very strange but all the bolts were too long for the threads. Good 5 mm and only being held in with one tight one. Replaced all the studs with proper high temp items and proper nuts. Lowest one was a bugger 1/8 turn each time.....  Started the car up and exhaust blow was still there, hand in and found the turbo to manifold only had two bolts in on the right hand side......ran out of the proper nuts but will get some tomorrow and take it out   Was hoping to get to Castle Coombe on the 22nd April with LOT | ||
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| formerly p319 hok Posts: 1965  Location: Under a car somewhere | |||
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Expert Posts: 2812 Location: Bournemouth | Have had Man Flu and a funeral this week so not had much chance, but managed to wire the Lambda Sensor in properly, but have a loose connect on the 0-5v feed to the DTA so need to check this.  Also the fan knob fell off when i put my foot down, then rattled around so had to stop  Then took it out for a spin today, still awaiting on the Clutch to grip it is getting better but and got the camera on forward facing. The sound for some reason is very quiet to need to re-check this too Edited by djwilma 27/4/2014 8:14 PM | ||
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Expert Posts: 2812 Location: Bournemouth | What a lovely weekend perfect for roof down motoring, especially on my route to Swindon Sunday morning at 7am lovely country roads quiet traffic and even better the clutch has started allowing full throttle in 3rd and 4th So imagine my mood when 3/4s of the way and full throttle blast and rattle, then oil smell Drove at 2500rpm in fifth and the rattle started to get worse. Then it wouldnt tick over ! Managed to nurse it to work and let it cool, started again and it rattled, sounds like the big ends have given up. No idea why engine seems to have oil pressure 60psi is showing, however it doesnt change with Revs (assumed dodgy sender) So it spent the night on the back of a truck, again !  Worryingly i am expecting the worse and googling 2.2 t series...........hmmm | ||
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Expert Posts: 2812 Location: Bournemouth | DotMatrix - 14/5/2014 8:53 PM couldn't you just have the big-end of the conrods honed to the correct size so the bearings don't spin? Yes but rule no 1 Modify dont repair  | ||
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Expert Posts: 4458 Location: Jelling, Denmark | djwilma - 15/5/2014 2:39 PM DotMatrix - 14/5/2014 8:53 PM couldn't you just have the big-end of the conrods honed to the correct size so the bearings don't spin? Yes but rule no 1 Modify dont repair Sure Its more fun to build a new One but it Will probably be a lot cheaper to repair plus it developed power nicely | ||
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Expert Posts: 2812 Location: Bournemouth | Well i collect the engine on Thursday its a newly built 2068cc T series spec is as follows Engine/Box -2067cc forged using aged block, bored with torque plate -Block decked by several mm -Ceramic coated Arias Forged pistons with Moly side skirts -Pauter custom rods (changed rod ratio) rated at 250hp per rod -ARP Mains, big end and head studs -Knife edged and balanced crank, fine balanced to 10k rpm -Alloy sump -Extra breather on front of block -Wire ring grooves, stainless wire rings -Copper headgasket with custom oil sealing -New head casting taken and ported to the highest level by Sabre Heads, Roger this is Grants old engine -Oversized valves (Stainless steel one piece) -Double valve springs with custom caps -Custom race grind cams -Special cam belt (kevlar extra wide) with modified lower pulleys to suit -Vernier pulleys -Set up with 36-1 pulley and crank sensor for better accuracy on aftermarket ECU (may not fit in my engine bay tbc) -4.5kg Billet flywheel -AP Twin place clutch with custom bearing carrier (may use my setup though) -PG1 220 box ratios, built with new bearings, syncros and type B Torsen. Shimmed correctly have a W4 box so may change the final drive and get a K4 or C6 -Cut down custom engine loom, losing all uneeded wires -LS7 coils and custom leads with custom bracket - Daihatsu Charade altenator under inlet (std is under exhaust but my charge cooler is in the way)     | ||
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| formerly p319 hok Posts: 1965 Location: Under a car somewhere | |||
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 MP Admin Posts: 17870 Location: Gloucester | Just watched the videos, absolutely love this car! sounds like my 620ti but image of my elise!!  PS if you're in swindow or chippenham way again i'd love to drive down for a passenger ride in this Drove to Reading along the m4 with the roof down 2 weeks ago. | ||
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