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55k in 18 months, 6+ trackdays and about 200+ dyno runs - the only thing beyond consumables I have replaced is the clutch cable & a front wheel bearing.
If you've got some spare cash - GoPro HD.
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Me spinning at Bedford:
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And one of the manifolds sound.
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Re: Mk1 F4R/172'd Track Car Project
Good work, I couldn't escape from the trade stand at FCS - would have loved to have come over and had a look around the old mk1.
As above, get it ceramic coated - not fabric - it makes the perfect wick for any resident oil leak for example.
Cracking project - wish I had time. It's how an RS should live it's second life :)
Firstly - the rear one - it was strapped to the actual exhaust?
Secondly, has the rear one now been put into the exhaust system, or has it been left outside?
Thirdly, the front one - is it actually connected? Which brand part was it?
Lastly - I'm 99% sure there is no such thing as a...
It's tucked under the exhaust manifold, behind the engine. Yes you can but you need to know what you are looking at, and for gods sake make sure the car has not been driven before poking around for it ;)
I strongly suspect it's a heat shield - specifically the clip on job that protects the starter motor. If your garage can't find the problem give me a tinkle over the weekend and we'll get to the bottom of it :)
Yes, it selects the gears Nick! If you sit in the car and wobble the gear stick side to side in neutral the rod you are referring to also moves side to side.
If you get under the car and push it back and forth you will also feel it select the gears.
Peter, as I am sure you are aware an ECU controls a set of variables that allow the engine to develop more or less power. (In a nutshell). As we are implementing all of the OEM electronics/parts the ecu is right at home managing it all.
In this case you will get no performance benefit from...
No requirement for a non OEM ECU mate. Take a look here: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=516043
The kit has been designed around the car, not the car altered to work with the kit (in a nutshell)