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Very happy with progress today. Collected another new starter this morning. Fitted it and all good. The car was starting but didn't seem very happy with the existing map. Some adjustment to the throttle position sensor helped it to idle but it was still tricky to keep running while moving it...

It’s running and on the dyno as I type this! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Correction above. Exhaust cam is on the left in the pic!

Anyone following me on Instagram will know this already but the last 10 days have seen some decent progress but again she's fighting me to the end. The engine parts saga concluded with Thurston deciding that the rings were also salvageable. the engine having only done about 40 hours running...

Anyone who races will be very familiar with your frustration. I think I’ve had more than my fair share. But as you mention. When it goes right there is nothing like it. Looking forward to your next update. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ignore me, I'm getting mixed up with the XR.

Are you referring to the white wire out of the isolator? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Could also do Megan bottom pulley which is keyed, to prevent bending valves if you miss a gear/ over rev. While the engine is out it’s also easier to do steering rack bushes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

All looks very familiar! PM me if you have any questions. Swirl pot hose routing is fairly straight forward if you are mounting it in the boot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, weight is most definitely the enemy! Been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride over the past few days with the engine. I emailed PEC over the weekend to ask if they can supply a replacement piston plus rings, valves etc only to be emailed on Tuesday to tell me that those pistons are no longer...

Difficult to tell from the photos but if you can still select all gears then it’s probably ok. They can bend though and once that happens they just get worse until you can’t select any gears. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I find 30psi hot is optimum but his problem was get any heat at all into the tires on a cold wet track but you may be right, possibly a bit lower would have worked. I beleive they had snow at the Ring this weekend. When it gets cold there it gets really cold!

A cold wet track certainly wouldn’t help of course. Most people that race Clios run with toe out rather than toe in. Personally I run about 10’ toe out on the front and zero toe on the rear. Difficult to know for sure without seeing the car. I assume all your bushes are good? Steering rack...

What tyre pressures were you running? When you say standard toe, what is it exactly? Have you had an alignment done? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks. Yes I’m in Hertfordshire, just outside Hertford. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can't remember the brand but it wasn't expensive. I don't have it any more as I now use an Aim Strada dash. This is a photo from a few years ago

With my Emerald ecu yes. There should be one signal wire for the tacho from the Gen90. It’s very simple. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, you’ll need an external tacho taking signal from the gen90. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That sounds about right. I'll get mine on the scales once its back together.

Thanks mate, me too. I estimate mine is knocking on 870kg, but I have yet to fit fibreglass doors and boot. Tom's shell was dipped before he built it so all seam sealer and stonechip was removed. He's got an alumium flat floor in the boot and of course fibreglass everything. He even uses an...

Thanks mate. I'm staying positive!

Thanks, we'll find out this week hopefully!

Snetterton 7th April 2019 First race of the season was looking like it should be a dry one according the the forecast. We arrived Saturday night, dropped the car off and headed back to my mates house just outside Norwich for the night. Sunday morning we arrived very early to set up and...

Yes I run a gripper too. A few years ago I raced a season without PAS and by the end of a 40minute race it was exhausting! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, that’s exactly how I run it. No PAS is a bit of a workout Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They do hold their value but you’re right, I think if I was buying one I’d go bigger. I used to have a bigger trailer a few years ago but storing them is difficult. That’s why I hire now. Cheap enough for the amount I use one but I’m lucky that I have a company near by. (Im an old git too so...

The Minno tows really nicely, but then all Brian James Trailers do. I hire my trailer when I need it but if I need a tire rack I hire a bigger one. What’s your tow vehicle? That might also have a bearing too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The Clio does fit on a Minno. (Just!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve been using AO50s on my race car which are awesome but one guy in my series who wins regularly has been running AO52s on 16 inch wheels for a couple of years. One set of tires lasted him all last season rather unbelievably! So, to answer your question I don’t think you’ll be disappointed...

Great write-up. Everyone remembers their first time! Glad you made it to the end and don't beat yourself up about ther safety car, they're always confusing times!