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Is there any way of me finding out what ratios the JB3 196 gearbox has?
I've got the gearbox guide and the .exe file knocking around but neither of them specify this box.
I've got the same issue on the passenger door. I'm undecided what to do as I was going to get a bit of bodywork sorted whether to get it touched up or just get another door.
The standard one is fairly light already at 5kg. The billet one only saves 2kg.
You don't gain much in terms of acceleration but it helps a little with engine braking.
I'm planning my gearbox change soon if all goes well and I thought whilst I'm at it I may as well get a billet flywheel. Otherwise I'll have to buy a spare anyway and get it re-faced.
What is available? The one from ktec at £297 is a bit steep.
Re: Ph1 172
Took it out for a good drive on Saturday, still very impressed with the cooksport springs on the cup shocks and wishbones. Only issue is the tyres catching the arch liners on full lock.
Then gave it a polish and wax. The springs have settled a bit more now too.
Maybe worth it for a weight saving and extra space but not so much a power gaining modification. You're going to drive around track with the AC on, well you might! But the AC only engages when is it activated, otherwise the pulley is just like an idler pulley.
There's quite a few components to...
I've got a nearly new Renault engine mount and powerflex dogbone. Not sure on the gearbox mount but look nearly new too.
No vibrations at all but I can feel the engine and box moving around as the car does get driven properly.
I've noticed the Ktec mounts at £200 for the pair. I was wondering...
I've just changed my knackered OEM dogbone for a polybushed one and its a massive improvement. No vibrations at all.
There is still plenty of movement from the engine and gearbox. Enough for me to consider up-rating the other mounts.
Look at the stickers on that BMW...tool.
At the last trackday I did at Anglesey there were four offs, a bellend in his first Westfield outing and three heros in BMWs. I love doing trackdays but the total disregard for others is a worry.
You can get a really good FRP for £6k. A really good Trophy for £5k.
So for 1k extra you could have better handling, less refurbs on the shocks, LSD, Alcon 4 pots etc.
Re: Ph1 172
Yeah the Fiesta was a bit of a head turner!
This was it at Oulton last year, its the 2nd one going past.
For some reason the links above showing the drop didn't work after I edited them due to moving them on Photobucket.