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Toastfrenzy's Tin Top, some say...........
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182cup & 172 racecar
Dan. finished it too soon. About 3.30-4.00pm today would have made a better story.
See you Sat.
See you Sat.
Shame the bits didn't turn up! At least you can still race pete! Best of luck mate
Big thanks to Dan for a top job replacing engine - spent from 1pm to 9pm sorting it - I have now lost even more weight as didn't put parts back on that suited a track car but not fit for an easily strip able race car - Bumper is now a proper 30 second job to get off for instance. But helping with the engine means that taking out won't be such an issue for me next time - as long as all the right tools are ready. The pipe clip tool is a must no more messing around with pliers..lol.
Short video of the first engine start up....
As Dan has said will now take time in building the original engine up - won't be with 438's either I suspect..more on that in a few weeks. Don't worry, it'll be worth the wait for sure!
Race tomorrow..fcuk yes!
Short video of the first engine start up....
As Dan has said will now take time in building the original engine up - won't be with 438's either I suspect..more on that in a few weeks. Don't worry, it'll be worth the wait for sure!
Race tomorrow..fcuk yes!
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Great news Pete. I look forward to seeing the results of your proper rebuild!
I don't think I'll make the race. I have to go from London to Birmingham tomorrow morning but I don't think I'll have time to detour over to Rockingham.
Which other races are you planning?
I don't think I'll make the race. I have to go from London to Birmingham tomorrow morning but I don't think I'll have time to detour over to Rockingham.
Which other races are you planning?
Excellent news Pete
Jesus give me a chance!
Thanks for taking the time to read - quite an adventure we've had for sure. Read read and then read some more before committing to which direction you go with regard to getting race ready - easy to get swamped and run out of funds!! One direction - good name for a band too.
The temporary engine put in yesterday no, as for the one that will be forged I'm hoping that it'll withstand a bit more abuse from the off....but will take advice as don't really know.
He he...we're on it...
but the new spacers and camber have been tried at Rock March 7th - work a treat. Though the rear toe would've been altered (from more camber) unsure what it's at now, but didn't feel twitchy or anything untoward, being a wet day on the 7th may this have masked this a bit perhaps.Thanks Rob, sigh of relief when if fired up, not that I had any doubts...honest!
Thanks for your help too!
FTW..
Can you pick up our stickers???
Thanks, though the new build will be even better for it, sort of glad they didn't arrive now as it would've been a proper rushed job.
Big thanks !!
No brownies this weekend I'm afraid......
Though I did spy something else when I got in last night that you'll have been sorry to have missed
Not too sure yet, there's Combe 27th May but for sure Brands at the end of June failing that, we won't be ready for the invitation Silverstone GP race on the 27th April though, still plan at the moment to go and help Tony on the day.
196 & 172lb\ft
You've had that - finished yet?
He loves us really!
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P.S they're only numbers, don't believe all you read unless it's the Sun...
182cup & 172 racecar
Pete, I'll see if they let me have your stickers, but you will be there in the morning anyway, won't you?
Glad it's all sorted for now.
Glad it's all sorted for now.
Awesome results. Bet that shifts. Good luck with your race!
182cup & 172 racecar
so does 215 182lb/ft
That's just showing off!
182cup & 172 racecar
Gotta get the old willy out when you can.
I'll end the misery now, I was telling fibs with the power figures. My postscript message obviously didn't hit the mark - any way I'm expecting a call pretty soon with the real power numbers.
Pete, I'll see if they let me have your stickers, but you will be there in the morning anyway, won't you?
Glad it's all sorted for now.
Thanks! If you could, we'll be up early as 6am (maybe 6:30) bit to do clean, wheels to swap etc and could do without hunting around for stickers...
Seems my fib wasn't far from the truth just out a bit on the lb\ft figure
197 162 lb\ft
Its all ready and I'm picking it up in an hour or so.
So - lets see what tomorrow brings -
197 162 lb\ft
Its all ready and I'm picking it up in an hour or so.
So - lets see what tomorrow brings -
you weren't far off Pete!!
Bearing in mind most of the time a 438'd car will make ~192bhp and 157-160lb/ft here, this is an exceptional one
I actually didn't believe the first run, so I went back for another go after 10 minutes of letting it sit and cool, and it dropped a little, but not much
Bearing in mind most of the time a 438'd car will make ~192bhp and 157-160lb/ft here, this is an exceptional one
I actually didn't believe the first run, so I went back for another go after 10 minutes of letting it sit and cool, and it dropped a little, but not much
Same spec, inlet all the usual suspects done too?
Even with the 438's etc in my old blown engine Tony could only just get away or past on a straight, he's far to advanced (in age and skill) for me to follow through and keep up in the corners...
Ported inlets, KTR induction kit, custom map yeah? Decat and cat back system too of course.
My car feels great to drive, can't imagine what a near on 200bhp one feels like. Bet you're very happy with the results.
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Awesome results! Dan still owes me a run on the rolling road, interesting to see the comparison with my 421s
yeah your old one. Shouldn't have crashed it should you
Lol I'll probably be phoning for a map on the 182 soon. Don't remind me lol didn't realise how much I loved that one till it was gone
.Of course, I understand that
What time is the race!?
Looking forward to any footage..
First race 12:00
Second race 15:25
172
no problem, don't mind getting my hands dirty if it helps out a bit lol
Awesome stuff.. Thanks for updates. Wished they had this on telly instead of poxy football.
All back, quick update Sam qualified us in 17th out of a field of 36 - trouble is she got a bit carried away and went round a few laps too many meaning I only managed to do one lap so never qualified to race - a driver has to do a minimum of 3 laps in the Q session to be able to start a race.
She finished 14th and 3rd in class - a trophy!!
Because of not qualifying to race I was only allowed to start the race from the back - which upon reflection I'm glad I did and not in 14th.....5 sec board came up started to rev - hmmm strange - foot down nothing. Foot down again - nothing, glance down see the limp mode light lit - fcuk, look in rear view one car is behind, looking in the mirror turn off restart and set off. All's going well for about 30 secs get to turn one, miss a gear and pork the replacement engine. Game over.
I dare say had I been starting from 14th, with 22 cars behind, I would've collected a few extra passengers when the limp mode reared it's head..
She finished 14th and 3rd in class - a trophy!!
Because of not qualifying to race I was only allowed to start the race from the back - which upon reflection I'm glad I did and not in 14th.....5 sec board came up started to rev - hmmm strange - foot down nothing. Foot down again - nothing, glance down see the limp mode light lit - fcuk, look in rear view one car is behind, looking in the mirror turn off restart and set off. All's going well for about 30 secs get to turn one, miss a gear and pork the replacement engine. Game over.
I dare say had I been starting from 14th, with 22 cars behind, I would've collected a few extra passengers when the limp mode reared it's head..
