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Mike Rainbird · 21-05-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

ahh mike, do pm me the info, AWESOME car.

did make me think of chopping the 3dr in and buying an ex btcc m3.

We've only been talking cranks, so it will be of no interest to you

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His car has had major funds thrown at it - in the same league as the big power Cossies, so would cost more to build than you spent on the 3dr you bailed from because the costs were spiralling out of control

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The 2.5 engines cost £19k EACH and only last 1000 laps and I would hate to guess at what the 2.7 engine is going to cost (the development being done to achieve appears to be in line with what we did with mine)

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Buy this for £25k? Much lower spec than John's

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Mike Rainbird · 21-05-2008, 10:48 AM

I WANT THIS CAR

http://www.vinkmotorsport.nl/index.php?id=4

http://rgruppe.blogspot.com/2007/11/e30-m3-dtm.html

Ryan · 21-05-2008, 11:10 AM

AWESOME machine!

sounds the tits on full chat on the video

Mike Rainbird · 23-06-2008, 12:40 PM

Chip · 23-06-2008, 12:41 PM

What crank is that mike?

rsnissan · 23-06-2008, 12:45 PM

looks like one for a cosworth engine

rsnissan · 23-06-2008, 12:45 PM

Dan · 23-06-2008, 12:48 PM

Another Farndon? Looks

CossieRich · 23-06-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip

What crank is that mike?

hopefully its the new Farndon to replace the broken Farndon crank

Chip · 23-06-2008, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsnissan

looks like one for a cosworth engine

LOL

Thanks, I was thinking it might be for a 3 cylinder aygo but just had a spare journal "just in case"

I meant what make.

rapidcossie · 23-06-2008, 12:58 PM

looks bent to me?

sorry thats just its owner

Ryan · 23-06-2008, 01:17 PM

DK Crank

Mike Rainbird · 23-06-2008, 01:41 PM

It is a Farndon one, but a heavy duty one that has been fettled, rather than a light-weight one.

Mike Rainbird · 23-06-2008, 02:39 PM

Chip · 23-06-2008, 02:46 PM

Is there any difference in the crank nose itself between the light and heavy ones mike?

Dan · 23-06-2008, 02:57 PM

Mike you must be so hard on this engine!

Mike Rainbird · 23-06-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip

Is there any difference in the crank nose itself between the light and heavy ones mike?

None and both the DKE light-weight crank and the Farndon one share identical crank designs around the nose, and both use shortened bolts to allow an additional oil gallery.

Mike Rainbird · 23-06-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

Mike you must be so hard on this engine!

If there is a weekness, I will find it

. I should be hired out for endurance testing purposes

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Chip · 23-06-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird

None and both the DKE light-weight crank and the Farndon one share identical crank designs around the nose, and both use shortened bolts to allow an additional oil gallery.

Thought that would be the case, fingers crossed that the extra strength in the crank as a whole sends less load to the nose then.

Mike Rainbird · 23-06-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip

Thought that would be the case, fingers crossed that the extra strength in the crank as a whole sends less load to the nose then.

Ditto. Will also be using a lightweight 36-1 pulley as well, instead of the YBP item.

Dan · 23-06-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird

If there is a weekness, I will find it

. I should be hired out for endurance testing purposes

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Fpmsl You, hiring out and endurance should not be in the same sentence!

When is the engine going to be ready to put back in then Mike? I assume you won't make Combe unfortunately?

Mike Rainbird · 23-06-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

Fpmsl You, hiring out and endurance should not be in the same sentence!

When is the engine going to be ready to put back in then Mike? I assume you won't make Combe unfortunately?

Well considering I'm trying to make Croft this weekend, if it's not ready for that, it will be for Coombe almost for sure

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Nash · 23-06-2008, 05:03 PM

Note to self pack helmet for Combe.

Hopefully see you tomoro night Mike all being well.

Garage19 · 23-06-2008, 05:08 PM

Why did you not just repair the old one? I would have built that up with the TIG and then fettled it back to shape with the dremel. Never would have put my head over your engine bay when it was runnng though.

Mike Rainbird · 23-06-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garage19

Why did you not just repair the old one? I would have built that up with the TIG and then fettled it back to shape with the dremel. Never would have put my head over your engine bay when it was runnng though.

Where's your sense of adventure

? I was thinking more along the lines of "No more nails"

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rapidcossie · 23-06-2008, 08:13 PM

When I saw the pics of the engine I thought Harvey had worked really quickly!

Really hope to see it hammering round the track at Croft!

James90RS · 23-06-2008, 09:51 PM

Look forward to seeing the car at Combe Mike

ESCYSCOTT · 23-06-2008, 11:57 PM

it'll be at croft man!!!!

Dan · 24-06-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird

Well considering I'm trying to make Croft this weekend, if it's not ready for that, it will be for Coombe almost for sure

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Great news!

Shotgun a passenger ride?

Mike Rainbird · 30-06-2008, 08:58 AM

Chip · 30-06-2008, 09:04 AM

Looking promising, will it be at combe now then Mike?

CossieRich · 30-06-2008, 09:10 AM

Excellent news Mike. Shame you not going to be at Snetterton

Mike Rainbird · 30-06-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chip

Looking promising, will it be at combe now then Mike?

Depends if that orange piece of shit doesn't take up all Harvey's time, as he has priority, given that he is flying over from "Sit-on-the-fence-land"

. Would be nice to get them both ready in time

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Rich,
I heard you might be going, so made my excuses

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Ex-Finesse · 30-06-2008, 12:34 PM

So did you drive it back from the Ring??

Awesome turn around, problem after problem! Really hope it'll stay in one piece for at least the rest of the year.

rapidcossie · 02-07-2008, 08:16 AM

is that a different turbo Mike?

carlo · 02-07-2008, 08:54 AM

Is michaels car at harveys being finnished mike? hope you manage to get it sorted

Mike Rainbird · 02-07-2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapidcossie

is that a different turbo Mike?

Different to what?

Carlo,
Yes

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carlo · 02-07-2008, 09:07 AM

rapidcossie · 02-07-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird

Different to what?

Carlo,
Yes

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different from the last time the engine ran?

Mike Rainbird · 02-07-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapidcossie

different from the last time the engine ran?

Nope. Is my 60 trim RS200 compressor T4

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21-05-2008, 10:48 AM	#162
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23-06-2008, 12:40 PM	#164
Mike Rainbird Moderator Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Norwich Posts: 26,161 Rep Power: 35	__________________ Mike Rainbird Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. http://www.rsnorfolk.co.uk/ Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right .

23-06-2008, 12:41 PM	#165
Chip * Sierra RS Custard * Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 44,611 Rep Power: 51	What crank is that mike? __________________ Sometimes its more fun not to care if things make sense, and just do them anyway! Vauxhall Nova, Mid Engined, RWD, 457bhp, Autronic SM4, GT35R, Quaiffe ATB Diff 2.0 16v - DIY Specced, DIY Built, DIY Mapped, DIY Abused www.VauxSport.com

23-06-2008, 12:45 PM	#166
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23-06-2008, 12:45 PM	#167
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21-05-2008, 11:10 AM	#163
Ryan 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southampton Posts: 18,602 Rep Power: 27	AWESOME machine! sounds the tits on full chat on the video

23-06-2008, 12:48 PM	#168
Dan 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Local, when i'm home... Posts: 22,906 Rep Power: 31	Another Farndon? Looks

23-06-2008, 12:58 PM	#171
rapidcossie 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 14,922 Rep Power: 22	looks bent to me? sorry thats just its owner __________________ Euan Fastest Sierra in Scotland 188.1 mph at brunters in the wet Built,tuned and prepared by AVA turbos

23-06-2008, 01:17 PM	#172
Ryan 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southampton Posts: 18,602 Rep Power: 27	DK Crank

23-06-2008, 01:41 PM	#173
Mike Rainbird Moderator Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Norwich Posts: 26,161 Rep Power: 35	It is a Farndon one, but a heavy duty one that has been fettled, rather than a light-weight one. __________________ Mike Rainbird Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. http://www.rsnorfolk.co.uk/ Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right .

23-06-2008, 02:39 PM	#174
Mike Rainbird Moderator Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Norwich Posts: 26,161 Rep Power: 35	__________________ Mike Rainbird Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. http://www.rsnorfolk.co.uk/ Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right .

23-06-2008, 02:46 PM	#175
Chip * Sierra RS Custard * Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 44,611 Rep Power: 51	Is there any difference in the crank nose itself between the light and heavy ones mike? __________________ Sometimes its more fun not to care if things make sense, and just do them anyway! Vauxhall Nova, Mid Engined, RWD, 457bhp, Autronic SM4, GT35R, Quaiffe ATB Diff 2.0 16v - DIY Specced, DIY Built, DIY Mapped, DIY Abused www.VauxSport.com

23-06-2008, 02:57 PM	#176
Dan 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Local, when i'm home... Posts: 22,906 Rep Power: 31	Mike you must be so hard on this engine!

23-06-2008, 05:03 PM	#183
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23-06-2008, 05:08 PM	#184
Garage19 PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Nr Ipswich Posts: 3,438 Rep Power: 11	Why did you not just repair the old one? I would have built that up with the TIG and then fettled it back to shape with the dremel. Never would have put my head over your engine bay when it was runnng though. __________________ nice try

23-06-2008, 08:13 PM	#186
rapidcossie 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 14,922 Rep Power: 22	When I saw the pics of the engine I thought Harvey had worked really quickly! Really hope to see it hammering round the track at Croft! __________________ Euan Fastest Sierra in Scotland 188.1 mph at brunters in the wet Built,tuned and prepared by AVA turbos

23-06-2008, 09:51 PM	#187
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30-06-2008, 08:58 AM	#190
Mike Rainbird Moderator Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Norwich Posts: 26,161 Rep Power: 35	__________________ Mike Rainbird Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. http://www.rsnorfolk.co.uk/ Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right .

30-06-2008, 09:04 AM	#191
Chip * Sierra RS Custard * Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 44,611 Rep Power: 51	Looking promising, will it be at combe now then Mike? __________________ Sometimes its more fun not to care if things make sense, and just do them anyway! Vauxhall Nova, Mid Engined, RWD, 457bhp, Autronic SM4, GT35R, Quaiffe ATB Diff 2.0 16v - DIY Specced, DIY Built, DIY Mapped, DIY Abused www.VauxSport.com

30-06-2008, 09:10 AM	#192
CossieRich Did Someone Mention TUV Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Surrey Posts: 16,348 Rep Power: 25	Excellent news Mike. Shame you not going to be at Snetterton __________________ Rich MAD Built, GT30, 2.5 bar, MAD Spec inlet cam, Pro Alloy RS500 Intercooler and Rad, Bara Diff, AP 330's, Vi-PEC ECU, 2WD. 480 bhp. 474 ft/lb. Click HERE for my Cosworth Project. Big Thread

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02-07-2008, 08:16 AM	#195
rapidcossie 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 14,922 Rep Power: 22	is that a different turbo Mike? __________________ Euan Fastest Sierra in Scotland 188.1 mph at brunters in the wet Built,tuned and prepared by AVA turbos

02-07-2008, 08:54 AM	#196
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