Martoons RS500
16-12-2010, 01:33 PM
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i'm sure you have seen the idc 2000's?
supposed to be epic lots of flow and great at tiny duty too
looking real good now
long time no see
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16-12-2010, 01:58 PM
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as said never read the thread bar a few posts saw reference to 8 injectors which normally means lots of fuel needed?
might aswell go big if same price and resolution isn't daft as these injectors nowadays are the tits
might aswell go big if same price and resolution isn't daft as these injectors nowadays are the tits
16-12-2010, 04:36 PM
#133
Why not aim for running 400-420bhp rather than 500bhp if the power isn't an issue for you mate?? ...or are you aiming for 500 because its an RS500 and that would be an *OCD persons dream to make the model name and power output the same?! 
Cheers,
Grant
* not implying you have OCD, just the only reason I could think why 500bhp was the target on an RS500 after you said you don't really mind what power it is.
Cheers,
Grant
* not implying you have OCD, just the only reason I could think why 500bhp was the target on an RS500 after you said you don't really mind what power it is.
26-12-2010, 11:25 AM
#134
Got most of the wiring done to the new ecu and alarm so it's time to get the dash back in. I have the original (un cracked) dash but have never liked the speaker grille in the middle so have opted for a 92 spec dash, I can always change back if I don't like the way it looks when finished.
The late dash has an alarm beacon on top, I removed the original LED and drilled it out a little larger and fitted the Clifford blue alarm LED instead, I bonded it inplace with clear silicon.
RS ecu cover now matched dash
I have painted the instrument surround in black (instead of the original met grey) and unsure of the look at the mo so may change it afterwards if it looks too much.
Later type steering column (adjustable) shroud with original lock barrel and later rounded stalks
Steerin wheel can go on soon
New ECU allows the use of individual plug top coils
The late dash has an alarm beacon on top, I removed the original LED and drilled it out a little larger and fitted the Clifford blue alarm LED instead, I bonded it inplace with clear silicon.
RS ecu cover now matched dash
I have painted the instrument surround in black (instead of the original met grey) and unsure of the look at the mo so may change it afterwards if it looks too much.
Later type steering column (adjustable) shroud with original lock barrel and later rounded stalks
Steerin wheel can go on soon
New ECU allows the use of individual plug top coils
Last edited by Martin-Hadland; 26-12-2010 at 11:35 AM.
26-12-2010, 12:45 PM
#138
i've spotted the later spec clock in there as well on the floor
just one question, the centre consoles are longer/shorter on the later/earlier cars, have you figured out how to get around this?
might also be a good time to wire in some heated seat switches while you're at it, even if you don't use them
just one question, the centre consoles are longer/shorter on the later/earlier cars, have you figured out how to get around this?
might also be a good time to wire in some heated seat switches while you're at it, even if you don't use them
26-12-2010, 12:51 PM
#139
i've spotted the later spec clock in there as well on the floor
just one question, the centre consoles are longer/shorter on the later/earlier cars, have you figured out how to get around this?
might also be a good time to wire in some heated seat switches while you're at it, even if you don't use them
just one question, the centre consoles are longer/shorter on the later/earlier cars, have you figured out how to get around this?
might also be a good time to wire in some heated seat switches while you're at it, even if you don't use them
Anyone got a 170mph Sapphire speedo that I can buy?
Last edited by Martin-Hadland; 26-12-2010 at 01:08 PM.
26-12-2010, 01:10 PM
#140
i like the look of the black surround, it makes it look, different without looking different, if you see what i mean, no one would probably notice it until it had been pointed out and then we'd all say "ahh, nice"
looking good though, and almost finished by the looks of it
looking good though, and almost finished by the looks of it
31-12-2010, 05:42 PM
#159
Got to the stage where the interior bits can start going in
Sound deadening is in ..
Note the later heater ducts that send air to the rear passengers.
Stripped and re built the intrument cluster as it was looking a little dirty..
ECU wiring almost done..
Late dash, late stalks, adjustable column with early clocks.
Sound deadening is in ..
Note the later heater ducts that send air to the rear passengers.
Stripped and re built the intrument cluster as it was looking a little dirty..
ECU wiring almost done..
Late dash, late stalks, adjustable column with early clocks.
