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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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as above, are they worth fitting?
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 02:22 PM
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Please
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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Not for a road car.
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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i know karl dont need me to back him up,,, but no no
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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cheers for the reply Karl. do they make a big difference for track/race use?
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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Define difference? It can be a benefit or a hindrance depending on application. If you define your particular racing circumstance I can better advise.
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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Niall? Racing? Dont be silly, he has a stupidly mint 3 Door sierra cosworth pushing out massive BHP. but he needs someone to set it up karl as mark shead was supposed to be over but didnt bother his arse, i recommend Karl, he set up Tiffs 3 door that we now have and it shifts! Niall, Get your car over to mr norris.
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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yes i was very impressed with the way the car goes. not bothered at the mo as it will be SORNed at the end of the month. as there are a few mods planned over the winter, i'll wait & get the lot done just before easter in time for Kilrea on Easter sunday. r u and Dave going to the show nxt Sunday?
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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WHAT SHOW NEXT SUNDAY????????
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 05:14 PM
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Ford Enthusiasts display Sunday 25th Sept
Junction One shopping complex, Antrim
Starts 12pm
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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You going?
Can i come?
Can i come?
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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well OK, if u aint sold it by then
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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No dont let him come, wee scroat.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Ryan,
Don't be a ballbag

Niall i'm goin, if its dry.......... I don't wanna do any 'Torvill & Deans' on the roundabouts.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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will see what forecast is & arrange from there. probably be a 9.00 on Sunday morning decision. just do the roundabouts twice, 2nd time the wrong way
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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Bit unpleasant on road cars really, revs drop too much between changes and that sort of thing.

Wouldnt say a total no no though, ive had quite a few road cars on ally flywheels and it hasnt been a real problem, but thats on small N/A engines like minis etc not on a cossie.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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think i'll pass on one then, just a thought really but had no experience with them. thread got a little disjointed too
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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Have tried one, dont bother, found it a pig & with a triple plate clutch all but impossible to Launch. I have a Fidanza one if you must have one only done about 500miles.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Cheers for the offer Rod but i'll pass. think i'll just get a set of ARP bolts & keep the original one in
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan_Belfast
Niall? Racing? Dont be silly, he has a stupidly mint 3 Door sierra cosworth pushing out massive BHP. but he needs someone to set it up karl as mark shead was supposed to be over but didnt bother his arse, i recommend Karl, he set up Tiffs 3 door that we now have and it shifts! Niall, Get your car over to mr norris.
Ryan Maybe if you knew why I couldnt make the second day you wouldnt make a comment like that However if someone wants to pay for the flight aswell I would jump on a plane tomorrow,

Nial the light weight do not suit the cossie engines so best stay clear.

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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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Mr Shead, i take it you dont have your sense of humour hat on today?
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 09:31 PM
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Not when someone makes comments that can be misunderstood and makes it look like I dont care.

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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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Not what was intended in the slightest, go put your hat on
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Mark, don't take any notice of ryan.

After all, it's like Paulie said. He's a ball bag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

isn't that right ryan?
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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I can just see ryan's face now........











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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:10 AM
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Ask your mother about pulling faces, she's certainly pulled a few in her time
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 10:44 PM
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was going to come back with something there but remembered your dad is also a member.

did you hear i beat davey?
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 02:17 AM
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no i didnt hear, but you can cheat and just turn your boost up.
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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no i still haven't.

beat him in FiRST and second and thn it was neck and neck. now just need a chip and put my injectors in and i'll smoke him properly, and the fiesta st needs to watch itself along with terri.(honda half-wit)
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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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heard u were thinking of becomming a Honda halfwit
u still goin on sunday?
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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every one dry them!listen to the older wiser ones!! skiman a turbo car makes boost its not cheating!!
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan_Belfast
mark shead was supposed to be over but didnt bother his arse, .
Hes actually mapping a car in Spain today so will travel anywhere if required. Your comments are not helpfull, Marks expertise at mapping stands by the performance of his cars, mostly non Ford. Open your eyes & see what cars are doing the buisness.
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