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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:17 AM
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Look after my baby - boost controller is to the right of the steering wheel - is on the lowest of the 12 settings. Won't take any more than position 8 or 9 at present, as the leads break down (having to have some custom ones made).

Have fun, but be aware that EVERYTHING has a peak memory recall .
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:20 AM
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surely he has gotta test the new things he is fittin by a full throttle launch or 2!?
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:27 AM
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I think Cossymad might have something to say about that on his brand new gearbox that I am borrowing .
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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Car won't be ready for months.............

















........now how do I get an entry for TOTB?
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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Bet the antilag key is safely in your pocket isn't it Mike!
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pmsl @ bernie!
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:31 AM
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No, I left it in, but I didn't tell him what it is - looks like you have taken care of that now though .
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:35 AM
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That'll be the key to the left of the column then
Makes a funny pinking noise on full boost / throttle launches though....
What's all that about then?
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:39 AM
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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hmmm recall.....I know a car that goes from 800-7500rpm in 1st gear in 1.7seconds.......I think he'll be with you later today sometime bernie!!!
P.s. kick the shit out of Mikes car- he loves it, and as for my box......it's in you hands!!!
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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Bernie,
Even the ALS has peak memory recall . Turn it on and it is activated by blipping the throttle. Turbo costs Ł2k though, so be careful .
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:42 AM
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hmmm recall.....I know a car that goes from 800-7500rpm in 1st gear in 1.7seconds.......I think he'll be with you later today sometime bernie!!!
P.s. kick the shit out of Mikes car- he loves it, and as for my box......it's in you hands!!!
left the box behind m8
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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Angel45 wrote
left the box behind m8
I think you mean 'left the box in bits m8'
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by gearboxman
That'll be the key to the left of the column then
Makes a funny pinking noise on full boost / throttle launches though....
What's all that about then?
if you hold full throttle, that noise will go
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by gearboxman
That'll be the key to the left of the column then
Makes a funny pinking noise on full boost / throttle launches though....
What's all that about then?
Great, sounds like you've fixed the jumping out of first gear problem already , I'll see you at Midday then .
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:53 AM
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funny this... you coulda just told him this when the car was dropped off you know funny thing the internet LOL
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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Rev limiter don't seem to work when it jumps out of 1st though
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:00 AM
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Mike,
As I dropped it off late last night (thanks Bernie for waiting for me - service ), I didn't have time, as I knew he would want to get home in time for Corrie .

Bernie,
That's because it is a lot higher than you are expecting . Doesn't come in until just under 8k...
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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Beccy found the ALS key OK when she drove it. I told her that I bet she couldn't get it sideways. She did.
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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Christian,
Becky couldn't get herself sideways let alone a car . If you want me to bite, make it sound believable, like "Beccy stalled it the first few times" or "Beccy thought that the lack of driver's side vanity mirror was naph" or "Beccy pressed the throttle full to the floor in 1st gear and nearly had an orgasm" etc etc
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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"Beccy pressed the throttle full to the floor in 1st gear and nearly had an orgasm" etc etc
I did that!
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:22 AM
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LOL Mike, well, what can i say? next time get there earlier
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:23 AM
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Look after my baby................have fun, but be aware..........
Bernie,

Be aware that you are driving a white car with GOLD wheels..............i'ts a fassion statement thing

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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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OK then, substitute the words 'Beccy' and 'She' for the words 'Gary' and 'He' respectively and read it back and see if it makes any more sense.
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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LOL now i would love to have a go even if its in the passanger seat
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Rene
LOL now i would love to have a go even if its in the passanger seat
I'm sure Mike would more than happily 'give you a go' in the passenger seat. Especially if the rumours are true.
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:40 AM
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Christian,
I'd be careful what you say... Gary was supposed to test the handling after he set up the beam .
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:53 AM
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Thanks for popping in to say hello you antisocial bastard!

I was only 15 mins down the road - you could have brought my controller
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
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LOL now i would love to have a go even if its in the passanger seat
I'm sure Mike would more than happily 'give you a go' in the passenger seat. Especially if the rumours are true.
i know but last time @ the ring he was to busy strapping women in the harnasses
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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And what a woman! It was a pleasure tightening the harnesses over those breasts!

Rich,
I'm still waiting for those lead measurements - no info, no Defi contoller - yes that IS blackmail.....
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
And what a woman! It was a pleasure tightening the harnesses over those breasts!
No shit! i wouldnt mind either
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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Mike,

I'm off work this week, so that might be a bit difficult!

you still run coil packs on your car?
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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Rich,
You should have done it yesterday then . No, is not for me - am just trying to help someone out .
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