I beat Mike Rainbird..... (and thanks..)
21-02-2006, 06:14 PM
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I beat Mike Rainbird..... (and thanks..)
... home from Brunters 
(ROTFLMAO)
Huge thanks to Mike, Harvey & Anne and Ahmed. Spent the afternoon at Brunters finalising the map, so now running full boost - so glad I had the opportunity to test the performance off road
Unfortunately I now have to shelve my lovingly refurb'd rims for some bigger items
Over the moon with my car, Harvey and Ahmed SOOOOOO overdelivered on their brief
I think Mike was quietly impressed too, and given his experience of decently powered cars, comes as quite a compliment.
p.s. Mike, did Anne tell you I paid her for your track day experience ??
(ROTFLMAO)Huge thanks to Mike, Harvey & Anne and Ahmed. Spent the afternoon at Brunters finalising the map, so now running full boost - so glad I had the opportunity to test the performance off road
Unfortunately I now have to shelve my lovingly refurb'd rims for some bigger items
Over the moon with my car, Harvey and Ahmed SOOOOOO overdelivered on their brief
I think Mike was quietly impressed too, and given his experience of decently powered cars, comes as quite a compliment.
p.s. Mike, did Anne tell you I paid her for your track day experience ??
21-02-2006, 06:53 PM
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Phil, I reckon it was quicker than my old stage three with just 20 psi 
I'll do a datalog when I remember. Can't tell you 100% without going and cheking,but pretty low down 
Off at a tangent, got to get some HiD's too, Mike's look really good (and the extra lighting is a bonus )
I try to get to the next one Dunc, be good to catch up with you guys, it's been a while 
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I'll do a datalog when I remember. Can't tell you 100% without going and cheking,but pretty low down
Off at a tangent, got to get some HiD's too, Mike's look really good (and the extra lighting is a bonus
)I try to get to the next one Dunc, be good to catch up with you guys, it's been a while
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22-02-2006, 08:16 AM
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<Bill bites tongue>
You'll have to PM/mail me your suggestions when you get a few spare minutes..... might do the engine bay black too....
I even got to sample the infamous Rainbird CD collection, took me right back to my youth
You'll have to PM/mail me your suggestions when you get a few spare minutes..... might do the engine bay black too....
I even got to sample the infamous Rainbird CD collection, took me right back to my youth
22-02-2006, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Billabong
<Bill bites tongue>
You'll have to PM/mail me your suggestions when you get a few spare minutes..... might do the engine bay black too....
I even got to sample the infamous Rainbird CD collection, took me right back to my youth
You'll have to PM/mail me your suggestions when you get a few spare minutes..... might do the engine bay black too....
I even got to sample the infamous Rainbird CD collection, took me right back to my youth
Suggestions: Stick with 8x17s (TH3s - see my website) and fit 355x32 6-pots. You must keep a similar rolling radius (225/35s) to keep that acceleration
.6° rear beam so the front doesn't push on and Koni's / Ahmed's springs.
Done job.
Also you fitting 100kg of lead ballest would suit me down to the ground
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22-02-2006, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Also you fitting 100kg of lead ballest would suit me down to the ground
. That situation is only gonna get better (from my POV) Thanks for the advice
although TH3's ?? 
22-02-2006, 01:12 PM
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...is it as quick as your mike?
How does it compare to your saff performance wise?
How does it compare to your saff performance wise?
. 3-4 car lengths by the end of fourth gear . I was suprised what a difference the gearing made, as they seem pretty equal on power, as obviously I have lost some of my horses due to the age of the car (is 20psi down on compresion compared to when it was new).2nd gear with 16" wheels is mental
. I don't think I would want to keep them like that though, as the car was woefully underbraked and handled like a "ditch-finder" with the amount of "push-on it" has .It's nothing like the Sapphire though, as that would pull another 20mph at the midway point compared to Bill's 150 (mind you that was from a baby start in the wet
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22-02-2006, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Originally Posted by Bosch-Man
...is it as quick as your mike?
How does it compare to your saff performance wise?
How does it compare to your saff performance wise?
. 3-4 car lengths by the end of fourth gear . I was suprised what a difference the gearing made, as they seem pretty equal on power, as obviously I have lost some of my horses due to the age of the car (is 20psi down on compresion compared to when it was new).Oh, and the phrase "Mike's got a few ponies loose on the top paddock" springs to mind
22-02-2006, 02:11 PM
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....by the way, I had the handbrake half on and found another 5 clicks on the boost pot when i left Brunters If I'd know you were gonna go for it, I'd have hoofed it sooner
If I'd know you were gonna go for it, I'd have hoofed it sooner
22-02-2006, 05:33 PM
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Phil you fooker, I opened this up at work 
Whitney - I hope not, the car is still very happy and well behaved pootling along at 30/40, I'll just have to keep the window open a touch to stop the red mist building up..... I enjoy the acceleration more than top speeds, so even with some restraint until other things are done I'll still get enough enjoyment from the old duck. Mike's even got me considering track days
Stu, thanks - was good to do a bit of socialising Just need to do a few more things (as I knew I would) and I'll have my ideal of an EsCos realised, although I admit I did keep looking at Mike's siamesed 8 injectors and wondering...... 
EDIT: just realised Whitney must've meant Phil
Whitney - I hope not, the car is still very happy and well behaved pootling along at 30/40, I'll just have to keep the window open a touch to stop the red mist building up..... I enjoy the acceleration more than top speeds, so even with some restraint until other things are done I'll still get enough enjoyment from the old duck. Mike's even got me considering track days
Stu, thanks - was good to do a bit of socialising
Just need to do a few more things (as I knew I would) and I'll have my ideal of an EsCos realised, although I admit I did keep looking at Mike's siamesed 8 injectors and wondering...... EDIT: just realised Whitney must've meant Phil