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Old 07-05-2008, 07:31 PM
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Default Who will win? 2x RWD sapphire cosworths...

both were moonstone blue 2wd sapphire cosworths, leather and electrics,
Sapphire 1 (knob head).
MSD wasted spark 350 bhp Stg3, caged, 803s T34 RS500 cooler, 18"s and good rubber, leather interior and complete electrics, 6 paddle clutch, good condition LSD, APs AVOs and a seasoned owner driver

sapphire2 (mine).
I re-shelled my leather clad sapphire into a multi point caged stripped bare shell, solid mounts all round,engine diff beam suspo etc 330bhp MAX Stg3 803s MSD closed loop, stiff and LOW-AVOs, 17"s with ok rubber, No ABS, 3way MIG spec diff and me driving it- no practice! Possible ALS and Launch control-1run only?

I reckon I have sacrificed the luxury of leather and electrics for a car that weighs a little less overall and should (I hope) handle a little better than My mates despite running less boost/BHP for reliability.

So who would win in a head to head style 0-60 0-100 quarter mile and handling circuit event? I keep telling my mate he doesnt stand a chance... but Im not so sure now ive driven mine- it has Zero grip on boost

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Originally Posted by Mr C
both were moonstone blue 2wd sapphire cosworths, leather and electrics,
Sapphire 1 (knob head).
MSD wasted spark 350 bhp Stg3, caged, 803s T34 RS500 cooler, 18"s and good rubber, leather interior and complete electrics, 6 paddle clutch APs and a seasoned owner driver

sapphire2 (mine).
I re-shelled my leather clad sapphire into a multi point caged stripped bare shell, 300bhp Stg3 MSD closed loop, LOW- no grip 17"s with crap rubber, No ABS, dodgy diff and me driving it just finished.

I reckon I have sacrificed the luxury of leather and electrics for a car that weighs a little less overall and should (I hope) handle a little better than My mates despite running less boost/BHP for reliability.

So who would win in a head to head style 0-60 0-100 quarter mile and handling circuit event? I keep telling my mate he doesnt stand a chance... but Im not so sure now ive driven mine
That's the start of your problems
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instead of wasting time asking on here why not go and find out for real?
Old 07-05-2008, 07:40 PM
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you will get your backside presented to you on a silver plate....
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Originally Posted by fuzzy
instead of wasting time asking on here why not go and find out for real?
I hope your not suggesting the public highway?? where would i find somewhere with accurate timing gear to prove it too? As soon as mine is givn the all clear MOT etc I will have to find out.

What if I upped the bhp to 330 max on the day and found some half decent rubber? I will edit the spec to show more detailed info. If I addeda ALS and launch control to the mix I must be close then surely? (i didnt want to use it as I have no spare box- diff- driveshafts or clutch yet)
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350bhp vs 300bhp, and he got better rubber... unless he fucks the launch, I can't see you winning tbh, Sorry.
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whos your mate? i live in leicester too, any1 i know?

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find out grudge match
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John from Cov user "TEV" on here, I drove his car after mine and back to back that thing gripped and drove Soooo much straighter than mine, those tyres are seriously good whatever he chose, Im limited to BF goodrich E`s which grip well but nothing like his!

Mad mack:- good idea, we could compare what mine was going to be like (Johns) and how I have improved or maybe ruined mine
I may get a spare clutch in just in case and give it all I have.
(how much is a wet nitrous kit?)
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nos is about 500 someone will correct me if not just what i have heard not really looked into it

can you maybe ask ff to do a grudge match on the mag just an idea ??
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MR C - i drive past your house most days- i only know this because ive seen a pic of your old car on here outside your house but i havent seen your new one parked up there, have you got it hidden away somewhere ready to be revealed?
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Get down the Pod mate
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oh like that is it,Knob head

haha

u know 4 a fact u dont stand a chance

i think this calls 4 a grudge match?
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If your on a T3 mate you don't have a hope in hell of hitting a genuine 330bhp! If you've already got MSD software then I trust you know Stu, ask him, he'll tell you!

Get the car raised up abit, some decent rubber and then see what happens!

Mine is hitting 26psi on a T3 on 803's, MSD Closed Loop & Coilpacks, standard ride height at the mo, 18's and 215/35/18 Eagle F1's, grips fine...
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I saw a bloody fast one last year in coventry , just off Foleshill Road, going sideways he was, was it you ?
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Your mate will trounce you!
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Originally Posted by tabetha
I saw a bloody fast one last year in coventry , just off Foleshill Road, going sideways he was, was it you ?
tabetha
could b fella i live5 mins away from the foleshill road
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Originally Posted by ballin
Your mate will trounce you!
see Mr C you might as well give up u dont stand a chance
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Mr C - power is nothing without control.....and it appears that Tev has both of them so basically I'd say.......you're fooked!!!
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Originally Posted by Lee_R21Turbo
Mr C - power is nothing without control.....and it appears that Tev has both of them so basically I'd say.......you're fooked!!!

music to my ears cheers lee
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Originally Posted by Tev
could b fella i live5 mins away from the foleshill road
I used to live just up the road from there, bedworth.
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You will lose
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Originally Posted by Dan
If your on a T3 mate you don't have a hope in hell of hitting a genuine 330bhp! If you've already got MSD software then I trust you know Stu, ask him, he'll tell you!

Get the car raised up abit, some decent rubber and then see what happens!

Mine is hitting 26psi on a T3 on 803's, MSD Closed Loop & Coilpacks, standard ride height at the mo, 18's and 215/35/18 Eagle F1's, grips fine...
One of my freind had a t3 on 803's and it was 327bhp and (i think 350lb/ft)

His car was live mapped by Karl Norris though.
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Originally Posted by RS LOZWORTH
MR C - i drive past your house most days- i only know this because ive seen a pic of your old car on here outside your house but i havent seen your new one parked up there, have you got it hidden away somewhere ready to be revealed?
Yes parked up on my own property now, snug in a garage, Leicester forest east side of the ring road

Pod would sort the 1/4 times no worries- can you run slicks at a RWYB?
"Dan"- Im not, its a T34

"TEV", Im still thinking that my ass in the weeds may not be best for traction 13degree front camber and maybe more on the rear You think you got all yours buttoned up for a day of abuse
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13 degree?

That MUST be a typo?
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
I used to live just up the road from there, bedworth.
u poor thing although i live closer to bedworth than cov city center
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Originally Posted by Mr C
Yes parked up on my own property now, snug in a garage, Leicester forest east side of the ring road

Pod would sort the 1/4 times no worries- can you run slicks at a RWYB?
"Dan"- Im not, its a T34

"TEV", Im still thinking that my ass in the weeds may not be best for traction 13degree front camber and maybe more on the rear You think you got all yours buttoned up for a day of abuse

u know my car is ready, bring iton
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Originally Posted by tabetha
I saw a bloody fast one last year in coventry , just off Foleshill Road, going sideways he was, was it you ?
tabetha
or maybe me if it was white? i work 2 mins from the Foleshill road
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
I used to live just up the road from there, bedworth.
bloody hell Chip are you a Beduff mon?
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
13 degree?

That MUST be a typo?
I just had that recalculated as I was certain it was wrong when I posted it, trigonometry puts my front camber at a current 4.81 degrees, far too much as I have no feel on the front, current setup will be adjusted and modded to work at better angles.

Im still thinking of ways to beat you TEV, will come up with something on the day Im sure
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trust me i will win
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