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Old 29-10-2008, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by james kiely
i actually have a box of grub screws that i can sell to anyone for £200 each,outstanding results of a minimum of 100bhp,be quick though these will sell out fast.lol
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looks like you ain't a goldmember so this sort of post will get you banned, but if you link this thread to a saxo forum, i'm sure you'll be a millionare in about 20 minutes
Old 29-10-2008, 02:23 PM
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Sorry if I missed it but was that running the car with a 50/50 split or something else? i.e. RWD only?
Old 29-10-2008, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil
Sorry if I missed it but was that running the car with a 50/50 split or something else? i.e. RWD only?

50/50 split
Old 29-10-2008, 02:39 PM
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wow - thats really good then! When are you going to test in RWD mode to check the transmission losses out?
Old 29-10-2008, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil
wow - thats really good then! When are you going to test in RWD mode to check the transmission losses out?
Might try it tonight
Old 29-10-2008, 03:25 PM
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Will be very interesting to see the difference between RWD and 4WD
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Originally Posted by Chip
Will be very interesting to see the difference between RWD and 4WD
Probably be wheel spin city
Old 29-10-2008, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by martin-reyland
Probably be wheel spin city
You're just scared .
Old 29-10-2008, 04:19 PM
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martin did you get my pm about the double valve springs?
Old 29-10-2008, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Roosie
martin did you get my pm about the double valve springs?
Yes
Old 29-10-2008, 04:42 PM
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Old 29-10-2008, 05:13 PM
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Mines only 315 BHP @ the wheels on a DD RR < real tears

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Old 29-10-2008, 06:03 PM
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i know this cant get a 100% accurate answer but mine done 353bhp at wheels on a 4x4 saph with standard box/split etc, anybody tell me what kinda power(ish) this would be at the flywheel? as i've never had it on an engine dyno(never will either)
oh and martin ,
that aint to shy is it?
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Did you get a chance to run the car in 2wd ??????

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Old 30-10-2008, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by westus1
i know this cant get a 100% accurate answer but mine done 353bhp at wheels on a 4x4 saph with standard box/split etc, anybody tell me what kinda power(ish) this would be at the flywheel? as i've never had it on an engine dyno(never will either)
oh and martin ,
that aint to shy is it?
where was it rr'd? ava? if so thats immense power!
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
where was it rr'd? ava? if so thats immense power!
no was dd rollers from before i got it earlier in the year,
was done down south
not had it on the rollers since i got it,
i'm having a little play with it 1st
but to be honest i'm happy with how it goes just now
but you know how it is no such thing as fast enough
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Originally Posted by westus1
but you know how it is no such thing as fast enough

agreed
Old 30-10-2008, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
agreed
its gettin siemens, a sedish and a remap off stu before its back on the road, shouldn't be to far off 500bhp hopefully(flywheel)
oh and a gt35 if i can talk the mrs out a week in spain next year
but dont tell her i said anything
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