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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveB

Fortunatly I have a brand new complete engine in the garage in semi kit form so gotta get the bottom end stripped for a rebore (Cosworth only make FRS pistons in .5mm oversize) then build it thursday night ready for fitting friday/saturday.....



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bigger badder stronger.....best of luck getting it done in 7 days

have you booked a permanent ramp at robs for the week
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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I left just before 4 to beat the traffic got to my house (st helens) just after 6pm, good day out
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay Cos
I said it might be james you tart and you replied with its his and hers M3's

oh just to add the chavolution did alright on fuel yesterday 220 mile Ł55 thats the best ive had
Actually didn't we all say it had to be James M3 convertible as he's the only tart working at msd

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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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mine did ok on fuel too, about 250 miles and about Ł50 in juice
did drive steady though, apart from the 0-60 run, was doing 30-50 most of the way back on the M6 in that rain.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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What time did you get on the 0-60 ?

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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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6.8 i think it was, i need to learn to drive, took about 3 years to change gear and then had no boost in second for a good few seconds and a 6 deg rear beam
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by R4N S S
Glenn, i take it Will had a look at it. How far out was it?
It was too lean so he turned the boost right down so that the engine is safe.I checked my fuel pump wiring today and found im only getting 11 volts at the fuel pump.From the battery to the relay im getting 13+.It was a good job i got it check eh.

Im saving up now to get it all sorted out and get it mapped eventualy.

I enjoyed my time on track just a shame i only had half power.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Moonstone Steve
Actually didn't we all say it had to be James M3 convertible as he's the only tart working at msd

Steve

sshhhh
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Moonstone Steve
Actually didn't we all say it had to be James M3 convertible as he's the only tart working at msd

Steve
clearly jay was wrong and there are 2 tarts at msd then
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Mannock
clearly jay was wrong and there are 2 tarts at msd then
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by James @ M Developments.
i wasnt hanging about either

and i had a woman with a small bladder with me, that adds at least 20 miles onto the trip going into every bloody services
is she pregnant then James
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:02 AM
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no fookin chance
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by James @ M Developments.
no fookin chance
you hope
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Petrol on site at silverstone was around Ł3 a litre. Saw a guy put Ł30 in and get 10ish litres out of it! i nearly fell over i was so shocked!
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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but that's the high octane stuff, so it's going to be expensive
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn.
It was too lean so he turned the boost right down so that the engine is safe.I checked my fuel pump wiring today and found im only getting 11 volts at the fuel pump.From the battery to the relay im getting 13+.It was a good job i got it check eh.

Im saving up now to get it all sorted out and get it mapped eventualy.

I enjoyed my time on track just a shame i only had half power.
glad it got checked otehrwise you would be needing a new engine. Just get it setup properly asap
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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James what BM you got?
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Moonstone Mo
James what BM you got?
a gay one
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Mannock
a gay one
..spill
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 06:23 AM
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MSD should perhaps change their name to BM sd
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by fraser9764
6.8 i think it was, i need to learn to drive, took about 3 years to change gear and then had no boost in second for a good few seconds and a 6 deg rear beam
i watched your vid. i thought you had missed second gear, then eventually found it towards the end.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn.
You have plenty of money and earn more than most of us do.
What has that got to do with the price of cheese?
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