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Old 07-11-2005, 08:12 PM
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I actually though the piece was very well done.

Face it, they weren't gonna give Rod 15 mins of the programme, but the car showed up, ran 206 and drove home again, all on TV.

I know I'm not Rod's biggest "supporter" but you can't say fairer than that

Well done to all involved
Old 07-11-2005, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
I actually though the piece was very well done.

Face it, they weren't gonna give Rod 15 mins of the programme, but the car showed up, ran 206 and drove home again, all on TV.

I know I'm not Rod's biggest "supporter" but you can't say fairer than that

Well done to all involved
Thanks Rich that means something
Cheers Rod
Old 07-11-2005, 08:15 PM
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just reading a few quotes on a few car forums who've never heard of Mark Shead who now think he's a ledgend
Old 07-11-2005, 08:16 PM
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Nice one you have a very very nice bit of machinery there. They should have just said abit more about the engine spec, car and owner
Old 07-11-2005, 08:17 PM
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so funny tiff in full on race suit and helmet.
Mr Shead driving 1 handed like he dont give a fook hahah

Old 07-11-2005, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Itsmeagain
They counted PURELY engine work for them tho rod. If that was yours, just current engine and box/diff/clutch, no brakes, no nothnig, what would that come to?

Not sure have figures at work, will check. Engine /ECU/ turbo 20k ish not sure.
Old 07-11-2005, 08:24 PM
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Really is a great achievement

whats the next plan for the car then Rod ?
Old 07-11-2005, 08:25 PM
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nice one, we were saying at the start of the program when they said 200mph "what about Rods sapph?"

and low and behold there it was kicked arse of 2 newer cars in a 4 door saloon (no wind tunnel needed!)

well done
Old 07-11-2005, 08:33 PM
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Don't think I'll ever buy a Lotus
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I think its fookin brill, been telling mates etc to watch, makes me proud to own a cossie (engine) all the tossers that brand me as a boy racer haha
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Originally Posted by cossiej
nice one, we were saying at the start of the program when they said 200mph "what about Rods sapph?"

and low and behold there it was kicked arse of 2 newer cars in a 4 door saloon (no wind tunnel needed!)

well done
thats a fair point the amount of *fancy* stuff they will have used
Old 07-11-2005, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Itsmeagain
Originally Posted by pee vee
you see the exhaust pipes glowing red hot?!!
Badly mapped and horrendously high EGT's anyone?

Fucking Superchips

Old 07-11-2005, 08:45 PM
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Mark will need new stickers now....

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Tuned and maintained by a geezer in a cardigan


Tiff looked really pi$$ed off as you said Rod.

Well done guys
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http://www.fordrs.nildram.co.uk/Vide...Gear200mph.avi
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Someone host it or email it to me please
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