Lets get on with it then !!!!!!!!!!!
27-09-2009 | 06:34 PM
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02-10-2009 | 05:36 PM
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Been on hold at Spec-R for a good few weeks, no make that months
. Maybe this month it will continue or maybe not. Fraid its been low priority but that may change soon.
02-10-2009 | 08:35 PM
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Its no tease, health problems over the last 3 months have slowed it right down, came out of the Hospital yesterday with an 'all clear' 
three non cancerous growths & ive decided to leave them alone for the time being. Didnt want the car back from Spec-r untill i knew i was OK to work on it cos Mark wants a quick turnaround at his workshop.
I will set things in motion tomorrow as im meeting Peter/Mark to see when it could be finished could be a couple of weeks. Also spoke to the turbo people today & they can ship the part i need straight away, could be ordered Monday.
three non cancerous growths & ive decided to leave them alone for the time being. Didnt want the car back from Spec-r untill i knew i was OK to work on it cos Mark wants a quick turnaround at his workshop.I will set things in motion tomorrow as im meeting Peter/Mark to see when it could be finished could be a couple of weeks. Also spoke to the turbo people today & they can ship the part i need straight away, could be ordered Monday.
02-10-2009 | 08:41 PM
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well glad you are ok Rod, thats the main thing. got one of my mates evos in marks at the minute having a few things done. give it a while and i recon he will go to town on it lol
02-10-2009 | 09:31 PM
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03-10-2009 | 03:35 PM
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Must get on with this now .
Spoke to Pete he is complete except for the Strut Brace & a new set of hoses so 2 weeks will see that done.
When its returned to Marks it requires.
1. Repositioning of ABS block/pipes.
2. Repositioning of Power Steering Pump/pipes.
3. Heat Shielding of Alternator.
4. New Braided Hoses on Brakes
5. Front Loom to be re-wired
6. Sort & Bleed Clutch
7. Fit remote iscv
8. Remove & Clean Petrol tank & calibrate
9. Sort underside of car.
When thats done it will be bedded in for a 1000miles & then taken to Brunters for a Balls out mapping session including Nitrous.
The next plan is to get it RR on the Nitrous & also try this new fangled Turbo to see gains.
Its will then be ready to attack the Topspeed record & push it towards 215mph.
The little lot will see us into 2010 so still some way off I guess.
.Spoke to Pete he is complete except for the Strut Brace & a new set of hoses so 2 weeks will see that done.
When its returned to Marks it requires.
1. Repositioning of ABS block/pipes.
2. Repositioning of Power Steering Pump/pipes.
3. Heat Shielding of Alternator.
4. New Braided Hoses on Brakes
5. Front Loom to be re-wired
6. Sort & Bleed Clutch
7. Fit remote iscv
8. Remove & Clean Petrol tank & calibrate
9. Sort underside of car.
When thats done it will be bedded in for a 1000miles & then taken to Brunters for a Balls out mapping session including Nitrous.
The next plan is to get it RR on the Nitrous & also try this new fangled Turbo to see gains.
Its will then be ready to attack the Topspeed record & push it towards 215mph.
The little lot will see us into 2010 so still some way off I guess.
04-10-2009 | 06:45 AM
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Its no tease, health problems over the last 3 months have slowed it right down, came out of the Hospital yesterday with an 'all clear' three non cancerous growths & ive decided to leave them alone for the time being. Didnt want the car back from Spec-r untill i knew i was OK to work on it cos Mark wants a quick turnaround at his workshop.
I will set things in motion tomorrow as im meeting Peter/Mark to see when it could be finished could be a couple of weeks. Also spoke to the turbo people today & they can ship the part i need straight away, could be ordered Monday.
three non cancerous growths & ive decided to leave them alone for the time being. Didnt want the car back from Spec-r untill i knew i was OK to work on it cos Mark wants a quick turnaround at his workshop.I will set things in motion tomorrow as im meeting Peter/Mark to see when it could be finished could be a couple of weeks. Also spoke to the turbo people today & they can ship the part i need straight away, could be ordered Monday.
Right then get set to beat all records and push the top speed even further from the Pub talkers
Russ
06-10-2009 | 07:56 PM
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07-10-2009 | 07:25 AM
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Russ is one of lifes nice guys Martin hes just showing his Loyalty to the MAD camp, believe me i have to take comments from the Reyland boys
. I personally stopped the baiting after you did 200mph, we both have high profile cars that will attract such banter. Cheers Rod
07-10-2009 | 07:42 AM
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You were greatly missed last night Rod, i'm sure you'll be glad that Wiggy, fatboy, Russ and Chip all laid into me as per usual...
As for you saying Russ is life's nice guys!!! I can't stand the bloke
See ya
07-10-2009 | 05:58 PM
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09-10-2009 | 08:03 AM
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Proving difficult to get this underway again .
The Radiator & Intercooler have gone out for paint & the Turbo hanger is fitted but needs paint. The Strut Brace is near completion but needs picking up from Dorset & the hoses have still not arrived. Ah! well it will get finished one day but Christmas is looming fast.
.The Radiator & Intercooler have gone out for paint & the Turbo hanger is fitted but needs paint. The Strut Brace is near completion but needs picking up from Dorset & the hoses have still not arrived. Ah! well it will get finished one day but Christmas is looming fast.
13-10-2009 | 06:54 PM
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Went to Spec-r today to see new Intercooler & radiator, well pleased.
Firstly a few picts during design phase & a some of finished parts not yet finished.
Went to Spec-r today to see new Intercooler & radiator, well pleased.
Firstly a few picts during design phase & a some of finished parts not yet finished.
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13-10-2009 | 08:46 PM
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Looking good Rod... still can't get over how monstrous the turbo looks!!! 
The last pics look pretty serious... that's the Escos previously mentioned I presume?...
The last pics look pretty serious... that's the Escos previously mentioned I presume?...
14-10-2009 | 05:01 PM
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14-10-2009 | 05:44 PM
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19-10-2009 | 06:39 PM
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The car goes in for paint tomorrow as well as a re-design of the front bumper to nearer meet my requirements. Should be back at Spec-r a week later & by then everything will be ready for final assy. Maybe back at MAD first/second week in November.
