Yes i will use it on the road, will drive it to events & attack the local boy racers at the weekends, much the same as its always done. Dont think i will need the Nitrous now not too many Veyrons local .

 

Ade you ever going to post any pics of your car lol?

 

ha ha i dont think theres any left rod i have scared them all off lol even your friend with the corvett lol but then mr day is about in a bit of a hard core escort at the mo got your name all over that one!

 

I plan on learning how to do so very soon!

 

It's off for some paint, will only be away for two weeks at the most, so back to Pete for the 'works'

 

can you email them? if so i will put them up for you if you like

 

u do need too put some pics up its a top saff i can still remember raceing with u on the way too marks lol i think u were going to get yours set up as still in low boost!

 

Yeh, can do mate, pm me your email address and I'll send some over

 

I remember it well, A329M one Saturday morning, I struggled to keep up with you! Turns out I had a split vacuum hose.

 

The car is finally back at MAD can I thank Dave for the use of his trailor & all his efforts, Thanks Bud. Also thanks to Pete & Ade who assisted BIG THANKS.
The pictures of Dave below will be posted on youporn as soon as possible .

Having spoken to Mark work on my Brakes, Power steering , Clutch & Ledas will start on Thursday next. Ive lots of small finishing jobs to do on the wiring. Nitrous, Water Injection & heat shields. Mark wants it started & out in 2 weeks so i had better get my finger out cos im sure to push that date out.

 

what are u doing to your brakes rod are u selling the ones on it now?

 

Yes and shocked how good it all looks so great work by pete.

Mark

 

Just fixing them as when we first bled them a brake pipe burst and with the new inlet all the pipes have been moved.

Mark

 

No just new Braided hoses, pads & full check. If i do sell them Andy you can have first offer .

 

Car looks awesome Rod. Engine bay is spot-on and the cut-out front bumper makes it look like a beast Can't wait to see it in action.

 

The car looks superb !

 

superb! will look forward to progress in the coming weeks

 

Rod,

You & the boy's have done the car proud !!

It's lookin the best it has EVER looked !! Lovin the white & black !!

See ya real soon

jb

 

looks awesome could do with darker wheels though to match the current theme

 

Spent 5 hours on the car yesterday & completed one of the outstanding task but unfortunately found a couple more that need doing, cant spend much time on it at the mo because im busy on other things which is rather annoying.

 

Bits have been arriving in the post to finish lots of odds & sods so will be at MAD tomorrow to continue, not much done this week im afraid, but at the mo im free next week so maybe progress then. Mark may start on the Brakes tomorrow im not sure yet.

 

looking nice rod, good meeting you the other night btw and putting a face to the name

 

it will be a great beast once finished

 

Absolutely awesome Rod! I met you once at show, national day I think about 9 years ago, my mate told me at the time that you knew your stuff about cossies. How long have you had the car now?

If I were to buy a standard ish 2WD how much would I need to spend for your spec?

Is the rear beam/diff/transmission set up going to be at its limit with this new power?

Cheers,

Paul

 

Popped into Marks on sunday while at the MLR RR day so was looking forward to seeing Rods car in the flesh it looks stunning :




Well done Spec R i never thought Rod would be a bufty boy lol

Russ

 

Rod is without a doubt the coolest, most mental pensioner ever!!!

 

Had the car 14years .
Mark costed my conversion out drive in/drive out would be 80k .

The gearbox/diff should be OK, the weak link is driveshafts, they are mega uprated but still have Cosworth hubs. The entry into the hubs is the weak point.

 

he is certainly into his speed! and his commitement to the Top speed disclipline and his sierra is amazing.

BUT my uncle Roy is much more mental though mate... its not even close! AND he is two years olderthan Rod!!!! (no heart problems though! I will give Rod that one!)

Roy got within 1 second of me around Bedford in one of one these ON HIS FIRST EVER GO!!!! and was 4 seconds faster than Martin....

play the 'see the JP1 in action video' ... awesome video. AWESOME cars.

http://www.palmersport.com/palmerjaguarjp1.aspx



Sierra is looking amazing Rod, good luck with final prep and mods. cant wait to see what the old girl can do!

 

Russ

 

you seen the update on my thread?

 

Lee,

Just looking now at the link

 

Thanks Lee

Im just a life long Petrolhead not a racer on the track, the thought scares me , never heard of trackdays back when i was young , My secret is to be completely single minded in my approach to everything i do in life & have near 50years of engineering/design behind me. Being around you youngsters does help keep me feeling younger & I appreciate the way im made to feel part of the gang, it makes me smile when i have JB as a good mate it could only happen in the modded car world .

 

Had a day on the car today with Deano also helping. Had to go backwards to go forwards so most of the bits in the engine bay have been removed so that everything can be checked & finally all put back together & the 4x4 power steering plumbed in. New brake pipes also fitted so i suppose its progress .
Day off tomorrow but on Thursday will fit loom correctly & do loads of little jobs while the inlet, breather, cooler & rad are out of the bay.


Cheers Rod

 

Great work Rod
Whats the difference with the 2wd and 4wd powersteering mate?

Will come have a chat and a nose at the car at Central day as my car has no chance of being done in time now so will not be running.

Keep up the good work and updates

 

Cars looking fantastic Rod...

Best of luck (",)

 

Pump moves to other side of engine so that a later multi belt & not a v-belt can be used.

 

Had a good look at this car in the flesh on Sunday, again whilst watching the MLR rolling road session, I have to say what a car. The thought that has gone into this car is clearly evident and the fit and finish of the car is perfect I love it. I also had a chance to speak to Mark and I am bowled over by his knowledge what he doesn't know about tuning can probably be written on the back of a 1st class stamp it is clear that his reputation preceeds him for a very very good reason. Mark thanks for taking the time to show me Rod's car and for the demo of MAD power , I have just added a mental MAD tuned vehicle to my wish list!
So well done Rod, Mark and all who have been involved in this build I can't wait to see it up and running I am sure we will see a good result from her, goodness knows you have definately put the effort in to deserve it!

 

The car looks proper good now!!! Can't wait to see new results.

However....

How could it possibly cost 80k?? Do you mean all your conversions included???

I mean realistically starting with a Saph and needing what:

Turbo
Crank
Pistons
Rods
Headwork
Gaskets etc
Autronic Setup
Machining
Gearbox
Diff
Driveshafts
Brakes
Electrics
Cage

That can not possibly add up to 80k can it??? Kinda sounds similar to a 500bhp conversion but with transmission and cage added in.

 

Barry,

In your head how much does the list you put up come to?

and proper lol at sounds similar to a 500bhp conversion

 

Ive personally put in 800 hours on the car in detailed changes try that at £60 hour .