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Old 27-09-2012, 08:40 AM
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Madness Just read the whole thread.

amazing dedication you have. When will you run full power?
Old 27-09-2012, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by CossieRich
Madness Just read the whole thread.

amazing dedication you have. When will you run full power?
next year....
Old 27-09-2012, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Luca
Exciting times ahead!
yep
Old 05-10-2012, 12:41 PM
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Old 11-10-2012, 08:15 AM
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Old 11-10-2012, 09:00 AM
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How is the gearbox to use? Looks like you're still getting used to it int he video or does it need more fine tuning?
Old 11-10-2012, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by XRT_si
How is the gearbox to use? Looks like you're still getting used to it int he video or does it need more fine tuning?
fine tuning what do you think you are?

the engine?
Old 11-10-2012, 10:52 AM
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Lost in translation there I think!

Is the gearbox working as it should? And how is it to use?
Old 11-10-2012, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by XRT_si
Lost in translation there I think!

Is the gearbox working as it should? And how is it to use?
the gearbox working fine..this is Jerico DR4 clutchless tranny...with long vertical gate shifter..

working perfect
Old 26-10-2012, 02:53 PM
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Old 26-10-2012, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by szabyk RST

I can wait to see it in 2013. It's gonna be epic!


Well done
Old 27-10-2012, 12:26 AM
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crazy hungarian!!!! what a car!!!!

Brilliant Stefan
Old 23-12-2012, 03:19 PM
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2013 setup













Old 23-12-2012, 04:11 PM
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stunning!!!
Old 23-12-2012, 05:38 PM
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Wow thats mad.It looks a bloody hand full.
Old 06-01-2013, 09:21 PM
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wow i love this thread,
cant wait for the next video and more power
Old 05-03-2013, 05:04 PM
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today mapping the escort...now reached 1.6bar boost and 8500rev..
this is the numbers:



and one short vid:

Old 05-03-2013, 05:13 PM
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Superb fella
Old 05-03-2013, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by M K
Superb fella
thanks
this is the start.....my plan 3 bar boost...but I have some stuff to be replaced
Old 05-03-2013, 05:43 PM
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absolutely mental escort!!!!!!
Old 05-03-2013, 05:47 PM
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Well done mate, crazy amount of torque too
Old 05-03-2013, 05:52 PM
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You didn't mention here why you are not using that turbonetics turbo in the pictures.
Old 05-03-2013, 05:58 PM
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Very good numbers with this boost
Old 05-03-2013, 07:41 PM
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Fantastic result! Well done!

What does it need changing for 3 bar?
Old 06-03-2013, 05:42 AM
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other vid the mapping..

Old 14-04-2013, 08:20 AM
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ups

Old 14-04-2013, 08:27 AM
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Noooo. After all that work
Old 14-04-2013, 08:41 AM
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just seen that pic elsewhere,not good
Old 14-04-2013, 09:12 AM
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fook me , i hope hes alrite as hes a good lad , and at the end of the day its just a lump of metal his life is more important.
how bad is the car , is it total write off and any more info


cheers paul
Old 14-04-2013, 09:20 AM
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Hope he's ok
Old 14-04-2013, 09:24 AM
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Shit happens.

Hope he's ok.
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http://m.youtube.com/#/user/szabyk

Looks ok in his vid
Old 14-04-2013, 09:36 AM
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Shit! No one wanted to see that happen

What caused it?
Old 14-04-2013, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by XRT_si
Shit! No one wanted to see that happen

What caused it?
snapped a drive shaft maybe?
Old 14-04-2013, 10:02 AM
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not too bad, but still interesting what happened?
Old 14-04-2013, 10:52 AM
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Jesus h christ I bet a bit of poo came out then :-0
Must of been way too windy for drag racing.
Hope driver and car are ok?
Old 14-04-2013, 03:08 PM
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Szabyk is fine, but the escort... They will fix the car do not worry about it..

Onboard video.. Watch the gear shift knob @ 0:33...


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Old 14-04-2013, 09:37 PM
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Is the car tracked wide enough

Seems to look a little unstable if you know what I mean

Maybe bringing the wheels out a little would help
Old 15-04-2013, 06:22 AM
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Gear knob snapped off before the crash, why?
Old 15-04-2013, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by crazycage
snapped a drive shaft maybe?
Indeed!

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