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08-02-2012, 08:44 AM
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Pretty gutted to be missing Bedford tbh. Its nice to see you have found some love for the car again
Me too (gutted that you're not going
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Luke isn't as easy on the eye
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08-02-2012, 09:05 AM
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Me too (gutted that you're not going
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Luke isn't as easy on the eye
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Watch it Grandad!
08-02-2012, 09:17 AM
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Luke when you getting another Escort??
08-02-2012, 09:25 AM
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Luke when you getting another Escort??
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08-02-2012, 05:04 PM
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Awesome car this, so much work gone into it.
08-02-2012, 05:26 PM
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Watch it Grandad!
I think your a catch mate lol
13-02-2012, 08:45 PM
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And the award for the unluckiest owner of a car on this forum goes to ..........
13-02-2012, 08:50 PM
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13-02-2012, 09:00 PM
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And the award for the unluckiest owner of a car on this forum goes to ..........
What do I win, what do I win????
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??? Whats wrong now?
Car kind of got stuck on the dyno
13-02-2012, 09:06 PM
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13-02-2012, 09:09 PM
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Hey Luke, you up for Gatebil this year? If car not going, got a spare seat, but Jimbo will need the front seat because he's a string bean
13-02-2012, 09:11 PM
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Hey Luke, you up for Gatebil this year? If car not going, got a spare seat, but Jimbo will need the front seat because he's a string bean
We are off to gatebil also.....
13-02-2012, 09:13 PM
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Magwyr yn Norwy, reit da!
Should be a good trip!
13-02-2012, 09:14 PM
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13-02-2012, 09:16 PM
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13-02-2012, 09:18 PM
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13-02-2012, 09:20 PM
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13-02-2012, 09:33 PM
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Gearbox?
13-02-2012, 09:35 PM
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Not sure myself yet but hopefully tomorrow we will know more after talks with the company.
13-02-2012, 09:38 PM
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Bugger, locked in gear then I guess ?
14-02-2012, 12:43 PM
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Thinking it's a bearing issue.
14-02-2012, 12:48 PM
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Gutted for you Luke, fingers crossed its a simple fix, sadly I can imagine regardless of the box maybe being fixed FOC that doesn't cover the costs of all the hassle its caused !
14-02-2012, 12:58 PM
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well done 11 out of 10 for not giving in!
14-02-2012, 01:05 PM
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So I can breath easy at Bedford?
14-02-2012, 01:15 PM
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Gutted for you Luke, fingers crossed its a simple fix, sadly I can imagine regardless of the box maybe being fixed FOC that doesn't cover the costs of all the hassle its caused !
It's the hassle and near heart attack I had when it happened.
Then the hassle JKM had trying to get the car out of the dyno and onto a ramp. Big thanks to them
Lets hope its a "cheap" fix !!
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So I can breath easy at Bedford?
Keep your fingers crossed
14-02-2012, 01:27 PM
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Luca, you're one of the few pioneers left. Keep at it.
14-02-2012, 01:57 PM
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That's o.k. Luke, just ignore my question ya gimp with big shoes
14-02-2012, 02:22 PM
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Shit news mate.
14-02-2012, 02:33 PM
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That's o.k. Luke, just ignore my question ya gimp with big shoes
Sorry Shaun!
No I'm not up for that this year. Im trying to have a cheap non car related year!
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Shit news mate.
Got my eye on Alex's box actually as its on the shelf there still, mmmm spare box.
14-02-2012, 02:37 PM
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My ass, its already proving to be expensive for you, so in for a penny in fr a pound
You don't have to drive, just sit there and drink
14-02-2012, 02:40 PM
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My ass, its already proving to be expensive for you, so in for a penny in fr a pound
You don't have to drive, just sit there and drink
Maybe next time mate it's not for me this year.
14-02-2012, 03:19 PM
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Sorry Shaun!
No I'm not up for that this year. Im trying to have a cheap non car related year!
Got my eye on Alex's box actually as its on the shelf there still, mmmm spare box.
lol spare 'box, like they're that cheap or supposed to go wrong that regularly!
Alex swapped to the MTX and seems to be working alright so far. Except for the pub talk "I've got a 6 speed."
14-02-2012, 03:29 PM
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Maybe next time mate it's not for me this year.
Well well Luke, I thought I was the ginger one that's married and boring
14-02-2012, 03:41 PM
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lol spare 'box, like they're that cheap or supposed to go wrong that regularly!
Alex swapped to the MTX and seems to be working alright so far. Except for the pub talk "I've got a 6 speed."
Hahaha this is true, but apart from the issues...that box is the best thing I've fitted to that car. Transformed it 200%
Just need to learn to live with the cost of running it. Spare box is on the cards though - then I wont be afraid of SantaPod
14-02-2012, 03:44 PM
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a few people have moaned about the elite in fwd and rwd,but then theres others running mtx with a gt42 strapped to a zvh and no probs
14-02-2012, 03:50 PM
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Mate had a problem with his elite box in his impreza P1, fitted it put it into reverse to get it off the ramp and the box locked up. Turned out the reverse gear was fucked and elite didn't want to know so hope you have better luck with there customer service than he did
14-02-2012, 03:55 PM
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a few people have moaned about the elite in fwd and rwd,but then theres others running mtx with a gt42 strapped to a zvh and no probs
I've also heard as much bad reports as good ones regarding the Elite stuff.
The one thing that does seem to separate them from the other gearbox manufacturers is they do appear to do what they can to rectify any problems, ofcourse thats only what I have heard off a few people, the proof will be how they rectify the problem with Lukes gearbox
I bet you would be hard pushed to get as much support from the likes of the bigger manufacturers, saying that who actually knows, I doubt anyone has been brave enough to get a price off Xtrac for a 500+hp capable sequential
14-02-2012, 04:06 PM
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I've also heard as much bad reports as good ones regarding the Elite stuff.
The one thing that does seem to separate them from the other gearbox manufacturers is they do appear to do what they can to rectify any problems, ofcourse thats only what I have heard off a few people, the proof will be how they rectify the problem with Lukes gearbox
I bet you would be hard pushed to get as much support from the likes of the bigger manufacturers, saying that who actually knows, I doubt anyone has been brave enough to get a price off Xtrac for a 500+hp capable sequential
They have been good thus far... the last box which broke I put my hands up and said it was me!
No questions so ordered another one. Im not out to try my luck.
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14-02-2012, 05:28 PM
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14-02-2012, 09:08 PM
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gutted for you mate
I love testing my patience
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13-02-2012, 09:11 PM
You don't have to drive, just sit there and drink 
