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Old 05-04-2014, 12:19 PM
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If the coolant overflowed, couldn't it be still from that
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Old 05-04-2014, 12:24 PM
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I don't think so as when I checked after parking up the car it seemed quite dry. Also there's a definite drip which I can collect in a jar (that's how I know what colour it is). I also checked the same spot under where the car had been parked from mid March until 2nd April and found evidence of what looks to be the same leak...
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Old 29-05-2014, 01:06 PM
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OK, back with an update....

Huge thanks to Neil @ slowboy racing for sorting out the coolant problems prior to me driving very apprehensively to SRR this morning, trying not to use boost

Simon & Charlie did their stuff and after a short while the car made a conservative 447.5 HP at 1.7 bar. There's room for more but after 8 months of grief I didn't want to risk pushing things any further ....

So, a much happier ride home and now I'm going to have to start spending money on petrol
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Old 29-05-2014, 01:10 PM
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Nice one mate and glad you can start to enjoy it
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Old 29-05-2014, 01:26 PM
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Glad you've got her sorted at last.
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Old 29-05-2014, 01:33 PM
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Old 29-05-2014, 05:53 PM
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Sweet! Looking forward to seeing it! Glad the problems have all been sorted fun on the drive home?
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Old 29-05-2014, 06:04 PM
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Sweet! Looking forward to seeing it! Glad the problems have all been sorted fun on the drive home?
Mainly relief!! Mostly motorway miles, but it was good to know I could use boost if needed.
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Old 29-05-2014, 06:47 PM
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OK, back with an update....

Huge thanks to Neil @ slowboy racing for sorting out the coolant problems prior to me driving very apprehensively to SRR this morning, trying not to use boost

Simon & Charlie did their stuff and after a short while the car made a conservative 447.5 HP at 1.7 bar. There's room for more but after 8 months of grief I didn't want to risk pushing things any further ....

So, a much happier ride home and now I'm going to have to start spending money on petrol
Good news and fingers crossed it's only petrol that will be using the pound notes from now on.......
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Old 29-05-2014, 09:39 PM
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good figures - and glad things seem sorted now
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Old 29-05-2014, 10:25 PM
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Good news indeed. Look forward to seeing it at a meet soon
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Old 30-05-2014, 11:43 PM
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Old 01-06-2014, 10:47 PM
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excellent news. I see you have the same clutch as me....how you finding it?
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Old 01-06-2014, 11:20 PM
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The clutch is taking a little getting used to! It judders a bit in 1st and reverse making it difficult to get away smoothly unless applying a few revs.

However, I haven't had much chance to drive the car yet, other than a few motorway miles....
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Old 29-06-2014, 02:39 PM
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Reverse scoop fitted and front splitter temporarily removed ...

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Old 29-06-2014, 04:51 PM
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that front splitter had better go back
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Old 29-06-2014, 09:03 PM
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Looks better with the splitter I'm with Tim on this one
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Old 12-07-2014, 03:19 PM
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MOT on Monday, then the splitter's going back on in time for the July SES meet in Crowborough.

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Old 12-07-2014, 06:21 PM
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Be good to see it at the meet mate, I haven't seen it since I collected some kits from Wiley a few years ago (just after the hawk conversion).
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Old 20-07-2014, 12:14 PM
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Following some interest in the rear brakes, here's a couple of pics




No 5mm spacers I could see either. The tyre is quite close to the coilovers, but I couldn't get a decent pic, so perhaps I'll stay with the 235 tyre width.
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Old 24-07-2014, 07:35 PM
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Another big thanks to Neil @ slowboy racing for spending some time with the car today Engine oil & filter changed, back box replaced, general once over

... brakes inspected and condemned

So, that's new tyres and brakes next
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Old 24-07-2014, 07:48 PM
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... brakes inspected and condemned
Just the rears I assume? Hopefully you don't have problems with the fronts too
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Old 24-07-2014, 09:23 PM
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The discs are fading on the front and will need replacing soon too
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Hey Alan

Any latest updates mate

Nice seeing the old girl

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Old 22-02-2015, 09:07 PM
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Welcome to SES Wiley

The wheels have gone gunmetal but thats all I can remember Sure Alan will be along soon.....
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Old 22-02-2015, 09:31 PM
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Hi Wiley

yep, wheels are now anthracite following a refurb and new Vredstein rubber fitted. Reverse scoop and new boot lid with spoiler to be fitted now they have been sprayed in 02C Blue. Brakes next on the list as is a tweak to the mapping as hoses keep coming off under the bonnet during quick acceleration.

I'll get some pics up when some of the work has been done and the weather's better
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What size is that front plate?
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Also, where did you get it?

Thanks

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Old 14-03-2015, 09:55 AM
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The front plate was on the car when I bought it
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my old whip, hows it running?

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Old 01-03-2017, 11:51 AM
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Not seen Alan at a meet for a while. Hopefully he still has the car and its still going strong
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