Things to do list before 24th May

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

exhaust noisey as hell.

LOL, now you know what my Hawk STi was like de-catted with that poor excuse for a silencer.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

ok so vf43 turbo and RCM manifolds in, and what a mistake. turbo lag central and exhaust noisey as hell. .

If you have a 2.5" exhaust you could borrow my Prodrive back box..

ps Ive got a bung also, it goes into a 111mm tail pipe.

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

ok so vf43 turbo and RCM manifolds in, and what a mistake. turbo lag central and exhaust noisey as hell. So going to have to change for a non jap style exhaust pretty quick or stuff a bung in the for the trip.

I tried, I tested, I'm not sure I like. lets see what happens come remap on Friday.

What up-pipe did you fit?.. and is the new up-pipe much wider than the one you removed?.. If yes, then you want a Harvey trick up-pipe or... bang the cat out of your old wrx one for now and use that until you can sort a better tapered one..

(PS with all that fitted I wouldn't even bring it on boost before mapping)
(PPS everything will be laggy next to a TD04 which makes boost mega low down the rev range)

[Lucky]

Well hopefully the remap will help smooth it out a bit, but it wont do anything about the noise.

[555_Si]

I have a very large RCM up pipe as well as the tubular headers. Then 3 inch all the way through decatted.

I am going to go 2.5 soon so I guess that will get me some torque back, that an a hybrid 20g.

After driving two diesels most of the time, I have forgotten that over 4500 rpm exists.

[555_Si]

thats it, a trip to haywood and scott next week i think to get a quieter back box. no way am i going to germany with whats on there.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

thats it, a trip to haywood and scott next week i think to get a quieter back box. no way am i going to germany with whats on there.

It would be alot cheaper to but some ear defenders

[555_Si]

got some, but not cheaper once the law fines me for defective exhaust.

[C. J.]

Revolution exhaust

[Granby]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Revolution exhaust

Had one on my old wagon, very pleased with it as it wasn't silly loud

[555_Si]

thanks guys, never heard of revolution, but look good price, though i may have to go h&s from a time perspective, as i can quickly go and get one tomorrow if they have one on the shelf.

if i change back box after remap do you think map will need tweaking again? going from h&s jap style to normal style.

[Granby]

You will be fine just changing the backbox

[Skullfudge]

Have a great trip guys and enjoy

[SpecB]

The Harvey-Up-Pipe is the best way to combat lag, you don't need the Tubular headers until well over 400 anyway.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

Have a great trip guys and enjoy

Cheers Clive

[Scott.T]

Is it just me driving around like a virgin race winner on his final laps...... listenning for every knock, sqweek and rattle and wondering if it's normal.
I think I've spent too long driving the other car and forgotten whats normal and whats not......

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Is it just me driving around like a virgin race winner on his final laps...... listenning for every knock, sqweek and rattle and wondering if it's normal.
I think I've spent too long driving the other car and forgotten whats normal and whats not......

Its just the paranoyer setting in..

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Is it just me driving around like a virgin race winner on his final laps...... listenning for every knock, sqweek and rattle and wondering if it's normal.
I think I've spent too long driving the other car and forgotten what's normal and what's not......

Took mine to work today as it was a nice sunny day, new ride hight visible, couldn't help listen to every clonk and thought.. "oh that sounds abit rough", when I rev'd past 7k a couple of times.

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Is it just me driving around like a virgin race winner on his final laps...... listenning for every knock, sqweek and rattle and wondering if it's normal.
I think I've spent too long driving the other car and forgotten whats normal and whats not......

I thought my trip was over today when I hit a large rock on a narrow road to avoid a frigging taxi as it was squeaking when I turned into my drive.....seems ok though
Roll bar bushes been sorted by smd and cured the knock but we did pick up that the ast's that were rebuilt might need to go back again ffs

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

I thought my trip was over today when I hit a large rock on a narrow road to avoid a frigging taxi as it was squeaking when I turned into my drive.....seems ok though
Roll bar bushes been sorted by smd and cured the knock but we did pick up that the ast's that were rebuilt might need to go back again ffs

Oh no, what's wrong with the shocks Tim?

[stiggy]

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

Have a great trip guys and enjoy

Thanks mate, enjoy Monaco

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Oh no, what's wrong with the shocks Tim?

some play top to bottom when the wheel was being moved. Ast will sort on my return from the fatherland

[BIG"E"]

Well thats it I am ready,

Ive even got a full tank of Shel Nitro+ petrol



















apart from putting my other wheels on..

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

some play top to bottom when the wheel was being moved. Ast will sort on my return from the fatherland

Are the bottom height adjustment rings PROPER tight? Had an issue with the Tein's where the bottom ring would work its way lose and cause movement top to bottom... tightening it up with a massive knuckle bar worked to fix..

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

Well thats it I am ready,

Ive even got a full tank of Shel Nitro+ petrol

apart from putting my other wheels on..

You got some 888s Ian?

got half a tank atm should do till we meet up

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Ginola

You got some 888s Ian?

Might have

[555_Si]

Right, to do list number 2: The snags.,

Fit Milltek back box (cannot even think about driving car with current setup) - ordered from Balance Motorsport
Fit a sensible sized and correct ARB for rear (my fault, change of plan) - ordered
ADAC cover - brushing up on German now for phone call in a minute.
Coolant leak - ordering new turbo coolant hose now, hope that is the culprit.
Missing clips from grill and under bonnet - as above
Get some heat reflective tape for under bonnet protection, to be on safe side.

Julian at Balance Motorsport has come to the rescue with the exhaust and ARB, based in Henfield he does all sorts of motorsport/performance tuning parts, very helpful and seems a nice guy. Worth giving him a call if you need anything, google Balance Motorsport. He contacted suppliers while I was on phone to see if he can get them next day, going to pick them up from him to make life easier.

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

Right, to do list number 2: The snags.,

Fit Milltek back box (cannot even think about driving car with current setup) - ordered from Balance Motorsport
Fit a sensible sized and correct ARB for rear (my fault, change of plan) - ordered
ADAC cover - brushing up on German now for phone call in a minute.
Coolant leak - ordering new turbo coolant hose now, hope that is the culprit.
Missing clips from grill and under bonnet - as above
Get some heat reflective tape for under bonnet protection, to be on safe side.

Julian at Balance Motorsport has come to the rescue with the exhaust and ARB, based in Henfield he does all sorts of motorsport/performance tuning parts, very helpful and seems a nice guy. Worth giving him a call if you need anything, google Balance Motorsport. He contacted suppliers while I was on phone to see if he can get them next day, going to pick them up from him to make life easier.

He is a helpful bloke down at Balance, spoke to him at length the other day about local Geometry centres + settings and corner weighting. + he is only 5mins up the road from me!

For ADAC, copied from carven club website
"TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP. Phone from the UK 00 49 94 15 23 44 speak to Ms Moser-Wickles , Ms Barbara Lorenz or one of the staff at this office they all speak fluent English"

[Scooby_Greg]

The forecast has changed and so I will definitely be taking 2 sets of wheels, running there on the road wheels. and tyres. Just need to work out how to get them in the car...

[555_Si]

cheers Dave, can't get through at the moment.

[Granby]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

cheers Dave, can't get through at the moment.

I normally phone 0049180510112 and no real problem with English (thats theres not mine)

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

The forecast has changed and so I will definitely be taking 2 sets of wheels, running there on the road wheels. and tyres. Just need to work out how to get them in the car...

I have just ordered some more road tyres, as my current ones have had it.

I will certainly be taking my jack.

Something else to do now..

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

The forecast has changed and so I will definitely be taking 2 sets of wheels, running there on the road wheels. and tyres. Just need to work out how to get them in the car...

Yes, also saw that this morning. Hopefully it'll change again before the weekend, the current forecast even says snow is possible overnight

But then this time last week we thought that Supercar Siege would be a washout - and it turned out as a nice day with not a drop of rain

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Yes, also saw that this morning. Hopefully it'll change again before the weekend, the current forecast even says snow is possible overnight

But then this time last week we thought that Supercar Siege would be a washout - and it turned out as a nice day with not a drop of rain

Thunder and heavy snow on Friday morning - shouldn't settle but could be interesting! When I looked at the forecast a couple of days ago it was going to be sunny and 24C!!

[Bolesroor]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

Thunder and heavy snow on Friday morning - shouldn't settle but could be interesting! When I looked at the forecast a couple of days ago it was going to be sunny and 24C!!

Thunder and heavy snow on Friday morning Is it too late to change the car details and prep the Landrover

[555_Si]

I think i'll take some kayaks with me, serious amount of rain due over weekend, might as well leave your track tyres at home.

[Steve_PPP]

Its changing all the time. There's less snow showing now on the Saturday morning that there was when i checked earlier today.

But still, its unbelievable that we're even talking about the possibility of snow. Its normally baking hot at this time of year and and we're all chuckling at those that removed their air-con to save weight

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

I think i'll take some kayaks with me, serious amount of rain due over weekend, might as well leave your track tyres at home.

You never know.... there's a lot of rain drop graphics on the weather reports on myweather2.com, but the precipitation level is tiny like 0.5mm - thats not a lot in 3 hours so it could rain for 10 minutes and then the sun come out!

(Yes, positive thinking here )

[BIG"E"]

http://www.latestmotorsportweather.c...g-circuit.html

It is not that bad..

Or do we pack sledges aswell??

It will be fine Im after volunteers possibly to carry a wheel,

I so want to take my 888s..

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

You never know.... there's a lot of rain drop graphics on the weather reports on myweather2.com, but the precipitation level is tiny like 0.5mm - thats not a lot in 3 hours so it could rain for 10 minutes and then the sun come out!

(Yes, positive thinking here )

That is what I like positive thinking..

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

I so want to take my 888s..

Looks like these will be a waste of time, even if the sun does come out there could still be large sections under cover that stay pretty wet. And what do you do if you drive to the track on 888's in the sun only for it to pour down 10 minutes after you get to the car park ????

Save em' for a Brands session......and those lovely hot evenings we will get in October when summer arrives.

[Steve_PPP]

What did you get for your new set of road tyres, Ian?

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Save em' for a Brands session......and those lovely hot evenings we will get in October when summer arrives.

We'll definitely have to sort one of these out, but maybe sooner than October

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Looks like these will be a waste of time

Save em' for a Brands session......and those lovely hot evenings we will get in October when summer arrives.

I will take the advice of our resident expert on wednesday..

He also has just got new 888s

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Looks like these will be a waste of time, even if the sun does come out there could still be large sections under cover that stay pretty wet. And what do you do if you drive to the track on 888's in the sun only for it to pour down 10 minutes after you get to the car park ????

Save em' for a Brands session......and those lovely hot evenings we will get in October when summer arrives.

They're fine as long as there's no standing water. Mine will be coming!

[Ginola]

One hopes its dry, thought of ring virgin (me) in the wet is scary

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Looks like these will be a waste of time, even if the sun does come out there could still be large sections under cover that stay pretty wet. And what do you do if you drive to the track on 888's in the sun only for it to pour down 10 minutes after you get to the car park ????

Save em' for a Brands session......and those lovely hot evenings we will get in October when summer arrives.

The weekend we went the weather outlook was rubbish. It turned out to be very very hot. As most of you know the Eiffel mountains has its very own climate. Fingers crossed & enjoy that fantastic place. Will post at some point for Ring 2 Sep/Oct.

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Nige

The weekend we went the weather outlook was rubbish. It turned out to be very very hot. As most of you know the Eiffel mountains has its very own climate. Fingers crossed & enjoy that fantastic place. Will post at some point for Ring 2 Sep/Oct.

Thanks nige, lets hope you're right

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Ginola

One hopes its dry, thought of ring virgin (me) in the wet is scary

Its not actually a bad way to learn the circuit in the wet (i did two wet laps on the first year i went). It keeps most of the fast supercars and bikers off the circuit and means you can concentrate on whats ahead rather than having to watch the mirrors all the time!

Originally Posted by Nige

The weekend we went the weather outlook was rubbish. It turned out to be very very hot. As most of you know the Eiffel mountains has its very own climate. Fingers crossed & enjoy that fantastic place. Will post at some point for Ring 2 Sep/Oct.

Alright Nige yes you're right - the place can be cold and wet one minute and baking the next. We've been very fortunate with the weather over the last few years so sods laws says we're due a bit of rain at some point.

[Steve_PPP]

Looks like the chances of snow are fading now. Saturday now looking dry all day but Sunday wet

[Lucky]

It'll be fine mate. We wont let a bit of rain spoil it. As Nige said, chances are they'll get it wrong anyway. I think we will probably just get a mixed bag of wet and dry hopefully.