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Started by vx220Tim , Nov 08 2014 07:26 PM

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#21 Kieran McC

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Posted 08 November 2014 - 07:50 PM

Tyres will be A048 or 888's Pads are yellow stuff.

Where aboutsare you in Norfolk ?

Tyres will be A048 or 888's Pads are yellow stuff.

Where abouts are you in Norfolk ?

Edited by kieranmcc, 08 November 2014 - 07:51 PM.

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Posted 08 November 2014 - 07:51 PM

Oh and full Geo done at Thorney at same time.


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Posted 08 November 2014 - 07:52 PM

:lol:

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Posted 08 November 2014 - 07:53 PM

 

 

Tyres will be A048 or 888's Pads are yellow stuff.

Where aboutsare you in Norfolk ?

Tyres will be A048 or 888's Pads are yellow stuff.

Where abouts are you in Norfolk ?

 

Near Wymondham, I would like to make some friends with similar cars local to me. My mate has an elise but I need to wipe the floor with him!!  :happy:


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Posted 08 November 2014 - 07:55 PM

 

 

Tyres will be A048 or 888's Pads are yellow stuff.

Where aboutsare you in Norfolk ?

Tyres will be A048 or 888's Pads are yellow stuff.

Where abouts are you in Norfolk ?  
Near Wymondham, I would like to make some friends with similar cars local to me. My mate has an elise but I need to wipe the floor with him!!  :happy:
only 20 minutes from me

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Posted 08 November 2014 - 08:00 PM

Just looked at receipt from Thorney for Map it says NEG stage 1 2007 at 29k ago £550 +vat in the large bill. There is no receipt for the exhaust but only a downpipe for turbo from Thorney at this point. The exhaust may have come later??


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Posted 08 November 2014 - 08:05 PM

 

 

 

 

Tyres will be A048 or 888's Pads are yellow stuff.

Where aboutsare you in Norfolk ?

Tyres will be A048 or 888's Pads are yellow stuff.

Where abouts are you in Norfolk ?  
Near Wymondham, I would like to make some friends with similar cars local to me. My mate has an elise but I need to wipe the floor with him!!  :happy:
only 20 minutes from me

 

Do you ever meet up with other owners? You are welcome to pop over for a cup of coffee and an 'Ill show you mine and you show me yours ' scenario!!!


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Posted 08 November 2014 - 08:11 PM

Owners in Norfolk are in small numbers, We often meet up at trackdays. Mine is in bits having some body work done.

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Posted 08 November 2014 - 08:16 PM

Owners in Norfolk are in small numbers, We often meet up at trackdays. Mine is in bits having some body work done.

Got any bits for sale, lol.


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Posted 08 November 2014 - 08:23 PM

Owners in Norfolk are in small numbers, We often meet up at trackdays. Mine is in bits having some body work done.

Got any bits for sale, lol.
Running a SC set up parts wont fit a turdo LOL

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Posted 08 November 2014 - 08:47 PM

Kieran has many gearboxes for sale.

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Posted 08 November 2014 - 08:52 PM

 

 

Owners in Norfolk are in small numbers, We often meet up at trackdays. Mine is in bits having some body work done.

Got any bits for sale, lol.
Running a SC set up parts wont fit a turdo LOL

 

I hearby declare your coffee invite null and void !  :happy:

 


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Posted 08 November 2014 - 08:54 PM

I was going to get a SC car at 270bhp but wanted the shove of a turbo and having just driven one that blew up it kind of put me off. I do have a SC AMG 55 SL having said that!


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Posted 08 November 2014 - 08:56 PM

How do you go about the Airbox modification? Is is a real hasle to get too (not looked yet, its on my todo list tomorrow. Will I get 250+ BHP with a remap now I have Milltek? And who is best in NOrfolk... Clive Attow? What should I expect to pay (Courtneys may be a tad too much at over £600 inc vat) 


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Posted 08 November 2014 - 09:01 PM

How do you go about the Airbox modification? Is is a real hasle to get too (not looked yet, its on my todo list tomorrow. Will I get 250+ BHP with a remap now I have Milltek? And who is best in NOrfolk... Clive Attow? What should I expect to pay (Courtneys may be a tad too much at over £600 inc vat) 

CS know VXs they are not cheap , There is no one else close Matt Bentley racing at Kimbolton.

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Posted 08 November 2014 - 09:34 PM

Tim, was good to speak to you this evening 👍As discussed, if you want to pop over during the week give me a buzz and I can take you through one or two things, including an insight into some of the "curious" posts on here😄

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Posted 08 November 2014 - 09:42 PM

Airbox mod is easy but it is debatable as to the performance benefit albeit it sounds better :) NSR arch liner out Airbox out Pull out one or both trumpets and then if you fancy... drill the crap out of the intake side of the box. thumbsup

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Posted 08 November 2014 - 10:29 PM

Airbox mod is easy but it is debatable as to the performance benefit albeit it sounds better :) NSR arch liner out Airbox out Pull out one or both trumpets and then if you fancy... drill the crap out of the intake side of the box. thumbsup

Thanks for that, what about sucking in water??? And likewise Paul I will ring you  re popping round tuesday.

I will do airbox tomorrow then take to Courtneys to see what they will charge me to remap to 250ish. As I think the extra 30BHP/30Lbs/ft should make a far more enjoyable car to drive, not to mention a better prospect on the track. I also wondered about shocks and braces, Nitron's the most popular shocks and what rear/front brace's are best?


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Posted 08 November 2014 - 10:33 PM

http://corneringforc..._roll_bars.html For the ARB's although there is cheaper options from Elise parts I believe. I've got the one's in the link above but they are very expensive If you don't mind loud I can recommend an Apexi air filter if you decide to go aftermarket http://www.mikekempe...ters/index.html Suspension wise. Nitron,Quantum get good reviews of here

Edited by Bumblebee, 08 November 2014 - 10:39 PM.

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Posted 08 November 2014 - 10:38 PM

Personally I didn't notice much of a difference with noise when modifying the standard air box

Edited by Bumblebee, 08 November 2014 - 10:41 PM.

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