Apart from the mapping and a geo my supercharger conversion is complete. The car is running really well and the ‘grin factor’ is back and more so. The total cost will be just under £3k and worth every single penny. A fair bit of planning went in which enabled the build to take place trouble free over a straight 4 days. Both clams were removed which gave straightforward access without having to worry about damage to bodywork. The car has been completely transformed and I’m absolutely chuffed with it.
I would like to thank the members of VX.org for all the help that has been given with special thanks, in no particular order to, Techieboy, Vocky, MartinS, Exmantaa, Joe589, Leevx2.2. Also Jon Shields at Courtenays who made sure I had all the right parts in time for the build.
Last but not least, a major thank you to Jameshs who actually carried out the build, with me standing by as the oily rag. The job went so smoothly, culminating in the car starting perfectly on the first crank of the engine. The job looks and feels totally professional as James is a stickler for detail, can't help thinking he should be doing this for a living. James you have made an old man very happy!
Cheers Chris
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Sutol
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Posted 09 March 2010 - 11:24 AM
My VX is now SUPERCHARGED
Apart from the mapping and a geo my supercharger conversion is complete. The car is running really well and the ‘grin factor’ is back and more so. The total cost will be just under £3k and worth every single penny. A fair bit of planning went in which enabled the build to take place trouble free over a straight 4 days. Both clams were removed which gave straightforward access without having to worry about damage to bodywork. The car has been completely transformed and I’m absolutely chuffed with it.
I would like to thank the members of VX.org for all the help that has been given with special thanks, in no particular order to, Techieboy, Vocky, MartinS, Exmantaa, Joe589, Leevx2.2. Also Jon Shields at Courtenays who made sure I had all the right parts in time for the build.
Last but not least, a major thank you to Jameshs who actually carried out the build, with me standing by as the oily rag. The job went so smoothly, culminating in the car starting perfectly on the first crank of the engine. The job looks and feels totally professional as James is a stickler for detail, can't help thinking he should be doing this for a living. James you have made an old man very happy!
Cheers Chris
Apart from the mapping and a geo my supercharger conversion is complete. The car is running really well and the ‘grin factor’ is back and more so. The total cost will be just under £3k and worth every single penny. A fair bit of planning went in which enabled the build to take place trouble free over a straight 4 days. Both clams were removed which gave straightforward access without having to worry about damage to bodywork. The car has been completely transformed and I’m absolutely chuffed with it.
I would like to thank the members of VX.org for all the help that has been given with special thanks, in no particular order to, Techieboy, Vocky, MartinS, Exmantaa, Joe589, Leevx2.2. Also Jon Shields at Courtenays who made sure I had all the right parts in time for the build.
Last but not least, a major thank you to Jameshs who actually carried out the build, with me standing by as the oily rag. The job went so smoothly, culminating in the car starting perfectly on the first crank of the engine. The job looks and feels totally professional as James is a stickler for detail, can't help thinking he should be doing this for a living. James you have made an old man very happy!
Cheers Chris
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Posted 09 March 2010 - 11:26 AM
Fantastic news, Chris. Well chuffed for you. Welcome to the 
You're really going to have to "up" your annual mileage limit as it all gets a little addictive. 
You're really going to have to "up" your annual mileage limit as it all gets a little addictive.
Edited by techieboy, 09 March 2010 - 11:26 AM.
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Posted 09 March 2010 - 11:32 AM
Well done Chris you will have a big 
on your face every time you go out mine hasnt worn of yet 
on your face every time you go out mine hasnt worn of yet
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Posted 09 March 2010 - 11:37 AM
Wheeey! Nice one matey! 
I look forward to joining you all!
I look forward to joining you all!
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Posted 09 March 2010 - 12:15 PM
Nice one Chris 
. I still technically owe you a ride in my car after you helped me at Adrian Blyth last year, but I think we should have it the other way round now! Hopefully see you at the National
PS have you gone for a chargecooler as well or 'just' stage 1?
. I still technically owe you a ride in my car after you helped me at Adrian Blyth last year, but I think we should have it the other way round now! Hopefully see you at the National
PS have you gone for a chargecooler as well or 'just' stage 1?
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sans vx for now
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Posted 09 March 2010 - 12:58 PM
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I only bought it for one summer. 14 years ago and now its gone&#
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Posted 09 March 2010 - 01:05 PM
Whats even more impressive than Chris getting his supercharger completed, was that once the job was done, he drove his car with the roof off! A very rare event.
Glad its all worked out for you Chris. Top job James.
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Posted 09 March 2010 - 10:04 PM
I don't talk to anyone with a supercharger..
Oh..
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Posted 09 March 2010 - 10:12 PM
Chris didnt have his hardtop on!!! 
Must of been the excitement. Congrats on getting it done so smoothely 
Must of been the excitement. Congrats on getting it done so smoothely
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 08:05 AM
Congrats! I am getting more and more jealous of all these SC beasties 
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 08:19 AM
Well done Chris, really pleased for you enjoy, wwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeee
wwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 11:59 AM
Congrats! I am getting more and more jealous of all these SC beasties
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Posted 10 March 2010 - 12:54 PM
Congrats! I am getting more and more jealous of all these SC beasties
You know what you need to do
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