Back to the rides, we can get back on to ridiculing Rich when we get to Brands!
Confirmed Runners..... Rides!
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mighty_mini
, Feb 17 2009 01:13 AM
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#76
The Matt
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Posted 22 February 2009 - 07:39 PM
yeah yeah!
Back to the rides, we can get back on to ridiculing Rich when we get to Brands!
Back to the rides, we can get back on to ridiculing Rich when we get to Brands!
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Posted 22 February 2009 - 10:09 PM
This will be my dads ride...
It's a 998cc Auto, Open Top Mayfair. Hardly built for the 'ring but it's a great car for enjoying the warm summer weather.
Last year it had a general tidy up. All brakes (drums all round) and suspension refurbed/replaced.
For the coming trip, plans are minimal:
- Slight overheating problem to solve
- Ignition overhaul
- Timing to setup
- Fuelling to setup correctly
- Drivers window mechinism to fix
- Oil filter canister to weld - slight leak
- Pot joint oil seal to replace (one side only, other done last year)
- Oil pressure sensor to replace - currently leaking
- New tyres (possibly)
- Sandblast and paint wheels (possibly)
- Stage one kit (possibly - it would be nice to have a meaty exhaust sound)
It's a 998cc Auto, Open Top Mayfair. Hardly built for the 'ring but it's a great car for enjoying the warm summer weather.
Last year it had a general tidy up. All brakes (drums all round) and suspension refurbed/replaced.
For the coming trip, plans are minimal:
- Slight overheating problem to solve
- Ignition overhaul
- Timing to setup
- Fuelling to setup correctly
- Drivers window mechinism to fix
- Oil filter canister to weld - slight leak
- Pot joint oil seal to replace (one side only, other done last year)
- Oil pressure sensor to replace - currently leaking
- New tyres (possibly)
- Sandblast and paint wheels (possibly)
- Stage one kit (possibly - it would be nice to have a meaty exhaust sound)
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Posted 22 February 2009 - 10:14 PM
Nice mini! Will look great on the German open roads.
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Posted 22 February 2009 - 10:23 PM
Wow been a while since ive been on here (stupid computer not playing) there is seriosuly some nice motor's going, I think im in love with the Mk1 Astra's 
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Posted 22 February 2009 - 10:46 PM
ahhh haha, i get to go in oneWow been a while since ive been on here (stupid computer not playing) there is seriosuly some nice motor's going, I think im in love with the Mk1 Astra's
muhaha !
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Posted 23 February 2009 - 10:05 AM
I'm starting to think my 1380 isn't going to be enough now! 
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Posted 23 February 2009 - 10:09 AM
Puddings "only" had a 1380 and he's been one of the quickest BH2N runners yet around the 'Ring.
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Posted 23 February 2009 - 11:23 AM
I'm starting to think my 1380 isn't going to be enough now!
i ran a 1380 last year and proved to be spot on, your be ok aslong as your not running lower than a 3.44 diff,
but its not all about going as fast as you can
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Posted 23 February 2009 - 11:40 AM
Its about going at a sturdy pace, enjoying the Curves and the scenery!! taking your time...anyways thats enough about the wife!!
" what was we talking aboooot.???? "
" what was we talking aboooot.???? "
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Posted 23 February 2009 - 11:57 AM
I'm starting to think my 1380 isn't going to be enough now!
i ran a 1380 last year and proved to be spot on, your be ok aslong as your not running lower than a 3.44 diff,
but its not all about going as fast as you can
I just watched your lap, looks good. I just wasn't sure about to the 1380 having enough go in it for the 'ring but I think having the bank asking me if I want a loan has also brought the thought on!
Edited by JohnGordon, 23 February 2009 - 11:59 AM.
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Posted 23 February 2009 - 12:39 PM
I also just watched your lap, very good on the edge stuff!! Very impressed seeing as that was only your 3rd ever lap, well done mate!!I'm starting to think my 1380 isn't going to be enough now!
i ran a 1380 last year and proved to be spot on, your be ok aslong as your not running lower than a 3.44 diff,
but its not all about going as fast as you can
What sort of speeds were you reaching?
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Posted 23 February 2009 - 12:44 PM
I'm starting to think my 1380 isn't going to be enough now!
i ran a 1380 last year and proved to be spot on, your be ok aslong as your not running lower than a 3.44 diff,
but its not all about going as fast as you can
I just watched your lap, looks good. I just wasn't sure about to the 1380 having enough go in it for the 'ring but I think having the bank asking me if I want a loan has also brought the thought on!
In 2006 I did it in a 998 and it was still good fun!
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Posted 23 February 2009 - 01:53 PM
hey the clubby i am going is only a 1275 he does it ok.......
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Posted 23 February 2009 - 05:07 PM
I'm starting to think my 1380 isn't going to be enough now!
had a standard 850 go in 06
the drive there is not that fast speed limit is 65 on the motorways ( though things do go a lot fast)
and as for the ring dont have to be going that fast
to do a ten minute lap have to average 75mph as per clarkson in the jaguar the other year
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Posted 23 February 2009 - 05:12 PM
I'm starting to think my 1380 isn't going to be enough now!
had a standard 850 go in 06
the drive there is not that fast speed limit is 65 on the motorways ( though things do go a lot fast)
and as for the ring dont have to be going that fast
to do a ten minute lap have to average 75mph as per clarkson in the jaguar the other year
Nick did the math on my 9:44 and i had to average 81.6mph, which for 16 seconds difference is a fair speed.
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