well....finally got one..MK Indy Blackbird. been looking for so long and never thought it would happen. apart from watching the right boot..!!! any tips on looking after the motor would be a great help. cant believe the insurance..think they missed of a 0!

feels so good to have the ultimate missile.

Regular oil changes and only use bike oil, car engine oil will induce clutch slip, apart from that there pretty sound.

Don't rev the balls off it till its warm.

Use the clutch on down changes.

keep an eye on the oil level too, but mine uses zero between changes.

Enjoy.

the clutch is very.....fierce...only word that i can think off. is this normal? i was told by the guy i got it from that to check the oil i DO NOT screw the dip back in but just rest it on top...is this ok?

Oil check is right - just rest it on top.

As for the clutch, my Barnett version is like a switch, so yours is probably fine. Calls for ballet like footwork!

TC

Ballet in size 11...oh this is going to be fun!!!!

Racing boots - If you haven't already got some, get yourself a pair...

Get some trackdays done to find out where the limits are. Don't try and find out on the road Take it steady in the wet.

Have FUN

yes come along and join us on our track days,your nottoo far away at sleaford

Clutch should be fine once you get used to it, driving boots are a must IMHO!

Take it easy on the road and has already been said take it very easy in the wet, do everything steady.

Have fun.
Rich.

WET....not getting wet..well not yet anyway. anyone else around the Sleaford area who i can badger for info???.....is it worth the money to get a reverse box fitted?

Ady

unless you need to parallel park on a hill i would't bother with the reversing box.

Ned.

Only 1 tip from me with the blackbird engine.

GET A DRY SUMP KIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


or you will learn the hard way like I did!

Hope this hasnt upset you too much. Enjoy the car, it should be fairly rapid and the blackbird is generally a good engine.

Carnut

Hi iwantone... im only over in Boston
be cool 2 Indys out for a spin!
"Blade v Blackbird"?? Noooo dont
do racin less on the track..n evan
then its only watchin

Hi ASH3...i work in boston...for my sins!! mail me and we will see if we can arange something?

thanks for all the help and advise from everyone.

Ady

Track day at Elvington this Sunday (25th) should be a good run out for you both

i bought a blade powered indy,and was seriously contemplating an expensive reverse box, done nearly 1500 miles now in six weeks and haven't found it to be a prob, apart from running over my feet a couple of times. it still bloody hurts for such a light car!!!!!!!!

first drive last night..maybe not a good idea in the dark but then you just have to do it. speedo not working so trying to judge for speed cameras is fun. thought i got flashed at one point but have been back to the spot...no camera...it was the flames from the MK!!!!!...only ran over my foot once...your right it does SMART a little!!!!