IWantOne
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 posted on 20/9/05 at 10:53 AM |
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Got one at last!!
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.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 20/9/05 at 10:59 AM |
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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.
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IWantOne
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| posted on 20/9/05 at 11:04 AM |
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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?
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TimC
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| posted on 20/9/05 at 11:31 AM |
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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
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IWantOne
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| posted on 20/9/05 at 11:35 AM |
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Ballet in size 11...oh this is going to be fun!!!!
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Hellfire
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| posted on 20/9/05 at 11:44 AM |
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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
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 20/9/05 at 12:16 PM |
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yes come along and join us on our track days,your nottoo far away at sleaford
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shortie
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| posted on 20/9/05 at 12:18 PM |
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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.
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IWantOne
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| posted on 20/9/05 at 12:47 PM |
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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
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ned
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| posted on 20/9/05 at 01:02 PM |
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unless you need to parallel park on a hill i would't bother with the reversing box.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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carnut
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| posted on 20/9/05 at 01:16 PM |
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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
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ASH3
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| posted on 20/9/05 at 07:21 PM |
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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
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IWantOne
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| posted on 21/9/05 at 10:14 AM |
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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
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Hellfire
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| posted on 21/9/05 at 11:29 AM |
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Track day at Elvington this Sunday (25th) should be a good run out for you both
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kevano
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| posted on 21/9/05 at 10:29 PM |
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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!!!!!!!!
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IWantOne
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| posted on 22/9/05 at 08:13 AM |
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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!!!!
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