jimbo-jones
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 10:32 PM |
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Newby with velocity xt
Hey guys i have know the site ha existed for a while now, but just havent had time to get anything sorted. Now i have a bit of time i will post some
pics and info on my car. I got i through the sva on the 23rd of august last year. The day before my 20th birthday. So a good birthday present. The car
is running a fully rebuilt and blueprinted 2.0 c20xe on twin 45 webbers. It was rolling roaded at 216bhp at the fly wheel. I was so pleased with that.
Me and my dad spent a long while to get the car how we wanted, and we are very pleased with it and love it to bits. I managed to get a thousand miles
on it last year to run the engine in. Im so looking foward to this summer. Unfortunately the gearbox sprung a leak, so at the mo the engine and box is
out of the car. Ive just brought a new SBD 100mm sump and pick up, 4 pot hi-spec brake calipers, new rev counter, rev limiter, and carb filters. Will
get some pics of this process and post them up. But heres some pictures from last summer hope u like it and all comments welcome.
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Miks15
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 10:36 PM |
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Welcome to the site Im fairly new and love it already im sure you will too.
mind you im no expert on the matter but that looks sweet!!!
and with 200+ BHP i bet that thing flies!!!
Bet it sounds good too
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rjs
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 11:04 PM |
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That looks really good & welcome .
where abouts are you ?
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richard thomas
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| posted on 16/2/08 at 09:00 AM |
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Lovely looking build, mate - maybe see you at a show or two ths year.....welcome to the forum!
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 16/2/08 at 09:19 AM |
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Welcome to the mad house young man. You certainly seem to have taken some care and pride in your build. Where abouts are you and will we have the
pleasure of your company at any shows this year.?
JGG
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 16/2/08 at 10:07 AM |
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Very nice, welcome .As already said will we see you at any shows?
PS Don't park next to mine , it'll show mine up!
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andybod
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| posted on 16/2/08 at 12:57 PM |
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hi mate and welcome hope my finish is some where near that when i finally get round to doing a bit more on it , looks well finished nice example atb
andy
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jimbo-jones
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 posted on 16/2/08 at 02:01 PM |
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Thanks for all the comments. Im so pleased with it, and im just trying to fine tune bits at the mo. Like most people, it ended up costing more than
expected but it was well worth it. Its quite nippy its shown a few things up all ready. I would like to bring it to some shows this year. Would be
nice to meet some of u people and share some experiences. Im from norfolk.
I just realised the pic of the engine bay is a old one, as ive removed all the red hoses, as they looked a bit tacky and it was on twin 48's. I
down sized to 45's as it wouldnt run at low revs.
Does any body know of a windowscreen that will fit, as i dont like the one from luego? Would like a screen so i dont have to wear a helmet.
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RK
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| posted on 16/2/08 at 02:27 PM |
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very very nice car!
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piddy
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| posted on 16/2/08 at 05:45 PM |
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quote:
Its quite nippy its shown a few things up all ready
I bet it does with that sort of BHP.
Very nice looking Velocity.
If your not aware I run a Kit car club based in Norfolk.
Bring it along it would be great to see.
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neilj37
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| posted on 16/2/08 at 09:06 PM |
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Don't bother with a windscreen it will only slow the car down. Get a deflector and wear a helmet or buy some Wiley X sun glasses.
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jimbo-jones
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| posted on 17/2/08 at 01:06 PM |
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im in 2 minds what to do with the windowscreen. I think they look nicer with a deflector plate, but a screen is a bit more practical. Only being 20 i
like the attention and with a helmet on no one can see me.
When are your meets in norfolk, i would like to come along when i get the lump and box back in. I found the oil leak to be coming from the front cover
on the box and leaking into the bell housing and i didnt want it to mess up my AP racing 4 paddle clutch. So thought i best get it sorted before the
summer.
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Steve Lovelock
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| posted on 25/2/08 at 09:42 PM |
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Looks like a great Velocity, well done.
Do you have any photos of the boot covering as that looks interesting too?
Regards
Steve
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jimbo-jones
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| posted on 26/2/08 at 08:13 PM |
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i dont at the mo, but i will get some sorted and post them on here. Its covered in mirror stainless.
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jimbo-jones
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| posted on 21/5/08 at 06:15 PM |
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hey people it good to be back, ive had alot of problems with my password and log in. Just got it sorted though. I thought i would do a update of where
the car is at the mo. I got all the engine out and fixed the oil leak from the gearbox. While it was out i fitted a SBD shallow sump and my new rev
counter. I went on holiday and then came back to some sunshine so decided to take the car for a spin, sadly it put a conrod through the block smashed
2 pistons and made a mess. But a couple of weeks on and a new fully rebuilt engine to the same spec plus some hi-spec 4 pot brakes, has put a smile
back on my face
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jimbo-jones
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| posted on 21/5/08 at 06:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve Lovelock
Looks like a great Velocity, well done.
Do you have any photos of the boot covering as that looks interesting too?
Regards
Steve
hope this helps a bit mate, i forgot to take a proper picture, but will do.
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Gazza
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| posted on 26/5/08 at 08:54 PM |
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I had the same dilema when I was building mine. Decided to go with an aero screen and purchased a Fluke Motorsport carbon screen. Fits a treat.
I just tend to wear some eye protection (usually sun glasses) for short blats and a helmet if I'm going any distance!
[Edited on 26/5/08 by Gazza]
Just a bag o' rusty spanners
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darrens
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| posted on 26/5/08 at 09:25 PM |
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wow!!!! tha needs sunglasses to see that, how long did you spend cleanin!!!!!
looks good tho.
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jimbo-jones
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| posted on 26/5/08 at 10:46 PM |
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yeah i think im going to go with a carbon wind deflector. Least i now know where to get one from that fits
As for the cleaning, it just had a quick wash and dry and that was it. Think the red just makes it look so fresh. Hopefully will see some of you at
the next meet, now my engine is sorted
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