rob2005
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 05:49 PM |
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Ive just found a picture of the car without the full cage on MNR's website.
I wonder if they may remember the car?
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stuart_g
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 06:00 PM |
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If I were you I would buy a car which is a lot newer. There have been umpteen chassis updates since 2005 and a newer car will be lighter and
stronger.
richardh, have you decided to keep yours now? Your car would be the better buy for the same money IMHO.
[Edited on 13/7/09 by stuart_g]
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rob2005
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 06:09 PM |
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Well just got off the phone and it seems to have ticked all the boxes.
He has had all the work and modifications done by MNR at the factory.
Including the diff and chassis strengthened in most areas (not sure why but im new to these).
So i think a call to them tomorrow is the next step.
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sorens2
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 06:24 PM |
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The old chassis was not as strong as the new one.
So they made improvements.
Soren S2
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rob2005
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 07:47 PM |
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Soren im sat in my room its raining very heavilly and my girlfriend is shouting at me as ive watched your clips on youtube several time now 
Women just dont understand, the clip of you racing the Leon is superb!!
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sorens2
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 07:51 PM |
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We are not racing.
Fotoshoot.
I´m waiting on the Leon to get some better video.
Its not THAT slow.
BTW: I have several videos from the Ring on youtube. Do you won´t get bored tonight.
Søren S2
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maximill666
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 08:12 PM |
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Rob, you think thats quick, check this vid out
Its Paublo999 on here, hilclimbing his zzr1400 powered MNR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi1xRdl-UmQ
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paublo999
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 08:15 PM |
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I own a 2007 MNR Super R with a Kawasaki ZZR1400 engine in it which I compete in doing hillclimbs and sprints .
The quality of the chassis and bodywork is very high on the MNR and although Chris and Marc are very busy (a good sign) they will help as much as they
can.
Very much recommended and my car is proving very competitive against Busa powered Westifields regularly taking class wins and keeping up with much
more powerful cars, especially on the tighter tracks and hills.
some more videos to tickle your fancy -
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ninjabogeyracing&search_type=&aq=f
Cheers
Paul
My videos http://www.youtube.com/user/ninjabogeyracing
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neilj37
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 08:16 PM |
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Was hoping to catch you at Alford on Sunday but the heavy rain put me off and wasn't sure if the racing would still be on. Hopefully see you at
Fintray in a few weeks.
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eznfrank
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 08:42 PM |
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Not a big fan of that particular car, just doesn't look quite right to me but can't put my finger on it. Nothing against MNR's as
such just something about that particular one looks a bit odd. That being said it does have a ZX12 which gets a massive  from
me.
I like this clip of a ZX12 in a Japanese 7 accelerating - FAST!!!
Linky to youtube
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rob2005
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| posted on 13/7/09 at 08:42 PM |
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Jeeeeeessss!!!!Paul youve got massive balls my god that thing is a weapon!!
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richardh
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 07:43 AM |
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Mine is still for sale for the right price and is back on pistonheads.
I love it but just never get much opportunity to drive it.
Too busy looking for a job
Time for a change!
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Jenko
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 09:48 AM |
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I think saying the Westfield Crowd are a bit Snobish is a little harsh....Typically, most like all 7 type cars, and I know there is a huge amount of
respect for the MNR.
I must admit, if I was going for a BEC I would go for an MNR...I really like the look of them, and the engineering of the inboard suspension is (IMHO)
better than the westfield set up...I'm 6ft, and 15'5 stone, and fit perfectly in the westfield, so size really should not come into
this...
I have a 200bhp westfield, and am thinking of selling and going for a Bike engined MNR.......
Paul.
MY BLOG - http://westfieldv8.blogspot.co.uk/
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paublo999
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 09:57 AM |
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Cheers 
Plenty of guys racing and going quicker than me every weekend. But it does show what the MNR is capable of in amateur hands.
BEC's are great on short and twisty tracks, but the big 2litre+ 300bhp boys can take me down the straights - supercharger? turbo... 
Find the right car, learn everything you can about it, maintain it properly and you will have loads of fun.
All the best
Paul.
My videos http://www.youtube.com/user/ninjabogeyracing
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rob2005
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 10:37 AM |
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Thanks Paul i hope i can find one soon im busting to get one.
Ive just come off the phone to Chris and what more can i say than whats been said already. Super helpfull and honest which is what i wanted.
Now i just have to find one....
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stuart_g
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 11:32 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by richardh
Mine is still for sale for the right price and is back on pistonheads.
I love it but just never get much opportunity to drive it.
Too busy looking for a job
Rob2005, In my opinion you should look at richards car, it will be better than the white one as it is a newer chassis, as said before there have been
numerous chassis updates since 2005 so the newer the chassis the better. I have actually seen richards car and can vouch for the condition.
The small problem with the fuel supply will be cured with an R1 pump. Don't get sucked into thinking you need 1200 and 1400cc engines, you
don't. The carbed R1 engine is a cracking motor and there are still enough about at reasonable money if it were to go pop.
Just my 2p worth
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rob2005
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 12:17 PM |
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Well im off to look at both tomorrow i think, i cant discard the white one for some reason i keep going back to it.
Only way of knowing for sure is going to see and have a little ride in both.
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paublo999
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 12:19 PM |
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Hi again, just my 2p...
I would agree that the R1 is very quick and more than adequate for a road/track car, do you want to compete? if not, then the R1 will be great fun.
Otherwise the 20-30bhp and torque differences can make quite a difference. Also get a car with a cage if you plan to do anything more than a few track
days.....
I dont know about the chassis improvements, but buy a car with the right bits on it as it all soon adds up when you do it afterwards. Brakes, shocks,
the diff/lsd? New cycle wings etc are not too expensive if you want to change the look of a car.
neilj37 - will see you at Fintray. I will need a new record and wins on both days to put the class leader under pressure. I also hope to be there
with a few new tweaks to the car that should make it quicker again...
Cheers
Paul.
My videos http://www.youtube.com/user/ninjabogeyracing
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rob2005
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| posted on 19/7/09 at 08:58 PM |
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Well im now an official owner.
I collected the car and drove it 150 miles home today. It was wet and misserable weather early on but i loved every moment.
I cant get over how capable it is, everything has exceeded my expectations.
Now for a few small modifications of my own and a full spanner check and service i think.
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daniel mason
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| posted on 19/7/09 at 09:10 PM |
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did you get the white zx12?
[Edited on 19/7/09 by daniel mason]
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rob2005
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| posted on 19/7/09 at 09:18 PM |
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HI Dan ,yes its had thousand spent on it and has been very well looked after.
Ticked all my boxes and after all research was happy to get it.
Fortune favours the brave!!
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GeoffMM
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| posted on 19/7/09 at 09:19 PM |
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looks like it, check his sig under his user id
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daniel mason
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| posted on 19/7/09 at 09:40 PM |
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well done rob, hope it goes well!
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