bigrich
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 06:46 PM |
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first test drive
well its been legal for over a week but today i managed to get my first initial test of the car.
All in all its pretty dam close, it needs a little tweaking of the fuel system as it goes flat at 9000rpm and induction noise increases so suspect its
a bit lean and it requires some firmer diff mounts to control the reaction of the diff a little better.
The good stuff is that is very quiet at cruising speeds and slightly fruity under power. the wilwood brakes are awesome,loads of feel and power.the
drive is just so much smoother than my old blade powered 9r and just a quick apart from i,m only using 8000rpm so have almost 6000 more to find and
explore
so its looking pretty good and with a few hours spent setting up/adjusting it should be awesome. Very very pleased
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A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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Shamrock GS
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 07:02 PM |
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Looks great - what kind of motor is in now instead of the 'blade and does it use the sequential box or something else?
Gary
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 07:05 PM |
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Nice 
Il bet its a good feeling. 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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DarrenW
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 07:05 PM |
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Well done Rich. Cant wait to see it next weekend and hopefully blag a little ride out.
Is that your garage??????? (Looks like
M+C's box so maybe not).
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bigrich
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 07:17 PM |
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Gary this is my 2nd Mac#1 build the first being a blade engined type9r this is a zx10r worx.
Speedy yeah its a pretty good feeling mate i can tell you, still smileing whilst typeing this reply.
Darren good spot of M@Cs toolbox,my garage is chock full of kids cr-p at the moment and needs sorting out. hopefully if i can get the fueling sorted
then a quick trip round the handsworth GP track could be on the cards,
Rich
A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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worX
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 07:32 PM |
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Lookin' good Rich!
I'm sure you'll get the fueling sorted soon too!
Steve
Oh and your garage looks a bit bigger than the last time I was in it!
edit:- Oh and just thought I'd add that if it is your garage, then it looks like a very interesting second project in the background!!!
[Edited on 10/9/07 by worX]
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Slater
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 08:40 PM |
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Thats looks the business, I like the stripe too.
Well done Rich!
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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clockwork
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| posted on 10/9/07 at 08:59 PM |
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VERY NICE (Caps for emphasis )
"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin.
"Well if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear" Morons the world over.
Locost/Kit builders info and FAQ website:- www.carbuilders.info
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 11/9/07 at 03:18 AM |
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Well done Rich,I will look forward to taking a closer look.
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