Johneturbo
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some pics- now i'm on the road
Thought i'd post some pics now i'm on the road.
I'm glad i didn't go for the quaiffe reverse this time round as i think it's transformed the car in a good way. ie no horrible extra
transmission noise, plus i think it's a bit more nippy too 
still not as fast as i'd like yet!
i've clocked up about 80 miles over the weekend
i think the X in vortx needs to be bigger
 
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A1
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 07:18 PM |
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nice...like the steering wheel
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omega0684
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 07:20 PM |
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Very nice looking motor that!
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daniel mason
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 07:22 PM |
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nice work! i hope my car looks as good when complete. and on an 09 plate.how come you say not quick enough? i have gone for R1 power too but not
driven it yet.
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imp paul
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 07:22 PM |
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very nice looks spot on
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iain b
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 07:34 PM |
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very nice ,is this the first 09 out there.if its not fast enough your not pressing the pedal far down ..12000..revs before changing gear
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james h
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 07:35 PM |
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OOoo nice
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 07:55 PM |
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thanks guys
the not fast enough was said tongue in cheek!
now how much for a turbo conversion
Iain, i know, i must stop hitting the rev limiter
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 08:09 PM |
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80miles and all that SVA stuff fell off! Including the steering wheel! WOW! 
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handyandy
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 08:09 PM |
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that looks really nice, very smart,
i like the shades too IN MARCH????
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 08:23 PM |
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Well the roads are bumpy around here the wheel was on for the sva with a pad, which someone nicked!
i needed the shades on saturday, i even got a tan!!
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richardh
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 08:33 PM |
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glad to see you back on the road.
i trust you have an extinguisher in this one just in case
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stuart_g
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 08:33 PM |
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Excellent John, looks well
Looking forward to meeting up soon for a blast
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roadrunner
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 09:04 PM |
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Looks like a really nice motor, just make sure you keep it that way.
Brad.
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myke pocock
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 09:17 PM |
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Lovely motor apart from the nose. Am I allowed to say without critiscism that I think those nose cones look bog awful!!!
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iain b
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 09:25 PM |
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no.no.no.i love mine lots and lots
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Danozeman
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 09:27 PM |
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Very nice that mate.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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sonic
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 09:41 PM |
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Hi there
I agree i don't like the new MNR nose,i prefer the traditional type.Fair due's to them though they are trying to brake the mold so to
speak.
I also agree about the Quaiffe reversing box,took mine off and sold it,it now feels alot sharper on the throttle
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 9/3/09 at 10:01 PM |
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Deffo Stu, hurry up with the kitchen!!
i did think the same about the new style nose, as on the old car i started off with the traditional nose.
but in the flesh the new nose is lovely
i think it will be a cult classic!!
glad it's not just me who thought the quaiffe was a pile o poo
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A1
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 01:53 AM |
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for the r1, you get about 200 quid change from 4 grand for a turbo....also about 500hp though and a full rebuild
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 10:22 AM |
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Congratulations John,
Two car in less time than it has taken me to build one!
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow © 
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 09:40 PM |
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come on clive, stop stalling! be good to see another mnr local ish, i know of a dax and a indy up in Aylesbury
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bassett
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| posted on 10/3/09 at 10:39 PM |
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Looks wicked!
My MNR Blog Updated Jan 2010 - Track Day Prep Begins!
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James
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| posted on 16/3/09 at 11:40 PM |
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A great many cars look far better in the picture than in the flesh.
Having seen John's car in the person though I have to say it looks fantastic.
Personally I like the MNR nose too!
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 17/3/09 at 09:52 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Johneturbo
come on clive, stop stalling! be good to see another mnr local ish, i know of a dax and a indy up in Aylesbury
Hi John, took a break to go skiing but am back on the case. Got the suspension stripped off and the updated throttle pedal fitted so just a few
smaller jobs (take seats out, fit footwell side panels, take off exhaust manifold and steering rack ends) before I fit the body. Weather permitting it
might go on this weekend!
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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