AK
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maybe just a thread for my own use..... not sure
ENGINE:
16 Row engine oil cooler
thermostatic sandwitch plate for cooler
relocation kit for oil filter
larger capacity sump
upgraded sump baffle/gates
TRANSMISSION:
smaller oil cooler for transmission
electric oil pump
fittings to use gearbox drain & filler as IN/OUT for pump/cooler
Looking into different gearsets too.... shorter gearing 
CABIN:
full cage, with bracings to struts etc
dash work  I'm really tempted to butcher it  but really shouldnt! The panel where the stereo goes will be getting gutted and plated for gauges/switches. The 3 gauge pod above that will be staying.
Seats from Corsa if it doesnt sell. Lighter/madder ones if it does!
6pt 3" harnesses (from corsa)
SUSPENSION:
uprate whats needed
New shocks and springs
BRAKES:
change discs
change pads
change fluid
WHEELS/TYRES:
to start with just go with whats on... but upgrade to 17x9.5 with something around 265 width on tyres
Thats all stage 1 for now.... once its running and handling, and reliable i may pop some new turbo's on, bigger FMIC, better fueling etc.
[Edited on 04-10-2006 by AK]
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SwN
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Sounds like a plan
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Fee
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quote:
ENGINE:
16 Row engine oil cooler
thermostatic sandwitch plate for cooler
what are they?
and what does relocating the oil filter do ooo ooo?
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AK
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the oil filter is in a cunt of a place to work with. Re-location it makes it easier to work with, get the sandwitch plate on etc.
The sandwitch plate take a feed of engine oil through the cooler, and then returns it via the return feed (cooled). The thermostat only allows it to open, or cool the oil once its reached a certain temp.
So the engine will still heat up as it should, but cool down better when hot.
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SwN
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When are you hopeing to get the skyboat out for its first track outing ? early next year ?
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Fee
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November 5th....theres a hot marques day
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SwN
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Might pop along , it on a sunday yeah?
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Stu
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Sounds good AK. just watch the legnth of pipework used on your oil cooler. Bought a cheap kit for my mates Impreza that came with about 4 foot of pipe - Lowered the oil pressure under load by over 1.5 bar! Dropped it from 6.2 bar to about 4.5!
Best way to make a car faster is make it lighter! Id proper go to town like you did on your Corsa!
Stu
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AK
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yup...
lexan windows, are planned..
GRP/CF panels etc
that's prob to be done before more power actually....
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AK
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really can wait to get this and start ripping it to bits
going to overfill the oil about 5mm above the max mark, and let fee use it on track first
I have a feeling i'm going to blow it up
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AK
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oooffff
a nice stance like this
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Fee
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white wheels 
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AK
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fat
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Nismo
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Sexual
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SwN
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
oooffff
Indeed 
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AK
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its better looking thab that upside down bath tub infron tof it... thats for sure
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Stu
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Looks fookin sweet that does!!! Love them rims too!!!
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scoob
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ak, me and a few mates went down to a local importer yesterday hes looking for a gts-t, we had a drive in one and it felt really slow are they anygood?
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AK
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gts-t's are slow as standard... mid 6 to 60... 140mph or so
Just decat, sort the boost and your in a much livelier car
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scoob
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nice one cheers il tell him
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Lucky B
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Whats the story with the shorter gearing?
Remember that 499bhp Impreza i told you you'd be competing against?
He's doing 140-145 going under the bridge at k'hill and he was bricking it! 
I think he "only" managed 179mph or something @ TOTB but his firbeglass door skin (not fourskin) blew off.
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Fee
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I dont want to go that fast 
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Lucky B
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Doh!
Forgot to say... if you want a weld in cage fitted my pal Neil will do an excellent job.
He's th guy Des bought his Corsa from... and he fitted Des's cage for him. 
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Lucky B
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quote:
Originally posted by Fee
I dont want to go that fast
You will.
I think the quickest cars (single seaters) at Doune do 140mph going up the tunnel. 
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AK
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Dave - i can fit and weld a 'cage' in...
but i'd prob need the cage made to fit the car?! the cages are like 1k or something
Gearing - something to thick about when the box goes
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