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Nic Barnes

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22nd Jan 09 at 19:13

yep. thats it exactly. nature of a franchise really.

Simon_16v

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22nd Jan 09 at 19:14

What does an external wastegate actually do?

Nic Barnes

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22nd Jan 09 at 19:15

same as an actuator really. just far more stable for higher boost. doesnt spike then drop off etc as daft as actuator ones can do.

Simon_16v

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22nd Jan 09 at 19:16

Ahh cool, always wondered what the difference was.

Makes me want a turbo

Nic Barnes

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22nd Jan 09 at 19:19

often get quite a nice noise from external wastegates. which is the only reason i have one. well no, actually the turbo isnt an internally gate'd turbo, which is the real reason i have one. honest.

ShEp

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22nd Jan 09 at 19:39

Can't wait to hear this, I soo wanna be at crail when it runs

Can you inform me nearer the time please Mr Barnes

[Edited on 22-01-2009 by ShEp]

Nic Barnes

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22nd Jan 09 at 19:41

will do. but i dont expect it to be particularly fast. its going to take a lot of getting used to the new turbo etc so i bet it will be crap for the first few crail days it goes to.

ShEp

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22nd Jan 09 at 19:43

I just wanna see and hear it, Missed it so many times at crail

My mate blair will be going with his 300 odd bhp corsa in the summer too, It doesn't see wet roads

I'll just be in my poxy slow astra

Nic Barnes

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22nd Jan 09 at 19:44

mine has seen ice, snow, rain, salt, mud etc. id be suprised if i wash it before the end of the year really.

FruitBooTeR

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22nd Jan 09 at 20:10

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
another crappy update. its not the same as when the car actually lived in my garage as i cant go and work on it whenever stuff arrives anymore. its a weekend only thing.

Oh its not on your drive anymore?

You got a lockup or something...

Nic Barnes

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22nd Jan 09 at 20:19

its normally in the garage, its just at a mates unit now as he has more tools and a lift etc that ive been borrowing and using. im too old for the lying on my back on the drive in the rain these days.

plus it would be an absolute mission re-making all the brake lines on the car front to back using axle stands and having the car a couple of foot off the ground. was easy as hell using the lift.

[Edited on 22-01-2009 by Nic Barnes]

WATSON

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23rd Jan 09 at 01:09

First outing at crail?

Nic Barnes

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23rd Jan 09 at 17:53

yeah at some point in the next few months. i seriously dont expect it to be all that fast though

Nick-S

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23rd Jan 09 at 18:19

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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
yep

What do you think of them?

due to it being a franchise you have good and bad ones.

the powerflow isnt for the exhaust system its for the wastegate by the way. i already have a blueflame hand made job on the car.

blueflame bult my turbo back system, quality job and top guys

Nic Barnes

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23rd Jan 09 at 18:24

mine was hand made by someone called ian birch who was responsible for a twin engined golf many many years ago. quality on it is awesome.

Nick-S

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23rd Jan 09 at 18:27

mine wasent off the self eather, i think the guy was called chris? hes bult the system on my old car to.

Nic Barnes

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23rd Jan 09 at 18:34

im looking forward to having a hand made powerflow stainless screamer system being made.

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23rd Jan 09 at 20:40

Good Stuff Nic... Long time no speak/see

You still up for a race at crail? I havent done a 1/4mile for about 2years now

Wager a dodgy crail burger on it

You work at a place that does powerflow systems? I'm looking for a cheap-as-chips but powerful 3" turbo back system for a Impreza. How much

Nic Barnes

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24th Jan 09 at 00:11

cant do 3" im afraid. 2.5 is max we do. plus if i was you id go for something decent for the impreza.

i dont really believe it would be a good race what with you having 4wd and all that lol id have to catch up all the way down the strip.

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24th Jan 09 at 00:24

I'll pop it in RWD.... that'll give you a huge advantage

similar power, you have prob less then 2/4rds the weight

Nic Barnes

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24th Jan 09 at 00:27

i will have a go for sure no matter what you run it in 4wd or rwd. probably make me try harder so i will get a better time anyway.

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24th Jan 09 at 00:28

whats the best its run so far (old spec)?

I hope we could nail a low 11 with the right start.

Nic Barnes

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24th Jan 09 at 00:37

i did a 12.4 at 128 in the damp at crail on ultimate street car day last year. i couldnt get it to set off at all. ground just wasnt dry enough. was spinning in 5th over the finish some runs.

quickest its ever done was 12.3 @ 120

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24th Jan 09 at 00:38

thats some pretty rapid terminal speeds.

Nic Barnes

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24th Jan 09 at 00:51

yeah not bad. its mostly the set off i strugle with. i imagine the new turbo might make it more difficult. will have to find out.

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