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Chris220SDi

A fantastic day had by all methinks! Was great to see some big torque machines on the rollers. They seem like a good chaps, and were very accomodating with running the civic again! A few highlights I'd like to mention are Neils 'I-cant-beleive-its-not-petrol' smoke free diesel, G's V8 soundtrack, an...

Chris220SDi

Awesome end result!! Superb

Chris220SDi

I popped through at the weekend, certainly a spaceious unit!! The site seems nice and secure too, which is nice.

Chris220SDi

Nice one guys

Chris220SDi

Just had a look through Tom's post, and in his gallery I found this:

...which goes to show how good a car and driver AndyR and his coupe are - they just blatently out dragged the FTO

Chris220SDi

Guys, Fantastic day I must say, very exciting, lots of great cars, and a fantastic display of stamina and determination fromt he Cookie Racing team. Whilst I was gutted that AndyR decided not to run against the RWD winnder becuase of the cars gearchange problems - I'm sure everyone can appreciate it...

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rover400turbo wrote:Ah appears that it was 11.94 - but he was running 12.9-13.1's all day.

So maybe a faulty reading. Also it was a 125mph terminal - seems a bit slow for a 11.9 run.

He also managed the 60ft in 0.00 sec's

Chris220SDi

Gutted. Just gutted for you Mark.

Chris220SDi

Bought a rear disc beam from him. Very good condition, very flexible with pickup times, and a nice gent to chat to!

Highly recomended.

Chris220SDi

Mk2 seats in a Mk3 - thats a very good idea! As if changing cars is less 'hassle' than swapping a seat cover! Yeah - whoever came up with that should go down in Rover fettling history, sounds the sort of guy who'd go on and built great things.... <cough>Phil</cough> http://www.fevvahz.co.uk/pic/car...

Chris220SDi

Guys,

A while back someone posted a link to a supplier that supplies and lists all of the MG Rover tools referred to in the RAVE manual.

Does anyone know the name of the supplier or the url?

Chris220SDi

Purchased a BMV from this fine gent for a very low price* - very quick delivery, very helpful guy!

*a pint

Chris220SDi

Dont the ZRs have shorter lower arms to correct the camber with the lower ride height too? No - they dont - that was an assumption based on the fact that ZR mk1 arms have a different part number than those from the mk3 200 and 25. The ZR Mk2 have the [b]same[/i] part number as those from the mk3 20...

Chris220SDi

Cirian75 wrote: they're going on to my Rover 200 Vi 1.8 vvc 142Bhp tomorrow, cant wait

....crikey, is that what you say to people when they ask you what you drive - quite a mouthful

Chris220SDi

Ross9 wrote:Why???

I know, I know.... venoms eh? <ugh>

Chris220SDi

edit - just to make sure you all read that right, i'm no longer with her AND she's 19 now... not "I'm no longer with hr AS she's 19 now" !!! ...of course mate, not like you've traded her in for a younger model eh I failed, but only on those which were 17.... but then their legal as I said before

Chris220SDi

Ah superb - they look great!! I'm trying to find some guages that i like for the uberDiesel, everyone, excpet the gorgeous (and very expensive) defi guages seems to make them with shiney bezels

These rock

Chris220SDi

Erm 'F' to you too!!!

Chris220SDi

Tritium - spot on mate, I as I'm sure loads of others are, am currently downloading the archives, as soon as I've finished a re-organisation on my server they'll be available as a mirror

These images shall never die!

Chris220SDi

Shot peening won't increase compressive strength at all though, so they won't be less likely to bend under compressive loads. It will increase tensile strength of the rod though Let me just get this straight Si... ...you said that above - then r44flyer asked if shot peening was a waste of time, Jon...

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MG, a name synonymous with motor sport is to make a welcome return to the DTM in 2005. The season kicks off on April 17 at Hockenheim, Germany. Taking on the might of Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Opel, MG starts a new and exciting chapter in its illustrious sporting history. "Racing against prestigious ...

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bgunn wrote:Watch out when you shot peen the rods too - stresses in the rods may be relieved which cause the rods to bend and need to be straightened..

...but surely better to know during / after the shot peening process rather than at 6000rpm in your newly built engine

Chris220SDi

I'll do better than that - pop down your local store, ask them to mix it up some HAM paint, and if you give them money - they'll do it :p

Chris220SDi

With a return to Uni looming, I can't afford the running costs of having a T-series Turbo anymore, so have been looking into the possibilities of getting a diesel. I've seen a 220di thats got me half interested. Its an 96 N reg, with 150k on the clock for Â£950. Ah - good find, but i'm sure you can...

Chris220SDi

Hehe, Why thankyou <blushes> Yup - mines HAM, with a lot of tender loving care and a treatment of various Meguiars products. It was taken on the RoverTorque stand at Trax '04 - and in my opinion the paint looked better than the BRM I pwas parked next to! Paint for the grille? Well I got Halfords to ...

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Their reputation is the reason I bought one

I'm sure they could be made for cheaper, but then again - would they take the in car environment. These things are usually designed to sit monitoring fish tanks afterall

Chris220SDi

Have a look on the passenger side column when you open the door, the plate is on there. The bottom right code should be paint. I bet is HAM : British Racing Green 2 MET - HAM (BLVC1216) Years: 95-99 ...is it the same colour as this: http://www.fevvahz.co.uk/pic/car/220sdi_05.jpg ...yeah yeah I know,...

Chris220SDi

Well its quite simple - legally those that moved to the area after 1950 shouldnt have a leg to stand on due to the fact that if they're complaining now its down to stupidity.

Chris220SDi

Hi All. Just to query really, if i had bucket seats in my car (again) and they weren't reclinable and had harnesses, so basically the seats in the back would be useless, how would the MOT see this? Phil (ultimate racer) has no rear seats and no seat belts and he went through the MOT fine. What woul...

Chris220SDi

TurboMG wrote:Partco sell them.

Partco sell what?

Ah - laith is the term I was after yes. As it happens, I picked up a bargain Dremmel replica from B&Q with loads of accessories, hundreds of spares, and all for Â£20

Chris220SDi

You can also machine a set a fine grooves around the end of the pipes so that the hose can grip better when the clip is tightened. IIRC Jonny did this on the VT Turbo, good solution if you don't have access to a tig welder Ah good idea, didnt realise Jonny had done this. What sort of equipment woul...

Chris220SDi

...I was considering this route myself, but what about the boost pipes coming off under high pressure? Custom made ones tend to have, and I can never remember the name of these, like ridges around each end of the pipe. These and the jubilee clips make sure they dont blow off. This is especially of c...

Chris220SDi

I'd just say the usual sort of checks to be honest mate, cant think of anything L series specific, their superb engines

Chris220SDi

Have a look in the new Tweeks catalogue, they sell SFS too now.

Just as expensive as Samco.

Chris220SDi

I agree - just checked my '04 EPC.

I'd take them back get them refunded.

I'll phone my local dealer tomorrow if you liek to confirm?

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