The Holy Grail of Crown wheel and pinions.

[BigRuss]

Some time ago I bought a 4spd Quaife box of a friend with a tran-x lsd and a 4.18 cwp for not a lot of money. Been in the unit for ages and actually advertised it complete a while back.

Finally stripped it down tonight as using the lsd in another box.

Would You believe it, the 4.18 cwp is actually a 4.53 :D :D :D :D :D

How happy am I :wink:

[MechaT]

LOL "Holy Grail!"
When you opened it up was there a bright light and a celestial fanfare? :lol: :D

Let me know what difference it makes to your acceleration, mate. After my epic search for a close 'box I couldn't be bothered to change the f.d. from 3.97 to 4.18 so I'll never know.

[BigRuss]

I used to run a 4.53 in the rally car and the accelaration was good, I'm now running a 4.86 in an F15 box and the accelaration out of bends is awesome. Probably only doing about 105mph at 8,000rpm in top now though.

I'm going to be a bit short of top end speed at Trax but I hope to make up for it on the brakes and accelaration to 100mph :wink:

[MechaT]

8000 rpm? :o
It is a rally car tho' as you say.

I'll look out for you at Trax.

[BigRuss]

Get there early mate, I'm on the track at 09:00. The first session of the day :o

[NovaNeil]

HaHa.... Im running an F15 on my 1.6 Turbo round Trax.... Im on the limiter in 5th at 112mph! So im screwed for hanger straight as well.... :lol: But again like you im hoping for good acceleration off the corners, and nailing the 2.0 litre boys through them.

Neil

[Ben]

What time you setting off Russ?

[Stuart]

cp managed to have half a lap on the nova lot after about 2 laps last year lol

bering in mind there were turbos etc he did well :D

i had best get to trax early to see the screamer go

[BigRuss]

Ben, I'll be getting on the M4 j36 at about 04:30ish. I am trailering the car to Trax. But I'm using the Shogun which does 80mph all day with the car on :lol:

NovaNeil, which track session are You in?

Cambridge, bring a stopwatch with You mate. You are now the official Novaload timekeeper at Trax 2004 :wink:

[Ben]

ok Russ we might swoop on you on the way, keep your eyes open for a brace of silver GSi!!!

[nova---chris]

Been meaning to do trax for 2 years now. Again this year the car will miss it.

But i promise next year ill be back with summat rather quick. :wink:
Plans have been made already for what is expected of the new shell (when i find it) lol

Gonna make me want to get the car done shit quick watching you lot blatting it around track. look forward to watching cp kick arse!

I hit the limiter at 135mph according to the digi dash. thats quaife f16sccr with 3.94 fd. probably knock about 6 mph of that for a true reading.

[Stuart]

CP wont be attending this year.

[nova---chris]

Ahh! How come stu??

Farmer stuff ??

[Stuart]

some wedding aniversary thing in bristol

[Barn]

Ben, I'll be getting on the M4 j36 at about 04:30ish. I am trailering the car to Trax. But I'm using the Shogun which does 80mph all day with the car on :lol:
80mph ?

try 90 mate, lol

how much do you want to sell the 4.53 to me for then mate ? :D

[BigRuss]

Ok Barn Ok, look everyone I confess. The land speed record for a Shogun towing a Nova on a trailer is 90mph+ :wink:

Ben, I've got Will's mobile number so will TX when getting close, we will sort it out closer to the time. OK?

I am gonna kick arse!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :lol: :lol: 8) 8)

[NovaNeil]

Russ... Im in the Session with the PVG. Not sure what time yet, as I haven't been home to collect my Tickets.

I'll watch and time you as well.

Neil

[benji]

when is trax? i might come down

[Stuart]

5th sept.

[Barn]

you can pay on the day yes ?

[benji]

i am in luton for a stag night on the 4th, so i might pop in.