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Donington last night was a success!
Ferodo DS2500s - they still seem to be missing the initial bite I used to have with the Mintexs so I'll try and bleed them again, but they didn't fade at all so I could push it with longer sessions
Avon ACB10s - awesome tyres, once I got used to them they offered loads more grip and haven't worn anywhere near as badly as I expected
Also tweaked the coilover damping with some help of Chimp's friend, stiffer all round and much stiffer on the back. Car wasn't as back end happy as last time but it definitely made a good difference. Left them like that for the drive home and it felt horrific on the roads lol
Problems to address:
- Sprung a coolant leak, think from the radiator itself
- Drops oil pressure on idle, came back in after a few sessions tapping its nuts off from the top end
Going to whip the radiator off and get it tested/fixed and look into racing oil (opposed to GM 10/40 semi) and probably an oil cooler.
Ian was kind enough to lend me his bullet camera which looks like it got some good footage, sorting that out now...
I didn't get any pics but if anyone else did please post them :(
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Glad the evening went well mate, as for brakes what calipers you using? My V6's seam to bite too much and lock sometimes too easy..
And for oil issues, i had some oil leaks and top end tapping, sticky tappets etc, so i got sick of it, and decided it was poor oil choice, so i placed some Mobil 1 15/50 in before i got it mapped, best move i could of done, as since then it's leaking less (lol not good to leak at all at the price it is!) due to it being thicker, and the top end tapping has gone, and no more sticky tappets after it's sat for a while, though when using thicker oil you need to let it sit and warm up for a few mins on start up, as it's very tappy for 20 seconds while it forces the oil around the engine, then it runs lovely.
It's not cheep mind this stuff, and you must let your engine completely run dry of all oil, best to take the sump off and clean it out, as it wont mix with semi synthetic, as it's full synthetic stuff, try find it in your local auto parts trade counter, as you might, or will get it cheaper, i pay £42.00 with vat for 5ltrs.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165581
You'll have to try explain how you set the car up, as I'm guessing you need more pressure into the track under slicks etc? as i set mine on the Kumho's so the rear end squats in.. so there medium set.
Scott
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Brakes, still on the 256mm ATE calipers with the old flat vented discs. They bit a bit harder before so I'll try another bleed. They aren't bad tho, but I don't feel like I'm going to lock the fronts up which is a bit unusual.
That does sound like some expensive oil! I'll try the cooler and get a calibrated temp/pressure gauge fitted too.
Set up was a bit of a guess on the tyres, 23.5psi front and 21psi rear and they seem to have worn quite evenly so wasn't far off. Damping was upped on all four corners and stiffer on the rear than front I think - I am still to check what was done as I'm not sure exactly what it's set to.
Few pics!
Kitcar chasing looking hardcore with only one headlight lol
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/420.JPG
Post-trackday tyres, looking a lot better than the T1Rs did afterwards!
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/421.JPG
Worst one bit of peel on the front left, but it's to be expected:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/422.JPG
Had a look at the rad, it's leaking from the cambelt end but the pipework and sensor are fine so it's a duff radiator, out it comes:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/423.JPG
The exhaust has snapped ANOTHER set of poly centre mounts, snapped clean through em!
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/424.JPG
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And as my treat for the car doing so well, it's getting some nicely flocked dash parts fitted!
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/425.JPG
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/426.JPG
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/427.JPG
Only had these spare, taking the headlight switch surround over to do this week.
Flocking was done by user Prey off here and he's done a top job (has the proper equipment etc): http://www.pngclub.com/forum/member.php?20591-Prey
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And some in-car vids (vibrating quite a bit so not ideal but oh well), me overtaking lots of stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UMUSoF3lOY
Clear lap where I managed around 1 min 30 secs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MG7sSdAgnI
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Looking to be absolutely flying mate!
Take it both vids are with ABC's on? Do they need to get warm to get into there own for grip, or is it almost instant?
Cant remember is this diffed? looks to be keeping traction through the corners well.
PS: That oil is worth trying mate.
Oh one other thing, do you think pray might do some flocking for me? binnacle and center vents light pod? pm me, and if priceing..
Cheers.
Scott
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Yeah I had the ACB10s on from the start. Defo needed heating up to begin with as they had gone a bit hard, but after a few sessions they were nice and soft. I just held back a bit on the first lap of each session and they seemed to be nice and grippy after that
Yeah Quaife ATB in a standard F20 box, I found myself relying on the diff to get me round the corners a lot less than I did before with these new tyres, which was nice.
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Ah cool, forgot it was diffed, i also had issues with snapping exhaust mounts, but i have the black Polly sports on from rally design, there still in tact for now..
Should i pm pray about flocking?
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I think it's putting too much strain on the centre rubbers and the red/orange polys I've fitted are just under too much pressure. I might cut and reweld the centre hangers, or bodge something up with a big jubilee clip through the hangers to get adjustable length
Yeah I'm sure he'd be happy to answer PMs, I really am chuffed with how those dash bits look I can't wait to get them fitted!
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Annoyed i couldnt make it!!
Good stuff Iain, that looks to be flying through the corners!!! Plenty of grip there, easily outhandles my old small block. Good to see you pushing it too and not giving it an easy time like a ghey :cool:
Re-Exhaust issues, have you got another mount supporting that front box you put in?
Stiffer rear is usually the way to go on track, keep weight pressed over the front.
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I did look out for you Adam, oh well maybe next time :(
No I don't it's just the centre hangers and the rear hanger. No flexi on the downpipe and cut/rewelded centre section where I fitted the new box means it may not sit perfectly I guess. I might attempt to use some different/longer rubbers or professionally attach (cable tie) some above the current lugs so it can sit a bit lower.
It was suggested I raise the rear a bit too so I might do that for the next one.
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My ashley exhaust did exactly the same and rip the poly mounts, then the exhaust cracked
I took it to powerflow and he said its doing it because there isn't a flexi in the system
I didn't want to spend too much getting it repaired so he welded a new hanger a bit higher up then used one bush, not much stress that way
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Try undoing all the joints and then use jacks to keep it in place, then do them back up, i did this with mine and now it sits spot on, and the black pollys form RD are doing fine.
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A few more minor improvements adds to the fun lol. I was bloody impressed with how fast you were going, put the footage up of you hassling the 911s and s2000 out the way! Cheers for the rides as well, makes the itch to get mine back together quiiiiiite bad.
Glad you're happy with the flocking dude, get it fitted and the other bits up to me!
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Didn't see any footage of 911 hassling, he stormed past me once or twice tho so must have been an unfamiliar driver!
Headlight surround and EW switch housing removed and in my garage awaiting the furry treatment :)
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Iain
Sounds good any pics?
Only pic I've got.
I told him to remove the centre silencer too
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/9900/image007cdd.jpg
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Awesome vids iain, loving the flocked goodness aswell
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To allow more room to play I've cut off the strengthening bracket that supports the slam panel, loads easier to get the rad in and out now.
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/428.JPG
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/429.JPG
Pulled out my thermostat and it's bent so not seated right, maybe this is why my car takes an age to warm up?
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/430.JPG
New stat and housing from my local motor factors in case the corrosion on the old housing was to blame for it slipping off:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/431.JPG
TXAutosport aluminium radiator as I don't like the plastic crimped ends on standard ones:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/432.JPG
Well I've got it fitted in place...
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/433.JPG
This lug required a bit of trimming and it's quite close to the bracket:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/434.JPG
Had to modify a rubber mounting lug to fit due to the welding on it:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/435.JPG
My main concern is that I can't get my fingers between the exhaust manifold and the radiator! What do you lot think, will this cause a problem? I'd say there's about a cm of clearance?
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/436.JPG
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Looking good Iain, if i were you I'd move that side of the rad forward like I did with mine. Seems daft to risk damaging a more expensive rad. Glad you kept slam pannel :)
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Yeah slam panel didn't hinder me fitting the rad too much so it can stay for a bit.
I'll struggle to move just that side forward and retain the current top hose, if it's getting moved it'll need to be moved to the middle and forwards so it reaches.
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As said, i'd angel the top out, mount the fan on the front. Works much better on the front.
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Think I'm happy with it now, plumbed in:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/437.JPG
Cable tied into position at the top to pull the top away from the manifold:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/438.JPG
Can fit my fingers between the manifold and rad now so that's good enough for me:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/439.JPG
Anyone got a diagram how the radiator fan zipties fasten as I'm struggling to see where the spring is supposed to go and getting very confused?!
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Nice one Benn, the way I'd done it before was right then :)
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Yep, but tbh it dont really matter... But if you have a turbo and they melt they fall out..lol
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Cable ties ftw, cheaper too lol
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I like to do things the most difficult and expensive way lol
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Pfft, i have a stainless bolt thru one of mine...
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Good to see you've got a TX rad, I'm very pleased with mine
Nice mod on the bottom rad bush also, will have to do this as mine doesn't fit 100% right
Also cheers for the camber shims link
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Might have to get one of these TX rads for my birthday, i need a new rad,but heard mix reports on them, but seams to be more good now over bad.
Looks good mate.
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I've had two, both have been great Scott,
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lol TWO why so? that don't sound good to say you have had to have two...
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Think a water hose from turbo rubbed a hole through the core Scott, mines very well made, I would recommend one to anyone
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Ah yes... now i remember Edd, yeah might as well, my rads from my Silk violet GSi lol
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Smashed thru is a better term...
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ive had one and worked well. ive fitted them on corsa c with turbo engine, corsa b with turbo engine, astra mk4 gsi turbos and vxr never been a problem. they are good for the money :thumb:
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Rad now finished and slimline fan remounted, good stuff.
On with my (potential) oil temp problems at Donington, I ordered some goodies to monitor my oil:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/440.JPG
Gauges look quite nice and subtle compared to some:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/441.JPG
Oil pressure sensor for new gauge is fitted above the original one in the oil gallery, waiting on an M22x1.5 adaptor to fit the oil temp sensor in the end of the oil pump:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/442.JPG
Gauges mounted on the triangulation next to the dash, fitted some padding for the rear one so you can see it above the first:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/443.JPG
Peek-a-boo:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/444.JPG
Drivers view:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/445.JPG
Had the rest of the dash bits flocked including my custom electric window switch housing so it looks a little more professional now:
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/446.JPG
All flocked parts fitted up (three top dash parts and fag lighter housing part):
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/447.JPG
Also a professional temporary fix of my snapped exhaust rubbers lol
http://iainel.co.uk/images/forums/NovaWIP2a/448.JPG
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Gauges look nice man!
Flock the whole dash :cool:
Oil cooler going on?
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Good position on the gauges - I like!
