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Simon said:
Yeah, ill go against you in my almost standard one.
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Yeah, ill go against you in my almost standard one.
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Simon said:What model's that one
Evo 8 FQ300, its putting 360bhp down at the wheels. Depending on your rig it would make a nice 1/4 - im confident in saying ill eat you in the corners though
what gearbox are running?
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360 is at the fly sorry!! i was thinking of my 9 which has 500 at the wheels - thats well sorted though.
Dry or wet i dont care mate, ive seen plenty of standard looking and underdog cars beat me at santa pod! Im happy to race you over a 1/4 mile as it could be close, im confident in saying round a track will be a different story though.
Dry or wet i dont care mate, ive seen plenty of standard looking and underdog cars beat me at santa pod! Im happy to race you over a 1/4 mile as it could be close, im confident in saying round a track will be a different story though.
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Not a fan of Donny really, i always enjoy other tracks more 
The 9 had its engine pulled out the day i got it, completly rebuilt by my brother with parts he machined himself (everything from cams to seals). An FQ400 turbo and HKS electronics means more boost etc, carbon fibre clutch and hand built rally gear box all mean its very rapid. Went on the rollers at a shade over 500bhp at the wheels. Got nitrous sprays to keep everything cool too.
Its only done 800 or so miles since it was built so were not sure how reliable its gunna be, if it holds up then were gunna knock the power up a bit more
Means i have to eat beans on toast and work all hours for the near future though
edit - full spec here..
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=6515575#post6515575
The 9 had its engine pulled out the day i got it, completly rebuilt by my brother with parts he machined himself (everything from cams to seals). An FQ400 turbo and HKS electronics means more boost etc, carbon fibre clutch and hand built rally gear box all mean its very rapid. Went on the rollers at a shade over 500bhp at the wheels. Got nitrous sprays to keep everything cool too.
Its only done 800 or so miles since it was built so were not sure how reliable its gunna be, if it holds up then were gunna knock the power up a bit more
Means i have to eat beans on toast and work all hours for the near future though
edit - full spec here..
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=6515575#post6515575
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Simon said:Donny is very technical, suits some people better than other I guess. I prefer it over silverstone and Combe. Haven't tried any others.
What does your brother do? Sounds like a clever guy
He sells insurance for CIS
But likes to play with engines in his spare time, mostly Cosworth YB turbo and Ford CVH turbo but has recently dabbled in jap crap Castle Combe is an ace track, i prefered it on a bike tho, Oulton Park is my fave though, has a bit of everything on it.
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lol my doors sound so sweet when you close them man its wicked innit 
You dont have to experience a HGF to know your car could be prone to them do you? its like saying my Lada Riva's wheel hasnt fallen off, does this mean they are good quality well built cars?
Andy if you stop fighting your corner, you will be doing a disservice to Rover enthusiasts worldwide
You dont have to experience a HGF to know your car could be prone to them do you? its like saying my Lada Riva's wheel hasnt fallen off, does this mean they are good quality well built cars?
Andy if you stop fighting your corner, you will be doing a disservice to Rover enthusiasts worldwide