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[JohnTurbo]

Gilf - brilliant

[CocoPops]

Gilf - brilliant

Really?

Must be getting old, I think it detracts from the build.

[Dave E]

Think it looks great Darren, noticed you've changer all of your vac pipes, did you increase the id?

[turbobob]

Gilf - brilliant

Really?

Must be getting old, I think it detracts from the build.

I like it too. But I have already posted that. I think it gives a sage nod to the gulf theme but with a tongue in cheek sense of humour.

[darronwall]

Think it looks great Darren, noticed you've changer all of your vac pipes, did you increase the id?

sorry i am a bit thick,whats id?

[CocoPops]

ID = internal diameter.

[Dave E]

Yes Internal diameter, it's something I was thinking of doing but shelved as system's only going to be as good as the min id and there are some things you can't change like the vacuum solenoid and vacuum reservoir.

Edited by VXT'ED, 04 March 2012 - 10:50 AM.

[darronwall]

i have no idea,i will ask liam and see

Edited by darronwall, 04 March 2012 - 10:53 AM.

[Dave E]

oh ok Still great looking build

[darronwall]

nearly all done now,exactly a year now since i buried it under a central reservation barrier,only a few small jobs to do know fit some wing supports fit fire ext a few more daft stickers try and sort another ignition key then its off to donny with deano next weekend to meet up with mmg and find a suitable map and get the water injection all on song.Should see gains from the 3 inch exhaust,and will be interesting to see what the water/meth can add and how it reduces any temps.It should also be good to be able to take a hard long lefthander without it coughing its guts out!!

[vocky]

So why do the mmg stage 4 tubbies need water meth kits

[darronwall]

So why do the mmg stage 4 tubbies need water meth kits

I don't think they do need them,but when asked to fit one they oblige.Also when we can get some data from the car the benefits of the kit should allow the fuel to be backed off a little and the timing advanced.
I think it should all work fine and dandy

[vocky]

I should have said why do they feel the need to fit them, but you have answered that question in your reply

[JG]

Had to google the alternative to Gulf. . I must be getting old.

[darronwall]

Had to google the alternative to Gulf.

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I must be getting old.

Does it offend you?

[Nev]

Where are you injecting your methanol/water mix Darren? Into the inlet plenum or further back in the inlet system? I think if you/Liam might find you get quite a bit of extra power out of it if you advance the timing aggressively and run leaner on fuel. I'd be interested to see how much as this setup has been well proven from before the second world war.

Edited by Nev, 05 March 2012 - 09:12 PM.

[JG]

Not really no.

[JimmyJamJerusalem]

Put your handbags away girls I'm liking the progress Daz, I'm glad you've painted it and got it looking nice, not sure about all the stickers but the splitter extension lookes ACE!!! Your engine bay looks intimidating to say the least!! Hope to do battle soon!!!!!

[GeorgeBC]

Might as well carry this thread on rather than start a new one. Seen as Darron is useless with technology i may as well post some pics to show people some progress.

The car will be entering time attack 2013. Its been built up at MMG and Liam has fitted a LSD and a few other bits. This thread wont be kept up to date as well as Cliffies but we will try and post something after each TA round mentioning any problems we have through out the season.

Been hard at it today and heres some photos of our progress.

Ripped out the interior, still need to cut some weight out of the doors etc



Seat cut outs. Having to use a standard seat as Darrons to fat to fit in any aftermarket seat that will fit in a VX



Harness fitted. Its not Lotus/VX specific so its very very very long

[GeorgeBC]

Splitter