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[gaffer1986]

Cool, I'll look forwards to seeing your videos. Modified cars are a pain in the but!

[The Batman]

im just annoyed with the throttle body, as it was like £350

[gaffer1986]

That's my point, because you're the one developing it instead of a manufacturer. Why don't they make the elise with good engines with ITBs?

[The Batman]

sorry not sure i understand, i didnt make it! it was developed by skunk2 for the honda k20's

 

because itbs are flawed in rear/mid engined cars. unless you do a custom air box from the roof scoop to itbs with panel filter in it

[gaffer1986]

I meant when you change parts you have to be the guinea pig but when a factory fits a part they do 1000s of miles testing before they release the car. Those 1000s of miles are the development I'm talking about. All part and parcel of modifying a car. All the best things have their flaws

[sford]

I love brands. Short a really good track!

[The Batman]

I can't believe I have only just done it, need to do it more

[rob999]

I'll await Fab's comment regarding ITB's

[The Batman]

Lol. Sound good but needs cool air feed

[gaffer1986]

Is that why mine run out of puff at 6,500 rpm in 3rd gear?

[The Batman]

doubt it but the heat soak really isnt helping matters.

[gaffer1986]

I drive too slowly to worry about heat soak Besides, it's sounds too cool to get hot

[Arno]

Many USA Honda/Acura guys usually call SKUNK2 stuff  'Junk2'..

 

A lot of their stuff looks nice on the outside, but tends to thow up some definite 'corner cutting' engineering decisions in various areas.

 

Their cams are fairly infamous for breaking chain tensioners (sets off resonance in the chain that starts 'whipping' the chain) and the Titanium valve spring retainers have shown some serious wear/galling and breakage. Seems like they have their stuff manufacturerd at the lowest possible price-point and sometimes it shows up in the end-product.

 

One of those brands that can be fine with some 'pre fitment' work/fettling and be interesting at the prices they charge, but something to go in with eyes open..

 

Bye, Arno.

[gaffer1986]

The word skunk doesn't exactly convey quality.

[The Batman]

cheers arno, luckily cams are standard then¬

[ArticMonkey]

I'm glad I made you take me out. You needed a kick up the bum but you got there in the end. You were on a proper downer and I knew it was your shoddy tyres in the wet.

[The Batman]

Yup but honestly it was terrible in the rain/grease! Glad I went out when you persuaded me too otherwise I would have waiting at least half hr more lol! So errr time to change those rear tyres for the new 888s I have in the garage

[Aerodynamic]

What is the otside diameter of your 70mm skunk2 TB?

[The Batman]

Not sure at a guess 76mm

Edited by The Batman, 14 October 2016 - 05:48 PM.

[Aerodynamic]

Only 3mm material thickness?