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[HF_Evolution]

Armourfend will have to go on first, before the stickers, for front spoiler and bonnet, fuel filler edge and sills about 220£, I will phone them in the morning.

[BAYLIS_VX]

Contact number for Armourfend is 01787 882372


Stu

Thank you Mr Harris

[HF_Evolution]

Can anyone tell me the hard top in wickys pic is the sticker on that cover the full roof or is it just the vx badge? and the roof is painted black?

[wickywire]

The hardtop is painted black I believe and then it has the sticker put on it after that. I'm getting the hardtop from the online shop from Thorney and then either he or me will put the sticker on. Alphabet are the people to speak to with regards to getting the stickers put on the car. Wayne said it would be possible to get it done at Hethel but as he is on holiday at the moment i'll have to wait till he gets back before he confirms mine are being done at Hethel. HF i got your email and will sort it in a little while.

[wickywire]

currently i'm not armoufending my car at all but will see Alphabet to see if the stickers should be done. A lot of people said they will not but i'll check with them to make sure

[Mani]

Latest news on Thunderbird V....(dont ask.... I was just watching the new Thunderbirds music video on TV) well.....Stu has sorted the car to be delivered via special arrangements by tommorow lunchtime!! havent heard anything from the dealership.....armourfend are trying to see if they can fit me on Sat or Mon.... Mani

[Mani]

Engine run in .....well I have been thinking....I have read the article on being aggressive for the first 200 miles ....seems to make sense but I am not 100% convinced... I ran in the my suzy 2.2 by the book....ie 3/4 throttle max....varying engine speed, through the gears etc.... and the result was 160bhp (albeit with sports exhaust and regal stage 1). But I dont think that 160 bhp was completely due to exhaust and remap ...as other cars had similar mods and they were less so....I completely agree....driving like a may not be good for run in.....but driving at max 6k revs ....is not neccessary either...some in between is probably best ie 3/4 revs Mani

[mattp]

Running a car in is a bit of a myth IMO, just drive an ex rental car or company car and see how fast they are compared to a private car.

[VEX]

I ran in the my suzy 2.2 by the book....ie 3/4 throttle max....varying engine speed, through the gears etc....

and the result was 160bhp (albeit with sports exhaust and regal stage 1). But I dont think that 160 bhp was completely due to exhaust and remap ...as other cars had similar mods and they were less

Mani, 3 Things.

1) I want a pic.

2) I want a ride.

3) I completely agree with your statement on running in. I did mine by the book and at the G Force Rolling Road hit 157 and the only mod has been the pre-cat coming out!

I accept it was the first run of the day, but if that was over egged, then you would expect others to be high by the same margin. They were not, Minime and Rubber both got to their expected figures but not 10 - 15bhp more.

[Mani]

I ran in the my suzy 2.2 by the book....ie 3/4 throttle max....varying engine speed, through the gears etc....

and the result was 160bhp (albeit with sports exhaust and regal stage 1). But I dont think that 160 bhp was completely due to exhaust and remap ...as other cars had similar mods and they were less

Mani, 3 Things.

1) I want a pic.

2) I want a ride.

3) I completely agree with your statement on running in. I did mine by the book and at the G Force Rolling Road hit 157 and the only mod has been the pre-cat coming out!

I accept it was the first run of the day, but if that was over egged, then you would expect others to be high by the same margin. They were not, Minime and Rubber both got to their expected figures but not 10 - 15bhp more.

VEX.....

you will get a pic
you will get a ride...

and I completely agree...I guess we are both referring to the AMD rolling road date last year sometime........

so, when I am driving to Luxemburg....I'll make sure that I give it just enough to keep up to the NAs

On the way back though....its going to be flat out!!

Mani

[Ryder]

The other thing to bear in mind is that it is not just the engine that needs to be run in, brakes and esp tyres with the AO48 need to be bedded in, this is one of the reasons manufacturers recommend taking it easy for the first feww hundred miles or so.

[HF_Evolution]

[rasputin]

why the HF

[HF_Evolution]

ANYone got a contact number for Alpabet people for the stickers. Mr Harris any chance of getting these put on at Hethel, I have spoken to them, but they can not will not conferm or agree, disagree, suggest anything. The was its taking a long time hee hee Mr Harris if you would like to supply and fit said stickers I will advertise the VXR brand and vauxhall for free!! If you dont ask you dont get I say!!

[stu harris1]

Re Alphabet : Phone malcolm on 07860602569 or send emails to Alphabetlimited@aol.com . Costs are Full vx220 £485 and £250 to fit HTH Stu

[Mani]

The other thing to bear in mind is that it is not just the engine that needs to be run in, brakes and esp tyres with the AO48 need to be bedded in, this is one of the reasons manufacturers recommend taking it easy for the first feww hundred miles or so.

Ryder

its a very good point....any particuar tips for breaks and tyres?

mani

ps Stu has sorted the car...its on a back of a trailer coming to bham as I speak...piccies to follow asap.

[HF_Evolution]

Have spoken to Bob at A/F, and he can get to Hethel early to mid next week(depending if cars and time he recieves info) to fit on cars, have told him what I want, so if there are any off you out there who want A/F fitted contact him, he says that a 10% discount and less travel costs if there are a few of us to be done in one go! at info@armourfend.com, also post here as He has given me is number to phone him later rtoday or in the morning. Mr Harris is there any problems with A/F going to Lotus to do the work? Have contacted alphabet, he is at Zandor in Holland but will phone me monday to get it sorted. Im having the full set of stickers!

[Joss]

I'm keen to be in the group a/f deal but my car has only just gone to Lotus (I think) so may not be ready enough in time.

[Mani]

car has arrived in Bham!!! salesman commented...it looks smaller than a norml VX220! told him its lowered! well the car needs a PDI and then supaguard...then armofend apparently PDI involves checking fluids etc plus a 30 mile drive by a technician so I said hold on PDI at moment (they cant fit me in anyway)! Mani piccies soon

[dunky]

Just got confirmation mine is number 44 and due early September - didn't specify which year.