High cr engines need lots of cam to work. You are limited on the amount of cam you can use by sticking with hydro lifters. So 11.5 is about right Imo for hydros. Mine runs more cr, but also a lot more cam.
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High cr engines need lots of cam to work. You are limited on the amount of cam you can use by sticking with hydro lifters. So 11.5 is about right Imo for hydros. Mine runs more cr, but also a lot more cam.
Had my alloys redone (4th time) The last time I had them sprayed I couldn't leave the paint harden as I needed the tyres back on to get the car down to Saxon to have the dog box fitted so they all got marked when the tyres were fitted and then the trailer straps rubbed some paint of a spoke.
This time I had them powder coated my PPS in Hawain
And new rubber (on the bottom) the used ones are still ok for the rear.
This time I had them powder coated my PPS in Hawain
And new rubber (on the bottom) the used ones are still ok for the rear.
Right got a bit to update on.
Firstly I attended Spring Performance Car Action Day at Combe.... I haven't looked for any photos so if you have any then please post them up!
The day was pretty wet and I found the Kumho V70A's on a full on wet track are rubbish! The best way I can explain is it felt like driving on the snow, there is a video on youtube with two Pug's and I come wheel spinning by but I can't find it now
As the track got drier the tyres actually worked and by the 3rd session the track was dry and the differance in grip was a lot BUT I did notice that my brakes weren't feeling too good and inspection they were worn.... So since Combe and up until today the car is still on axel stands.
I managed to win a set of Speedline Comp 2's on eBay but were in need of a good refurb
Took them to PPS in Hirwaun
I've had two piece discs made up for the front by Godspeed Brakes with that the front & rear discs grooved along with DS2500 pads on the front & back. Once everything was off I had the Brembo's refurbed, luck that I did as they found I had cooked the inner seals!
Got my Speedline's back from PPS
The New Vs. Old Discs
Ordered up a set of Goodridge braided hoses to but on fitting the brakes I found the fronts were too short (I asked for Mk3 Ibiza Cupra R hoses) which should have fitted but don't! Even the fitment to the Brembo's would ideally be a 90 degree elbow but these are straight
Contacted Goodridge but they not being very helpful at the moment.
The other hoses fitted perfect
Fitted the front discs & calipers
And trial fitted the Comp 2's
And might as well get a pic with the Compomotive MO's
Fitted the rear discs and pads and also removed my studs from the hub of the rears and cleaned them up ready to fit so the new rear discs after I bleed the brakes
Ordered a set of braided hoses from Badger 5 so just waiting on delivery of them now to fit then I can bleed the brakes, fit the studs and then go out for a day to bed the discs & beds in. While waiting on the hoses I fitted some grip tape used on skateboards to the footwells as I'm fed up of marks on the floor and sliding around when it's wet lol.
And on a random look on eBay at GoPro Hero 2 camera's I found a Motorsport Edition going for £187.50 with a buy it now so knowing that was cheap & fancying one for a while I bought that, then when I looked 20mins later the seller had but it up to £199.99 so I think he made a mistake as he also had some up where you could bid for that at that starting price.
Firstly I attended Spring Performance Car Action Day at Combe.... I haven't looked for any photos so if you have any then please post them up!
The day was pretty wet and I found the Kumho V70A's on a full on wet track are rubbish! The best way I can explain is it felt like driving on the snow, there is a video on youtube with two Pug's and I come wheel spinning by but I can't find it now
As the track got drier the tyres actually worked and by the 3rd session the track was dry and the differance in grip was a lot BUT I did notice that my brakes weren't feeling too good and inspection they were worn.... So since Combe and up until today the car is still on axel stands.
I managed to win a set of Speedline Comp 2's on eBay but were in need of a good refurb
Took them to PPS in Hirwaun
I've had two piece discs made up for the front by Godspeed Brakes with that the front & rear discs grooved along with DS2500 pads on the front & back. Once everything was off I had the Brembo's refurbed, luck that I did as they found I had cooked the inner seals!
Got my Speedline's back from PPS
The New Vs. Old Discs
Ordered up a set of Goodridge braided hoses to but on fitting the brakes I found the fronts were too short (I asked for Mk3 Ibiza Cupra R hoses) which should have fitted but don't! Even the fitment to the Brembo's would ideally be a 90 degree elbow but these are straight
Contacted Goodridge but they not being very helpful at the moment.
The other hoses fitted perfect
Fitted the front discs & calipers
And trial fitted the Comp 2's
And might as well get a pic with the Compomotive MO's
Fitted the rear discs and pads and also removed my studs from the hub of the rears and cleaned them up ready to fit so the new rear discs after I bleed the brakes
Ordered a set of braided hoses from Badger 5 so just waiting on delivery of them now to fit then I can bleed the brakes, fit the studs and then go out for a day to bed the discs & beds in. While waiting on the hoses I fitted some grip tape used on skateboards to the footwells as I'm fed up of marks on the floor and sliding around when it's wet lol.
And on a random look on eBay at GoPro Hero 2 camera's I found a Motorsport Edition going for £187.50 with a buy it now so knowing that was cheap & fancying one for a while I bought that, then when I looked 20mins later the seller had but it up to £199.99 so I think he made a mistake as he also had some up where you could bid for that at that starting price.
If anyone can recommend some excellent road tyres for the wet then let me know, this is why I have bought the speedlines so I can have a set of "dry" & "wets" at track days
yea, i was thinking that when I was under the car changing the hoses.... could do with a powder coating!
Only thing is I don't want to remove the stud axle because it's all shimmed to adjust the camber and toe
Only thing is I don't want to remove the stud axle because it's all shimmed to adjust the camber and toe
Just looked into the eagle F1 Assy 2 and they start from 17" you can get the Assy 1 in 16" but I don't know what the difference is.
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Right been messing about with the snot this week to get it ready for Pembrey on Sunday (29th July).
I finally got the front braided hoses sorted, all thanks to Bill @ Badger 5, had to pay him a vist tho because the Post Office lost his package.... Was nice to finally meet you & he's given me more ideas
Good ridge haven't replied to me after 3 emails asking for measurements of a mk3 Ibiza Cupra & Ibiza Cupra R to compare and see what they have actually sent me.... Whatever they are they don't fit!
Pics of the brakes behind the wheels and the car finally on the floor
Removed my old billet camera & solid state recorder to replace it with a GoPro Hero 2
And took the one for a spin (all day) to bed in my brakes & take it to Aviva Autos to get my alignment and corner weighted checked.
This is with me out of the car.... It as been set up to accomdate myself in the car! Was flicking between 977-979Kgs
I finally got the front braided hoses sorted, all thanks to Bill @ Badger 5, had to pay him a vist tho because the Post Office lost his package.... Was nice to finally meet you & he's given me more ideas
Good ridge haven't replied to me after 3 emails asking for measurements of a mk3 Ibiza Cupra & Ibiza Cupra R to compare and see what they have actually sent me.... Whatever they are they don't fit!
Pics of the brakes behind the wheels and the car finally on the floor
Removed my old billet camera & solid state recorder to replace it with a GoPro Hero 2
And took the one for a spin (all day) to bed in my brakes & take it to Aviva Autos to get my alignment and corner weighted checked.
This is with me out of the car.... It as been set up to accomdate myself in the car! Was flicking between 977-979Kgs
Well for some reason I need to wear some form of overalls at this track day in Pembrey, race suit or even mechanics overalls will do.
So one a look out on eBay I came across this go kart suit for £25. Will do the job, since it will be the only time I will be using it.
So one a look out on eBay I came across this go kart suit for £25. Will do the job, since it will be the only time I will be using it.
Couldnt you get some Ford ones dave? That would be awesome.
Might try and pop down sunday for a look.
Might try and pop down sunday for a look.
Lol I'm not in work, got 3 weeks off.
Yea pop down, I want some good photos... Still haven't sorted a massive picture to go on my kitchen/dinner wall
Yea pop down, I want some good photos... Still haven't sorted a massive picture to go on my kitchen/dinner wall
Pembrey went very well.... Spent the whole week under the Ibiza and checking stuff over & getting everything as I wanted it. Had no problems all day expect on my last session where I started to get a misfire but when I got home it was fine, so going to change the coil pack first I think. Leads & plugs are new so the coil pack is the oldest out of the ignition side.
Here's two short videos.... First one is chasing a 320bhp Fiat fitted with a 20vT lump from a Fiat Coupe and the second video shows a few flat out laps and a twickie moment when I overtake the mx-5 going into Honda Curve.
Just keep in mind I'm only allow to over take on one of the two straights and only when the car in front pulls over to the right... I had a telling off in the morning for overtaking else where.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/dave_cymru/ByeByeArbath.mp4
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/dave_cymru/LittleMoments.mp4
Here's two short videos.... First one is chasing a 320bhp Fiat fitted with a 20vT lump from a Fiat Coupe and the second video shows a few flat out laps and a twickie moment when I overtake the mx-5 going into Honda Curve.
Just keep in mind I'm only allow to over take on one of the two straights and only when the car in front pulls over to the right... I had a telling off in the morning for overtaking else where.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/dave_cymru/ByeByeArbath.mp4
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/dave_cymru/LittleMoments.mp4
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