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30th November 2009, 18:26
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just out of intrest tho how much is a TB and whats the power outcome?? cheers 
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30th November 2009, 21:11
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Car(s): 2003 Saxo VTR, 1997 MGF 1.8i, 2001 MGF Trophy 160
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Mate its all down to traction and how quick you can get the power down, milage on the engine, whether it needs servicing etc.
Its the bungee cord thats givin you the extra power
Mine feels a lot quicker since puttin the buckets in and sorting out my idle control valve
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1st December 2009, 15:06
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ull beat me this time lol. i wont hit past 30 
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1st December 2009, 20:59
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Nearly sorted out my handbrake mate and I've got to buy a new ICV now and clean the Throttle Body out - should be performing right by then
May service it soon aswell even though it isn't due till March time
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2nd December 2009, 14:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Azza-VTR
Nearly sorted out my handbrake mate and I've got to buy a new ICV now and clean the Throttle Body out - should be performing right by then
May service it soon aswell even though it isn't due till March time |
do it urself mate i did its a piece of piss . changed my rocker cover as well so the engine will stop leaking oil. The dickhead previous owner reckoned he changed the oil. He did that all right but it was also over double the proper ammount in. i thought he knew about cars 
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2nd December 2009, 14:32
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Originally Posted by xxo0pko0xx
do it urself mate i did its a piece of piss . changed my rocker cover as well so the engine will stop leaking oil. The dickhead previous owner reckoned he changed the oil. He did that all right but it was also over double the proper ammount in. i thought he knew about cars |
thats bad tbh - engine should run a lot smoother with the right amount in it !
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2nd December 2009, 14:38
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Originally Posted by raunchz
thats bad tbh - engine should run a lot smoother with the right amount in it !
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init. problem is tho after i strapped on the radiator i filled it up to "max" with coolant then ran the engine. Had a bit of white smoke out the back (condesstation?) i assumed as it hasnt been started in over a week. Then looked back in coolant bottle to find it half empty! could it have just put more coolant into the block or you reckon all that oil has blown the head?
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2nd December 2009, 20:01
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sounds like an airlock, keep topping it up until it goes down no more, open the bleed valves to get all the air out !
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3rd December 2009, 13:32
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where are bleed valves??
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3rd December 2009, 14:44
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usded guide on here to bleed the system. i also flushed it all so fingers crossed the temp should be ok now
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3rd December 2009, 14:55
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all parts needed are now in the post!! Should have it back onn tuesday fingers crossed!
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3rd December 2009, 15:24
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Originally Posted by xxo0pko0xx
all parts needed are now in the post!! Should have it back onn tuesday fingers crossed!
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Will look forward to seeing some pics of it back together !!! Fingers crossed !!
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3rd December 2009, 15:24
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good luck mate
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3rd December 2009, 16:05
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yh just headlamps and bonnet needed now opted for a fibreglass 1 to save weight. also looks good and was cheaper then the standard bonnets. for air ive popped some 15mm bonnet raisers on already with a cold air feed induction sucking just where the gap will sit . For added secruity also purchased some bonnet pins although i dont have a clue how to fit these
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3rd December 2009, 16:15
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ive also updated modifactions the car has all ready for when i get it back on the road
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3rd December 2009, 16:18
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bonnet ive purchased (will fit it in this state with some posi blue citreon badge on front)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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3rd December 2009, 16:34
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nice bonnet !!!
I'm planning on getting a fiberglass bonnet and boot for mine when I've got some more ££££
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3rd December 2009, 16:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by raunchz
nice bonnet !!!
I'm planning on getting a fiberglass bonnet and boot for mine when I've got some more ££££
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cheers trying to upload the pic i got the idea from but photobucket playing up . I wouldnt mid a boot tho tbh . i wanna go to a track day next yr some time and try it out lol. Ill just wait till someone drives into the back of me then i got a excuse lmao 
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3rd December 2009, 16:47
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yer been thinking about what you said about the engine upgrades  . any cheaper mods that'll hit me on the door of 120bhp by april??
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3rd December 2009, 17:06
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urm..... could try a 25bhp shot of nitrous? Still could be expensive though to get setup properly and fitted etc.
Gaining bhp isn't really 'cheap' tbh.
Ideally I'd just hang off and try to save for some engine mods tbh. If you bought a vts engine carefully, could get all the bits, and it fitted for £500-£600 if the right one cam along. Could do it for less if you fitted it yourself, nothing too difficult about it
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