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19th August 2010, 12:56
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Spoke to John for a further update. Things are almost complete. John is trying to fix a few niggles with the cooling and trying to get the Predator to achieve what he needs... Not sure this is going to happen.
The brake setup has been modified to give more pedal leverage. Will have to decide if this is good enough, or end up changing to different calipers/discs to give the required result.
John is still playing around with the mapping but will have to stop playing soon enough. The blower is developing 0.5bar at 3krpm, rising sharply to just over 1bar at 4krpm. This is giving instant wheelspin, which isn't ideal. Best power estimate is currently 270bhp @ wheels.
The car should be ready within the next few days to 2weeks... Depending on the cooling and brake quandaries...
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19th August 2010, 12:58
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#302
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Just in time for Trax?
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19th August 2010, 13:05
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#303
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Love this car, so much time and money put into it!! hope rebuild goes well, keep up the good work!!
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19th August 2010, 13:13
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#304
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Think you will have it back for TRAX? Really want to see this as I only got a look at your Megane last year
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19th August 2010, 13:18
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#305
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I don't think it will make trax, but you never know.
Bumpers are budged so far and it's not insured or mot'd. Doubt I will be able to afford that after paying Johns bill, lmao.
We will have to wait and see... 
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19th August 2010, 14:15
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#306
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Nice Progress Simo  should be right beast to drive  270@wheels should be enjoyable 
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19th August 2010, 17:12
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#307
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Originally Posted by Simo
John is still playing around with the mapping but will have to stop playing soon enough. The blower is developing 0.5bar at 3krpm, rising sharply to just over 1bar at 4krpm. This is giving instant wheelspin, which isn't ideal.
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Ideal? that's awesome.
plod up to 35 mph in 2nd and then sssssrrrreeeeeetchhhhh!!!......
followed by gearbox parts showering the road.
that's phat I say.
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20th August 2010, 00:26
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#308
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progress sounds good m8, really hope the niggles iron out.
this will be such a monster. fingers crossed for you m8
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21st August 2010, 13:53
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#309
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Another update from John... He's been figuring out why the boost isn't building as quickly as designed. Seems the intercooler is restricting flow. Without the intercooler it's building 0.2bar extra through the range and building boost quicker.
An intercooler redesign is a bit of a pain in the ass at this late stage, so have asked John to finish the build as it is. Means I will end up custom building a new cooler at some stage... Not sure if the Predator will then dynamically adjust to extra boost through range and quicker rise... or not? A project for after I get the car home I guess
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21st August 2010, 14:19
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Thats a kick in the balls mate! but suppose you can sort that when the car is back, hopefully wont need too much of a re-work!!
cant wait to see pics of everything built up and final figures, graph etc 
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21st August 2010, 14:41
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Yeah, it's annoying that the build could release more power, but its probably for the best. The transmission will already be on it's arse lol.
I think johns modified some of my boost pipes and stuff, so will have them re-custom made when I get it back 
Looking forward to sorting all of the wiring and stuff in the bay and tidying it all up now the servo has been junked.
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21st August 2010, 14:54
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#312
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still on for trax
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21st August 2010, 16:15
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#313
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Looks really nice mate.
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21st August 2010, 21:52
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#314
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to be fair near 300 atw its a good result? what was you aiming for anyway Si? Either way can't wait for the next set of pics
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21st August 2010, 22:00
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Yeah, I was 'only' aiming for 250@wheels, which seems to be in the bag!
I need to get it back now and tidy things up. Hopefully have it all fettled before the snow returns. Lol... I started ripping it apart in the snow and no doubt will still be at it this winter
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2nd September 2010, 14:54
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#316
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Just spoke to John... My cars ready for collection any day next week. Fortunately I have a week booked off work, so I can feel a road trip coming up after TRAX.
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2nd September 2010, 14:57
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#317
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Just spoke to John... My cars ready for collection any day next week. Fortunately I have a week booked off work, so I can feel a road trip coming up after TRAX. |
Dumb question... but... excited?
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2nd September 2010, 15:00
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#318
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Yes and no
I'm keen to get the car back but unsure what the bill's gonna be! Agreed to send a 2k chunk up for a kick off LOL
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2nd September 2010, 15:01
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#319
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What are the odds that it would be done the week after the biggest car show of the year? haha
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3rd September 2010, 15:51
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#320
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ill also give you a hand if you want to sort the bumpers out dude
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