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sexy_gt · 26th March 2011, 07:45

it does its job lol not much to it. the car runs smooth. had a slight issue with a very low idle yesterday with a warm engine, strange...

had one occasion where it wouldnt start, could of flooded, may been the ecu, may of been the car not sure. for the money id say better than spending on a stock ecu map.

spur of the moment trackday at cadwell yesterday lol. car went ok. was nice to drive caddie in decent warm weather.

arse end is very lively since ive raised it. had it on two wheels most laps

there will be pictures to prove

the abs is going in the bin. i dont know how ive lived with it for so long it sucks, i just cant go deep into hairpin without lifting a wheel, i need to be braking and its backing them off.

it was also nice of the marshalls to come over at lunch to have a chat with me. they was asking if the me if the car and i was ok after my last time there...

i have some footage but batteries died in the camera after 20 minutes

im at Bedford Gran Turismo circuit on monday 28th.

JoshB · 26th March 2011, 07:53

Glad cars back on track already! Weathers been gorgeous lately so bet it was really nice yesterday to be out there.

Cant wait to see these pics

Good to see the friendly marshals coming for a chat!

sexy_gt · 26th March 2011, 19:11

hey check me out cadwell 1:45.50 ohh yeah! and that was with a shitty new RS-focus in the way round park

i think theres a 1:44.50 in it as it is.

id love some proper timing gear but it is not allowed. i must say i am getting my times from timing footage.

sexy_gt · 28th March 2011, 20:39

another trackday, another crash!

mashed a superlegg badly and bent a track rod 90deg like a banana. managed to fix this trackside at bedford GT.

pix and footage later im shafted. need sleep.

VTSjames · 28th March 2011, 21:09

it certainly made a good job of the superlegg and an even better job of the track rod, glad to see you guys went to all lengths to get it fixed

(suppose you had to, to get the car home)

had a good day out, glad i saw you on track this time although i may reconsider wether to come next time as i feel a ginx lmao.... deffo worth the trip to see the venue aswell

i also have pics, will upload tomorrow on here

-shuggles- · 28th March 2011, 21:35

bad news about another crash mate

Just shows you're first crash never dampened you're spirit to push the car tho:

sexy_gt · 29th March 2011, 10:03

I was pushing very hard. Had a great morning on track too.

VTSjames · 29th March 2011, 20:45

some pics i took from bedford yesterday

firstly, the 'bannana shaped' track rod end

the damaged superleggera...OUCH!!

awaiting new part

All fixed

some randoms

How far is that wheel off the floor lol

hard_corejoeboy · 30th March 2011, 16:57

Nice pics!

How much were the wheels and they are around 4 point something kilo's are they not?
Also what did you use to blank off the fogs?

sexy_gt · 30th March 2011, 17:35

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Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Nice pics!

How much were the wheels and they are around 4 point something kilo's are they not?
Also what did you use to blank off the fogs?

those wheels are quite expensive. i cant remember exactly how much i paid for them but i have two sets incase i damage one like i have just done.

theyre 4.9 kilo rims 15" x 7" wide.

the smashed rim happened at about 85mph so took it well. i turned in and the back end kicked out making the front end dig in, the front end ended up cutting the cornera lot but i was sideways. there is no kerb on this particular left hand 90deg corner and the tarmac drops off 8-10" so on the way back on the track i kerbed the rim a little.

front fogs have been blanked off with sparco mudflap. loads of people think i should be using the holes as ducts for the braks but as i dont have brake fade issues im keeping the bumper like that for better aero

i think i am rebuilding the head before a next outing. the lifters are very tappy when engine is warm. still making lots of power but the head gasket is now spraying a thin mist of oil onto the chasis leg. id say its been well ragged.

id say the lifters have done 100k and dont like 708 cams + lots of revs at their age.

so the rebuilt head... not sure on headwork for what it costs wont give me much in return. im unsure on solid lifters and raising the rpm more or seeing if i can get catcam or newman uprated lifters. im not sure whats on the market.

will re-seat valves, fit new valve seals and possibly springs. followed by a light skim.

-shuggles- · 30th March 2011, 17:41

the rim looks nasty! Plans sound good for a rebuild tho, good time for some more power surely?

hard_corejoeboy · 30th March 2011, 17:43

Whats a standard vts wheel in width?

Im lucky on the head front

My engine is fairly new. Just have loads of other dramas front wheel squeeking and rear suspension making noises

sexy_gt · 31st March 2011, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by hard_corejoeboy

Whats a standard vts wheel in width?

Im lucky on the head front

My engine is fairly new. Just have loads of other dramas front wheel squeeking and rear suspension making noises

i think 6.5"

the engine is tired as i do 15+ trackdays in it a year.

Ryan^p · 31st March 2011, 18:53

Ring matt at qep. He's still selling parts so should be able to help with the head rebuild.

hard_corejoeboy · 31st March 2011, 20:05

and how many years have you used the saxo at trackdays?

Just getting an idea as i've done 5 ring laps and countless Brands Hatch laps (over space of one day)

AndySAXO^p · 31st March 2011, 20:14

Mate, remember that if you start getting like 8 k + rpm limits then I would start looking at the bottom end too, just to be safe,

I would stick with the standard followers and some car cam springs and some good head work maybe talk to sandy about it?

He could give you any idea on what works well?

But if you start looking at wilder cams then pocket pistons would be needed,

But I dnt think soils lifters would be needed really unless you wanted some wild cams Like ph4 range.

Looks good, the lap times at cadwell looking very good

lol

Ryan^p · 31st March 2011, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndySAXO

Mate, remember that if you start getting like 8 k + rpm limits then I would start looking at the bottom end too, just to be safe,

I would stick with the standard followers and some car cam springs and some good head work maybe talk to sandy about it?

He could give you any idea on what works well?

But if you start looking at wilder cams then pocket pistons would be needed,

But I dnt think soils lifters would be needed really unless you wanted some wild cams Like ph4 range.

Looks good, the lap times at cadwell looking very good

lol

ph4 are a hydro grind cam, much like the 734.

Still need the pistons being done though.

AndySAXO^p · 1st April 2011, 18:21

Yer I meant to say ph4 plus not range,

sexy_gt · 2nd April 2011, 07:39

im just rebuilding a standard head. no more power till next year. if i fit pocket pistons, headwork and cams im only going to see another 20hp not worth the money.

AndySAXO^p · 2nd April 2011, 08:01

It not the peak power mate, but yer peak power you will have 20 more around that, but would have more torque, but 20 bhp in a little weight car is a good amount.

But fair eunf, if you plan to re biuld the head get some head work, would help bait. But down to how much you want to pay.