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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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04/09/2011 07:29
04/09/2011 07:29
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rikki16vt
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rikki16vt
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When will she be ready to hit the road again?
For god sake, keep the boost down, the engine will live a lot longer!
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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04/09/2011 16:23
04/09/2011 16:23
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proccy
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proccy
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When will she be ready to hit the road again?
For god sake, keep the boost down, the engine will live a lot longer! i'm hoping to get her back thursday or friday then run her in for 500miles - drop the oil, run normally for 500 miles and drop the oil again - then we're ready to go  as for restricting boost, the head has been engineered to spool up quicker and boost earlier at less revs than before, so it sounds good to me.....i'll be winding boost up gradually but surely as the weeks go by 
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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#1256841
04/09/2011 16:25
04/09/2011 16:25
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Biggenz
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Biggenz
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I'm sure you'll be happy with your engine dude! Good luck. 
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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#1256853
04/09/2011 16:49
04/09/2011 16:49
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porkypaul
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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06/09/2011 19:08
06/09/2011 19:08
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proccy
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proccy
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well, he's got it running anyway.....more news as it becomes available 
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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06/09/2011 20:12
06/09/2011 20:12
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Paul_H
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Paul_H
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fingers and toes crossed for you mate
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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07/09/2011 15:16
07/09/2011 15:16
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proccy
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proccy
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and in typical fashion he didn't drive it 50 miles before it tried to kill him....a brake pipe (HEL group buy!!) let go and he had zero brakes. i believe he tried the handbrake, so that was a waste of a few seconds!! this car never gives up 
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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07/09/2011 16:04
07/09/2011 16:04
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Marco20valveT
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Marco20valveT
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OMFG. this car wants to die i think. shocking. really is. i take it the car left a brown mark on the floor when the pipe popped 
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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#1257937
07/09/2011 16:38
07/09/2011 16:38
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MarioCirillo
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fccuk me....
better keep checking those pipes or are you going back to standard?
I have been checking mine periodically...
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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#1257941
07/09/2011 16:47
07/09/2011 16:47
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Blummin' heck Steve, that's crazy! Glad no one was hurt!
Well I suppose the car is still in the best hands possible to have every last thing checked before you get the car back! Hope it all goes smoothly from here.............
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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08/09/2011 20:31
08/09/2011 20:31
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johnnybravoturbo
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OMFG. this car wants to die i think. shocking. really is. i take it the car left a brown mark on the floor when the pipe popped yes on its maiden voyage i thought the brakes didnt feel good,but were coping fine,. I went down a steep hill with a queue of traffic in front and the pedal went to the floor.I ripped the handbrake through the roof but in true coupe style it did sweet F.A Had to swerve past a line of traffic on the wrong side of the road before going straight through some red lights and over a junction before coming to a stop. luck was on my side that there was no traffic but im sure a few on lookers were wondering what i was doing. Anyways,i have done around 70 miles in the car now,not used a drop of oil and its very lively low down and difficult to keep off boost during running in. Very excited to see how this does once the engines properly run in. One big fault that has developed is that stupid exhaust is giving me a headache and shaking my teeth. Needs ripping off.
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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08/09/2011 21:00
08/09/2011 21:00
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proccy
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proccy
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OMFG. this car wants to die i think. shocking. really is. i take it the car left a brown mark on the floor when the pipe popped yes on its maiden voyage i thought the brakes didnt feel good,but were coping fine,. I went down a steep hill with a queue of traffic in front and the pedal went to the floor.I ripped the handbrake through the roof but in true coupe style it did sweet F.A Had to swerve past a line of traffic on the wrong side of the road before going straight through some red lights and over a junction before coming to a stop. luck was on my side that there was no traffic but im sure a few on lookers were wondering what i was doing. Anyways,i have done around 70 miles in the car now,not used a drop of oil and its very lively low down and difficult to keep off boost during running in. Very excited to see how this does once the engines properly run in. One big bonus fault that has developed is that stupid exhaust is giving me a headache and shaking my teeth. Needs ripping off. jealous 
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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08/09/2011 21:03
08/09/2011 21:03
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Biggenz
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Biggenz
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Had to swerve past a line of traffic on the wrong side of the road before going straight through some red lights and over a junction before coming to a stop.
luck was on my side that there was no traffic but im sure a few on lookers were wondering what i was doing.
Bloody hell, Evil Knievel!! 
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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09/09/2011 00:29
09/09/2011 00:29
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Marco20valveT
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Marco20valveT
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Brown pants moment me thinks!!
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
[Re: coupedummy]
#1258480
09/09/2011 03:33
09/09/2011 03:33
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Paul_H
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Paul_H
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be interested to know this as well, had been planning on a set of these but not so sure now  brings back memories of the Goodridge hoses 
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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#1258505
09/09/2011 09:50
09/09/2011 09:50
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proccy
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proccy
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be interested to know this as well, had been planning on a set of these but not so sure now brings back memories of the Goodridge hoses i'm not sure it's totally the quality of the hoses, it may be the way they were seated, or not....hopefully jbt will clarify soon
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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09/09/2011 13:09
09/09/2011 13:09
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rikki16vt
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rikki16vt
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OMG! There must an Angel watching you, JBT!
Time to put some holly water in to the radiator!
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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#1258926
10/09/2011 17:25
10/09/2011 17:25
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proccy
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proccy
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well, finally got her back about 8.30 this morning and i have to say she looked shabby and dirty - i'd forgotten a couple of cosmetic things need sorting but jbt is on the case. she drives very well although i can't take her above 3.5k revs during the running in 500 miles. sounds great, feels great, pulls very well from almost zero revs (barbz magic) and i'm looking forward to an extended driving spell with no issues!!! i love this damn car 
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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#1258932
10/09/2011 17:38
10/09/2011 17:38
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MarioCirillo
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I had problems with my hel hoses...
I was at Joes and luckily he spotted one of my hoses was leaking!!! We took the hose off... inspected it and the problem was the thread at the top of the hose that clamps it onto the fiat hard brake pipe. The thread was very shallow and wasnt biting. Joe had another set of HELs and we checked and they wree ok so we fitted them. I sent mine back to hel...
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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#1259174
11/09/2011 13:59
11/09/2011 13:59
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London Tan
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I need some sleep
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Finally there, bet your loving it!
Now in the 400+ bhp club!
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Re: And finally, it's another hello from me
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#1259198
11/09/2011 15:48
11/09/2011 15:48
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johnnybravoturbo
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johnnybravoturbo
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The pipe on this one has failed where it meets the bulkhead.When locking over the steering you can see that its pulling the joint abnormally.
I did report this to Steve that the pipe wasnt looking great ages ago,but we hadnt got around to replacing it.
These pipes imo arent the best,the rears in short are okay but the fronts are too long and either offer a risk or rubbing through on the wheel/ bulkhead or stressing the joint.
I have every mod and then some on my own coupe but will not fit these.
I have fitted some originals back to both sides of Steves car.
Glad your liking the car Steve.
Dont forget to keep your eyes out for those parts i mentioned.
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