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Give me the details and I'll add them :)
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Omitted from what? :)
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The thicker the needle the leaner it is at that point. The needle acts as a restriction to the flow of fuel. (So yes, you are right — that's also a reason I inverted the Y axis)
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I have 195/65 on mine — but only because I told the guy in Kwikfit the wrong size. Think they were about 20 quid each cheaper in that size when I realised my mistake and checked online. I was more than happy with 185s I had on before that — don't think you need anything really wide.
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Google "throttle bodies versus single throttle body" Unless you're running a fire breathing monster there's no difference. Certainly wouldn't expect one on a 1500 motor.
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Megajolt is still far better because the pick up is from the crank not through a chain - or else the mappable 123 unit as you'll get a better distributor unit avoiding nasty modern rotor arms etc An mappable ignition upgrade really is worth every penny - but do it properly :)
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for a 1500 it's about 4000rpm at 1 metre from the exhaust (not directly behind the exhaust — 45 degrees)
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And you'd be right — they are very noisy :)
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You can buy a decibel meter from ebay for cheap— certainly cheaper than losing the cost of the track day.
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Start the clock...48 weeks to go
James replied to Velocita Rosso's topic in Ten Countries Run (10CR)
3020 wrote: And Re AJP's point about the route not being published.i too am doing my own route...as per 03..it would be nice to see where and when roughly the entrants will be so we could swing by and do a drive by , if it's not too far off our route Thing is — if we're all doing our own thing to make it a good event — why are we paying an entry fee? What are we paying for? -
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James replied to Velocita Rosso's topic in Ten Countries Run (10CR)
michael_charlton wrote: So ,in answer, my own personal opinion is everyone should know when and where , when its finished That's fine — in previous years its been "wait until the drivers meeting" which is too late to enter. michael_charlton wrote: If we are all taking four days away from home, as usual, then we will all enjoy it, no matter whether we know where we are going in advance or not. That's missing my point — it's not that straight forward at all — unless you're someone who gets a kick out of just driving for no reason. Time and money is precious — I need to know I'm going to get a good value return on it. -
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James replied to Velocita Rosso's topic in Ten Countries Run (10CR)
Andy talks a lot of sense. The reason I didn't enter last time was because I didn't want to commit a lot of time and money to a long weekend I knew nothing about. How do I know if I'm going to enjoy it? The whole secrecy thing has always made it a pain! I remember marking up a load of horrid Michelin maps for entrants of the 05 event. Never understood the 10 countries or the 2,000 miles- let's just have a nice event which features great driving over a long weekend with load of good mates. I'd rather great roads were chosen rather than ones that make up the mileage or time. -
I used to have 145s on my Mk3 and it was great to drive! Who needs road holding when you have great handling? I remember the first RBRR I did in 2004 and there was so much standing water — never a chance of aqua planing.
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Well in terms of engine it seems best to compare similar engines — Spitfire, Heralds and Dolomites that use the 4 cyl. There's a difference in the weight of the car but the Spitfire should be the least stress as it's the lightest?
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Very nice! Where/when can I order them? :)
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RBRR Only For The Big Boys?
James replied to Deleted User's topic in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)
It's perfectly easy with two people— you just have to be a bit more strict with getting rest and can be slightly lonely when you're on your own driving. Three made it a bit boring to be honest— I think my brain switched off and I felt more tired as I knew there was someone else. Less adrenalin maybe? -
Ohhh I want a pair of those wishbones!! Who made them Keith? And would they make another pair?
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Nick_Jones wrote:Generally a (smallish) increase in negative camber as the suspension compresses is considered an advantage - because it tends the keep the most tyre tread on the road when cornering. Nick Like the test rig :) That's what I thought :)
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But— we want camber change— yes?
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Once you've spent 3k on your engine then fit the Webers - but it's the last thing on the list. If its only for occasional use then stick with SUs from a standard Triumph set up — they're more than enough.
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GPS tracking of individual cars.
James replied to Eagerbeaver's topic in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)
Latitude is great- it also works in the background so you don't have to have it constantly open. Mine is on all the time— which was nice for the IAE as I hadn't even thought about it but could check up on distances and where we had been when I got back. -
You can easily relay the headlights on a Mk1 by disconnecting the bullets behind the fuse box on the passenger side in the engine bay. No need to cut any wires at all.
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Tim — AutoCAD?
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I had 600W on one RBRR :) 4 x 100W standard lights and an additional 2 x 100W spots. I think. Hmmmm feeling I am missing out on all this prep now.
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Add to that the direct nature of the spark from the coil to the plug — after that the whole idea of a thing spinning around distributing sparks through a dizzy cap and then through the leads all feels a bit antiquated. :)