pick1 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I really really like your motor mate just class gotta be a beast to drive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Those tyres under the Paradas, how do you find them? Found some for cheap but I hear they can't cope with high temps on track? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lew777 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Brace looks good mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Those tyres under the Paradas, how do you find them? Found some for cheap but I hear they can't cope with high temps on track? They are amazing for sprints/hillclimbs not good for trackdays unless its wet. You can get them in different compounds I've got X22 (super soft) i only use them for sprint events Brace looks good mate Cheers mate Hows your car?I really really like your motor mate just class gotta be a beast to drive Cheers. Its not bad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbo Moorley Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 They are amazing for sprints/hillclimbs not good for trackdays unless its wet. You can get them in different compounds I've got X22 (super soft) i only use them for sprint events Cheers mate Hows your car? Cheers. Its not bad them tyres maxsport rb5's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 them tyres maxsport rb5's? Dunlop CR311 Tarmac rally tyres. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Thanks for the info! I thought they were maxsport too (the name escaped me when I asked) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Thanks for the info! I thought they were maxsport too (the name escaped me when I asked) No worries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 And this.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Rear beam back from powder coating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 looks good dude ive got a rear beam here that im getting zinc plated so it will be gold/silver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Looking fresh Mike good to see you giving the old girl an overhaul John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Rear beam looks awesome mate! Really wish I had the time to do stuff like that to mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rasslenny Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 can i ask a question im about to do this exact engine build down here the mechanic is worried that with the dished pistons the compression will lower too much and the car become a lag monster.... can you confirm my fears? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Not really I get full boost 1.5bar at 4000rpm. you don't want all your power low down as you will destroy your gearbox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rasslenny Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 and did you have to machine the head at all to get the clearance of the pistons.. and what head gasket did you use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 and did you have to machine the head at all to get the clearance of the pistons.. and what head gasket did you use? TM-developments built my engine not sure but it works Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Few more tweeks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Cars nearly ready for ten of the best ;) ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pick1 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Looking good dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Looks Sick Mike! U going to be taking on the handling course I take it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Looks Sick Mike! U going to be taking on the handling course I take it? Nice1 Yeh man going for handling win ;) but will also do 1/4 mile and top speed for overall points. Pressures on to get my car running this weekend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Home made rose jointed trackrods. Thats something different, any reason behind that dude?Good luck at ToTB do Ukso proud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Home made rose jointed trackrods. Thats something different, any reason behind that dude?Good luck at ToTB do Ukso proud They are to reduce bump steer Will be having a play with wishbones aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mike EP82 Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Home made tracking lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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