Jamie_VF22 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 looks and sounds good quick question or page link for socks or anyone----what gearbox is it running? i read through the tread a while back, so all the specific details slips my mind at the moment 3S-GTE if I remember correctly mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gorganl2000 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 3S-GTE if I remember correctly mate thanks...was just worried it may be the 2zz box...had a local turbo 2zz which was destroying its gears constantly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Langeman Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Yo men, I'm a fan of you from Holland. Just want to say you do great work keep te good work ! Gr a fan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jRAgTMrgbM Details Soon I promise! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 FUCK!! Sounds amazing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starletezy Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 This thing is brutal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JamesD89 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Sounds a real animal Matt, we need figures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Wow mate that's amazing, must be so exciting being so close to driving it on the road again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 FUCK!! Sounds amazing FFFUCK INDEED. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jellybaby Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Sex wee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Holy mother of god! Good work 😍James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adzy Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Animal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freak Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 this is insane. sounds crazy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffrosie Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Easy 300+ there to blow the socks of many hyper cars out there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 That is so sick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOG33K Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 What a weapon. I want it!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tango123 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 😱. the noise it makes!!! 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ashSublime Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Wow... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chand Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Excited to see this and have to meet up again once mine is done mateSounds nice though must say Edited April 19, 2016 by Chand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Cheers Folks for the Kind Words.Sounds like a plan to me Chand! Right!I've been waiting to drive it to give a decent feedback/updates to this thread so there isn't so many unknowns and hopefully answer as many of peoples questions as possible!The base map was finished being done start of the week, so its been a pretty mad week/rush getting everything done and sorted.On the base map the car made 317.1bhp / 235.0lb-ft at 8psi.What I will say though is its NOTHING like a 4E-FTE. The delivery of the power and the power band is huge.The off boost driving is brilliant, was overtaking in 5th on back-roads without even bringing it on boost.From my experience, I'd put it on par with 4E/370bhp/25psi on my old set-up.The Lift Engagement comes in at 4500rpm and the rev limit is set slightly lower at 8000rpm at the moment. The gearbox is lovely. Syncros seem better. Going through the gears is fantastic.I will try my best to capture the sound it makes on video for you guys to have a listen as soon as I can.As for the sound. The screamer pipe, does not sound like a screamer at all. It just sounds like engine noise. Its very strange the first few times I heard it. Apparently due to it being so short makes it much raspier. The car is also immensely loud. Too loud if anything. My ears were ringing after Japfest and back when I finally put my head on a pillow. So much unknown though, we can tweak and tune these things to make it as usable on the road as possible. Turbo, cant hear it over the screamer but only running 8psi, your not going to!Exhaust tone. The idle is lush. The amount of people asking me what cams were in it was amusing. Ok ill shut up on the noise front, Ill get you all some decent videos for youtube.After a wash:Excuse the Lifted Bonnet (needed for the time being for temps) and also excuse the missing skirt caps!When I got the car back I had some problems I needed to sort. The engine is lighter but the gearbox isn't.There is a touch more weight on the front of the car and this is evident as soon as you come off the jack and look at the spring compression on the Meister's. I will be talking to Meister about stiffer front springs for it at some point. If anyone else has any ideas on a good starting point on set up's I'm all ears! To drive however, tbh Its not easy to realise there is more weigh on the front until you plant your foot the traction is unreal. I am looking forward to running semi slicks on it again now!Japfest was brilliant. Great to see so many faces, New and Old.UKSO Stand looked superb, the cars looked in much better condition then mine!Most of them had paint! lol. (my rear bumper needs painting)After the period of time ive been without mine I look forward to dialling it in! Getting the bodywork up to a level im satisfied with and going from there!Then ill get Ricky to turn it up properly and see what a 2zz can do!Few pics from JF...To Do List:Replace French PAS Pump with a New One. (Faulty 2nd hand one)Program Race-Dash In.Fabricate New TB Lever. To Smoothen & Soften the Pedal.Modify the Glovebox to allow room from ECU, all Fuses and Relays.Clean the back of the car out and get some paint and detailing work done! Custom Bonnet. etc So there we go, cars home.As always big thanks to the gang at Race-Tech Motorsport. They've done a sterling job as always! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Round of applause for socks finally making it to japfest! Good work mate its been a long time coming It looks insane, I bet its a right hoot to drive. I'm looking forward to seeing this progress now the hard labour is done James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Looking forward to hearing some more vids pleased for you mate as it's been a long time coming and isn't fun driving a normal car in it's place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sam_glanza_v Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) I've read your thread countless times mate and finally seeing the car at japfest was a treat. What an animal it is. Didn't see you about wanted to chat to you about it but there's always next time haha. I had my glanza there too unfortunately I couldn't get on the ukso stand! Anyways mate keep it the great work look forward to updates! Edited April 25, 2016 by sam_glanza_v Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayc-glanza17 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 So glad its back matt..I got mine back on road wednsday just gone..As you may have seen on instagram..Well done matey.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Did take a few photos of it tried some arty farty stuff on camera that hopefully turn out good, ill let you know when there posted! Was great to see the car and to talk to you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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