My MK2 Rally car

[mojo]

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thanksfor the comment guys--the webshop has a standardUK courier charge of £15, regradless of part size or value,but ifs its a small part we can post too for alot less---just let us know on your orders.
Thanks again.
Grp4

[PaulAlex]

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Thinking in future will just pop round your house and go through your spare parts , as you buy new bits for yours every week

You're welcome round any Sunday when we're working on it Ian - the kettles always on

[105Ian]

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You're welcome round any Sunday when we're working on it Ian - the kettles always on

Sounds like a plan Paul as would be more than happy to give you a hand , plus have a look round the latest updates to your car , gives us a shout next time your doing the car and the kettle is on

[Paul C]

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thanksfor the comment guys--the webshop has a standardUK courier charge of £15, regradless of part size or value,but ifs its a small part we can post too for alot less---just let us know on your orders.
Thanks again.
Grp4

Thanks - i will call you tomorrow for the tension strut spacers, also some nylon front bumper spacers, and probably one of your mugs - as i drink a lot of tea with this car!

Thanks for your feed back

[Paul C]

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Well i spoke to Torsten and he sorted me out with the tension strut high angle spacers, and whilst i was on the phone i bought some perspex sliders to fit at a later date! Thanks Torsten.

Spent this weekend sorting out the new steering rack, fitted some helper springs to the struts, and basically spent a few hours trying to square everything up as best i can while its up in the air and work out whats pointing in what direction. Also now have full lock both ways, which will help with left hand corners!!

You can see the new helper springs, harder coil over springs, new steering rack, steering arms and antiroll bar with drop links .



With all these little things that "we" (the Abingdon service boys and James!) have found to be wrong, i'm getting quite excited at the ideal of it handling so much better that i might actually stand a good chance of top 10 finishes at single venues (if i pick my events carefully )

Also made a little bracket up for the gear indicator - not a bad effort for a hacksaw and a file

[PaulAlex]

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Looking good Paul - whats the latest with the engine? Any events in mind?

Cheers,

Paul

[Paul C]

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Looking good Paul - whats the latest with the engine? Any events in mind?

Cheers,

Paul

Thanks Paul.

Ummm how can i put this diplomatically - still not ready

Apparently we are just waiting for the dry sump kit and then it can be dyno'd - so its annoyingly close

Bovington is a possibility but i have decided that i definitely want to go back to Down Ampney for the Get it Sideways stages. Be a good one to go back and compare the handling on the same stages, and the times as well .

[oddy]

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Thanks Paul.

Ummm how can i put this diplomatically - still not ready

Apparently we are just waiting for the dry sump kit and then it can be dyno'd - so its annoyingly close

Bovington is a possibility but i have decided that i definitely want to go back to Down Ampney for the Get it Sideways stages. Be a good one to go back and compare the handling on the same stages, and the times as well .

Looking good Paul,
Put me down for service crew at Down Ampney?
As for engine's there seemed to be a few people unhappy in the service area, think he has stretched himself a bit to far? think you need to to start nagging a lot to get to the top of the list, I know that in most businesses the person on the phone chasing the most is normally the first person to get the goods, I know you should not have to but might be the solution?
Cheers,
James

[Paul C]

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Thanks James, i will get the hob nobs in then - chocolate ones or plain?!

I'm sure it will be ok in the end- i think we're getting closer!

[Paul C]

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Just setting off for a trip to Plymouth to get my engine!!

[mexicotait]

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Yay !!!

[mista weava]

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Nice work Paul.

Reference that lift, does anyone know where I can get one?

[Paul C]

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Well ive got the engine back, and to say i am a very happy chap is an understatement ! Its too good to use

[PaulAlex]

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That looks great Paul - when do we get to see the youtube clip of it being fired up?

[Paul C]

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That looks great Paul - when do we get to see the youtube clip of it being fired up?

Aiming for next weekend.

Just need to order some braided hose adaptors for the new fuel rail and oil pump. Trying to decide as to whether i need to shell out the extra for Goodridge fittings, or use the APS ones from JCC - whats your thoughts Paul?