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Post by V6 on Feb 14, 2020 12:17:14 GMT
 +5bhp |
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Post by scottydugg on Feb 14, 2020 13:09:05 GMT
Have you just named your bump?  |
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Post by atlex on Feb 14, 2020 13:13:43 GMT
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Post by Zed. on Feb 14, 2020 13:19:13 GMT
 +5bhp why'd you name the car after Norman Lovett's character in Red Dwarf   Rich. |
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Post by V6 on Feb 14, 2020 14:40:51 GMT
That LFX is a bargain considering what he must have put into it. Not to mention the time! I wonder what his next project will be?
Personally I am tempted by going more extreme with a V8 in something else. Although lardy mass and costs is a huge factor. So I think I'd actually try the opposite end of the spectrum by going hyper lightweight (7 or something). If I move on in the future. See what occurs. For now this is a lot of fun and a great all rounder: Quick, daft entertaining sound track, water tight (unlike a 7), carry a full sized spare wheel and shopping, nice and compact for country lanes, yet can go over bumps, cool retro looks etc. Options which tick all these boxes are very hard to find.
ps
Zed... "Smeg!" - I didn't think of that connection |
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Post by V6 on Feb 17, 2020 17:33:14 GMT
My spare engine is now home and nestled into a space. Upgraded clutch pressure plate now ordered.
Upgraded engine thermostat and spare ordered: STANT 46337.
Awaiting new injector rubber seals. Shot in the dark but may be the idle air leak. Worth a go before anything else. Back to the waiting game for imports... |
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Post by V6 on Feb 20, 2020 11:07:00 GMT
I made a magnetic satnav / phone holder from some pieces of aluminium. It can rotate down out of the way of the dials when not in use. Although I prefer it vertical all the time. A large screen Garmin covers the lower half of the dials when in use. A smaller phone sits just under the dials if the arm lowered to 90 degrees.
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Post by wannabe on Feb 20, 2020 14:37:24 GMT
Can you actually hear a SatNav? lol |
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Post by V6 on Feb 20, 2020 16:09:33 GMT
I've not actually tested it yet. Although they have pretty pictures too |
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Post by V6 on Mar 2, 2020 10:41:31 GMT
The competition clutch pressure plate arrived
Just need the spare clutch plate to arrive in case we need it
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Post by V6 on Mar 8, 2020 16:30:33 GMT
Crazy Dan and his Dad arrived for my spare engine... to put in a classic MG. Poor little thing is going to get a big shock  |
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Post by V6 on Mar 9, 2020 14:56:10 GMT
My car is now back at Hybrid Tune for a full check over now it's bedded in, new brakes, upgraded clutch, upgraded thermostat, re-tune the idle. It will be all sorted ready for the spring & summer fun  |
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Post by wannabe on Mar 9, 2020 15:11:37 GMT
Good to hear! Hope the idle thing is an easy fix.
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Post by V6 on Mar 12, 2020 11:21:37 GMT
Idle all fixed! Woooooo! One of the many screws which hold the Holley plenum onto the adaptor plate had vibrated loose and fell into the bay below. Also the paper gasket for the Holley had crushed down due to the pressure over the bedding in time, thus allowing the screw/s to loosen off. All back together with thread lock. Apparently just putting a finger over the screw hole diagnosed and sorted the idle issue there and then. Clutch also done. Car should be finished later today. YAY & WOO - GO HYBRID! |
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Post by V6 on Mar 13, 2020 14:52:28 GMT
The car is back home after all the work.
It took a while to get used to the firmer clutch. Kinda matches the manual steering now. No slip with harder launches now.
The idle is much quieter. It sits rock solid at just under 1000 which is far more sane. Although the midrange over run grumbles and pops are far more restrained too. Sometimes that is good, although sometimes it's less fun / manic. Most people would likely see this as a benefit I guess.
So it's all good under the hood.
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le sigh
Jul 15, 2023 20:03:52 GMT
le sigh
Jul 15, 2023 20:03:52 GMT