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My Noble M12

tuxman Part of things Posts: 568	My Noble M12 tuxman @tuxman
	Jan 15, 2019 21:09:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So it’s been a while guys so my apologies, the Noble has been tucked up in the garage waiting for spring !! A couple of months ago we got a offer from Racecar Engineering to put the Noble in the wind tunnel , this is a fantastic opportunity to actually see what is happening with the aero on the car , today we spent a valuable 2 hours in the tunnel and boy did we get a surprise !!! I have been working with Simon McBeath over the last 2 years and we have tried lots of new bits and I can feel there has been a improvement especially at high speed but I know for a fact we did not expect such high downforce numbers . I’m sworn to secrecy until the Magazine comes out but we now understand why we have seen 2 G of lateral cornering force 😎😎😎


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chrisvw Part of things Posts: 113	My Noble M12 chrisvw @chrisvw
	Jan 15, 2019 21:23:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wow, what an amazing thing to experience.


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joem83 Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,068	My Noble M12 joem83 @joem83
	Mar 11, 2019 10:30:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Did I spot this on track @ silverstone on last nights top gear?
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rblote Posted a lot Posts: 2,074	My Noble M12 rblote @rblote
	Jul 28, 2019 22:45:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	How are you going Mr Tuxman? Hope you are in good health. Any updates?


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maccamac Part of things Posts: 58	My Noble M12 maccamac @maccamac
	Jul 30, 2019 13:59:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	From his instagram I believe he was intending to put it back to road spec but sure who knows, unreal car on track or up the high street
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tuxman Part of things Posts: 568	My Noble M12 tuxman @tuxman
	Aug 11, 2019 17:50:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi Guys , good to hear from you all , all ok this End , had a few issues but nothing to serious!!! I have been using the Noble on the road all year , buzzing around having fun . I have done a couple of track day , Brands was good fun although I upset a guy in a Maclaren 570S 😂😂 he then reported me to the TDO for going to fast 😱😱😱 Went to Caffeine and Machine with Dawn last Sunday , great trip out but the list of jobs to do is getting pretty long !!!! Still riding my ebike which I’m loving , Brother has bought a nice Exige so have been out with him . Missing the racing !!! I’m not sure the Noble is enjoying the road work 😂😂😂 Hope you are all well 👍👍👍 Tux


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mk2cossie Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 3,063 Club RR Member Number: 77	My Noble M12 mk2cossie @mk2cossie Club Retro Rides Member 77
	Aug 11, 2019 18:24:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Reported for going too fast on a track day session? Is that even a thing Glad to hear all is going well, and good to see a cracking pair of legs too
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tuxman Part of things Posts: 568	My Noble M12 tuxman @tuxman
	Aug 13, 2019 17:12:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Aug 11, 2019 18:24:12 GMT mk2cossie said: Reported for going too fast on a track day session? Is that even a thing Glad to hear all is going well, and good to see a cracking pair of legs too Yep made me and the TDO chuckle 😂😂 I waited an hour before he went out again , followed him out of the pit lane hoping he was going to have another go .........pulled over and waved me past pretty quickly 😂😂😂


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gtviva Posted a lot Posts: 1,704	My Noble M12 gtviva @gtviva
	Aug 13, 2019 18:33:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great to see an update, nice pictures as well!


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deano123 Part of things Posts: 481	My Noble M12 deano123 @deano123
	Aug 14, 2019 21:45:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Shame to see its up for sale, whats replacing it?


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tuxman Part of things Posts: 568	My Noble M12 tuxman @tuxman
	Aug 15, 2019 20:42:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yes she is up for sale but only to see if I can find somebody to carry on the project !!! In reality I’m happy to keep her and carry on but I need to turn her back into aroad car at that’s a big project !!


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deano123 Part of things Posts: 481	My Noble M12 deano123 @deano123
	Aug 16, 2019 17:15:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Are you no longer going to be doing TA or similar in the Noble or something else? Its one hell of a car for the money your asking, especially in comparison to some of the TA evo's currently up for sale for twice the price Have you sold the kit car?


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tuxman Part of things Posts: 568	My Noble M12 tuxman @tuxman
	Aug 22, 2019 6:31:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	No plans to do any more racing in the Noble , over the winter I’m going to turn her back into a more usable pad spec if not sold !! Hard to price as there is nothing like it !! Yes Westfield has been sold !


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tuxman Part of things Posts: 568	My Noble M12 tuxman @tuxman
	Oct 27, 2019 11:08:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Morning guys and dolls , well winter is here and it’s time to start the refresh and conversion back to road spec 😎 Plan so far is : Rebuild body New smaller turbos Fit heater Fit blowers for cooling Fit new seats New interior carpets New clutch and flywheel . Biggest problems to be addressed are , boost ......there is nothing until 4500 Rpm then it hits you up the like a steam train !! Body is in a state 😩 Clutch is just nasty for road use ! Is he needs a heater and cockpit cooling urgently !! So far I have stripped the rear clam ready for it to be repaired . My old flywheel has been balanced and lightened . Just about to start engine removal . It’s been a big decision to convert her back to a sensible road spec as the setup is perfect for track !! Looking forward to 2020 .


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rblote Posted a lot Posts: 2,074	My Noble M12 rblote @rblote
	Oct 27, 2019 11:30:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi mate, good to read an update! Not sure if I like that update. I really enjoyed reading about your car and achievements with it. Any exiting (automotive/racing) plans for 2020? How is your health? Cheers


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tuxman Part of things Posts: 568	My Noble M12 tuxman @tuxman
	Oct 27, 2019 14:03:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Health all ok thanks , yes I agree tough choice but it means we can go back to doing some track days and normal use , I hope we can finally do some Retro Ride events as well !!


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Alpina99 South East Posts: 1,563 Member is Online	My Noble M12 Alpina99 @alpina99
	Oct 27, 2019 21:00:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It was a stunning track car and should make an equally stunning road car as well, Brilliant to hear that your health is good too, Nigel
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stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,961 Club RR Member Number: 174	My Noble M12 stealthstylz @stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member 174
	Oct 27, 2019 22:13:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I think it's a great new part of the story. Better than sitting in storage or stripped for parts like a lot of ex race cars.


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tuxman Part of things Posts: 568	My Noble M12 tuxman @tuxman
	Oct 28, 2019 18:45:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Definitely guys , no way I wanted her to sit there gathering dust !!! Plan is to keep aero as it is but just make her more drivable!! Perhaps do the odd sprint if I can !!


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georgeb Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,864	My Noble M12 georgeb @georgeb
	Oct 29, 2019 11:34:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 27, 2019 22:13:45 GMT stealthstylz said: I think it's a great new part of the story. Better than sitting in storage or stripped for parts like a lot of ex race cars. Saved me typing something similar! Remains bookmarked and look forward to new tales. Good news on the health as well.
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