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Jun 17, 2017 21:06:57 GMT
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There was a lot of talk about intake temps , water meth was suggested but first on the list will be a new intercooler with a much better core , Darren at Radtec is a big fan of the car so has agreed to design and build a new one 😎😎
Car made 595 bhp with 58 degrees intake temp so temps will not effect performance too much 😂😂 Should feel pretty brisk with 20 degrees intake temp !!!
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Jun 15, 2017 20:58:30 GMT
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Well pretty good day all round , car survived the whole day on the dyno , ran very well , lots of work to bring the boost in earlier and harder , also sorted out the idle and hot starting which had been a curse word !!! Final figures were Low boost 380ftlb 430 bhp Med boost 400ftlb 550bhp High boost 450ftlb 595bhp Not the whole story though , rpm limit raised to 7850 , on med boost it's making 400ftlb of torque from 4000 to 7850 !!!! Massive potential as we are only running 1.3 bar of boost !!! Winter jobs will include Bigger injectors Better intercooler Tweak to the turbos Very high intake temps today which cost us 30-40 bhp but overall great stuff .............one other thing Kidney function UP 1% to 9% 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎 Means transplant can wait a bit 😀😀 Fook in awesome 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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Jun 14, 2017 20:19:28 GMT
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So bit of news , we are back on the dyno tomorow !!!! Car feels a bit laggy so we are going to have a look too see if we can improve it a bit , also looking for a bit more peak power !! Noble Motorsport of Chesterfield are doing the work , looks like a great facility ! Friday is a big day as it's my 6 weekly checkup , we are hoping the Function has stayed at 8% so we can have a couple of weeks holiday in early August , any drop is going to mean dialysis is round the corner 😩😩 transplant date has been moved to September which is a blow but hopefully I can hang on !!! So looking forward to Brands especially if we can find a bit more power 😎😎
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Jun 12, 2017 14:28:02 GMT
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Brands Hatch is going to be massive but its ticket only , Supercar Seige and Tunnerfest south are also on as well as public track sessions and Time Attack . if anybody does come feel free to pop into the pits and say hello , will post up garage number as soon as i have it . wheel is going back to image to be rebuilt , at this stage they have no answer as to why its cracked have confirmed its very rare !!
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Jun 11, 2017 16:12:11 GMT
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Soma week since Snetterton and I'm still buzzing !!! Turns out we were the fastest 2wd car on Trofeo R of the whole event , only cars quicker were 2 4wd lads and slick shod cars !! A few Tweeks on the car this weened with some larger bump stops to hopefully stop the car hitting the ground . As part of the general checkover I always take the wheels of and clean them , imagine my suprise when I found a 5" long crack across the inside rim 😱😱😱 After a minor panick situation all the wheels were checked , thankfully only the 1 with a crack , hopefully Image will rebuild it under warranty !!!! Also as normal some brilliant photo's coming out from Snetterton !! Soon be at Brands 😎😎
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Thanks guys , pretty good weekend all round , car is performing so well , my averidge speed around Snetterton 200 was 89.6 mph pretty much the only cars faster were on slicks !!!! I even beat a slick shod pro ectreme evo 😎😎😎😎 So much fun just pushing like crazy !! Everytime I think I have reached the limit I just push a bit harder !! 90 mph around Corum is a hell of a ride and hitting the brakes at 144 mph on the Bently straight at the 100 m board was epic !!! Looks like nearly 2G lateral grip in places !! Video to follow !!
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Health comes first every time, there will always be next year. You'll have to keep hold of a poster to give to my lad next year then, when you will be fighting fit. Send me your address will post him one out , same offer to anybody else who wants one 👍
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May 30, 2017 20:48:35 GMT
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Hi Ian , hoping to be there buts it's going to be very close to transplant date so not sure at the moment .
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May 30, 2017 18:56:34 GMT
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Did not go too crazy but needed it to tow 2000 kg !! Also got the poster print done , looks great going to get some printed so we can give some away to the kids at race meetings . Please pray for sunshine at the weekend !!
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May 29, 2017 16:33:34 GMT
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So just under a week until round 2 of Time Attack and things are looking ok , done a few jobs on the Noble including some lateral wing supports as the wing was flexing from side to side , bit of re-wiring on the alternator and just some odds and ends . Couple hundred miles on the engine and it feels sweet , front brakes are tired so rebuilt them , will do the rears after Snetterton . On a personal note had a weeks holiday which I needed so am feeling in good spirits 😎 Also after 4 years of saving we have hung up our tent and bought a motorhome , will be used at race meeting and weekends away etc . , best lap time for the 200 circuit is 1.20 so it will be interesting too see if I can get any faster with the new setup 😎 Also had a mate do a new poster print which looks awesome 😎😎 If anybody is going to Snetterton please call in and say hello , fingers crossed for a good event !!
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May 13, 2017 22:17:32 GMT
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May 10, 2017 21:28:37 GMT
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Thanks for the support but don't you lot start going soft on me 😂😂😂 at some stage I'm going to need a kick up the !!! Nobody knows what there future holds but when I was diagnosed at 25 I new I would have to do everything I wanted to do in a hurry ! Thankfully my amazing wife and son have been totally on board and no matter what I suggested they went along with it , we have done some amazing curse word together 😂😂😂 This Blog is the only record of what me and my Noble have been through and no matter what happens to me the story will be here for everybody to see for that I'm very grateful and honoured . For now me and the Noble are getting ready for Snetterton on the 4th June , fingers crossed 🤞 Tux .
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Hi Mr Tux, I just joined RR to read your thread - my friend Phil Heindel is competing in Club 2wd, and through him on Instagram (my handle is Wingfield_Brothers) and the speedhunters article I came across your car. I've just read start to finish... What an absolutely great tale, really pleased you had a strong weekend at Cadwell, and even greater news on your upcoming transplant from your truly amazing wife! I'm up at 6am, was hoping to be asleep 90 mins ago but it's been time well spent!
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this is my 4th attempt at writing something.... i wish you both the best of recoveries and a great future with all the health and speed you can handle!! all the luck there is, sheepers. Thanks Sheepers , could do with a bit of luck at the moment but through all the curse word I still consider myself a lucky man !!
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Thanks , unfortunately I think this seasons championship will be destroyed in July when I go in for a Kidney transplant !! Looks like my amazing wife is a match and has 100% kidney function so things are coming together for a body part swap session at the end of July !! Function is down to 8% so it's getting a bit desperate 😩😩
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Recording system is V-box light supplied by on board Vision ! Looks like max lateral G was 1.6 !! No wonder my neck hurts 😂😂
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Try it now mate !
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