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Mar 12, 2017 17:36:21 GMT
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Hopefully a bigger article coming out from Speed hunters !!! Another couple of jobs done today , still concerned about the wing flexing back at very high speed so had some nice supports made . First test session next Friday fingers crossed !!
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Hi Great car, I saw this a few weeks ago coming out of the B&Q car park (I won't say where) I was 2 cars back in my XFR trying to get through the traffic to catch up. She certainly has good presence Thanks , it's fun to get out in her for Normal stuff !! You get some funny looks though 😂😂😂😂
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Thanks for the support guys !! It's very much appreciated , I always understood it's life's journey and for me like many people it can be a testing time !!! Back to normal today , need to carry on with life .
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Feb 23, 2017 20:08:36 GMT
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Well what a exhausting and emotional day , after 9 months of being on the kidney transplant list at 9.30 this morning I got the call !!!!! Even more amazingly we were in Addenbrokes hospital getting Dawns kidney checks done !!! Special thanks to all my friends and family who rallied around to sort things out . Unfortunately late this afternoon after passing all the medical checks it was found that the donor kidney is not good enough so everything was cancelled 😔😔😔 Gutted does not describe it !!!! Maybe next time . As always Dawn Roberts was awesome and without her I would be lost !
Came home and sat in the Noble for a while , cheered me up but I'm still gutted !!!
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Feb 22, 2017 18:28:24 GMT
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Blimey I turn around for 5 mins and we have "Gully Gate" :-) 😂😂😂😂 Couple more photo's from the shoot !! So different to do them at night . Hi res images if anybody wants them .
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Feb 20, 2017 19:19:56 GMT
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I think the gully looks better on this one !
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Feb 19, 2017 19:41:07 GMT
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So a quiet couple of weeks , been finishing off lots of little jobs on the Noble , still a bit to do but getting there !! Also did a photo shoot for a online article coming out soon . Sneak peak !
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Jetstream kinda have lots of Jets 😂😂 Matts Dad is a Jet collector and owning Bruntingthorpe Proving ground means he has plenty of space !!
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Lovely day for a ride out in the Noble so a trip too see the guys at Jetstream Motorsport , generally have a chat and to shake down the car a bit ! Car sounds a bit more noisy which must be down to the fastback clam trapping in the noise and a misfire on boost which is no doubt down to 2 year old plugs !! Plugs will be changed when I service her . Everybody loves the colour , it really pops in the sunshine , managed to get a awesom picture with the Jetstream Motorsport Jaguar !!
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Jan 31, 2017 22:29:30 GMT
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Wow! The differences are huge! Thanks for posting the photos! Look forward to reading about the lap times Yes a big change !! Hopefully all the improvements will equate to faster lap times !! I only hope I can get the best out of her !!
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Jan 31, 2017 22:26:36 GMT
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Tuxman, you sir are an inspiration, both in automotive and personal fashions. Most others would likely have given up after some of your setbacks, both mechanical and medical. I hope some day to make it over the Irish Sea to see the Monster on track and to shake your hand. Simply stunning stuff. Thanks , I have to admit there have been some testing times but once on track all is forgotten !!! Its been quite a journey I only hope I can continue!! You are most welcome to come and have a sit in her if you are ever in the uk .
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Last Edit: Jan 31, 2017 22:27:48 GMT by tuxman
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Jan 30, 2017 18:50:00 GMT
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You can see the extra length in this shot . Also you can see the engine now .
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Jan 30, 2017 18:45:46 GMT
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Might have got a bit carried away with the front splitter 😂😂😂😂 Biggest problem I have now is supporting it so it does not fold under the car at high speed !!! The origami front clam is a lot flatter and has bigger front air dam holes which creates lots of drag !!! The new clam is 6" longer as well !! It's a lot more rounded . The rear clam is totally different in shape again should give less drag and better airflow over the rear wing and into the intercooler !! The old rear back had a flat deck to it .
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Jan 29, 2017 16:34:05 GMT
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Plenty of grip going on here !!
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Jan 29, 2017 16:25:01 GMT
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Jan 29, 2017 16:24:16 GMT
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Jan 29, 2017 16:21:04 GMT
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Is anybody else having problems uploading pictures from the Add Picture option ? It does not appear to work .
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Jan 26, 2017 18:19:39 GMT
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Really brilliant photo of the Noble !!
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Jan 24, 2017 22:18:24 GMT
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Yeah it's a fantastic place !! Been there for 15 years on the trot , this year. Will be the first year we have not been !!! Hoping to be there for the Classic next year !! Dawn won the "future Classic" award a couple of years ago !!
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