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GazB

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  1. Had the same with mine log book says 1994, reg plate says 1994. Import dock says 1994 by when mot test station put vin plate code in it showed 1993 so no emission test required. What a result Jurgen may be able to say if this can be fiddled when importing, don't know how it's been done as i'm the 3rd owner since my car was imported. Anybody else have any ideas?
  2. vin code should tell mot test station if emission test is needed
  3. Wes, what was the weight save on the chrome moly compared to the CDS? Did they tell you?
  4. I'm thinking a 1993 should'nt need an emissions test
  5. Yep and then listern for the hiss Stethoscope may be useful Good luck, i hope it is a boost leak and nothing more serious and your back up to full power tomorrow
  6. Excuse me if you did Did you do a bung test with compressed air to check for leaks on the intercooler pipework and the actual intercooler?
  7. From the HSK reg book GSR 4:11 ROLL CAGE (ET 9.99 TO 8.50Secs)Roll Cage: All cage structures must be designed in an attempt to protect the driver from any angle, 360-degrees and be fully welded. All 4130 chrome moly tube welding must be done by approved TIG heliarc process; mild steel tube welding must be approved MIG wire feed or TIG heliarc process. Welding must be free of slag and porosity. Any grinding of welds prohibited. Additionally, roll cage must be padded any where the driver’s helmet may contact it while in the driving position. In Competition eliminator where SFI Spec on chassis is required, padding must meet SFI Spec. 45.1 Your'll need to get the right company to make and fit. The one from custom cages is just a roll bar for GSR 4:10 ROLL BARS (ET 11.99 to 10.00Secs)All roll bars must be within 6-inches (152 mm) of the rear, or side, of the driver's head, extend in height at least 3-inches (76 mm) above the driver's helmet with driver in normal driving position, and be at least as wide as the driver's shoulders or within 1-inch (25.4 mm) of the driver's door. Roll bar must be adequately supported or cross-braced to prevent forward or lateral collapse of roll bar. Rear braces must be of the same diameter and wall thickness as the roll bar and intersect with the roll bar at a point not more than 127 mm (5-inches) from the top of the roll bar. Sidebar must be included on driver's side. The side bar must pass the driver at a point midway between the shoulder and elbow. All vehicles with OEM frame must have roll bar attached to frame; installation of frame connectors on unibody cars does not constitute a frame and therefore it is not necessary to have the roll bar attached to the frame. Unibody cars with stock floor and firewall (wheel tubs permitted) may attach roll bar with 150 mm (6-inch) x 150 mm (6-inch) 3 mm (0.125-inch) steel plates on top and bottom of floor bolted together with at least four 10.0 mm 3/8-inch bolts and nuts or weld main hoop to rocker sill area with 0.125 (3.2 mm) reinforcing plates. All 4130 chrome moly tube welding must be done by approved TIG Heliarc process; mild steel ( or ST51) welding must be approved MIG wire feed or TIG heliarc process. Welding must be free of slag and porosity. Any grinding of welds prohibited. See illustration (PIC. 18). Roll bar must be padded anywhere driver's helmet may contact it while in driving position. Adequate padding must have minimum 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) compression or meet SFI Spec. 45.1. I commisioned Thor racing to source one of the above for my car to run in the HKS series, they went to custoncages who used both my car and Pete's aero to design the one they are advertising, Thor were supposed to have exclusive market after funding the design using our 2 car. After the damage to my car and their dealings with the situation Thor decided to keep away from them. As of yet i haven't had my car with the roll bar passed to run in the HKS series so am not able to state it would pass scruitineering. The 2 people that give the ok are:- DRAG RACING CHASSIS INSPECTORS SFI Approved Chassis Inspectors: Geoff Martin-01608 674121 (Mobile): 07811 678798 Mark Norton-01865 400812 (Mobile): 07881 456314 These guys measure tube thickness, designs and check welding, they approve cages built by reconised companies like Websters, Housier and Andy Robinsons far more often that bespoke ones. At the end of the day if your going to the trouble of having one it needs to be able to protect you if needed. Mine has bolt in door bars and is made of CDS, bolts to plates welded to the floor etc. I could post up some picture if you want but dont think its realy what your after as its no good for a 9 sec car
  8. Good choice, they have also done work for me and i would recommend them
  9. Go to Webster Racing, Hauser racing or Andy Robinson they build and tag frames for most classes of racing. If you want my opion on customcages it will have to be via pm I have a cage in the car built and fitted by customcages
  10. My lad decided to buy me a picture the track photographer had taken of me looking like i was doing a burn out at the 100ft point
  11. 1.647 at Shakey Didn't really get a chance to use them at Suprapod as youmay remember my arches were rubbing and haven't been back there since. All my best times have come from 1.6 to 1.7 60ft times With a little help from track men at York Raceway and Ian at Webster they have given me things to try for improving my launch. Not to long on tyre warm! Don't make the car lurch on 1st to 2nd gear change overloading rear wheels and changing weight to rear of axle! Revs at launch, this varies from track to track and weather conditions etc. Tyre pressure, i was running to low on pressure trying to compensate for less tyre wall and tyre spread. Ian put me right on this I'm hoping this year that i'll do 1.5's constantly and not use a set of tyres ever meeting This should mean i'll be runningmid to low 11's constantly and perhaps pick up a trophy in Pro drag series on one of the weekend. If funds allow i may get my light weight 15" wheels this year and see what difference they make along with changing by diff ratio (Thanks Mike) One change at a time though to measure what difference is made
  12. Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials P275/40R17 There were £405.95 inc VAT & Delivery fromWebster Race Engineering - next day delivery
  13. By far the better team and scored more tries again! Jonny what a kicker, someone that does the business when neaded. Will England lead the try count this 6 nations? COME ON ENGLAND:D:D:D:D:D
  14. I'm 45 and love my Supra No baseball cap just an helmet:d
  15. Glad your back into the 1/4mile fold
  16. Absolutely gutted of you mate
  17. Should be in the 10s now especially with them wheels and tyres that Jamie has run a 10 with A side by side run with Dude should be interesting
  18. Well done Lee great results
  19. Well done Jay, good work and great figures, hope you get the niggles sorted and start enjoying the car Especially when the weather get a bit better and you get some grip from the 888's
  20. Back seat gone in mine and don't miss them, bit more road noise but that doen't worry me. It's not like it is a quiet car in the first place. Haven't sold them though, just incase i ever feel like putting it back to stock interior
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