Grace. SOLD

[Ben]

I'm on

[Stuart]

If it's raining on the 10th, I'll stick with my other Toyo's. The offset is so weak on these Ats' that I may do that anyway

[Stuart]

After her first 'proper' event, my thoughts were as follows

-Insufficient cooling both of the water and the oil. As oil temps rose (124 at one point) the oil thinned causing the pressure to drop=red light of doom and warning buzzer. It was OK for the first four laps, then got worse quite quickly.

-Brakes were untroubled throughout

-Gearbox was good with no issues; clutch was also good

-Toyo T1-R's gave great confidence in the damp. As conditions improved, the soft shoulders/ sidewalls became apparent; even more so when I tried Trev's PGA on R888's. They were a revelation.

-The engine was pinking more than some porn stars I could mention. I was getting outdragged by some similar cars, although I suspect I was not going full tilt at this stage.

-Steering, stability and grip were all good.

As a track car, I'd give it 6/10 (5/10 at Snett)

As an allrounder that cost less than my sofa, I really have to give it 8/10. A little more power would be good but I also know a decent set of tyres (like the ones I have at home ) would also do the job.

Great fun and huge potential at Cadwell or similar.

[Rob S]

That's a result buddy, now all you need is some NOS

[pablo]

Glad things went relatively well for you today. That quote 'cost less than my sofa', class.

Just noriced your avatar:thumbs:

[Stuart]

100% Pablo
NOS is the last thing I need Rob. What I do need is a serious hike in usable power. I'm thinking 20v turbo right now.......a more modern powerplant to boost refinement and drivability. 200hp doesn't hurt obviously either

Drove Trev's tonight and noticed loads of things

Power steering in his is lovely when doing less than 30mph
R888's should be standard fit
Better oil temps than mine.........why?
Nice exhaust note and less detonation (audibly)
Fucked clutch
Leccy windows...........bastard

[Tk]

i recon its your timing thats out stu, mike had the same problem with pinking etc..
one he moved the dizzy a touch his car improved no end with more power and i think it even sorted out his water situation but dont quote me on that
your car should be a lot lot quicker than it is, mine was similar and would not rev properly in the higher revs a while ago, a little tap on the dizzy and was transformed.

[Tk]

oh and r888's should be standard fit on a golf they seem to take anything you throw at them amazing.

cadwell here we come

[Stuart]

I took the car to Gary's this morning, for both a test of the timing and a dyno run.

Looks like I guessed about right with the timing when I adjusted it a fortnight ago. Gary went a whole mile further though, adjusting several bits I didn't even know you could tweak Tickover was now improved and the fueling was assured to be much better. Even starting the bloody thing was better.

Ok. On to the dyno run (and the edited thread title) These cars are supposed to be 139bhp. Mine was nothing like it I think Gary squeezed about 120 something out of it but you'll have to take my word for it as I couldn't be arsed to get a print out.

No wonder it's so slow in a straight line. Anyone got a push bike and want a race :lol:

Whilst searching for the several horses that had gone to pasture, Gary checked the compression
Cylinder 1=210
2=210
3=210
4=200
Good news compared to other KR's that I have researched this afternoon

The sniff tester was also used to see if there were any exhaust gases in the coolant. Once again nothing, so it looks like the engine is OK; well 'OK' enough to get spanked at Marham and Cadwell for starters

[Rob S]

Down from a manufacturers 136 to a reliable 120 is nothing to be ashamed of buddy, think of all the cack round the head and 16 valves?
Besides, it leaves plenty of room for improvement;)