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Post by Neil Loud Fer and Labrat on Feb 5, 2004 13:16:18 GMT -5
 errrm not a lot ... could do with some
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Post by Rob Bell on Feb 5, 2004 13:36:49 GMT -5
Currently fitted:Techspeed lowered hydragas - but remains interconnected Bilstein dampers (again from our chums at Techspeed) Altered tracking - neutral front with 0ΒΌ05' toe-IN rear Rear tie-bar bush spacers (B&G) Planned:Trophy hydragas interconnector restrictor Solid subframe mounts (quite how I get that past scrutineers, I'm not sure  ) Larger antiroll bars (TF items are 1mm thicker than MGF ones - but the rears will need modifying to fit...)
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Post by dave on Feb 5, 2004 13:50:28 GMT -5
R573 CBW's chassis mods: * Techspeed's Bilsteins, lowering knuckles, 4 nipple job and secret magic settings for the tracking * Cup car triangulation plates on rear suspension mounts * Poly bushes on rear; standard on front, but with later green engine mounts front and rear * Techspeed's silicone engine mounting mod - whatever that is! * Widgets (whatever they're called) that give more negative camber on the cup car's rear wheels (can't you tell I'm technical and am well suited to this forum) |
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Post by ScarletFever on Feb 10, 2004 5:10:46 GMT -5
Lowering knuckles Spax adjustable shocks MS rear camber adjusters Powerflex bushes (everywhere!) Am thinking about MS' alloy ARB drop links and the TF ARG, but this is a job for the future.  |
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Post by Rob Bell on Feb 10, 2004 13:48:11 GMT -5
Am thinking about MS' alloy ARB drop links and the TF ARG, but this is a job for the future. We'll have to have a chat then Andy! LOL ;D BTW, do you know the logic for why Mike designed alloy ARB drop links?  What's wrong with the existing steel items? |
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Post by ScarletFever on Feb 11, 2004 10:42:55 GMT -5
Nope, but from my point of view i can think of several reasons for buying them.
/me Weight (not much of a saving, but a little)
/me Looks - drop links are visible
and most important of all...
/me Bushes - MS ones use poly bushes
This is probably the reason for MS developing them IMO - i suspect the standard drop links wont take poly bushes (might be wrong).
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Post by Rob Bell on Feb 11, 2004 15:43:17 GMT -5
I think that I'll have to ask Mike about these the next time I see him! You might be right about the polybushes - but it does seem to be somewhat extreme to go and have drop links made just so PU bushes can be fitted? |
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Post by ScarletFever on Feb 12, 2004 12:28:01 GMT -5
I suppose it depends on how much movement there is int he drop links and crucially the ARB when the OE rubber bushes start to perish, bearing in mind that there are two bushes per drop link, therefore double the movement at both ends of the ARB.  |
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Post by tom randell on Feb 25, 2004 18:28:09 GMT -5
Techspeed 4 nipple job, lowered and bilstein shocks and there tracking settings.
Tie bar compliance washers
later sub frame mounts.
I will be modifying bits as and when things need replacing as at 90K and plenty of track use things have seen better days.
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Post by NeilStothert on Feb 26, 2004 9:25:24 GMT -5
Techspeed lowering (still interconnected), bilstein dampers, tracking and rear tie-bar bush spacers.
Basically not enough. Does the nipple job make a big difference?
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Post by Neil Loud Fer and Labrat on Feb 27, 2004 5:58:06 GMT -5
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Post by BobMillar on Feb 27, 2004 6:07:41 GMT -5
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Post by TimW on Feb 27, 2004 7:06:18 GMT -5
Ok, The filter, filters the air and the plenum (the bit in the pic with (injection stamped on the top) distributes air to the cylinders and is located after the throttle butterfuly. It's a kind of air resovoir, careful design is required to ensure that all the cylinders can draw sufficient air when required. Some plenum designs air can stall before reaching the furthest cylinder so sapping power from the engine. Multiple throttle boddies (MTB's) on the other hand bolt trumpets and individual throttle butterflies to each cylinder. Commonly there is a filter sock on the end of the trumpets to filter the air, this gives a mch better (freer) source of air from the outside world. There is only one drawback with this in the MGF/Elise, and air box is required to keep the air cool so the air filter is once again remote from the throttle boddies. Have a peek at www.dvapower.comTim PS, what is that rather intriguing lump by the TB? |
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Post by BobMillar on Feb 27, 2004 8:26:04 GMT -5
PS, what is that rather intriguing lump by the TB? That is the bit I was actually talking about! Looks almost turbo-ish May be similar to those fan devices that go in a closed induction air pipe and are suppose to rotate due to the ram-air effect and offer a type of forced induction. |
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Post by Rob Bell on Feb 27, 2004 8:31:05 GMT -5
IACV on the throttle body? |
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What's wrong with the existing steel items?
