MadManMike Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 17 minutes ago, dann2707 said: I'm the only one that does this. Keep it going, it's funny! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Weird that. Does anyone else use SwiftKey on Android? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Not currently, but have done on one of several devices until recently. Never had an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 The first sentence is fine like this. Then if I was to press enter for the next paragraph that's when it goes to shit. Also pressing submit just says saving. Doesn't bring me to the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 The 306 is still alive and well. Sorted the lack of heater blower by removing the plug from the resistor and looping it out with a split pin. Only works on no.2 now but, it works. Exhaust was pretty much ready for falling off so Ive home brewed a new one... theres a distinct lack of silencers in it but its an old diesel, doesnt sound much different. The brakes are truly horrendous. The handbrake is questionable and the brake pedal offers no real feel of whats going on. Just a vague "its definitely slowing down" feel but the amount of force you use on the pedal doesnt translate into actual stopping force. Servo is rusty as f**k though and the vacuum pump might not even be doing anything, need to investigate. Hasnt used any water though and is brilliant on fuel. Ive tweaked the fuel pump like you would on the D Turbo's and its pepped it up a little, or as much as it could do on a non turbo diesel. In short its doing its job, but I detest it. Ive got one arch 80% done on the green civic now, with one more to go so hopefully not too long before I can use it again and park the Peugeot up for a rainy day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 With the lack of brakes, I'm not sure "pepping it up" is the ideal plan haha. It is fun messing with knackered cars though, homebrew exhausts etc... When you hate a car you can just run it into the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 5 hours ago, MadManMike said: With the lack of brakes, I'm not sure "pepping it up" is the ideal plan haha. It is fun messing with knackered cars though, homebrew exhausts etc... When you hate a car you can just run it into the ground. When I say pepped up I mean make it a bit more bareable over how slow it actually is It's no rocket ship haha Im looking forward to getting back in the civic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Mate try 60bhp! Diesel power with no turbo. It's scarily slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 31 minutes ago, dann2707 said: Mate try 60bhp! Diesel power with no turbo. It's scarily slow. I've only got 68bhp 1.9 non turbo diesel, indirect injection haha Mega reliable engines but soooo slow The coupe will have around 220bhp with scope for a bit more so it's going to be a bit of a step up haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 2 hours ago, dann2707 said: Mate try 60bhp! Diesel power with no turbo. It's scarily slow. Imagine the same power in a MK3 Golf, that I'd run on used oil for the entire time I'd had it, which was slowly blocking the filter, that I'd chosen to ignore suddenly dropping 90% of it's power in the middle lane of the M1 half way through passing a lorry, THAT was scarily slow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Another weekend at the welder.. Inner arch this time. Useful CAD technology in use to form the templates I need... cheers binky! Looking into other engine options as I'm bored solid of the 1.4 now and it'll be worthy of a better engine once it's done. Wish I'd never sold the B16 now... on th hunt for another or a B18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Spotted this in Briz earlier... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 I saw that on your Facebook Mike. Tis a nice old girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Well my rad kit never came for the Coupe. Currently in the process of getting my money back through Paypal. Ordered a less bling but equally as functional OEM style EP3 radiator instead along side my fuel pressure regulator. Leaves the exhaust to make, and bumper/bonnet/boot lid to paint. Hopefully I get to go for a spin in it before the end of the month... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 2 hours ago, SamKidney said: Hopefully I get to go for a spin in it before the end of the month... I can't wait for you to loosely describe the experience! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 8 hours ago, Jolfa said: I can't wait for you to loosely describe the experience! I'll make sure it's extra vague just for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 8 hours ago, Jolfa said: I can't wait for you to loosely describe the experience! I'll make sure it's extra vague just for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Can we have a celebration thread when Jolfa says something nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Last time we planned that the fireworks went out of date. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Picked my car up this afternoon, after having the cams and low slip diff put in, it's pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, Haz said: Picked my car up this afternoon, after having the cams and low slip diff put in, it's pretty awesome. Do tell all!! What did it make? Not that it matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 No dyno graph as yet, going to Surrey Rolling Road for a real check, because I had it checked there before, so I can now get a true before and after. Feels strong though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 9 hours ago, dann2707 said: Can we have a celebration thread when Jolfa says something nice? I hope so, I'm almost looking forward to it myself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) As I'm sure Jolfa will be eagerly awaiting an update, here we go... Fuel set up is now complete! Engine can be safely run at a rail pressure of 60psi (OE specified fuel pressure for an Ep3). (image shows pressure after it's been switched off) AEM universal fuel pressure regulator, with self assembled braided lines and AN-6 fittings throughout. As simple as drilling and tapping two holes in the N/S shock tower and bolting it down. Lovely. I'm going to buy a 90deg fitting for the left hand port as the line sits snug to the battery and I'd rather it didn't. Edited January 11, 2017 by SamKidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC12345678910 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 22 hours ago, SamKidney said: As I'm sure Jolfa will be eagerly awaiting an update, here we go... Fuel set up is now complete! Engine can be safely run at a rail pressure of 60psi (OE specified fuel pressure for an Ep3). (image shows pressure after it's been switched off) AEM universal fuel pressure regulator, with self assembled braided lines and AN-6 fittings throughout. As simple as drilling and tapping two holes in the N/S shock tower and bolting it down. Lovely. I'm going to buy a 90deg fitting for the left hand port as the line sits snug to the battery and I'd rather it didn't. Extra vagueness achieved! The jpeg link doesn't work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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