dann2707 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Went to buttertubs today. What a fun drive out IMAG0049 by dann2707, on Flickr IMAG0037 by dann2707, on Flickr IMAG0034 by dann2707, on Flickr IMAG0058 by dann2707, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Buttertubs is an awesome road, did it at 80+ on the supermoto several years back, great fun but very scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Does this qualify under crazy rally action footage? 7:30 and onward specifically. I used to compete with this guy and now the stuff he's doing seems utterly insane. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnnMAZ4fRL0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Huge thanks to Prawn for letting me use his pit! CV joint changed, solid front engine mount fitted, rear engine mount fitted. Car just feels better and better; really tight now and no more slop. It isn't showing it's 220+,000 miles any more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Anybody know best place to buy a complete set of discs and pads for my mx5? Or does anyone have any semi used bits cause I'm being a mega tight arse before I go to Canada? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Fire me an email at Tarty, I'll have a look later, pretty sure I have some bits! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 George, I've been in a Civic with a Quaife diff in it, was completely magical compared to the normal FWD frustration. Glad you like it! I really NEED you to drive my car at some point Adam. Not because I think it's magical, but because you know so much more than me about handling and what's good / what' not in general. I'd genuinely love some feedback on how it drives, and how I drive it also. Now that you're a qualified ARDS instructor, are you potentially available for hire ? I'd be dead keen! I think I'd need to retrofit some sliders on the drivers seat first though. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Haha, yeah, happy to come and jump in with you Nick, as long as it's not too far! Have done a day for MSV (more booked for the future) and a couple of private bookings so far but I have mates rates too (lunch and a driver wristband, sort of thing) I'll bring some cushions You know where to find me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC12345678910 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Does this qualify under crazy rally action footage? 7:30 and onward specifically. I used to compete with this guy and now the stuff he's doing seems utterly insane. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnnMAZ4fRL0 If thats your thing you need to check out stuff like the Irish tarmac rally championship or the coverage of rally Isle of Man/Manx National rally and the Jim Clark rally on special stage's YT channel (2nd playlist down). Actually I've just thought of a vid that'll match yours and context perfectly as this stage is still used in this form. BRB. EDIT: Right, found it. Ripped from a Duke Video VHS - Ari Vatanen (different league of driver, I know), 1983 Manx Rally, in a peaky 275hp@7200revs works Opel Manta, defying hedges, cattle grids, low cloud, greasy Manx roads, cut slicks, up to 500m drops, and a puncture. Hope people get a kick out of this. Edited April 27, 2015 by CC12345678910 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I love watching rally vids cos the cars look so easy to drive. Bags of warning before any slides, loads of compliance. Even with the sound off you can tell when the car is about to oversteer. Massive balls to drive that fast with such little (no!) run-off though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC12345678910 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) I love watching rally vids cos the cars look so easy to drive. Bags of warning before any slides, loads of compliance. Even with the sound off you can tell when the car is about to oversteer. Massive balls to drive that fast with such little (no!) run-off though... The Isle of Man is a man's place, stunning scenery but harsh and unforgiving. Mabye it means more to me because i've been though Tholt-y-will many times as a link between Sulby Claddagh and the bungalow (this prob means nothing to most who read this) Re watch it with the sound on though, the pace notes are interesting to hear & you've missed the point... Edited April 27, 2015 by CC12345678910 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Haha, yeah, happy to come and jump in with you Nick, as long as it's not too far! Have done a day for MSV (more booked for the future) and a couple of private bookings so far but I have mates rates too (lunch and a driver wristband, sort of thing) I'll bring some cushions You know where to find me! Either your 'mates rates' are still FAR too cheap, or you eat FAAAAAAAARRRR too much lunch I will absolutely most definitely be in touch A few laps with you back at over 2 years ago were exceedingly helpful in just a short space of time. A bit more time and some driver swapping / damper tweaking could be an awesome day out indeed! I've wanted someone more experienced to drive the car for a while to give me some feedback on it, so combining that with a bit of guidance might be a great idea I know where to find you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Looking forward to it already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Anybody know best place to buy a complete set of discs and pads for my mx5? Or does anyone have any semi used bits cause I'm being a mega tight arse before I go to Canada? Still looking to sell this before you go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 f**king chuffed with myself. I'm far from being a mechanic, I usually pass the tools whilst a mate does the work. However, after work today I set about getting the manifold off my car. Bonnet up, I set about soaking the heatshield with plusgas, as it appeared to be held on by 5 bits of rust. They came off with no trouble at all. I took the airbox off to allow better access to the manifold (And to remove the heatshield). What greeted me underneath the heatshield was quite frankly the worst looking set of bolts I've ever seen. So rusty you couldn't even make out a thread on them. Once again I reached for the trusty plusgas and gave each bolt a damn good spraying (Hiyoooooo). I left it to soak in while I attacked the bolts on the bottom of the manifold, knowing they were already loose enough. Ten or so minutes later I put the socket on the first top bolt and applied a bit of force - no movement. Despite everyone telling me I'd definitely snap some bolts, I thought I'd carry on trying. Picking up the biggest adjustable wrench I could find, I gave the ratchet a good twatting 3 or 4 times. On the final blow, a small crack was heard and the bolt moved - WINNER. Repeat this over the 7 or 8 bolts and I've now got a manifold that isn't attached to the engine! Hit a bit of a roadblock, in that the snapped stud that's causing the issue is preventing the manifold from being removed completely, so I've gotta take the downpipe off to get the manifold off. If all goes to plan tomorrow, I'll have the manifold off and the offending stud drilled out. Hopefully with enough day light left to put it all back together again and fit the exhaust properly. Pleased that I took the leap, against a lot of peoples advice - as The Prodigy once said: "f**k 'em, and their law". 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Things aren't always as bad as they seem No better way to learn than to get stuck in and at least try it for yourself. Micra has been given one more lease of life for the next 12 months by the skin of its teeth. More time to find a suitable replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Good work Mike, it is really satisfying when you get through something like that which appears really challenging at first, you'll be swapping your engine by yourself in no time It's all just nuts, bolts, brute force and logic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Plus gas is the f**king boss 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I wish it was 4:30, I want to head home and crack on with the car! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 You get the bug don't you Confidence will grow from here and you'll be getting stuck into all manner of things soon - good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 It's more the annoyance of leaving the job half done, I know what needs to be done and I just want to go and do it But yeah, the feeling of achieving something is great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Sooooo, I booked a half day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 You'll get the bug and will soon be doing all the work yourself...exactly how I started You'll be bolting on a supercharger in no time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 You'll be bolting on a supercharger in no time! Then in three years time he'll be plumbing up the pipework MX5 with a hole cut in the bonnet with a huge dummy blower poking through would suit I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Glad the injector cleaning has helped mate! They really were filthy as seen on that pic. Dan do you still offer your injector cleaning service? Got some grubby ones that need a good sorting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.