Scott

Yesterday I was the top 99%, today I'm the top 86%. Not really sure what's going on with it. I tried 1 yen and it gave nothing.

Affordability isn't really my issue. I can pretty much save for whatever I want, time is the constraint there though. My real issue is value for money. As I said I dont' drive the car a lot but IMO £800 isn't a lot to ask for all the benefits I'll have with the twin plate over the organic single disc. Only a 71mm? Mine is only a 67mm

You guys are on another level from me though. I'm not a trackday guy, a 1/4 mile guy or a drift guy. I'm just a hobbyist who likes fettling with his car lol. The power of this car is wasted on me as it is, going for more power is going to be even more of a waste but as I said, it's my hobby. Yeah I take it for a spirited run every now and again, and yeah I might even take it down the strip a couple of times but other than that it's going to be cruising during the rare occasions I actually drive it (did I mention 3k miles since I've owned it lol). I've taken the car pretty much as far as I can with everything other than the Single, which clearly I'm working on. After that my only thing to change is the wheels and possibly the engine for more power. It has a recent re-spray, I customised the body as much as I want to and the suspension is how I want it (other than the colour). During this build I'll be changing the wishbones, refurbishing the brakes and obviously putting a lot of power into it. After that it's done I'm afraid. The ONLY reason I'm thinking about a spare engine is for something to fettle with so that I don't get bored, it isn't actually because of the drive for more power

Do you not find it grabby? I wouldn't fancy a stage 3 in traffic. I had a go in Geo's car and stalled it 3 times coming out of a parking space lol. My other thinking is the next round of mods... I'm thinking of getting a spare engine next year and building it up so that I can up the boost of the tubby. I want to have everything already in place so that I'm not spending twice or building twice (other than the spare engine of course). One of the guys in work had me thinking this way after making a VERY good point. He asked what my plans were after the single install, he asked if I was selling and starting something new. I explained that the Supra is the end-goal for me and I'm planning on keeping it till I can't get into it. He then asked what I'm going to do once it's finished then and I honestly didn't have an answer. I've done the outside, I've done the inside and I'm now doing the engine. After that it's "finished" so what will I do with myself when it's done. I then had the idea of building a spare engine in my spare time

It wouldn't surprise me, if you think of all the countries where the vast majority of the polulations make £0 it wouldn't be hard to see why.

Yeah that was exactly what I tried to avoid by only putting a light mist over the core part of the intercooler. Laying it on too thick, even if it is only on a very small part of the surface area, would lower the actual flow over the fins. By the way I'm not recommending that anyone try this, I did so at my own risk knowing the potential issues

Scary to think that way isn't it

No bother, I've been juggling it all in my head recently as it doesn't seem to add up... but... I don't want a 6 puck (rough as hell) so my options are limited. With any of the options I will be buying a new flywheel so new flywheel bolts will be required (I think this works out about £400). For any clutch that I buy i'm going to be hit with import tax one way or another so by the time I add everything up there will only be a small difference in the overall cost. If I go with the RPS Carbon/Carbon for example I will have that landed on my doorstep for about £1800, approx the same as the carbonetic one from Paul. If I go with an RPS single disc clutch it will cost me around £650 to my door (this is the bottom of the range clutch), add in a new flywheel and bolts at £400 and it's going to cost me at least £1000. For the £800 I get a clutch that will literally take anything I can throw at it (launch after launch if I choose), a pedal that's as light as stock, and discs that will last for YEARS. If I save the £800 I get a heavy clutch, a harder bite and loads of hard launching will probably destroy it. I've also read they don't last as long as the carbon discs. In the grand scale of things £800 isn't a lot of money for the peace of mind I am looking for. I only want to be on my back pressing this gearbox once so I need to make sure that I choose the right clutch in order to make that a reality

Cheers I did think about that, in fact I put a thread up discussing that very subject (linky if you're interested ) I have only put a very light coating over the actual core, if you think about the core it's 4" thick, the only part that's going to have paint on it is the very edge of the fins so the other 3.9" are coating free. I can't see any reason why this would effect the performace of the intercooler but I was very careful not to go nuts in that specific area just to be on the safe side

Just painting different bits & bobs. Started off with the intercooler and the intake side piping. I only painted it as it was looking a little rough and didn't want it looking like a radiator at the front of the engine lol Next up was the water pump, alternator and the pulleys. I've still got the AC pulley to do but I'm waiting on circlip pliers for that job. I noticed that my alternator isn't in the best of shape (one of the seals was in bits) so I've put up a wanted ad for a new one. This will give an idea of the look though.

Yeah that's the one I would be going for anyway after my "TRD thermostat" thread, which you also had a hand in

Na, I just replaced that last year, I took it out for painting . I didn't do the thermostat at the same time though. I'm thinking the same way to be honest, as I said I just don't want to waste it if it isn't an item that wears.

As above really. I added a thermostat to my build but while I had the waterpump out I decided to check mine to see how it was. It worked flawlessly and it got me thinking about the design of them. Is it one of those it either works or it doesn't bits of kit where there isn't really an "on the way out"? They aren't expensive so I don't mind getting one but I don't want to waste perfectly serviceable parts. Thanks

Yes, they are massively different batteries. The Redtops have a rubbish deep cycle, if they hit the bottom more than once they tend to just die (as happened to me previously). The yellow tops have excellent deep cycle properties and won't die if they drop to zero. I was going to get a yellow top and paint it, but the redtops are far cheaper so I just went with that lol. That looks the part, not sure on its capacity though? It's certainly powerful enough to start a rather large tractor though. The issue with these batteries, is that when they aren't run a lot they can die. It's usually down to capacity and deep cycle capability. Those are the 2 most important properties for my circumstances when choosing a battery, as my car sits for long periods doing nothing lol.

The comedy is fine bud, it's the language that's the issue. You should pay attention to the forum rules bud

Have you been smoking something blue?

I appreciate that mate. I honestly don't think I'm going to save enough to warrant going with a single disc to be honest. I'm between the carbonetics carbon/carbon and the RPS carbon/carbon. I honestly don't know which one to go for. The only benefit I have with the carbonetics is that I can have it in next to no time thanks to Paul stocking them. But the modern RPS clutches really do have a lot going for them (full redesign etc). I was thinking single disc until I added up the cost of shipping, the cost of taxes, the cost of the flywheel and the cost of new bolts etc, etc,etc. Yes I'll probably save a couple of hundered pounds but in the long-run... will I really save anything? I want a reasonable pedal pressure with a workable engagement. At the same time I want it to handle absolutely EVERYTHING I can throw at it. With all that in mind I don't really think there is a feasible choice other than a carbon/carbon twin disc. Money talks though, eh

Odyssey is a really good shout. However, and I know you're not going to like this, the Yellow top optima batteries are a FAR cry from the redtops. The yellowtops look horrid in the engine bay but since yours is hidden I don't think you would have much trouble. They are night and day mate, and this is coming from a guy with a redtop. The deep cycle on them is excellent and if you go for the top of the range one the capacity is ridiculous.

Sold

You missed one

£25 posted?

Lmao, never even thought.

Not really sure what you mean Chris? Knock the rotor out?? Stator windings? lol How much do you sell rebuilds for? I'm pretty sure I'm going to need one. I've put up a wanted ad. Cheers

Got one sorted guys, thanks for the offers

Yup, that's how they go. Lucky nothing else was taken out.