Muffleman Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) Paid a visit to AFR today Matt H. Your cars in bits. Don't laugh mate, so is yours Note to self, do not go in anymore singled cars. Many thanks Matt. You're more than welcome mate, the twin pumps are now in so can finish mapping her soon - then I'll take you for a spin Good to meet you today mate As for the EGT sensor, Ryan tells me off but I generally put them just post turbo on cars with a stock manifold - as long as the guy mapping the car is aware then I don't see a major problem. Edited July 3, 2008 by Muffleman (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Saw Matt's car yesterday - bodywork and alloys look pukka... love the bonnet too! And Matt (AFR) - i'm still waiting for MY joyride in the Trial car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Any updates on this Matt and Matt ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Coil pack clips on and a few other bits sorted, just waiting on delivery of a new bonnet release cable, then we can go for a test drive - fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Out of curiosity Matt, can you test drive a car that isn't legally registered? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 The car has not yet been road tested as it came to us on a trailer. If there is a reason why this car cannot be legally driven on the road, then I'd appreciate more info. I have insurance covering me whilst driving all vehicles in my care, but if there is more to this then I would like to know, by PM if necessary. If need be we can do simulated driving on the dyno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 it was a written off shell rejigged and repaired but it has not been registered yet so technical the car dose not exist at the moment if that makes seance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 The car has not yet been road tested as it came to us on a trailer. If there is a reason why this car cannot be legally driven on the road, then I'd appreciate more info. I have insurance covering me whilst driving all vehicles in my care, but if there is more to this then I would like to know, by PM if necessary. If need be we can do simulated driving on the dyno. it was a written off shell rejigged and repaired but it has not been registered yet so technical the car dose not exist at the moment if that makes seance ? Pretty much, The shell came from a written off vehicle, the rest of the car is made up from Matt's original car which was also a write off. The car was due to go to the DVLA for the appropriate vehicle inspection to be re-registered for the road when it broke down (as I understood it whilst being driven home from the previous garage). My interpretation is that with no registration it can't have any tax so can't be driven on a public highway. I'm not 100% sure about the legalities so was genuinely curious I'm surprised Matt didn't tell you this when he sent it down to you though. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Thanks for the headsup, I thought it had been through the process. Cool, at least we know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 just stick it on the rollers matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 has it got reg plate on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 just stick it on the rollers matt Yeah will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) Only just seen this, the car is under its original plate (altought Hyper attached the old plate to the rear for some reason) as that is what the car is. it can be legally driven when it has an MOT. The only thing the VIC test does is determine the authenticity of the car, doesnt say whether or not its road worthy or not, thats what an MOT is for. I'm not sure about the legalities of driving it on trader plates before an MOT though. The car can also be driven on the premise that its going for an MOT Thanks for all the speculation guys, a little bit of knowledge can be a dangerous thing as you guys have shown Edited July 14, 2008 by Matt H (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 it was a written off shell rejigged and repaired but it has not been registered yet so technical the car dose not exist at the moment if that makes seance ? Get your facts right. It was not re-jigged, the chassis was untouched.. and the car still has its plate and is still the same car it was before its write off albeit repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Thanks for the headsup, I thought it had been through the process. Cool, at least we know The only process it needs is the MOT mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Updated the first post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Updated the first post again.. we have transmission! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 What was wrong with the tranny in the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Well i have to say i am mightily impressed with AFR's service thus far. Both of the major issues confirmed as sorted and great communication to boot. Looks like this could be the first place i've taken my car and actually got great job done!! only took 3 years of ownership to find!! What was wrong with the tranny in the end? Fluid. Matt said there was a hose (sent pic as well) that was badly torn and was leaking trans fluid. Matt replaced the hose, changed the fluid and jobs a good'n i believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hopefully the Tein gear arrives tomorrow so that should be fitted and then the allignment can be done all steam ahead. Other "maybe not straight" forward tasks to tackle are the ABS / Slip control and the heater and i havent the foggiest why thats playing up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I want to see pics of the supra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Pleased its all coming together for you now Matt. Im looking forward to seeing it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 I want to see pics of the supra Have you not seen all the ones i posted when Knight Racer finished their bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Pleased its all coming together for you now Matt. Im looking forward to seeing it:) Lynz has suggested a Pan-Cake run for when i get her back... sounds like a plan. You coming along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Lynz has suggested a Pan-Cake run for when i get her back... sounds like a plan. You coming along? Sounds a great idea mate. 2 new supes on the run is all good:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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