suprafan72 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 the way i see it is, the americans really push their turbos to the limits to get there desired target HP..(then IMO this reduces turbo life) you might just have to aim a bit less boost mate to get more life of the turbo.. Think your right.. I would say 90 per cent of the time I wont be running full boost to be honest.... just for play time.. and lets face it with winter coming up there wont be much of that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 It is the AA I'm waiting for, dunno why I put Rac... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Im worried about my turbo now Nothing i can do about it now lets see how long it lasts.. Gutted for the guys today.. or get a bigger turbo lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Think your right.. I would say 90 per cent of the time I wont be running full boost to be honest.... just for play time.. and lets face it with winter coming up there wont be much of that..... yep am afraid your car is going to be ready at the wrong time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davej705 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Any idea why the turbo went Jamie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Any idea why the turbo went Jamie? These things happen when you push a lot of power, get prepared for it;) Been a bit smokey for while, might not be the turbo, will know more when Lee pulls the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davej705 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 These things happen when you push a lot of power, get prepared for it;) Been a bit smokey for while, might not be the turbo, will know more when Lee pulls the engine. I already am mate,been through gearboxs and turbos in my old impreza. That's motorsport for you I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Really sorry to hear this Jamie; I was expecting a good result for you this year. As you mention, it's to be expected when you're pushing things. So keep positive and look at it as a perfect opportunity to find the weak point and make it stronger. P.S. Don't let John watch next time. You do know he stands on the side chanting for the carnage gremlin to strike:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Are the Garrett not a bit more reliable than the American PT. How about a billet Garret ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Gutted for you guys. I hope everybody gets everything sorted quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 feel so bad for you guys. sorry to hear all of it! shame jamie on the turbo but take it as a act of god, with crap conditions and your heavy foot lets just be thankful that the turbo went. mike you must be real upset with the car but chin up bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Cheers guys, I will live to fight another day. On the AA truck now. Got to change onto another AA truck at Thurrock services though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Cheers guys, I will live to fight another day. On the AA truck now. Got to change onto another AA truck at Thurrock services though. its a pain in the ass, i ended up buying an old astra banger for 300 to get home... then sold it for 200 when i got to newcastle am really impatient lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprafan72 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 its a pain in the ass, i ended up buying an old astra banger for 300 to get home... then sold it for 200 when i got to newcastle am really impatient lol I bet it wasn't as good as the green rover i went from Cheshire to Newcastle on when the white Rx7 popped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Gutting news guys, sounds like a bad day overall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I bet it wasn't as good as the green rover i went from Cheshire to Newcastle on when the white Rx7 popped lol it was worse than the rover mate lol... i hope i dont have to buy a get home banger again lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 a get home banger That does not sound good at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Wow, properly gutted for you guys........bad times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Huntley Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Sorry to hear the bad news, the top speed runs are really hard on the cars. Know how you guys feel when things go wrong, it took me a year to get my car back on the road after I dropped a plug at ten of the best 2008! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s crane Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Was that ryan running up at the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Did stu do a run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krister Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Looks I will be keeping my fastest European Supra title for next summer I'm planning for some upgrades for next summer, so nopefully Jamie, Lee or myself will seta a new records next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyh Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 what a nightmare of a day mine didn't hold up either looks like ive done number 6 piston or there is a sticky valve hopfully the later but ill have to have a look when ive calmed down a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I'm planning for some upgrades for next summer Will you share what you have in mind?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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