205 DT sleeper - boosting video pg10 and pg11

[Rippthrough]

Not wanting to piss on the bonfire for the thread, but I'm assuming you know £999 challenge has been cancelled this year?

[ginge191]

I didn't??

I went to PPC in the park and gathered some more information from the organisers then.
When was it cancelled??

[ginge191]

Well after the battery killed itself and the starter motor went, i'm awaiting the post for a new starter motor. Hopefully this will solve the none starter.

I was looking over the car with pompeymark the other day, and discussion went along the lines of how unlucky this has been.

So, i thought i'd make a list of what has actually gone wrong/not right, albeit my fault/unlucky, a problem is a problem.

Starting with engine removal:

Seized driveshaft O/S
Broken driveshaft N/S
incorrect water pump for new block
neuisance flywheel
useless fuel pump
cambelt timing 4 times
injector issues
broken intercooler
dead battery numerous times
starter motor bust
alternator needed modifying
hit a deer - front end replace
bumper mounts corroded
oil filter split
new radiator split
popped water hose
sparking starter motor
leaky gearbox

and i think that's about it... so yeh, not the luckiest of changes, but it's getting there; from the list, the only issue lay with the electrics. Starter on the way, fingers crossed, once more..a

[strictly_perv]

Don't forget the seized beam
seized brake lines
broken nipples
whiney speedo
broken driving lights
dodgy brake lights
f*cked hubs
busted rear bearing

shall I go on?

[Rippthrough]

They've had some issues with the website being compromised but I only heard about it the other day. Apparently only one person had actually entered, and Kate rang him to say it'd been cancelled.

[ginge191]

Don't forget the seized beam
seized brake lines
broken nipples
whiney speedo
broken driving lights
dodgy brake lights
f*cked hubs
busted rear bearing

shall I go on?

Please do!

They've had some issues with the website being compromised but I only heard about it the other day. Apparently only one person had actually entered, and Kate rang him to say it'd been cancelled.

Hmm I see.
They kept reminding me telling me there were only few spaces left.
I hadn't bought my ticket due to extensive issue. Once the car was running, hopefully this weeks, I was gona get the ticket. What a shame

[Rippthrough]

Give them a ring, afaik it was only last week it was confirmed, maybe if they get a few people ringing for tickets they'll put it back on?

[ginge191]

perhaps;
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/ site works, but no links, search bar, contact tabs are all down... and have been for a few days now

[ginge191]

Car runs; after Niall diagnosing for a few hours, it's running.

As PPC is cancelled, the next deadline is the dyno day; just need some fluids topped up, a good run, watch it closely, a damn good clean then look at the small upgrades; brakes, ARB then look at turbo fitting

[4WayDiablo]

What brakes does it run now? 266's any use to you?

[Matt]

So what was wrong with it?

[ginge191]

I've got a set of upgraded to fit on

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So what was wrong with it?

It was the starter motor, changed that, still dead, changed the battery, still dead, checked all the wiring, still dead, got another battery, and another starter, works. Sooooo I don't know.

[MissTap_GTI6]

We've just been for an amazing cruise with Vaughan and Amie to Portsdown hill. Raced a GTR.

[ginge191]

Didn't win; but damn is it fun!
Appreciate all the help today lads xx

[Scott]

No problem bbz <3 That was my exercise for the weekend trying to bump start it so many times!

[Niall]

Yeah trying to hop into that car whilst running was interesting

[ginge191]

Yeah trying to hop into that car whilst running was interesting

I genuinely thought you were going to get sucked under
but persistence proved!

[strictly_perv]

I have to say the engine sounds really decent. It pulls like a train too!
So glad it's finally up and running

[ginge191]

I have to say the engine sounds really decent. It pulls like a train too!
So glad it's finally up and running

...also, that pump, tuned perfectly! Not going to need to touch it at all; Hazey - clean on boost! Thanks

[strictly_perv]

No way. Needs more fuel.

[ginge191]

No way. Needs more fuel.

Meh; we'll have a play tomorrow! get over early'ish if you can!

[Pompey306mark]

Glad to hear its going, so was a mix of started and battery.

Was my battery live?

Max do you still need an XUD head?

[ginge191]

Glad to hear its going, so was a mix of started and battery.

Was my battery live?

I dont think so... it would light up the dash instruments and activate the starter to an extent..

[Niall]

Glad to hear its going, so was a mix of started and battery.

Was my battery live?

I dont think so... it would light up the dash instruments and activate the starter to an extent..

All it was doing is activating the solenoid. That motor is pretty fooked.

[ginge191]

All it was doing is activating the solenoid. That motor is pretty fooked.

Or was it....

[Niall]

All it was doing is activating the solenoid. That motor is pretty fooked.

Or was it....

Yeah....otherwise the motor would of turned over. Either that or it had an absolutely huge bloody flat spot in it! lol

[ginge191]

about time we had some videos.

couple of drivebys, why not...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL2yKAdUH...e=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoV5LzhZm...e=youtu.be



Just going to finish the last little niggles around the car; fans, grill etc.
Then get working on the suspension; horeendous knocking from the N/S; my best is wishbone.

Also, need to give it a good ol clean!

[MissTap_GTI6]

I've just driven this... What a little beast!

[samass]

So, how quick do you think it is?

[vlj]

So, how quick do you think it is?

Probably not as quick as a gti, aye Ginge