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by sideways60
Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Series 3 Manual Gearbox Photo Request
Replies: 4
Views: 1804
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Re: Series 3 Manual Gearbox Photo Request

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Im at Brands Hatch regs Russell
by sideways60
Wed Jun 24, 2020 7:41 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Who knows about the Ignition timing ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1720
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Re: Who knows about the Ignition timing ?

Thank you Colin , Think ive Had a Fight going on . Russell
by sideways60
Tue Jun 23, 2020 7:30 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Who knows about the Ignition timing ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1720
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Re: Who knows about the Ignition timing ?

Thanks Marek . Russell
by sideways60
Tue Jun 23, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Who knows about the Ignition timing ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1720
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Who knows about the Ignition timing ?

Im just trying to get this Clear in my Head , 1 Does the OEM Etype have a Vacuum RETARD stytem ? , where Inlet vacuum overpowers a Spring ? 2 Does the SNG Upgrade Distributor Keep That Retard System ? Or does it Become a Vacuum ADVANCE System ? , 3 Now ive Got SU's , if i connect the SU to the Distr...
by sideways60
Thu May 21, 2020 5:46 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: The Sticky Out Indicator Pod
Replies: 3
Views: 1287
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Re: The Sticky Out Indicator Pod

Yes Merek , Not the Light Unit , The Pod Itself { Howsing } , if you Could Pls Merek Thanks Russ .
by sideways60
Thu May 21, 2020 6:20 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: The Sticky Out Indicator Pod
Replies: 3
Views: 1287
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The Sticky Out Indicator Pod

Can the Pod's be Purchased ? , my S3 NSF is not Right TIA . Russ
by sideways60
Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:58 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: 2+2 New Roof Line ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1166
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2+2 New Roof Line ?

Wonder what a S3 2+2 would Look Like if it had the Same Roofline as the earlier 2 Seater FHC ? .
by sideways60
Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Ignition Upgrade
Replies: 2
Views: 1440
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Ignition Upgrade

I Get the , If it Ain't Broke thing however what are my options Guys ? thx Russ
by sideways60
Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:25 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Series 3 V 12 Engine Parts
Replies: 4
Views: 2361
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Re: Series 3 V 12 Engine Parts

I Brought

The 9:1 Piston , Liner and Ring Kit

The New 20% Upgraded Oil Pump and PRV Kit

The Rear Oil Feed Pipe

The Rear Crank Oil Seal , Flywheel Upgrade Mod

From Rob Beere
by sideways60
Wed Jan 22, 2020 12:04 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: L2RHD - bending the pedals
Replies: 13
Views: 5896
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Re: L2RHD - bending the pedals

The 105mm You Shown seems to Ring a Bell for me , i did this about 6mths ago so not 100% sure , Just Digressing Slightly if you have SU's like Me the Clutch Master Fowled the Underside of the Carb , and i had to have the New Clutch master Cylinder Milled where the Hose Banjo connects and reduced the...
by sideways60
Sat Dec 14, 2019 6:43 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Recalibrating the Speedo
Replies: 7
Views: 3649
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Re: Recalibrating the Speedo

Thanks for the advise , I Went for Speedograph Richfield , 10day Turnaround , Nice Job , I Checked their Work with a Fancy GPS afterwards , i was 1mph out at 70mph if That , Very Happy to Recommend them . Russ
by sideways60
Sat Dec 14, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: From 4 to 5 Speed , but Which one ?
Replies: 34
Views: 14483
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Re: From 4 to 5 Speed , but Which one ?

Collected the Tremac Gearbox from Elite , Had a Quick Tour around the Factory by Mark in a Boiler-suit covered in Grease , Not Some Millenial in a Poncy Suit , He knew Exactly What he was Talking About answered every Question with Ease , Its a Massive Old School Heavy Engineering Firm that Have Huge...
by sideways60
Fri Nov 29, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: XJ12 Engine
Replies: 18
Views: 5848
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Re: XJ12 Engine

Thanks Colin ur a wealth of Information , Hayward and Scott Exhaust , There not far from me Too and as my XJ12 ones were Bodged Together i Didn't really have a Choice , Russ
by sideways60
Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:55 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: XJ12 Engine
Replies: 18
Views: 5848
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Re: XJ12 Engine

Collecting the Full T5 Kit next week Colin , thanks for the Dowel Info , the Motor is sitting on the Floor so i can offer it on easily , The 2.88 is in and ive decided on the 0.8 5th , Brought the Rob Beere upgraded Oil Pump and PRV , just waiting to hear about the condition of the Liners and find o...
by sideways60
Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:27 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: XJ12 Engine
Replies: 18
Views: 5848
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Re: XJ12 Engine

The rear Flange that Holds the Flywheel is Machined so that a Modern Lipped Seal replaces the Old Rope one .
by sideways60
Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:18 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: XJ12 Engine
Replies: 18
Views: 5848
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Re: XJ12 Engine

The Sump Came Off , new Gaskets O Rings , and its Still Leaking Like the Tori Canyon , so i Bit the Bullet and The Engine Out , Waiting to go to the Engine Builder , Rob Beere will do the Rear Main Mod , Who Knows whats Inside But it Will be Right When ive Finished , Im also Going Tremac too , Thank...
by sideways60
Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:22 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: From 4 to 5 Speed , but Which one ?
Replies: 34
Views: 14483
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Re: From 4 to 5 Speed , but Which one ?

Hi Barry , The Vicarage Steering Rack is Night and Day Away from my OEM Rack one , Having Said that my Car Needed every Bush , Mounting , Joint and rubber so I'm Sure that made if Feel Awful Before as well , the New Rack Mountings are well made and Fit and its now feels Tight , Responsive and gives ...
by sideways60
Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:12 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: 3.07 2.88 CWP
Replies: 25
Views: 8124
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Re: 3.07 2.88 CWP

HI Colin ,
Yes i had the Speedo Re Calibrated by Speedograph Richfield , took about 2 and a Half Weeks , My 70 Mph is 1 Mph High Against an All Singing Dancing GPS , so Very Happy with their Work . Russ
by sideways60
Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: 3.07 2.88 CWP
Replies: 25
Views: 8124
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Re: 3.07 2.88 CWP

So i had a Proper Test Drive today Steve , the 2;88 Diff Gives me 2,700 Rpm at 70 Mph However i Tried to Change up to 5th many times , in my Opinion The Gearing is Just Not Tall enough for today's Driving , and the Vicarage Steering was SOOOOO nice , Direct , Responsive , Nice Feedback , A No Braine...
by sideways60
Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: XJ12 Engine
Replies: 18
Views: 5848
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Re: XJ12 Engine

I Dont know why my Engine Has been Changed its an American Import , The Location and Type Face and Misaligned Stamping is Exactly the Same as ur 7P55 , It Runs Ok and Now ive Changed Every Bush , Rubber , Joint and Mounting and Steering Rack it Drives ok Too , i want to get ready for Spring I'll Do ...