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  1. Steve.humberstone

    Mike's racing blue 197

    Great thread mate, I purchased mine at around the same time in similar condition, it hasn’t hit the track yet as it’s still in tear down and rebuild but hoping to have it on track by May. Interesting to hear about the Accelera tyres - I’ve fitted these to use as my setup tyre, I’ve made my car...
  2. Steve.humberstone

    Seat subframes or direct mount?

    Thanks mate, do you know if the seat offset position is affected with direct to floor mounts?
  3. Steve.humberstone

    Engine heating up crazy fast

    Didn’t realise I had a reply to this I kept an eye on it, I had only previously driven it in the cold and driving it during the UK heatwave it was quite alarming how quick it got to temp. Seems to be running just fine though. I’ll be flushing the rad soon enough anyway so we’ll see what comes...
  4. Steve.humberstone

    Seat subframes or direct mount?

    Hi everyone, I’m soon to be fitting a bucket seat in my 197, I’m curious of peoples opinions on either a seat subframe with mounts bolted on to it or mounts that bolt directly to the floor? I don’t like to be too low in a car, from what I understand the subframe and mount option doesn’t go...
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    Engine heating up crazy fast

    Hi guys, first post here. Had my 197 on axel stands for the last 4 months doing work on all 4 corners, back on the road today but found the engine is warming up super fast, hot after a slow 5 minute drive, temp readout seems normal however. Has anyone more experience than me ( minimal) on the...