Big Bens non Clio

[jamesgw200]

Before i kidnap bens thread im sorted now.
Bought some performance fiction z rated pads
front and rear HEL brake lines
and some motorfull 600 brake fluid.
Just need to the springs to turn up and i can get it hopefully sorted before bedford!

 

[Chris]

Exactly Micah. Would strongly advise anyone wishing for a passenger lap to wait until the afternoon session so as I have time to have a few ‘moments’ on my own in the morning

Might have to pop down to witness this

 

[Pav]

Before i kidnap bens thread im sorted now.
Bought some performance fiction z rated pads
front and rear HEL brake lines
and some motorfull 600 brake fluid.
Just need to the springs to turn up and i can get it hopefully sorted before bedford!

good man

 

[nutnutwelshman]

if you're using it mainly on track, i can recommend ferodo DS1.11. they can be a bit brutal when cold, but once on temp they're mega.




would love a private racetrack.

I do in @peter back garden

 

[Chris]

I do in @peter back garden

Bet you wish it was yours

 

[nutnutwelshman]

Bet you wish it was yours

I'll Sell a body part Chris

 

[Jimmy]

Mega pleased for you, Ben. You must be so excited for what it's going to be like post-ED! Hope you can get all the little niggles sorted out as well.

Would have loved to come down to Bedford to see you and all the other lads, but as I've said to @Pav , it's just not an option for me at the moment. I'm sure there'll be other chances

 

[Big Ben]

Mega pleased for you, Ben. You must be so excited for what it's going to be like post-ED! Hope you can get all the little niggles sorted out as well.

Would have loved to come down to Bedford to see you and all the other lads, but as I've said to @Pav , it's just not an option for me at the moment. I'm sure there'll be other chances

Would’ve been great to catch up with you again Jimmy. Have to wait until Grantham for a natter.
Can’t wait for it to be mapped. Going to be lively I reckon!

 

[Pav]

Jimmy is doing a next one with us he said

 

[Big Ben]

Jimmy is doing a next one with us he said

And Chris

 

[Pav]

And Chris

Won't happen or will it Chris?

 

[Big Ben]

Had a short day so spent a couple of hours messing with the car. Cleaned the engine bay a bit. Getting there slowly.
Couple of rusty bits in the Meg block needed a rub down and some silver paint that I had lying around. Never going to be anal clean but I do like it neat and tidy.
Looking forward to a trip back to Beaniesport in the morning. Hopefully get rid of minor niggles. Also gives me a chance to get more miles under my belt and enjoy driving her!!

Have a good weekend

 

[DS197]

Enjoyed reading your initials thoughts on the conversion mate. Are you still missing those N/A revs now that you have all that low end torque? I have to admit the more I read about the megane conversion, the more sense it makes. No more chocolate gearboxes or having your pants pulled down by diesels. It's starting to seem a lot more appealing than a supercharger conversion in all honesty. Something I never thought I would say!

 

[Big Ben]

Enjoyed reading your initials thoughts on the conversion mate. Are you still missing those N/A revs now that you have all that low end torque? I have to admit the more I read about the megane conversion, the more sense it makes. No more chocolate gearboxes or having your pants pulled down by diesels. It's starting to seem a lot more appealing than a supercharger conversion in all honesty. Something I never thought I would say!

I’m not missing the revs Davinder. Once mapped I doubt I’ll give them a second thought!! £5k for a charger on my high miler didn’t add up

 

[Jimmy]

The bay looks good Ben, liking it a lot mate.

Looking forward to seeing you and the lads at Xmas then

Ha, getting me AND Chris on track at the same time would be a tall order I reckon

 

[Pav]

Enjoyed reading your initials thoughts on the conversion mate. Are you still missing those N/A revs now that you have all that low end torque? I have to admit the more I read about the megane conversion, the more sense it makes. No more chocolate gearboxes or having your pants pulled down by diesels. It's starting to seem a lot more appealing than a supercharger conversion in all honesty. Something I never thought I would say!

I think people have their concerns regarding this kind of conversion but as soon as its done,they are gone..
the standard set up is great and if you are doing lots of track days etc,you can start stripping down some weight to make it a real weapon but if you need it for every day commuting,then the turbo way makes sense..more usable power on demand really..

 

[Big Ben]

I think people have their concerns regarding this kind of conversion but as soon as its done,they are gone..
the standard set up is great and if you are doing lots of track days etc,you can start stripping down some weight to make it a real weapon but if you need it for every day commuting,then the turbo way makes sense..more usable power on demand really..

Agree with all of that Pav. Plus I’ll go faster round a track without the need to strip everything out so win-win

 

[DS197]

I’m not missing the revs Davinder. Once mapped I doubt I’ll give them a second thought!! £5k for a charger on my high miler didn’t add up

That sounds promising indeed! I've just hit 70k and I have a feeling that a supercharger conversion would end up costing me a lot more than 5k in the long run. I think a meg conversion is much more realistic for my situation, unless I win the lottery! In that case it'll be supercharger/meg conversions all round for everybody

I think people have their concerns regarding this kind of conversion but as soon as its done,they are gone..
the standard set up is great and if you are doing lots of track days etc,you can start stripping down some weight to make it a real weapon but if you need it for every day commuting,then the turbo way makes sense..more usable power on demand really..

I totally agree with you Pav, mine is a daily and you really notice the lack of grunt around town. Looks like I better start saving up then!

 

[Pav]

That sounds promising indeed! I've just hit 70k and I have a feeling that a supercharger conversion would end up costing me a lot more than 5k in the long run. I think a meg conversion is much more realistic for my situation, unless I win the lottery! In that case it'll be supercharger/meg conversions all round for everybody


I totally agree with you Pav, mine is a daily and you really notice the lack of grunt around town. Looks like I better start saving up then!

the force is strong with this one

 

[Chris]

The bay looks good Ben, liking it a lot mate.

Looking forward to seeing you and the lads at Xmas then

Ha, getting me AND Chris on track at the same time would be a tall order I reckon

Very tall order!


Bay looks very neat Ben