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dazbooker
Posted 20/12/2008 2:16 PM (#474693 - in reply to #474141)
Subject: RE: turbo k series
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dazbooker
Posted 20/12/2008 2:17 PM (#474694 - in reply to #474141)
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Location: barnsley		turbo timer yet to fasten in to car



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dazbooker
Posted 20/12/2008 2:19 PM (#474696 - in reply to #474141)
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Location: barnsley		heres the later style inlet



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dazbooker
Posted 20/12/2008 2:23 PM (#474700 - in reply to #474141)
Subject: RE: turbo k series
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Location: barnsley		ill post more pics when i get the springs fitted
vvc warrior
Posted 20/12/2008 2:33 PM (#474702 - in reply to #474141)
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R119GTA
Posted 20/12/2008 2:41 PM (#474704 - in reply to #474141)
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Location: Tamworth, Staffs		Looking good there Daz, carry on playing
Metromartin
Posted 20/12/2008 2:59 PM (#474708 - in reply to #474141)
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Let us know how you get on with the springs instead of hydragas units.
challengeturbo
Posted 20/12/2008 4:43 PM (#474718 - in reply to #474141)
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Location: Wickford, Essex		Looking good.

So you got the springs from watsons then.

Are the double spring just for the front? and do they need a different mounting than normal?
jacobs53
Posted 21/12/2008 3:53 AM (#474741 - in reply to #474141)
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from what i read the base engine is just a 1800cc MPI lump with the manifold and turbo attached. Didn't mention any internal changes...

Can you clarify? are they being kept under the hat?

Cheers Lee
dazbooker
Posted 21/12/2008 4:14 AM (#474743 - in reply to #474741)
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jacobs53 - 21/12/2008 3:53 AM

from what i read the base engine is just a 1800cc MPI lump with the manifold and turbo attached. Didn't mention any internal changes...

Can you clarify? are they being kept under the hat?

Cheers Lee

no the internals where brand new pistons and liners fitted from the rover 75 turbo to lower compression as the rods are 3mm shorter than standard ones
jacobs53
Posted 21/12/2008 5:12 AM (#474753 - in reply to #474141)
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arhhh thanks... makes sense now!
dazbooker
Posted 21/12/2008 2:50 PM (#474851 - in reply to #474141)
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Location: barnsley		fitted the front springs today had to remove inlet and air pipes to get in to weld mounts



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dazbooker
Posted 21/12/2008 2:53 PM (#474855 - in reply to #474141)
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Location: barnsley		heres one all built up



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vvc warrior
Posted 21/12/2008 3:31 PM (#474872 - in reply to #474141)
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now that looks a propa sorted setup

how much are they m8 ??

dazbooker
Posted 21/12/2008 4:02 PM (#474884 - in reply to #474872)
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Man on a Mission - 21/12/2008 3:31 PM

now that looks a propa sorted setup

how much are they m8 ??


cost me 260 pounds for four springs and cups,adjusters and knuckles
vvc warrior
Posted 21/12/2008 4:04 PM (#474885 - in reply to #474884)
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dazbooker - 21/12/2008 10:02 PM
Man on a Mission - 21/12/2008 3:31 PM

now that looks a propa sorted setup

how much are they m8 ??

cost me 260 pounds for four springs and cups,adjusters and knuckles

i wasn't expecting that kind of price  i think i better start saving up a little more cash me  thinks

James160vvc
Posted 21/12/2008 5:27 PM (#474901 - in reply to #474141)
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cheaper than replacement hydrogas units! (new)
vvc warrior
Posted 22/12/2008 2:21 AM (#474931 - in reply to #474901)
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James160vvc - 21/12/2008 11:27 PM

 how much did you think it would cost! thats cheap imo cheaper than replacement hydrogas units! (new)

i didn't know on price to be honest, will be investing in some once i get started on the R100 i just got

DotMatrix
Posted 22/12/2008 6:21 AM (#474969 - in reply to #474141)
Subject: RE: turbo k series


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the springs look interesting. I am looking forward to hearing how they are to drive.
dazbooker
Posted 22/12/2008 3:32 PM (#475072 - in reply to #474141)
Subject: RE: turbo k series
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Location: barnsley		got the inlet back on just to do rear springs now but need to get some more mounting plates made
petrol_head
Posted 22/12/2008 3:34 PM (#475075 - in reply to #474141)
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nice project definetely something different, can you still get 'genuine rover' turbo rods new? where from
dazbooker
Posted 22/12/2008 3:36 PM (#475078 - in reply to #475075)
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petrol_head - 22/12/2008 3:34 PM

nice project definetely something different, can you still get 'genuine rover' turbo rods new? where from

dont think you can get them new now
i bought mine before rover finished
sacha tried to get some but i think he ended up using vvc ones not too sure
AdrianSi
Posted 22/12/2008 3:41 PM (#475084 - in reply to #474141)
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Location: Midlands		I like the idea, very compact and takes the stress away from the body unlike coil-overs. My only coment would be id be worried about the weld sheering away as half of the spring mount is unsupported. On a Mini would i be right in thinking that the rubber cones sit flat against a surface?
vvc warrior
Posted 22/12/2008 3:42 PM (#475087 - in reply to #474141)
Subject: RE: turbo k series


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dazbooker
Posted 22/12/2008 3:44 PM (#475088 - in reply to #475084)
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AdrianSi - 22/12/2008 3:41 PM

I like the idea, very compact and takes the stress away from the body unlike coil-overs. My only coment would be id be worried about the weld sheering away as half of the spring mount is unsupported. On a Mini would i be right in thinking that the rubber cones sit flat against a surface?

yes thats right the are but i still need to weld an angled peg that loops over the top of the top mount welded to the cover for that simple re
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