Couple of pictures from today

[Colin]

Went for a run today and took a couple of pictures;
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

[Nitronige]

hi Col,

how are you? I heard you had another rx. Looking Good!!

I have a d2 brake kit. They are good, but un-tested for longevity.

Nige

[Colin]

Hi Nige,
 
Doing good thanks, yourself?
 
Yeah got another one, wish I had never sold the red one though! How is your car going?
 
Really unsure what to do about brakes, was all set to buy the D2 kit but having second thoughts now, how did you find the quailty on yours?
 
Colin

[Nitronige]

yeah, im not to bad thanks.

The rx has been off the road since oct 08, due to wedding and other expenses but hope to have it back on the road in the spring. I do miss it. the micra and mg zr are just not cutting it.

When it comes to brakes, if you can, save up and get a decent set grex, brembo etc. For me, it was purely the price. That said i have no probs with the d2\'s. They are good brakes, but as discussed on the other thread you get what you pay for. The kit went together well and i have had no problems with them. I have had them round knockhill once and had little fade, although time after time round knockhill next year may be a different story. just have to wait and see.

Big bro has still got his yellow one and has had it mapped, although we found out the hotside of the turbo was too small and is restricting top end power....he has bought ex touring car slick for KH, so that should be fun.

Oh btw got another mini...hows yours?

Nige

[Colin]

That’s a long time off the road, can image a micra and mg don’t quite compare lol When are you planning on using the car again?
 
Not sure what to do about the brake situation, going to look into them again and see what peoples views are, grex and brembo seem to cost a good bit more!
 
Does Robin use his much, what power did it make? Will be good fun with the slicks, do you have to worry about oil surge with these?
 
What type of mini, how is the turbo one going? I am currently thinking about breaking it, sold the trailer last weekend. I won my class in the Scottish sprint and hill climb championship last year then decided not too compete this year as the recession really took effect at work. Having done nothing this year I didn’t actually miss it so plan is to break the car now.

[Nitronige]

yeah, it is a long time and i do miss it... next spring is the time, so will do bits and bobs over the winter to bring it back.

Yeah its best to bet a whole load of opinions and take from that. i saw you mentioned HI Spec, i did a bit of research and only by other\'s opinions i left alone, plus they were more expensive. (bottom line at the time).

Robs is pushing 370bhp fly i think, but the turbo was restricting it. He uses it on knockhill only as its not moted or taxed (he has a trailer).

The new mini i got is an un molested L reg mini mayfair, mint condition (now). had to put a new front end on (steel) and a sill. I treated it to a full respray too.
I bought Malc\'s DTM exhaust, still to fit it. (hence, i found out you had a new rx)

Well done on winning the championship!!
If you are breaking your mini, first dibs on your gearbox. I managed to anhiliate mine on the turbo one after i rebuilt the engine (too much power.. and thats without nitrous).

where are you working at the mo?

[RotorHeid]

I won my class in the Scottish sprint and hill climb championship last year

just spotted  "hillclimb/sprint" and well done for winning your class.
 are you Colin Ho..ge??

IanD

[Colin]

just spotted "hillclimb/sprint" and well done for winning your class.
are you Colin Ho..ge??
 
IanD

I am not Colin Hodge, but know him through the championship and I also work for a rival (Better;)) company. How do you know of Mr Hodge?

[Colin]

yeah, it is a long time and i do miss it... next spring is the time, so will do bits and bobs over the winter to bring it back.
 
Yeah its best to bet a whole load of opinions and take from that. i saw you mentioned HI Spec, i did a bit of research and only by other\'s opinions i left alone, plus they were more expensive. (bottom line at the time).
 
Robs is pushing 370bhp fly i think, but the turbo was restricting it. He uses it on knockhill only as its not moted or taxed (he has a trailer).
 
The new mini i got is an un molested L reg mini mayfair, mint condition (now). had to put a new front end on (steel) and a sill. I treated it to a full respray too.
I bought Malc\'s DTM exhaust, still to fit it. (hence, i found out you had a new rx)
 
Well done on winning the championship!!
If you are breaking your mini, first dibs on your gearbox. I managed to anhiliate mine on the turbo one after i rebuilt the engine (too much power.. and thats without nitrous).
 
where are you working at the mo?

Does your car need anything or have you got any plans for the car over the winter?

 
Still unsure what to do about brakes, going to do more reading about different manufacturers first I think. Do you run the standard master cylinder with the D2’s?

 
How often does Robin go too Knockhill, I was booked up for the last hot marques day but due to the rain it was cancelled. How does your car compare to Robin’s performance wise?

 
Rare to find a mini not requiring many weekends of welding lol What are your plans for the Mayfair

 
Will give you a shout when/if I decide to break the car, not sure what power the box would take;

 
Quaife dog box
Quaife ATB
Jack Knight straight drops with double roller bearing
Jack Knight 4.3 crown wheel and pinion

 
I am still working at RSP, how is your job going, oil market still doing well?

[RotorHeid]

I am not Colin Hodge, but know him through the championship and I also work for a rival (Better;)) company. How do you know of Mr Hodge?

don\'t know colin but see him  taking part in hillclimb in westfield or simlar type of car with bike engine and you\'re???

IanD

[Colin]

don\'t know colin but see him taking part in hillclimb in westfield or simlar type of car with bike engine and you\'re???
 
IanD

Colin Deuchars, used this;

 
You don\'t by any chance compete in a 106 rallye?

[Nitronige]

Does your car need anything or have you got any plans for the car over the winter?


Still unsure what to do about brakes, going to do more reading about different manufacturers first I think. Do you run the standard master cylinder with the D2’s?


How often does Robin go too Knockhill, I was booked up for the last hot marques day but due to the rain it was cancelled. How does your car compare to Robin’s performance wise?


Rare to find a mini not requiring many weekends of welding lol What are your plans for the Mayfairlace? I haven’t actually seen Malc for weeks now, helped Euan fit a new clutch on his evo a couple of weeks back, nightmare of a job, 3 days in rain!

I have no real plans over the winter, just servicing and tyres. when back on the road i need to do a bit of body work..I also will hopefully be fitting a wideband afr meter..

I use the standard master cylinder but people have used the mazda 929 master cylinder, there are topics on here about it.


Last time rob was up was begining of August, before he got the slicks, have a we look:

http://www.youtube.com/user/HAGGISHUNTER007#p/u/3/f4ReLLYwd7s
my car has stiffer suspension and has a bit more power, but we have not gone side by side yet..

The wee mini will be my daily run about for a bit, until i save up some cash to buy something else...want an s type jag. I was quite suprised how little the mini required. in total i spent about a month of nights/ weekends sorting things out.

I have just seen the spec list of your gearbox, and to be honest i think you will be wanting ££££££, alot more than i will be able to justify. so i will prob just dig out one of the boxes i have and see it it can handle the power any better.hahahaa.

What are Euans plans for the evo, when i was there, he had the turbo off, malc said he was upgrading? also saw the hks shock....good lad!!

[RotorHeid]

You don\'t by any chance compete in a 106 rallye?

I was out of action in 2007/2008 season, so  sadly our\'s path never met.

Yet! I wish to drive a 106 Rallye!, superb car and lots better and fastest up the hills than any RX\'s in a thousands words but sadly no!! and I drive a 1986 FC N/A 13BPP. mostly in sprintraces