OS Giken close ratio gears

[ScuttleRX]

Thanks for the write up Keith, make some good points there Can see how it would be more suited to a single turbo after explaining it like that, re-inforcing what scott said about not being suited to twin turbos.

BTW when I was talking about Pips car, i meant the longer gears seemed a disadvantage,  you could tell the car was quick just not suited for a 1/4 mile sprint.

[TonyBlair]

No problem Andy. I\'ve got to organise some new tyres and new rear bushes before my MOT so I\'m going to be looking around soon. I\'ll let you know if I find one.

Cheers
Jon

[John Yorke]

Hi Jon

Talking of tyres and the lazer jobbie, I have a frend in Ilford if it is not to far for you, Goodwin Tyres ask for James, he is very helpfull and has some good deals.

Very interesting Keith, by jove I think I just about understand :wave

[TonyBlair]

I have a frend in Ilford if it is not to far for you, Goodwin Tyres ask for James

You used him before then John? Do they have the laser guided-missle thing there?

Cheers
Jon

[TonyBlair]

Found somewhere a bit more local; //www.airwaytyres.co.uk Might give them a try. They have a laser-giuded missle jobbie there  

Cheers
Jon

[Andy_k]

There is also Supertyres in Maldon,Essex.

They have the same machine but are much cheaper if you need most things adjusted, £80 or so i recall.

[TonyBlair]

Cheers Andy K. Have you used them before then? If you have and were happy with them then I\'ll go there - I\'d rather go somewhere that\'s been recommended to me.

All the best,
Jon

[John Yorke]

You used him before then John? Do they have the laser guided-missle thing there?

Cheers
Jon

Jon

Yes and they have  \'budget\' tyres and he kindly found my presant Yoko\'s [street legal slicks] for a very competitive price, with these lazer jobbies it is all about the guy that is setting it up, I first went to a [so called] reputable east of London store who did the bizo, took the car away, felt somewhat worse, took it back was unable to get any satisfaction from said company, had the car looked at by Goodwin [he loves \'propper\' cars and does them himself ]
and have seen a remarkable improvement, not bothered to go anywhere since.
I am sure there are plenty of lazer jobbie peeps out there, its all about them doing it correctly in the first place.
All these FD\'s suddenly finding their cars \'tail\' happy is a worry and I am convinced it is more about having the car set up in the 1st place rather than  \'mostly\' driver error.
Me, I would rather go somewhere I was sure I was going to get a \'propper\' job done rather than save that 50p :cool

[TonyBlair]

Many thanks for the commes John. Will take them under consideration.

 

Cheers
Jon

[ScuttleRX]

65 miles to Ilford...not too bad, plenty of time to test set-up on the way back
Like you Jon be better to go to a recommended place as its one of those jobs where the equipment is only as good as the operator Also want a place that isn\'t patronising cos I wont really know what to ask for camber, toe in, etc wise, is there a general guideline for these settings?

[John Yorke]

65 miles to Ilford...not too bad, plenty of time to test set-up on the way back
Like you Jon be better to go to a recommended place as its one of those jobs where the equipment is only as good as the operator Also want a place that isn\'t patronising cos I wont really know what to ask for camber, toe in, etc wise, is there a general guideline for these settings?

Andy / Jon have a look at the stickie\'s under wheels tyres and suspension :cool

[ScuttleRX]

Ah yes *slaps wrist* should have had a look in there..!

Would be tempted to set up for a bias for oversteer but would probably end up getting myself in trouble

[Andy_k]

Yes i have had my car done there twice now, they are a good bunch and know what they are doing.

Looking at how they set mine up with one of those machines you\'d be a fool to get it wrong anyway.

The settings they make is up to you, i had std settings put on mine and it drove like a dream after.

Going back as soon as i can due to suspension changes, again.

[TonyBlair]

Thanks for the comments Andy_K.

If you say they know what they\'re doing then I think I\'ll give them a try. However I hope they can handle set-up\'s that aren\'t just standard - my car is lowered  :rolleyes:

Cheers
Jon

[Icesurf3r]

Just out of interest has anyone seen the 6-speed box offered by Rotary Extreme (Banner at top of Page)??

I\'ve got the details and ratio\'s  at home, but i do know they\'re dog gears!!!will post these up when i get home. But for the time been here\'s a pic.