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Post by olberj on Mar 30, 2017 10:14:08 GMT
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Post by olberj on Mar 30, 2017 10:12:59 GMT
Not sure if i ever did one of these threads way back when i first found the place but guess it's worth a hello now i've finally got myself a rocket.
It's a 2011 built classic, crafted by Ade (MevST) originally, 2.0L with powerworks SC and a 6 speed box. It's pretty feckin mental.
Had myself a couple of issues since i picked the car up and huge thanks to Ade in helping pin them down. Car now goes like it should with just shy of 300hp on tap.
Myself, i just moved to Dunlop for a bit of space n clean air. Co-own a website/group called Tartan Tarmac, a few of you have been to our breakfast meets already and run a vehicle restoration business the majority of the time.
Have lots planned for the car this year, track days, highland tours, shows, teaching the missus to drive quickly. Should be good fun.
First upgrade for the car is a rear wing to try and get a little more grip back there. Have picked up a spoiler locally and in the process of mocking up some feet/supports. If there happens to be a cad drawing or rough measurements of the sizes other folk are using on their rocket, that would be handy to have.
Plan to get as much exposure as possible with the car this year so expect to see it out and about if you're local.
Cheers, Olie
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Post by olberj on Sept 2, 2014 18:33:29 GMT
The TR1ike bit at the start messes with my head!
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Post by olberj on Aug 7, 2014 12:20:01 GMT
Excellent!
Can these Ecoboosts be fairly easily SC'd instead of a Turbo?
That could sound fantastic.
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Post by olberj on Aug 7, 2014 12:13:45 GMT
Any more info on this one Stiggy?
Exocet XS. Can't seem to find anything on here.
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Post by olberj on Jul 15, 2014 11:50:24 GMT
Yeah, I clocked that. It was that thread that reminded me you lot were up here.
We will be looking to do a few more places for meets soon but trying to keep them as central as we can to build up the numbers for now.
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Post by olberj on Jul 14, 2014 20:45:06 GMT
Ocht! Certainly will though, we do one a month pretty much. If you use FaceBosch, give it a like and you'll get notified of the meets. Curry night Thu too btw! m.facebook.com/tartantarmac
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Post by olberj on Jul 14, 2014 20:37:22 GMT
Hi folks, We're having a meet at Eurocentral on 27th July. Would love to get some MEVers along if you are free? Details here : www.tartantarmac.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=468Let me know if you can make it and up the kit car presence from 1 so far! Cheers, Olie
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Post by olberj on Oct 24, 2013 21:23:37 GMT
You weren't selling an alfa gtv v6 were you? I think I recognise that driveway.
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Post by olberj on Sept 4, 2013 17:49:55 GMT
Now thats pretty cool.
Full gullwing doors would be my preference. And a coupe/hatch rear.
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Post by olberj on Apr 23, 2013 17:25:05 GMT
Crikey, that's some sell out! Hopefully there's less scene tat and more owners clubs at this one.
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Post by olberj on Apr 22, 2013 19:22:21 GMT
I'll be there but no MEV to display.
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Post by olberj on Apr 19, 2013 22:12:32 GMT
Just a wee note, your front wheels are on the wrong side.
Looks great though, i love seeing Exocets "nekkid"
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Post by olberj on Mar 5, 2013 18:29:47 GMT
The way i like to work it out is my max speed i think i will do plus 15-20mph (unless that's too much)
Doing 120 in a car that can do 140 is a lot better than doing 120 in a car that can do 125mph as you tend to get up to that speed and hold it for a while.
it's certainly that way up here when we go hooning.
Sacrifice a little acceleration for top speed and you'll find it's better on the road. You'll possibly never do the ultimate top speed but 85% will be so much nicer than 99% over more than 500yards.
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Post by olberj on Feb 17, 2013 17:33:35 GMT
That's a point. Stiggy should do a proper longitudinal mid engined build.
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