scarlet_vr6's blackberry!

[ozowen 2]

Yeh I must admit on the original when I swapped to a black badge I was well happy but the more I see the silver one on the VRT I prefer it more.

[scarlet_vr6 0]

well, my poor C has been somewhat neglected recently :( He is being used as a daily again at the mo and certainly needs a good wash. However he has just had a bit of attention paid to him... not by me though!

 

After BVF, I drove to DG so Dave and Graham could have another look at the gearbox (and I’ve finally made my mind up about that,) but whilst Bosun was there, he was remapped and what a difference! I am absolutely delighted with it 8)

 

Dave was kind enough to show me (and explain in simple terms!) the tables for idle, low, high and wide open throttle. It was fascinating and by comparing the before and after tables, I could see where all the peaks and troughs have been smoothed out. The result, aside from another huge grin :dance: is a much smoother drive and performance has been improved at low revs and through the mid range. Dave explained that he hasn’t changed much at high revs for 2 main reasons iirc – one is that the values were already quite high but it’s also due to the high mileage on the engine (over 160k now). I hope I’ve got all that right, but if not someone (Dave?) can correct me!

 

I’m so impressed with it :D Having no experience of remaps, I hadn’t realised how much they can improve a naturally aspirated engine; accelerating doesn’t seem to require as much effort now and the slightly lumpy gear change (which I always thought was my bad driving lol) has been sorted out completely – it’s all so much smoother now. So far fuel consumption hasn’t been quite so good but it isn’t a fair test because I know I’ve been driving just a little bit harder... :wink: it's great fun!

 

With all the recent suspension and steering rack work and now this remap, I’m itching to get the car on track! Roll on 24th July for the Autometrix day. Just hope I don’t stack it..... :pale:

 

 

As ever, if anyone nearby or who I see at shows wants to use mine as a try before you buy, please just ask - I know he's a shed to look at, but I think he's beautiful to drive :luvlove:

[robrado974 1]

nice one ....dont get the shed bit though :scratch: your c looks fine !!

[Guest]

dont get the shed bit though :scratch:

 

I think it's a personal thing. Lots of people think their C is cr@p...

I guess it's knowing all the nooks and crannys where issue are that others don's see or know about. BUT like you say, Fays car is certainly not a shed.

 

Nice work there Fay. Sounds like a good way to spend money on it though there is so little to show for it after.

[VRSICK 0]

Very nice work mate i must say :clap: Just wana ask what product and equipment you used to clean the inner door shuts etc?? :scratch:

 

Cheers

[scarlet_vr6 0]

thank you all :D

 

The shed comment refers to the rather alarming rust issue, the dent in the wing which was done when the car was parked and the huge white patch on the bonnet which I think is a result of someone pouring something like paint thinner on it :censored: Judith is right though, everyone knows all the flaws in their own car but all I really meant is that mine isn't the nicest looking C around here! I keep meaning to spend some money on the bodywork but at the moment I'm keen to keep improving the drive of it... brakes and maybe gearbox are the next big things on the list, I reckon.

 

VRSICK - to clean the door shuts I used a few different bits and pieces... Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner def came into play first, followed by using a clay bar, then carefully washing with car shampoo and rinsing even more carefully! I used an old toothbrush to clean the metal parts and also some cocktail sticks so lots of high tech, specialist equipment :wink: I finished by using Meguiars Last Touch (quick detailer), polish and wax. Pretty much the same method was used for the boot, wheel arches and filler neck area (make sure you block the neck before removing the rubber surround) but it all needs doing again now lol. It's quite fiddly work (having small hands helps!) but it's satisfying being able to see such a difference after only a couple of hours of work :)

[robrado974 1]

ah see what you mean . hows basinstoke these days ? has it twinned with readin yet :lol: i havent been back to reading for years !

[scarlet_vr6 0]

Amazingstoke is as wonderful as ever lol! I haven't been to Reading for a couple of years now I reckon but funnily enough I'm popping up there tomorrow night... another excuse to take the C out for a drive 8)

[VRSICK 0]

Thanks mate.....that is some talent..!! :salute:

[scarlet_vr6 0]

Having loved being on track last year at Castle Combe, I just couldn’t miss out this year :D So once again, I went out on track in the morning with other CCGB members and then in the afternoon with an instructor. Both sessions were fantastic and even better than last year!

 

I had been looking forward to this for months, especially since I have had all that suspension and handling work done as well as the remap. (Thanks again to Dave and Graham for this :clap: ) The car handled beautifully – I really am so pleased with my C at the moment and can’t wait to go on track again! I want to learn to be a better driver so I plan to do some more instructor sessions soon.

 

The whole day was brilliant but seemed to go very quickly and I didn’t get round to taking any photos or watching any of the other sessions. It was great catching up with old friends and meeting new people – thoroughly enjoyed myself :)

 

The pics I have from the day are either ones I bought from the official photographer or were sent to me by friends (thank you!). There are lots I really like so here are quite a few of them 8)

 

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This is my favourite from the day (and probably my favourite picture of my C :luvlove: )

 

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...and a friend photoshopped it - I think it’s pretty cool :shades:

 

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[Philuk 0]

looking very nice there! :D i wanna track mine at some point!

[KIPVW 0]

Looking good fay 8) there's a blackberry bonnet on ebay at the moment £65 start, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Corrado-Late-Blac ... 335f59abe4 Reason i mention is that he is selling a few other bits i asked about so i'll be going to collect them next weds so if you are interested see if you can win the bonnet and i could at least collect and save it here till we sort something out. Of course only if you interested :wave:

[lilfuzzer 1]

Hey Fay loking good in the pics!

 

looks loads of fun :clap:

[CazzaVR 0]

It looks superb on the track, Fay, especially now it's lowered 8) That last shot is excellent :)

[Bullfinch 0]

Mighty impressed with the pics. Was the instructor as good as the Stig?

[Jim 1]

Ah! Finally a blackberry bonnet! You gotta bid on it Fay!!

[Guest Pabs]

Looking good Fay ;)

[scarlet_vr6 0]

thanks for the nice comments everyone :D The track day really was great fun! Can't wait for the next one...

 

Looking good fay 8) there's a blackberry bonnet on ebay at the moment £65 start, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Corrado-Late-Blac ... 335f59abe4 Reason i mention is that he is selling a few other bits i asked about so i'll be going to collect them next weds so if you are interested see if you can win the bonnet and i could at least collect and save it here till we sort something out. Of course only if you interested :wave:

 

Thanks so much for pointing this out Kip, unfortunately I just can’t afford it at the moment so I will have to pass and hopefully get the bonnet painted another time. It was really kind of you to offer to help, so thank you for that :salute:

[KIPVW 0]

Ah no problem Fay, see you soon :wink: if its any consolation there is something wrong with all 3 at the moment :brickwall: :lol: nothing major but just stuff that needs doing. Ah well some of them will have to wait a while and that includes the VR :lol:

[Chris 0]

Track day shots look great Fay! Making me want to buy another C already lol.

 

Do you still need a set of fuel tank straps? p/m me if you do.

[scarlet_vr6 0]

Ah no problem Fay, see you soon :wink: if its any consolation there is something wrong with all 3 at the moment :brickwall: :lol: nothing major but just stuff that needs doing. Ah well some of them will have to wait a while and that includes the VR :lol:

 

ah no Kip, glad it isn't anything serious but hope you get it all sorted soon :( Must have a proper look at your thread soon and see the pics of the newbie! How long before it's collecting trophies too? :D

 

Track day shots look great Fay! Making me want to buy another C already lol.

 

Go on do it Chris, get another! :lol: You had done so much good stuff to that car, it would be such a shame not to!

 

...and thanks, it really was a great day so I'm pleased to have some good photos to help remember it :)

[KIPVW 0]

thats my whole dilema, wanna get the Nugget into shap and competing but i must resist as the VR needs much attention first :roll:

[Guest]

nothing major but just stuff that needs doing. Ah well some of them will have to wait a while and that includes the VR :lol:

ah no Kip, glad it isn't anything serious but hope you get it all sorted soon :( Must have a proper look at your thread soon and see the pics of the newbie! How long before it's collecting trophies too? :D

 

It seems my tyres are pretty good at throwing stuff out the way.... not so good if there's a shiny black VR in the firing line :shock:

Convoys, don't you just love em

[Ben-B 0]

Great thread you have there Fay,

 

really liking that blackberry colour too :)

[dukest 0]

nothing major but just stuff that needs doing. Ah well some of them will have to wait a while and that includes the VR :lol:

ah no Kip, glad it isn't anything serious but hope you get it all sorted soon :( Must have a proper look at your thread soon and see the pics of the newbie! How long before it's collecting trophies too? :D

 

It seems my tyres are pretty good at throwing stuff out the way.... not so good if there's a shiny black VR in the firing line :shock:

Convoys, don't you just love em

tut tut :)