sti pretender Posted May 17, 2008 Posted May 17, 2008 Up for the trackday today car was running great, trying out a new set of Falken Performance Tyres. Out for the warm-up, bit wet, so took the car easy as first time on in the wet since getting brake and suspension upgrade. Car felt good so back out after the warm-ups for 8 laps finding lots of grip and really enjoying it. Second time out and managed to hook-up 4 or 5 good laps smooth through the corners and carrying better speed, actually passed a couple of cars which was a new experience. Third time out car was going well but after 4 laps hear a small sound like a blow in the exhaust. Knew I had a blow in the up-pipe but was going to Meercat for a decat wednesday so was picking a new one then. Checked the car and sounded just like it was blowing a wee bit more. Let the car cool down and headed back out to see if ther was any change. First lap took it very easy nothing different just a small noise, second lap bit faster was alright came off the hairpin and up the straight changed to fourth just after the pit lane and no power and major knocking, no smoke, temperature ok, so limped round and back to the pits. Needless to say switched off and didn't start again. Staff at KH were great and towed me out to the carpark. Tried to organise recovery but the guys I could have got it done for nothing were busy and others were going to charge a packet. Thanks to Nanaki who afford me the use of his AA card, luckily 2 weeks ago I noticed my bank account benefits offer free breakdown but only to a garage within 10 miles of the breakdown. Had chucked the leaflet in my glovebox and forgotten. So phoned asked if I could get it taken further, not a problem but there would be a charge. Truck arrive within the hour told him I wanted it taken to Hypertech in Bonnybridge, quick call to his office £19.67 which I thought was a good deal. Arrived at Hypertech even better Duncan was in, so keys dropped of and was able to explain what happen. Looks like a rebuild so will be putting a lung and kidney in the For Sale section. Had a great day despite the engine good to meet Paul, Acid and the usual motley crew.
spooks Posted May 17, 2008 Posted May 17, 2008 At least your still laughing mate but if your selling a lung my missus may need one, hers is a tad knackered with CF. Or you could buy my WRX gets you a free bottom end Seriously though Im gutted for ya, your car seemed be be going OK on the short time I saw it. Keep your chin up and bank card handy.
nanaki Posted May 17, 2008 Posted May 17, 2008 hang in there mate. glad you got it to hypertech ok. i'm sure it will return bigger and stronger.
sti pretender Posted May 17, 2008 Author Posted May 17, 2008 Anyone looking for a map date Andy has a free slot Wednesday 4th June at 2pm. Oh and Meercat can fit anyone for a decat this Wednesday.
paulc555 Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 was nice to meet you to mate....just a pity the day ended for you in that way...... but I'm sure Dunc will wave his magic wand and make it all better....and you will be back faster and stronger....... catch you soon Paul
RA Dunk Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 not so good to hear about you block,after spinning off comming out of scotsmans corner i decided to wait till the track dried up a bit before going back out, track dried out with an hour to go so went back out only to find i had a boost problem, put a bit of a damper on my day only got about a dozen laps in all day
mctwistuk Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 sorry to hear about the news but am sure you will get it fixed and as a lot of people say "if it breaks upgrade it"
RS Grant Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 Bad news mate.. Im sure that Hypertech will do a good job putting it back together though. Cheers, Grant
thewelsho Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Bad news mate.. Im sure that Hypertech will do a good job putting it back together though. Cheers, Grant Sorry to hear about your engine Robert - a real downer. Hypertech did a great job on mine, so its in good hands. It's jJust when you are preparing to get the bill, its a butt-clenching, teeth-grinding, heart-stopping moment. Hope it wont cost you too much. Keep us all posted, wont you?
jamesm Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Sorry to hear you have hit problems. Hope you get it sorted soon. At least you have another one to run about in in the meantime
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