micra_wrc Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) just home after going with Grant to pick up the Banana. He decided against getting it trailored and drove it up the road instead. many thanks to G Mac for the run down and convoy back. today was the first time I'd seen it in the flesh and wow, that body kit gives it such a road presence. Its very mean and aggressive on the road, in your mirrors, in a car park. ride quality was ok - suspension was surprisingly soft given the coilovers that are on it (bilstein i think) the noise inside the cabin was err loud - we had to shout to each other over the roar of the engine + exhaust bucket seats were comfy and the padding is great - it takes away the metal-ness of the yellow roll cage and stripped out interior. TRS 5 point harnesses were great once you were strapped in, but its getting strapped in and out that takes the time. No more "jump in and go", it takes us like 5 mins to get ready haha from my [female] point of view the Banana has no heating, no stereo, no door pockets, no sun visors and no interior light....... but it doesnt matter, just being in the car makes you my RA has now become the luxury car... how bizarre! Grant will probably post up a more technical view once he stops driving around with a stupid grin on his face edited to add pictures of the Banana in Skye - see page 6 post #120 Edited May 4, 2009 by micra_wrc
JohnSt Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 More Technical, who's gonna explain it to him Feck the technicalities, Pics Please Kidding, ---john---
the squiggle Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Still got a silly grin slapped across my face Gave my 72 yo Daddy a shot over the Ind Est and he chortled like a 10yo at the ooomph, he was shifting up at 2500 Clutch is multiplate and not paddle, got used to it quite quickly. Pleasant to drive despite the lack of basic human comforts Just had to come home via the Clyde Tunnel, niiiiiiccccceee Will post pics once i transfer them from my phone
micra_wrc Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 pics taken on my point-and-click camera. we'll get more taken once she's had a wash
micra_wrc Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 heating controls?? stereo?? pah who needs them when you've got a nice set of white defis with a green backlight..... and look! they even match the dashboard
colzo Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Looks very impressive from the rear! Which most people will no doubt be seeing. Enjoy mate.
st3ph3n Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Lovely. That taken at the services with the duck pond by any chance?
micra_wrc Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) was in G Macs car for some heat and got some on the road footage of the Banana. I've taken the sound out as you can't hear the car over the noise of the wind. 1st time I've tried linking to a video uploaded to photobucket so fingers crossed this works edit - cant get the link to work, will ask Grant to upload it onto You Tube Edited February 27, 2009 by micra_wrc
craigdmcd Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Are you bringing it by tomorrow Grant when you come to pick up the "old blue thing"? Looks the dogs danglies by the way.
the squiggle Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 craigdmcd said: Are you bringing it by tomorrow Grant when you come to pick up the "old blue thing"?Looks the dogs danglies by the way. Will pop over in the morning to collect "old blue thing" Cheers
terzo neil Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 did you use the rac dayinsure to get it up the road
RA Dunk Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 lol any idea`s of some kind of stealth mode you had have gone right out of the window in that grant, you couldent get anything less stealthy if you had tried! looking forward to this clip, loved the sound in the other clips ive seen/heard it in
micra_wrc Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 Ac!D said: ... looking forward to this clip, loved the sound in the other clips ive seen/heard it in there's no sound to the clip that I've taken, you will all have to make raspy burbling noises for 17 seconds
RA Dunk Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 micra_wrc said: there's no sound to the clip that I've taken, you will all have to make raspy burbling noises for 17 seconds dammit!! ohh well, will just need to settle for looking at it then
the squiggle Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Mines/AP 4 pots and 3 spoke 18 inch Trial Zelda alloys An interior that makes an RA look luxurious Carbon rear wing and drilled bootlid that looks like Wilky as been using for target practice HKS/Garrett GT25/30 Rest of engine Billy Bilstiens, best riding coilovers i have tried Wee ickle battery for such a fat a*** car Pump and swirlpot thing Thanks
the squiggle Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Terzo Neil said: did you use the rac dayinsure to get it up the road Transferred my policy from the Blue car to this car Dayinsure declined as it was a miodified car but thanks for the suggestion
RA Dunk Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Gt25/30, what are these rated for grant? i dont seem to hear much of these it`s usually the GT30 that gets thrown around with these things, how does it spool with the rotated set up?
the squiggle Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Ac!D said: Gt25/30, what are these rated for grant? i dont seem to hear much of these it`s usually the GT30 that gets thrown around with these things, how does it spool with the rotated set up? I know this is hard to believe but i have not given her any grief yet. Want to wait till Andy checks her over and also my foot keeps catching the fuse box cover during gear changes Once Andy does his stuff and i sort the fuse box cover a full and frank assesment of the above turbo will be made but keep in mind that this turbo has been in the car since 98 in Japan, so health of turbo is unknown and she is running without a DV just now Dyno graph shows 349bhp at 6500rpm and torque peaking and stable at 3800rpm. Feels responsive nough and is always rying to push on with the slightest peddle movement
micra_wrc Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 st3ph3n said: Lovely. That taken at the services with the duck pond by any chance? the first pic was at one of those Westmoreland Farm shop services the next 2 stationary ones were taken at Charnock Richards
Big Gordon Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Really don't like the look of the car Grant, sorry. As long as you like it though that's all that matters. Only joking mate, looks awesome. Looking forward to seeing and hearing it in the metal. Nice one
RA Dunk Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 The Squiggle said: I know this is hard to believe but i have not given her any grief yet. Want to wait till Andy checks her over and also my foot keeps catching the fuse box cover during gear changesOnce Andy does his stuff and i sort the fuse box cover a full and frank assesment of the above turbo will be made but keep in mind that this turbo has been in the car since 98 in Japan, so health of turbo is unknown and she is running without a DV just now Dyno graph shows 349bhp at 6500rpm and torque peaking and stable at 3800rpm. Feels responsive nough and is always rying to push on with the slightest peddle movement any dates set with Mr.F yet then
the squiggle Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 Ac!D said: any dates set with Mr.F yet then 18th of March Just need to fit a Fuel Pressure Regulator and we are good to go Happy days
the squiggle Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 empty_heed said: it's a beauty of a car, i like it Thanks pal
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