TarkMalbot Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 My Missus got me this for Christmas! I love it Very well made and perfect fit. Not much extra weight as some of the Aluminium braces replace the standard thin steel braces. The one thing that is lost is a small plastic cover hat goes under the gearbox housing. Not really bothered about that though. The PPF brace does bolt to the diff housing so there is a slight increase in transmission noise but there is bushes between the fixing to the chassis so this will reduce the transfer of noise and vibration. It sounds pretty good. Not too loud but you can hear it. It sounds like a straight cut gearbox. There is slightly less ground clearance at the back end but the rear brace will also act as a guard when required to. This the most noticable mod I have done so far in regards to performance. I had the Eibach Pro Kit and IL Motorsport Sway bars fitted last month which did make a difference but this is another level. When driving round a bend the car feels more stable at the back end and overall stiffer. I have more confidence to push the car harder at the limit as you can feel what the tyres are suspension are doing more. The ride is slightly more harsh when you hit a hole in the road as the suspension and tyres are doing more work and the chassis isn't flexing as much. The Springs and Sways also contribute to this but I would still say it is a comfortable ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 that looks like a nice bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Stunning kit..... You must have the most modified NC out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarkMalbot Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Thanks. I have done plenty to it considering it is a 58 plate. I am waiting for the Hose kit for the Cosworth and then that will be fitted. I am hoping someone will design a set of headers and mid section to get the most out of the supercharger. I am half way through fitting the Air Dam side skirts but the original fasteners snapped so I am awiting for some new ones. Then after the rear skirt the exterior will be finished until I decide what wheels I want. The interior is finished as soon as I fit the leather gaiters I have and put the centre console back together after fitting the Ipod link and IL motorsport centre console. I seem to be doing things in reverse order as it looks like the Geometry will come last! That is not through choice though just due to you being so far away! I might have a blast down in the middle of the night to get to you by 9am and then blast back up home the same day. I will work out how long it will take now. How long would it take from start to finish to set the geometry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarkMalbot Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 300 miles from my door to yours! Set off at 4am back home by 4pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 300 miles from my door to yours! Set off at 4am back home by 4pm? Blimey....... The Geo takes 60/ 90min tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarkMalbot Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 300 miles in 5 hours according to RAC route planner. Maybe I could get that time down but I would want to stop some time for food. Knock off half hour for the turn around so maybe set off 4:30 and home by 15:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 We are fortunate to have cars travel from all over the UK and a few from Europe, nevertheless that's one hell of a drive you have....... On the plus note the drive back will be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarkMalbot Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 The only time I could would be the week before my wedding. Not sure how well that would go down with the Wife to be! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Shall i give her a call and apologize in advance for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hms Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 You've forgotten the obvious! It's not 300 mile on the return journey, it's a darn sight further taking the 'B' roads back home! You're getting the Cosworth Sc to fit as well, lucky man. The Cosworth kit looks superb. h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 It's got to be the most modified NC out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarkMalbot Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I don't know about that. There are a few others with Audio mods and more bling stuff here and there. I am happy with my progress though. I have even made a car domain site... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3226194 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I don't know about that. There are a few others with Audio mods and more bling stuff here and there. I am happy with my progress though. I have even made a car domain site... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3226194 I've seen that site before somehow .... It's very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarkMalbot Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have mentioned it on other forums and apologise if I have already put it on this forum. Anyway I'm now planning to come down with my Supercharged MX-5 with its new wheels on sometime around the 22nd Feb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I have mentioned it on other forums and apologise if I have already put it on this forum. Anyway I'm now planning to come down with my Supercharged MX-5 with its new wheels on sometime around the 22nd Feb. 22nd Feb is a Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarkMalbot Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ok maybe the 23rd then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ok maybe the 23rd then. Sold..... what time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarkMalbot Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 When do you need to know for sure? It will be between the 19th and 24th but 23rd would be best with me. The new Wife is a nurse and wont find out her shifts for that week for a while. I can't say for sure until I know the shifts. I would be setting off to get to you by 9am though. Sorry I can't give an exact date at the min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 When do you need to know for sure? It will be between the 19th and 24th but 23rd would be best with me. The new Wife is a nurse and wont find out her shifts for that week for a while. I can't say for sure until I know the shifts. I would be setting off to get to you by 9am though. Sorry I can't give an exact date at the min. No problem, let me know when your ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarkMalbot Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I am still up for coming down on the 23rd. Can I officially book that in now? Thanks, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I am still up for coming down on the 23rd. Can I officially book that in now? Thanks, Mark. Just need a time matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarkMalbot Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 What time do you start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 What time do you start? After tea, 9am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarkMalbot Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 See you there then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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