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I haven't updated this thread in ages so it's about time for an update. Over the summer i've just been enjoying the car as much as possible, using it nearly every weekend! Took it to a local show in September with a work friend in his 635, which was good fun. Then I also attended the Silverstone SS, had a great time there also again the weather was on our side.
Can't believe how fast this year has gone although in that time i've really got used to the car and still think it's great fun to drive which is good! I like the rarity factor too, I know it's no exotica but i have been surprised how few people have heard of Ginetta since getting the car.
There are things that need doing, not because they've broken (rather surprisingly) but more because I like to make a car the best it can be within reason, it'll never be immaculate as I like to use it as much as possible
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Any way a pic from Silverstone courtesy of Lezdix (hope he doesn't mind me using the pic!)
But finally as it's coming into the winter I thought I'd treat myself and the car to a little upgrade... a set of Omex throttle bodies with the 600 series ecu. Needs a set of cams to go with it but I can't wait to take delivery and get them on! Should sound pretty good too
Here's a pic from the web of what they'll hopefully look like when they turn up...
Regards,
Matt
Can't believe how fast this year has gone although in that time i've really got used to the car and still think it's great fun to drive which is good! I like the rarity factor too, I know it's no exotica but i have been surprised how few people have heard of Ginetta since getting the car.
There are things that need doing, not because they've broken (rather surprisingly) but more because I like to make a car the best it can be within reason, it'll never be immaculate as I like to use it as much as possible
.Any way a pic from Silverstone courtesy of Lezdix (hope he doesn't mind me using the pic!)
But finally as it's coming into the winter I thought I'd treat myself and the car to a little upgrade... a set of Omex throttle bodies with the 600 series ecu. Needs a set of cams to go with it but I can't wait to take delivery and get them on! Should sound pretty good too
Here's a pic from the web of what they'll hopefully look like when they turn up...
Regards,
Matt
battered said:
Quote: "I know it's no exotica".
I beg to differ. It's rarer than a Ferrari, and fewer people will recognise it. It most certainly IS exotica. I'd always favour the choice that shows some imagination rather than the brand that everyone recognises "because itser best, innit?"
That, in abundance. OP, you have a rare and hand-made car that entirely pleases you. You could spend 10-100x as much and never get there! It's a lovely choice, and I am glad to see you are enjoying it; long may you do so.I beg to differ. It's rarer than a Ferrari, and fewer people will recognise it. It most certainly IS exotica. I'd always favour the choice that shows some imagination rather than the brand that everyone recognises "because itser best, innit?"
Craikeybaby said:
I wondered if it was yours I saw at Silverstone. It looks better than the photos.
Thank you , but I'm not sure it does.battered said:
Quote: "I know it's no exotica".
I beg to differ. It's rarer than a Ferrari, and fewer people will recognise it. It most certainly IS exotica. I'd always favour the choice that shows some imagination rather than the brand that everyone recognises "because itser best, innit?"
Thank you for the comments I beg to differ. It's rarer than a Ferrari, and fewer people will recognise it. It most certainly IS exotica. I'd always favour the choice that shows some imagination rather than the brand that everyone recognises "because itser best, innit?"
, I definitely don't get a lot of the "sick bruv" etc... comments 
Huff said:
That, in abundance. OP, you have a rare and hand-made car that entirely pleases you. You could spend 10-100x as much and never get there! It's a lovely choice, and I am glad to see you are enjoying it; long may you do so.
Thank you for the positive comments, let's hope for a dry and warm 2017 I've now fitted the throttle bodies, nice job to do but not when temperature's were around freezing point! But I was desperate to get them fitted . The car was sent to a local tuner this week who set everything up for me. Having got the car back the power & performance difference was instantly noticeable, it also sounds pretty good too! Think some decent cams would unlock a considerable amount of HP also but that's a future modification.
Got a few little snagging jobs to finish off but nothing to stop me enjoying a winters day blast.
. The car was sent to a local tuner this week who set everything up for me. Having got the car back the power & performance difference was instantly noticeable, it also sounds pretty good too! Think some decent cams would unlock a considerable amount of HP also but that's a future modification.Got a few little snagging jobs to finish off but nothing to stop me enjoying a winters day blast
.Still looking good matt. Even better now the itb's are on! I'm not jealous at all.
We will have to try and meet up for a blat somewhere this summer, that would be good fun! Between the itb's and a set of Weber carbs i'm sure we can make a lot of noise somewhere!
Keep up the good work matey!
We will have to try and meet up for a blat somewhere this summer, that would be good fun! Between the itb's and a set of Weber carbs i'm sure we can make a lot of noise somewhere!
Keep up the good work matey!
AdamIndy said:
Still looking good matt. Even better now the itb's are on! I'm not jealous at all.
We will have to try and meet up for a blat somewhere this summer, that would be good fun! Between the itb's and a set of Weber carbs i'm sure we can make a lot of noise somewhere!
Keep up the good work matey!
Cheers Adam! Definitely would be good fun having a drive out on some decent roads, have to organise something later in the year We will have to try and meet up for a blat somewhere this summer, that would be good fun! Between the itb's and a set of Weber carbs i'm sure we can make a lot of noise somewhere!
Keep up the good work matey!
. Will you be going to the Pistonheads Silverstone SS in March? You could take the Indy out then 
Suggestion: for heaven's sake run an airfilter - it wont affect power when sized correctly.
But running open trumpets on the road will kill the engine in 5-10k miles easily: dust ingestion will utterly shag the bores and oil consumption will rocket/compression disappear. Don't do it.
(BT, DT...)
But running open trumpets on the road will kill the engine in 5-10k miles easily: dust ingestion will utterly shag the bores and oil consumption will rocket/compression disappear. Don't do it.
(BT, DT...)
Huff said:
Suggestion: for heaven's sake run an airfilter - it wont affect power when sized correctly.
But running open trumpets on the road will kill the engine in 5-10k miles easily: dust ingestion will utterly shag the bores and oil consumption will rocket/compression disappear. Don't do it.
(BT, DT...)
Sorry should of put a pic with the air filter fitted. Here's one to prove it does have a filter But running open trumpets on the road will kill the engine in 5-10k miles easily: dust ingestion will utterly shag the bores and oil consumption will rocket/compression disappear. Don't do it.
(BT, DT...)
Matt97 said:
Cheers Adam! Definitely would be good fun having a drive out on some decent roads, have to organise something later in the year . Will you be going to the Pistonheads Silverstone SS in March? You could take the Indy out then
Yes most definitely. Wales is on my doorstep don't you know! . Will you be going to the Pistonheads Silverstone SS in March? You could take the Indy out then I haven't looked at silverstone to be honest, it's a possibility though. Must get a quieter exhaust first, I really think I would get pulled in!
If your car ends up quicker, I am going to have to change the engine in the Indy!
It's been a while so I thought I'd write a little update. Having had the chance to use the car more since the throttle bodies have been fitted the difference it has made is very noticeable both performance and noise wise. Running the lambda sensor also means it still returns good mpg when cruising but gives much improved performance when wanted so the best of both worlds (not that I'm worried about mpg ). The induction noise is quite addictive, not sure my neighbours think the same when I go out early on a Sunday morning though .
I picked up a set of NS-2Rs quite cheap so I've put them on my spare set of wheels which I'll hopefully use on a future track day, not sure what they're like but for the money I paid they are worth a go.
Also booked a session at the PH Silverstone SS, the weather was typically British but I had fun. The car was very lively on the Dunlop's I have fitted and I did have a grassy moment but no harm done thankfully. I was definitely the slowest car in my session but it was fun to have a blast down the straights and keep the car in one piece. Hopefully my next track experience will be in the dry
A couple I purchased from the trackside photographer Chris Teagles
http://www.cteagles.net/events
There was some cleaning to do today though...
). The induction noise is quite addictive, not sure my neighbours think the same when I go out early on a Sunday morning though .I picked up a set of NS-2Rs quite cheap so I've put them on my spare set of wheels which I'll hopefully use on a future track day, not sure what they're like but for the money I paid they are worth a go.
Also booked a session at the PH Silverstone SS, the weather was typically British but I had fun. The car was very lively on the Dunlop's I have fitted and I did have a grassy moment but no harm done thankfully. I was definitely the slowest car in my session but it was fun to have a blast down the straights and keep the car in one piece. Hopefully my next track experience will be in the dry
A couple I purchased from the trackside photographer Chris Teagles
http://www.cteagles.net/events
There was some cleaning to do today though...
WillisRR said:
Love it! This car is going to teach you soo damn much!
Once you get used to it get to Cadwell, it will be so well suited to that track you will have a great time.
Thank you Once you get used to it get to Cadwell, it will be so well suited to that track you will have a great time
. . It's been great owning the car so far, slowly learning my limits of ability with the car! Tinkering about with the mechanicals has been equally fun to do also. I'm possible going to Cadwell for the first time next month, but that's to help someone else with their car. It does look like a great circuit to drive though! Maybe/hopefully I'll get a go in the future!
With the weather being so nice today i took the car out for an early morning run, only did about 25 miles but it was enjoyable. Can't beat some induction noise on a Sunday morning .
Once back i thought I'd take the wheels off and give them a good clean and polish. They're not in too bad condition so thought it's worth looking after them. I didn't have a small enough brush for the back of the spokes but they're a lot better than they were.
. Once back i thought I'd take the wheels off and give them a good clean and polish. They're not in too bad condition so thought it's worth looking after them. I didn't have a small enough brush for the back of the spokes but they're a lot better than they were.
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