Life with an XJ220

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Blayney said:

Only if Rob Zombie had stolen Magnus Walker's clothes!

Yeah it's Magnus.

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Still get dirty thoughts about turbo fans. These ones are now fitted up to the Newman Nissan that Adam Carolla scooped up and took back to the USA.

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Snubs said:

FWIW, i'm a huge fan of the OEM wheels. An unmistakeable design that looks absolutely terrific on the car. Do you have a set?

Yes Sir. The original wheels are safely tucked away at Don Law Racing.

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One of the German ladies in the Family stable

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Adrian E said:

Wow! Presume this car is well known, given the tiny numbers made? Is this 021?

Nah it's not 021. I'm unsure if this one is well known or not. It was tucked away all those years in the land of the rising sun.

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ALawson said:

Phil you weren't at DESS between 1984-1986 were you? I have fond memories of the UAE and RAK before they were spoiled by the crazy development, although the the latter is apparently a lot more controlled.

Afraid not. I was at the DESS in Doha though, unless that's what you mean?

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shirt said:

that one used to live in my basement car park [murjan JBR]. spent ages under a sheet then disappeared, i wondered where it had gone.

nice car but for me phil your orange 912 is the pick of the bunch. just looks so right

Pretty sure the one in JBR was graphite grey. The Tomini car was brought into market.

The 912 sits very high on the list that's for sure. A honey of a car and one we've had the longest.

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CharlesdeGaulle said:

This is a thread hijack like no other.

Let's drag her back on topic then.

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chuntington101 said:

Needs bigger turbos! How about a couple of GTX28RS units bolted on there?

So far, 680hp has found itself to be more than enough for me. I'll wave the flag when I'm ready for more.

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Happily pinking away after a spirited drive through Wales with Luke Gilbertson.

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dom9 said:

Isn't the V6 a derivative of the Metro 6R4 engine or is that the myth?

Yes it is.

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dom9 said:

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Yes it is.

So, is it a 90 degree V?

Looks that way in the pics, certainly not 60 or 120, which would kind of confirm my recollection that the block was originally RV8 based.

Cracking engine. Interesting that OEMs are now going back to similar engines. Small capacity, V6, turbo etc. In many respects, very ahead of its time!

To avoid any miss communication... hit up the googleator for good info regarding the history of the engine.

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The BIG blue one. The greatest iteration of the car so far.

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Yup, it's a 993RS. Had it knocking on nine years now. Such a lovely piece of kit that sees regular commuter work across the city when the weather isn't scorching as it is now.

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americancrx said:

Have you considered using another, more modern, tire on the car? It won't be rated for 220 MPH, but tire technology's changed massively in the past 25 years.

I'd imagine something like a BFGoodrich Rival or Bridgestone RE-71R would be spectacular for both grip and feedback.

To be honest I have, and I'm also exceptionally happy that Don and Bridgestone are re-creating the tyres with a fresh tech approach. Should make the car 100% better.

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One of the minor niggles (inheritent design flaw) of the 220 is the air con system. It's a bit hit and miss as to whether you get a chilly flow, or a wheezy pant. Never really an issue in the UK other than those rare summer days that take us by suprise. It wouldn't be the issue it is without the full glass roof. Maybe it's time to look at a new system, and or find a suitable reflective film for the glass.

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