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detomaso

Original Poster:

1,354 posts

265 months

Friday 2nd April 2004
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Faulks Performance F900/2?
Sounds interesting, is it homemade? Any pics?

fto2tuscan

704 posts

259 months

Saturday 3rd April 2004
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It's matt's saab - look up the PH member matt_t16 (i think)

i'll grab a link.

fto2tuscan

704 posts

259 months

Saturday 3rd April 2004
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Matt... post some specs and information - great car!

detomaso

Original Poster:

1,354 posts

265 months

Sunday 4th April 2004
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That's one tough looking Saab! I like it, I like it a lot

matt_t16

3,402 posts

266 months

Thursday 15th April 2004
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Sorry chaps only just stumbled across this forum.

Some info on the cars. F900/2 is the second evolution of the Faulks 900 package. Theres over 200 revisions and upgrades over a standard C900 T16. All aspects of the cars performance have been enhanced using technology and methods available today that weren't available when the car was produced.

Engineering highlights of the /2 package are Aluminium wishbones, trailing arms, caliper mounts, calipers and brake bells. Composites employed in the cars construction include Carbon Fibre and Kevlar. Optional 2 seat setup with Safety Devices cage and harnesses.

Quick spec is

Faulks Performance built B202 Engine producing 280bhp and 310 ft/lb's in /1 and 307bhp and 314ft/lb's in /2. Lotus Developed Chargecooler, B212 Head mildly ported with inlet(212) and exhaust manifolds matched to head. Bosch LH Jetronic EFI, Ford Motorsport 30# injectors batch firing, 3.8bar native fuel pressure. Balanced crank and rods, tri-metal main bearings. Mocal Oil Cooler, Super 60 Trim T3, Aquamist waterinjection and a considerable amount of smaller less interesting upgrades

Faulks Performance built gearbox, choice of 4sp or 5sp. 4sp cars built for fast road and track useage, 5sp cars built as tourers. 5sp cars have increased top speed but reduced 0-60 and 0-100 due to the lower torque rating of the gearboxes. Optional gearbox oil cooler. GKN CV's, Choice of 5 sp Type #6,#7 or #8 gearing.

Front Brakes are Brembo Ally 4 pots, clamping ATE 325mm Grooved discs with Mintex 1166 Pads. Rears are standard size Brembo Grey Iron discs with standard calipers clamping chamfered Mintex 1144 pads. Twin adjustable bias valves under rear seats/rear cover.

Suspension consists of Double Equal length wishbones front with trailing arm rears. Avo adjustable dampers, Faulks Performance Springs (track, fast road and tour sets supplied). Faulks Performance Nylon/Poly bush kit and Anti-Roll bars. Anti-Dive geometry.

Aerodynamic revisions include lower front air damn, partial flat bottom, rear diffuser (two options) and rear wheel arch splitters.

Body differences are optional Carbon Fibre bonnet (body coloured) and clear front DRL units with smoked side repeaters.

Total Kit cost supplied for 1988.5 - 1990 cars £13,550.

Turn Key Car which includes sourcing vehicle, strip to bare shell, repaint, new plastics and brightwork, rebuild of gearbox and engine to FP Spec + above £23,175. This includes optional leather and 2 seat conversion with Carbon Fibre paneling and Sabelt Harneses.

Performance on road tyres with #8 gearing is 0-60 = 5.5seconds, 0-100 = 12.1 seconds, Standing 1/4 mile = 13.5 seconds. Vmax = 162mph.

Recent Pics

Brakes (after 25 laps of Brunters)


Engine (after 1000 miles in one go, great holiday)


Side Profile minus most aero's


Another Engine Pic


And a quick rather low res vid of the car nipping around some corners at Brunters <a href="http://www.faulksperformance.co.uk/images/cornerslow.wmv"><a href="http://www.faulksperformance.co.uk/images/cornerslow.wmv">www.faulksperformance.co.uk/images/cornerslow.wmv</a></a>

Regards
Matt

>> Edited by matt_t16 on Thursday 15th April 19:20