Lurker to New M12 Owner
Lurker to New M12 Owner
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PhilGTO3

Original Poster:

24 posts

145 months

Saturday 15th February 2014
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Hi Folks,

Having been lurking on the forum for what seems like forever, I have finally purchased a Noble M12 GTO3. I viewed and test drove a number of them, prior to settling on this silver one:



Lurking on the forum, definitely helped me know what to look out for, but I guess only time will tell if I have chosen well or not. Either way, they are unbelievably easy to drive, and ssoooo much fun, I'm sure I'll enjoy it whatever happens.

I understand that there is an engine installation manual available, is there also an electrical diagram available?? As I'm trying to locate an electrical issue with the car. If so how can I go about getting copies of both of these, preferably in digital format??

Thanks

Phil

Plumber1

630 posts

184 months

Saturday 15th February 2014
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Welcome to the forum
There is us build manual that is/was available on nobleparts but you have to register and be checked that you are an owner,
Probably best to post what problem is for a quick response

2.5bluenob

1,620 posts

199 months

Saturday 15th February 2014
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noble parts are no more! i can email a copy of the manual if needed

Lofty999

288 posts

150 months

Saturday 15th February 2014
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Welcome phil,enjoy,as you will!

Steve

Plumber1

630 posts

184 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
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2.5bluenob said:
noble parts are no more! i can email a copy of the manual if needed
Shouldn't we be a bit careful of handing out the manual considering some of the information in there ??

AMG Merc

11,955 posts

276 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
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Plumber1 said:
Shouldn't we be a bit careful of handing out the manual considering some of the information in there ??
We should. Before Daisy got peed-off she'd have handled this.

V1DL3R

560 posts

152 months

Monday 17th February 2014
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see my post in http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... if anyone is interested in getting it back up again.

PhilGTO3

Original Poster:

24 posts

145 months

Tuesday 18th February 2014
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I have managed to trace the electrical issue, down to a bad connection and a faulty relay, so there is no urgent need for the manual.

However it would be good to allow all verified owners be to get a copy of the manual, as was previously available on nobleparts.

Phil

Green3R

400 posts

271 months

Wednesday 19th February 2014
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Just for idle curiousity, what differences did you notice between the few that you viewed/drove?

PhilGTO3

Original Poster:

24 posts

145 months

Wednesday 19th February 2014
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Ignoring the obvious superficial rust & leaky floor issues. All had track day sumps, which I was quite surprised about, given the number of posts which I have read on the forums.

The biggest difference was the 1 with the larger Jetstream front brake discs and I presume the hard brake pipe down the tunnel. They definitely inspired a lot more confidence (harder & more consistent pedal) than the stock brake setup, and are definitely a better match to the performance of these cars. Needless to say, I will be getting this done to mine when my current pads need replacing.

The torque curve between cars seems to vary, but I have presumed this is down to the mods and ecu map. Mine has an NMS exhaust and NMS map, and feels a lot more torque-y once it get's going and the boost has built, where as others seem to more consistent through the rev range, which may be the stock tune.

Also the azure blue painted cars seemed to get more attention from other drivers and pedestrians, than silver, but I guess this is to be expected.

Phil