Cossy sold and Jag bought - the hard work begins next week

[magpies]

v8s4me said:

Brilliant job Mick How much extra do you think you'll get once you solve the VVT issue? What's the torque curve look like?

I've posted the power / torque graph on the S Series facebook page as I'm having difficulty uploading to here

[magpies]

This week has seen a bit of progress

Once home from Joolz rolling road I had to cut down the aluminium bends fitted to the inlet plenum otherwise they would have been 3 or 4 inches above the bonnet.

I then rescued the bonnet from the back garden where it has been for a year !! and took it down to the garage.

Trial fit and bu99er the inlet still needed to come down an inch and also towards the engine by the same amount

Bonnet now fits

Connected the wiring and Houston we have a fault

Putting the ignition on also sends 12v to the dip beam without putting the lights on...….. traced the 12v back to the column switch out put, so may have to dismantle that Ho Hum

Gave it a wash to cheer myself up.

[magpies]

It is home now with a fresh MoT and no advisaries weeeeee heeeee

It is a bit quicker than the last time I drove it but the roads are really greasy

[Alan Whitaker]

Your brain and right foot nee to stay in contact with each other

[88S1]

magpies said:

It is home now with a fresh MoT and no advisaries weeeeee heeeee

It is a bit quicker than the last time I drove it but the roads are really greasy

Congratulations. Are you still having issues upload photos?

[v8s4me]

Well done MIck I'm looking forward to seeing this.

[MisterTee]

Will you have it at the club meet tomorrow, Mick?

Andy

[magpies]

MisterTee said:

Will you have it at the club meet tomorrow, Mick?

Andy

sorry no as not taxed or insured yet

will be before next meeting

[phillpot]

magpies said:

sorry no as not taxed or insured yet

will be before next meeting

I believe driving directly to garage and back for MOT without tax is legal but .................................

[Alan Whitaker]

phillpot said:

I believe driving directly to garage and back for MOT without tax is legal but .................................

Only if they catch you

[v8s4me]

Alan Whitaker said:

...Only if they catch you

And when was the last time you saw a police car outside of a city centre?

[Alan Whitaker]

Must admit you don't see them these days, sort of deep undercover (very deep undercover) Number plat as well, should be white for year.

[magpies]

Alan Whitaker said:

Must admit you don't see them these days, sort of deep undercover (very deep undercover) Number plat as well, should be white for year.

correct plate was in the boot

Car not insured yet which is why the Trade Plates

[v8s4me]

So when do we get to see some photos of the finished engine bay?

[magpies]

Still cannot upload...says no image to upload. I have photos on the Facebook TVR S Series Owners and Enthusiasts page

[magpies]

well at least it is on the road - Taxed MoT's and insured. Done about 50 miles and boy is it quicker than before

some small issues like both speedo and rev counters not working- so using SatNav for speed. Hope to get an oscilloscope on during this coming week.

[MisterTee]

It certainly sounded very nice on Sunday. Pleased it’s all coming together. Here’s a pic I took on Sunday for those of us who are not on Facebook!

Andy

[Bercilac]

Absolutely brilliant. I can't imagine how quick that must be - my 280s has more than enough go for me, yours must be terrifying! What a great build.

[v8s4me]

Fantastic job Mick. The alloy inlet pipes really look the business and set off the whole look

[magpies]

Yesterday we made and welded oil cooler mounting brackets, also relocated the oil catch can brackets. Today I fitted the 19 row cooler and connected to the remote filter using a Mocol thermostic sandwich plate. There is a clear air path to the bottom half of the cooler which should be enough,if not in fit a scoop under it to direct more air. Sent off for a KnN full flow large capacity oil filter which should arrive Tuesday.