Been for a little drive

[TuxMan]

Well it's been a long winter and not without pain , but today I took a little drive out in the Noble , boy it feels different , new engine with no weight in the flywheel feels very crisp and eager and a new 6 speed gearbox with a M400 shift linkage feels quite frankly incredible if not a little notchy !!!

Thanks to Kevin I also have a new set of M400 seats which feel lovely .

now to get some mileage on the new engine ready for mapping later in the month , celebrating with a large glass of wine . Tux

[Rob_W]

[Blu3R]

Congrats Simon, I can't imagine how stressful that must have been!?

[TuxMan]

Blu3R said:

Congrats Simon, I can't imagine how stressful that must have been!?

Bloody scary as hell !!!!!'

[GTO600]

Great news & glad you fit into the seats ok

[951]

Nice one, Simon.

When you've done a lot of it yourself it's a great feeling when it all works - not mention the relief, eh?

I think we need some pics now!

[Gadgeroonie]

i am sure you will be pleased with the end result

the project was probably big because you like to do everything right

you will have ended up doing a lot more than most others would to get to this stage

trouble is - what will you do next now the car is sorted !

[TuxMan]

Hi Gadge , not much left to do

Done 50 miles tonite , lots of funny smells in the cabin , mainly of things burning !!! Gearchange is bloody hard work when cold but frees up nicely when warm and it's very odd having 6 gears :laugh; Tux

[andygtt]

when you down for mapping... will have to sort a meet

glad you got it sorted... can I book you to come and help get mine ready now lol

[joust]

TuxMan said:

Gearchange is bloody hard work when cold but frees up nicely when warm and it's very odd having 6 gears :laugh; Tux

TADTS I believe - mine is terrible 2nd to 3rd in the cold.

J

[Libs]

joust said:

TuxMan said:

Gearchange is bloody hard work when cold but frees up nicely when warm and it's very odd having 6 gears :laugh; Tux

TADTS I believe - mine is terrible 2nd to 3rd in the cold.

J

That's good to know in a way. I was worried it was just mine, having nothing to compare it with as yet.

[TuxMan]

Hi Guys , hoping for mapping on the 24th if things go to plan although still waiting for confirmation from Mr Yellowshed , thanks Joust , 1st to 2nd and 3rd to 2nd is poor even double clutching does not help !!!
Bit disappointed to be honest , hoping Dave can tweak something to improve it . Put another 50 miles on the engine today , engine feels good and the new M400 seats are lovely to sit in !!! Tux

[GTO600]

TuxMan said:

Hi Guys , hoping for mapping on the 24th if things go to plan although still waiting for confirmation from Mr Yellowshed , thanks Joust , 1st to 2nd and 3rd to 2nd is poor even double clutching does not help !!!
Bit disappointed to be honest , hoping Dave can tweak something to improve it . Put another 50 miles on the engine today , engine feels good and the new M400 seats are lovely to sit in !!! Tux

Simon, l think the short shift exaggerates the issue as mine has been the same on two different gearbox's, you do get use to it & when up to temp on track & so quick.

Good to hear all running well.

[Gadgeroonie]

the quicker throw of the linkage means you have less leverage - so its harder to get into gear - but requires less travel to get into gear

(can you use a hole that is further away from the cnetre on the new machined gearbox thingys you got made up)

alternatively you could use a longer gear stick