Just Nearly Killed Myself
Just Nearly Killed Myself
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anonymous-user

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83 months

Tuesday 15th April 2008
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Just had the Sag back from Automedon following 12K service and fitment of 3.91 diff (from 3.4X). First time I pressed the loud pedal in second I VERY VERY nearly lost it.

It is now F*CK me quicker than before. Only driven a few miles so will report back further. But so far, so good. Will probably now have to learn to drive properly.

They also mentioned the fact that I have the CR gearbox, which was not specified when new and was not on the paperwork when I bought it. I thought it was a specific cost option on a Sag?

Also a thumbs up to Automedon for completing the service with a few nice extras (Eg repairing drivers mat) thrown in, with super cheap collection /delivery (Macclesfield to Blackpool and back £55 + petrol).

Done a few jobs for me now and thoroughly recommended.

ceejay

1,287 posts

283 months

Tuesday 15th April 2008
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Have you got the quaife ATB as well? Fantastic bit of kit on the T350R racer.

anonymous-user

Original Poster:

83 months

Tuesday 15th April 2008
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No I didn't do that..
Apparently Hydratrak (my original one wasn't even though it was apparently standard fitment on Sags), perhaps didn't do as much research as I should have done

sw

ETA well done on on the Race T350 btw - great to see it work out.

Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 15th April 16:36

ceejay

1,287 posts

283 months

Tuesday 15th April 2008
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Thanks, we had a fun weekend.

The 3.91 makes a huge difference with the T5 dogbox which has a tall 1st (60mph) then nice even ratios to a max 150mph.

Tangoed

924 posts

244 months

Tuesday 15th April 2008
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Congrats on the 3.9 diff, it does make one hell of a difference, with a real woohoo. The close ratio box was an extra from the factory, so you've done well there. It was probably the case of its all we,ve got stock so fit it. You'll soon get use to it, Have fun!

anonymous-user

Original Poster:

83 months

Tuesday 15th April 2008
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Just going for a spin over the Car and Fiddle now...
probably literally
wish me luck.

Mr John

574 posts

278 months

Tuesday 15th April 2008
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Go on then I'm tempted.
How much for the diff and or C/R box ?

anonymous-user

Original Poster:

83 months

Tuesday 15th April 2008
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Mr John said:
Go on then I'm tempted.
How much for the diff and or C/R box ?
I've left the invoice in the office the diff is about 1250 inc vat fitted

The CR box came with the car from new (I bought it new from ciceley)

I wasn't told it was fitted with one when I bought it and I never asked anyone to check subsequently (until now)

As a combination: it's eager to say the least.

sw

Fly Boy

1,282 posts

270 months

Tuesday 15th April 2008
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I know exactly what you mean Stephen
3 weeks ago I had a c/r box internals fitted & my 3.7 diff changed for a 3.9
woohooWOO F@CKIN HOO woohoo

This how they SHOULD have been from factory yes

Now, you NEED to get it de-catted
Its a MUST- trustme


Edited by Fly Boy on Tuesday 15th April 21:14

anonymous-user

Original Poster:

83 months

Tuesday 15th April 2008
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Fly Boy said:
:

Now, you NEED to get it de-catted
Its a MUST- trust me
Already have!

Fly Boy

1,282 posts

270 months

Wednesday 16th April 2008
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desolate said:
Already have!
Good man

Maxx-Waxx

927 posts

272 months

Thursday 17th April 2008
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Mr John said:
Go on then I'm tempted.
How much for the diff and or C/R box ?
should be around 2.6k all in. Had the Sag done last year at topcats who did a really good job

N

VARLEYHYD

2,244 posts

236 months

Friday 18th April 2008
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desolate said:
Just going for a spin over the 'Cat' and Fiddle now...
probably literally
wish me luck.
Let me know when you do the 'Cat'driving
It's on my list of most loved roads!

Then it'll cost me a diff and CR box!

G