It's arrived....now what?
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Well as of this evening I am now the pround owner of a new toy.....a 2005 Azure Blue M400 complete with Roush package. Thanks Carl - top bloke 
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Had its full 4 year service yesterday and needs a new actuator and ball joints (top mounts have cracked) but apart from that a comment on the floor (fine at the moment) it was faultless.
Still trying to work out the least embarrassing way to get in and out without showing my age. Obviously pulling together a list of modifications as it was bought to drive hard and play with - probably not too much on the power side unless I get really bored.
Now at the moment I have various bits of kit from Pro Alloy to order and I need to sort the rear lights but besides Noblemods the options appear severely limited.
What have you guys done to you cars that have made a difference to your enjoyment (interior, exterior or under the clams?). I like gadgets so will probably try and install Homelink for the garage doors as I use it in my other toy.
Also what have any of the track cars done regarding padding of their rolls bars - don't fancy bouncing my helmet of the bar over the door at any level of force.
Get ready for lots more questions.....
.Had its full 4 year service yesterday and needs a new actuator and ball joints (top mounts have cracked) but apart from that a comment on the floor (fine at the moment) it was faultless.
Still trying to work out the least embarrassing way to get in and out without showing my age. Obviously pulling together a list of modifications as it was bought to drive hard and play with - probably not too much on the power side unless I get really bored.
Now at the moment I have various bits of kit from Pro Alloy to order and I need to sort the rear lights but besides Noblemods the options appear severely limited.
What have you guys done to you cars that have made a difference to your enjoyment (interior, exterior or under the clams?). I like gadgets so will probably try and install Homelink for the garage doors as I use it in my other toy.
Also what have any of the track cars done regarding padding of their rolls bars - don't fancy bouncing my helmet of the bar over the door at any level of force.
Get ready for lots more questions.....
david with the higher state of tune have you thought about stengethening the box and maybe some gearbox cooling ? For a cct car all reasearch seems to have it down as the next weakest link
I have also compiled a list of niggles/weaknesses that others seem to have suffered... mail me for details
I have also compiled a list of niggles/weaknesses that others seem to have suffered... mail me for details
david.mt said:
Well as of this evening I am now the pround owner of a new toy.....a 2005 Azure Blue M400 complete with Roush package. Thanks Carl - top bloke .
Had its full 4 year service yesterday and needs a new actuator and ball joints (top mounts have cracked) but apart from that a comment on the floor (fine at the moment) it was faultless.
Still trying to work out the least embarrassing way to get in and out without showing my age. Obviously pulling together a list of modifications as it was bought to drive hard and play with - probably not too much on the power side unless I get really bored.
Now at the moment I have various bits of kit from Pro Alloy to order and I need to sort the rear lights but besides Noblemods the options appear severely limited.
What have you guys done to you cars that have made a difference to your enjoyment (interior, exterior or under the clams?). I like gadgets so will probably try and install Homelink for the garage doors as I use it in my other toy.
Also what have any of the track cars done regarding padding of their rolls bars - don't fancy bouncing my helmet of the bar over the door at any level of force.
Get ready for lots more questions.....
.Had its full 4 year service yesterday and needs a new actuator and ball joints (top mounts have cracked) but apart from that a comment on the floor (fine at the moment) it was faultless.
Still trying to work out the least embarrassing way to get in and out without showing my age. Obviously pulling together a list of modifications as it was bought to drive hard and play with - probably not too much on the power side unless I get really bored.
Now at the moment I have various bits of kit from Pro Alloy to order and I need to sort the rear lights but besides Noblemods the options appear severely limited.
What have you guys done to you cars that have made a difference to your enjoyment (interior, exterior or under the clams?). I like gadgets so will probably try and install Homelink for the garage doors as I use it in my other toy.
Also what have any of the track cars done regarding padding of their rolls bars - don't fancy bouncing my helmet of the bar over the door at any level of force.
Get ready for lots more questions.....
Congratulations on your new toy Below is a list of some of the things i have done since owning my P&J:
Exterior
• Clear Indicators
• Afterburner Rear Lights
• New Number Plates
• Re-position rear number Plate
• Drip tray
• Trafficstar RTS 3-piece forged 18” Alloys
• Stainless rear wing nuts, bolts and washers
• Custom stainless rear clam hinge pins
• Valeo wiper blades
• Custom Noble logo on rear clam mesh
Interior
• Pistonheads Stickers
• Tax Disc Holder
• Carbon Fibre Kick Plates
• 6x Audi TT Dash Vents
• Alpine Head Unit
• JL Audio XR650-CSi Component Speakers
• Alpine iPod Adaptor
• Steering Wheel pad, Dash-top pads (x3) and Centre consol in Alcantara
• 4 Black Floor Mats edged in Blue
• M400 Centre Bezel
• Oil Gauge, line and adaptors
• Roll Cage Padding
• Adjusted driver seat runners
• Garmin Sat Nav
• Origin B2
Performance/Engine
• Ceramic Coated Roush Exhaust System with up-rated Fuel Pump, Wiring & Cats
• Heat shield around rear turbo to IC pipe
• Thermo Shield Heat Barrier for IC Box
• Hard Break Lines
• Break cooling upgrade
• M400 Manifolds
• Pace Radiator
• Centre tunnel cooling mod
• Thermo Wrap for exhaust
• Custom Alloy Throttle Cable holder
• Pro Alloy Intercooler
• Intercooler airflow-loss bracket
• Pro Alloy Header Tank
• Pro Alloy Oil Breather/Separator
• Pro Alloy Hard turbo and inlet pipes
• Turbosmart re-circulating Dump Valve with Pro Alloy pipe work
• Rolling Road & ECU set-up with Trevor Jasper
• Throttle Cable re-routed from centre tunnel to side seal
Twerlie said:
Performance/Engine
• Ceramic Coated Roush Exhaust System with up-rated Fuel Pump, Wiring & Cats
• Heat shield around rear turbo to IC pipe
• Thermo Shield Heat Barrier for IC Box
• Hard Break Lines
• Break cooling upgrade
• M400 Manifolds
• Pace Radiator
• Centre tunnel cooling mod
• Thermo Wrap for exhaust
• Custom Alloy Throttle Cable holder
• Pro Alloy Intercooler
• Intercooler airflow-loss bracket
• Pro Alloy Header Tank
• Pro Alloy Oil Breather/Separator
• Pro Alloy Hard turbo and inlet pipes
• Turbosmart re-circulating Dump Valve with Pro Alloy pipe work
• Rolling Road & ECU set-up with Trevor Jasper
• Throttle Cable re-routed from centre tunnel to side seal
twerlie, would be really grateful if you could expand upon any of these if they are deemed necessary/preventative i.e. not just for more BHP, but for fixing design limitations or potential issues• Ceramic Coated Roush Exhaust System with up-rated Fuel Pump, Wiring & Cats
• Heat shield around rear turbo to IC pipe
• Thermo Shield Heat Barrier for IC Box
• Hard Break Lines
• Break cooling upgrade
• M400 Manifolds
• Pace Radiator
• Centre tunnel cooling mod
• Thermo Wrap for exhaust
• Custom Alloy Throttle Cable holder
• Pro Alloy Intercooler
• Intercooler airflow-loss bracket
• Pro Alloy Header Tank
• Pro Alloy Oil Breather/Separator
• Pro Alloy Hard turbo and inlet pipes
• Turbosmart re-circulating Dump Valve with Pro Alloy pipe work
• Rolling Road & ECU set-up with Trevor Jasper
• Throttle Cable re-routed from centre tunnel to side seal
jackal said:
Twerlie said:
Performance/Engine
• Ceramic Coated Roush Exhaust System with up-rated Fuel Pump, Wiring & Cats
• Heat shield around rear turbo to IC pipe
• Thermo Shield Heat Barrier for IC Box
• Hard Break Lines
• Break cooling upgrade
• M400 Manifolds
• Pace Radiator
• Centre tunnel cooling mod
• Thermo Wrap for exhaust
• Custom Alloy Throttle Cable holder
• Pro Alloy Intercooler
• Intercooler airflow-loss bracket
• Pro Alloy Header Tank
• Pro Alloy Oil Breather/Separator
• Pro Alloy Hard turbo and inlet pipes
• Turbosmart re-circulating Dump Valve with Pro Alloy pipe work
• Rolling Road & ECU set-up with Trevor Jasper
• Throttle Cable re-routed from centre tunnel to side seal
twerlie, would be really grateful if you could expand upon any of these if they are deemed necessary/preventative i.e. not just for more BHP, but for fixing design limitations or potential issues• Ceramic Coated Roush Exhaust System with up-rated Fuel Pump, Wiring & Cats
• Heat shield around rear turbo to IC pipe
• Thermo Shield Heat Barrier for IC Box
• Hard Break Lines
• Break cooling upgrade
• M400 Manifolds
• Pace Radiator
• Centre tunnel cooling mod
• Thermo Wrap for exhaust
• Custom Alloy Throttle Cable holder
• Pro Alloy Intercooler
• Intercooler airflow-loss bracket
• Pro Alloy Header Tank
• Pro Alloy Oil Breather/Separator
• Pro Alloy Hard turbo and inlet pipes
• Turbosmart re-circulating Dump Valve with Pro Alloy pipe work
• Rolling Road & ECU set-up with Trevor Jasper
• Throttle Cable re-routed from centre tunnel to side seal
Plus it's always good to get your car on the rollers (preferably with Trevor Jasper) to check things are set up correctly, especially if the car has had any modifications.
The rest is just personal things that are problem preventatives or slight performance modifications etc.
All IMHO of course....
Thanks for your kind comments David, it was a pleasure to deal with you.
I wish you the very best of luck and much, much, enjoyment. In fact when you've finished adding all the bits 'n' bobs on and the modifications and you're tired of her let me know and I'll have her back....
Mr. Nobleless signing off.........
I wish you the very best of luck and much, much, enjoyment. In fact when you've finished adding all the bits 'n' bobs on and the modifications and you're tired of her let me know and I'll have her back....
Mr. Nobleless signing off.........
jackal said:
"Pro Alloy Hard turbo and inlet pipes "
can I ask what is the benefit ? and also how much a set is ?
is there a webpage that shows them ?
Benefits are:can I ask what is the benefit ? and also how much a set is ?
is there a webpage that shows them ?
1. Looks better
2. Better throttle response
3. Doesn't deteriorate
4. Looks better
Not sure how much as got mine over a year ago with a load of other items
Get from here: http://www.proalloy.co.uk/cgi-bin/shopwise.pl
Speak to Wayne
F.C. said:
Are the top mounts the ones with small grub screws on the side?
If so they were a factory re-call so if you are lucky you might get them replaced F.O.C. but do get them done A.S.A.P. as they can go really suddenly and cause a lot of grief.
F.C.
Exactly as F.C. says... also need to check the rear ones. All 4 of my blocks were cracked, and I know of someone who was driving when the n/s front block failed collapsing the front suspension. If so they were a factory re-call so if you are lucky you might get them replaced F.O.C. but do get them done A.S.A.P. as they can go really suddenly and cause a lot of grief.
F.C.
david.mt said:
Has anyone tried electric windows?
I've installed electric windows in a M400 for one of our customers. It's kind of nice to be able to raise/lower the passenger's window while belted in the driver's seat. Very little difference in weight - the electric mechanism added maybe 2 or 3 pounds per door over the stock manual setup. Not an easy install - fabrication and welding was needed to install the mechanism, and it needed a lot of adjusting to get everything to work properly.Gassing Station | Noble | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff