Damien - The resurrection

[AndysR]

Quick update,

Autobox cooler all in place and the lower grille, with some careful modification, is also now in place.



More importantly the car as of 12:00 this afternoon is now MoT'd, with flying colour's I might add, I managed 2,700 miles in 16 months, not bad considering it was off the road for 12 lol...

I've now got to wait until Sunday to tax it and then on receipt of the disc I'll post it to Russ, as it's now at the running in stage.

Word back from Russ is that it feels great and that throttle response is instant

Yep definitely looking forward to getting it back now, the running in stage can't pass quick enough so it can be mapped again and I can have it back

[M-R-P]

Good news Andy

Why not pop down to the September Softies meet? good for a run-in and we get to stare at your car at the same time

[bonelorry]

Looking forward to seeing the car finished Andy, I know we live at different ends of the country but I would love to see this car in the flesh one day!

Cheers

[AndysR]

Good news Andy

Why not pop down to the September Softies meet? good for a run-in and we get to stare at your car at the same time

Thanks Martin, don't worry I plan on stranding at some point in the future

Looking forward to seeing the car finished Andy, I know we live at different ends of the country but I would love to see this car in the flesh one day!

Cheers

Likewise, perhaps we should arrange to meet up at some point before you sell as I'd love to see you T-5R and I think it would make a great photo opportunity too!!

[Kingsford G]

Glad to hear she`s running Andy,some great work done there(dreading to think about the costs tho).Hope to see u both soon.

[AndysR]

Thanks Martin, don't worry I plan on stranding at some point in the future



Likewise, perhaps we should arrange to meet up at some point before you sell as I'd love to see you T-5R and I think it would make a great photo opportunity too!!

What the hell went on there... stranding.. Obviously that should have been attending... Damn auto correct.. Lol

Glad to hear she`s running Andy,some great work done there(dreading to think about the costs tho).Hope to see u both soon.

Thanks KG, yes when I get it back I plan on getting some use out the car and making up for lost time

[iancho]

Great news Andy and you still have some time before winter to enjoy it

[AndysR]

Now no longer on a sorn notice!!

[stribo]

Good news mate, hope to see it (and you) at a meet soon.

[T5frankie]

just as you tax yours and had it repaired, ive sorned mine cos it needs the same repair

[bonelorry]

Now no longer on a sorn notice!!

Yay!

[AndysR]

So tax arrived Friday and I sent it straight over to Russ, he's now received it so let the running in period commence



Can't wait to get it back and drive it, oh and detail it as well

[M-R-P]

Andy, please run that car to a softies meet !

[AndysR]

Very quick update

So on Monday this happened



(Car clocked the 500 miles running in period)

And then the following day this gentleman arrived (the legend that is Mark Shead)



Which meant this was needed



And various wires were installed



Considering that realistically the only differences to the engine were the intake, larger throttle body and intercooler it needed quite a bit of tweaking to the fuelling and the ignition, to prevent detonation which was found during initial testing it also was graced with a little more assistance from the turbo and after some laptop issues and the passing of 6 hrs Damien behaved faultlessly and is now mapped
I understand that "I'll be impressed"

I'm away on a short break at the moment and then busy until around the end of the month so it's going to be a long few weeks yet before I see the car but there are a couple of other things I'd like done before I collect it and it gives Russ a chance to drive the car a little to make sure all stays well

Like I said a quick update but for the benefit of anyone who was wondering what's been happening there you have it, that's what's been happening... Lol

[martybelfastt5]

mmmmmm

[Kingsford G]

Great new Andy,I can`t yr believe patience to wait a few more weeks tho,I wouldn`t lol

[M-R-P]

Dammit Andy - you still not driven it?

I'd be going nuts, in fact, just reading this thread is making me anxious lol

[AndysR]

Lol, don't be mistaken guys I'm very much looking forward to getting the car back and driving it again. However I've always maintained that there is no rush with the car and that everything must be right before I get it back hence why it's been done at a slow and steady pace. There are just a few things left on the list to address and then it will be done and I will have it back

[iancho]

Thanks for the update Andy, it's all looking good mate

[Kingsford G]

Lol, don't be mistaken guys I'm very much looking forward to getting the car back and driving it again. However I've always maintained that there is no rush with the car and that everything must be right before I get it back hence why it's been done at a slow and steady pace. There are just a few things left on the list to address and then it will be done and I will have it back

Good point mate,keep it mint.