Fast Eddy update
Discussion
I do not have time for project threads so do my updates in bulk.
Firstly, the Stagea 260RS has gone to Sweden. It was a lovely car, but a big old lump. Scott is 4 now so no buggies, changing bags etc needed in the boot.
Treated myself to something with luxury, exclusivity and economy and fairly quick to replace it.
Brabus edition Smart Forfour. 1.5 turbo Mitsubishi engine with 174hp and only 1090kg, all the bells and wistles like leather interior, heated seats etc. 0-60 in 6.9
I have modified the airbox that was restrictive and fitted a Pipercross panel filter. It will go on the rollers soon to see what it has got.
I have fitted another ramp in the workshop. A clever single post job as not quite enough room for another 2 poster
This enables me to do some longer term projects/conversions and still do smaller day to day jobs.
The Pulsar is finished for now. Total reshell and loom change with all new suspension, polybushes, brakes, clutch, recon gearbox, transfer box, recon std engine, wheels/tyres etc
With my bespoke induction and exhaust mods on std turbo/boost it makes 269bhp on Atthowes rollers. Should be 300bhp plus at 15psi
The Metro has had a pair of old VVC exhast cams modified and fitted to my engine. Just 0.3mm extra lift and a bit more duration. Please with the resulting increase in power and importantly torque from £50 worth of cams. Now 153bhp and 128 ft/lb
I did not mind the bodywork having a few imperfections to add the element of surprise on trackdays, but it had bodywork tidied up for the recent charity day.
The bike engined kit car was sorted as it had been off the road a while when we bought it. Emmense fun on the road and ok on the trackday we took it on this year, but still prefer the Metro as an all weather track car so it will be up for sale.
Thanks for reading
Eddy
Firstly, the Stagea 260RS has gone to Sweden. It was a lovely car, but a big old lump. Scott is 4 now so no buggies, changing bags etc needed in the boot.
Treated myself to something with luxury, exclusivity and economy and fairly quick to replace it.
Brabus edition Smart Forfour. 1.5 turbo Mitsubishi engine with 174hp and only 1090kg, all the bells and wistles like leather interior, heated seats etc. 0-60 in 6.9
I have modified the airbox that was restrictive and fitted a Pipercross panel filter. It will go on the rollers soon to see what it has got.
I have fitted another ramp in the workshop. A clever single post job as not quite enough room for another 2 poster
This enables me to do some longer term projects/conversions and still do smaller day to day jobs.
The Pulsar is finished for now. Total reshell and loom change with all new suspension, polybushes, brakes, clutch, recon gearbox, transfer box, recon std engine, wheels/tyres etc
With my bespoke induction and exhaust mods on std turbo/boost it makes 269bhp on Atthowes rollers. Should be 300bhp plus at 15psi
The Metro has had a pair of old VVC exhast cams modified and fitted to my engine. Just 0.3mm extra lift and a bit more duration. Please with the resulting increase in power and importantly torque from £50 worth of cams. Now 153bhp and 128 ft/lb
I did not mind the bodywork having a few imperfections to add the element of surprise on trackdays, but it had bodywork tidied up for the recent charity day.
The bike engined kit car was sorted as it had been off the road a while when we bought it. Emmense fun on the road and ok on the trackday we took it on this year, but still prefer the Metro as an all weather track car so it will be up for sale.
Thanks for reading
Eddy
Nice little fleet Ed! 
Had the Brabus on the rollers today after giving it a service, fitting a panel filter and modifying the airbox/breather system.
Standard is meant to be 174bhp so very happy with 11bhp over stock. A remap would see 200bhp+, but i will leave it at this for now i think as it drives really nice.
Eddy
Standard is meant to be 174bhp so very happy with 11bhp over stock. A remap would see 200bhp+, but i will leave it at this for now i think as it drives really nice.
Eddy
Eddy
Any idea where I can get hold of a W58 toyota gearbox, they come off non turbo supra or celica
shaun
1982-1986 Toyota MK 2 Celica Supra
1986-1992 Toyota MK 3 non-turbo Supra
1993-1998 Toyota MK 4 non-turbo Supra
1986 Toyota Cressida
1986 Toyota Soarer
1982-1992 Lotus Excel
1992-1997 Lexus SC300
1998-2005 Lexus IS300 5 speed
Any idea where I can get hold of a W58 toyota gearbox, they come off non turbo supra or celica
shaun
1982-1986 Toyota MK 2 Celica Supra
1986-1992 Toyota MK 3 non-turbo Supra
1993-1998 Toyota MK 4 non-turbo Supra
1986 Toyota Cressida
1986 Toyota Soarer
1982-1992 Lotus Excel
1992-1997 Lexus SC300
1998-2005 Lexus IS300 5 speed
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