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Hi all,
Orange G40R ordered, Mike says June build, September delivery, ordering from Mole Valley. Just need to get confirm from factory now (which from what I have read on here is no mean feat). Like others, I plan to visit the factory to look over the few options available, I know the reviews say 'race package' but this seems to be an aftermarket tune up to the 2.0 not an in-house Ginetta piece of work.
Will a 'tune up' to 250bhp NA be a reasonable expectation? Not looking for anything banzai but I have just sold my Ariel Atom 310, so don't want it too slow.
thx
Andrew.
Orange G40R ordered, Mike says June build, September delivery, ordering from Mole Valley. Just need to get confirm from factory now (which from what I have read on here is no mean feat). Like others, I plan to visit the factory to look over the few options available, I know the reviews say 'race package' but this seems to be an aftermarket tune up to the 2.0 not an in-house Ginetta piece of work.
Will a 'tune up' to 250bhp NA be a reasonable expectation? Not looking for anything banzai but I have just sold my Ariel Atom 310, so don't want it too slow.
thx
Andrew.
Welcome to the world of mystery, I ordered Sept 13 and was expecting March 14 but now ive been told defiantly before June but not sure when exactly. I wanted orange but wife told me white or blue, blue is too flat.
I would like to know your findings on the engine upgrades, i have contacted several people with no response although someone said for about 6k I could have about 265bhp which i thought was a bit much.
let me know!
Kris
I would like to know your findings on the engine upgrades, i have contacted several people with no response although someone said for about 6k I could have about 265bhp which i thought was a bit much.
let me know!
Kris
Sorry, completely forgot I posted about this, pretty quiet this Ginetta forum. 
Mole Valley have advised that engine 'upgrades' are available after a suitable run-in period. Reading between the lines this all looks to be ad-hoc and irrespective of marque, they know its a 2.0 duratec and have proven power upgrades to that engine, so any tuner can fettle really.
I'd pay 6k for a good NA 265bhp, but the generic 'tune-up' can be shopped around for I guess.
I did have a test drive / chat booked at Silverstone a few Fridays ago, but that had to be cancelled. I now look to have a solid factory visit booked for the 6th of May to meet Mike, need to get the build finalised so I can put it to bed until September, I'll try and push on how solid my September delivery will be. Once they are settled down from building the race cars I don't see why the date cannot be met.
All fingers crossed.
Mole Valley have advised that engine 'upgrades' are available after a suitable run-in period. Reading between the lines this all looks to be ad-hoc and irrespective of marque, they know its a 2.0 duratec and have proven power upgrades to that engine, so any tuner can fettle really.
I'd pay 6k for a good NA 265bhp, but the generic 'tune-up' can be shopped around for I guess.
I did have a test drive / chat booked at Silverstone a few Fridays ago, but that had to be cancelled. I now look to have a solid factory visit booked for the 6th of May to meet Mike, need to get the build finalised so I can put it to bed until September, I'll try and push on how solid my September delivery will be. Once they are settled down from building the race cars I don't see why the date cannot be met.
All fingers crossed.
Looking forward to read your impressions and comparisons to the Ariel.Gassing Station | Ginetta | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff