MX3 GULF TRACK CAR KLZE



  • Still have a slight idle problem, can't remember exactly what its idling at as I have not used car since december 4th! LOL. If I can recall, idle was fine when engine was cold, it just seems to search up and down a bit when warmed up, nothing too drastic, I would say between 1300 - 750 revs, not all the time mind, when the weather gets better, I will find the time to start working on car again, pull the codes first job….......................



  • Well the sun is shining, so I finally got around to getting car weighed…...............

    1040 kgs, 40kg off that elusive ton, had half a tank of fuel mind LOL

    GARFY !!! WHERES THAT PERSPEX REAR WINDOW!!?? Gulf needs a few more slimfasts, not sure how I can get a further 40kg off of it.......

    Dry weight I reckon she is under 1000kg so quite pleased..........

    Oh yeah, car has not been started for 4 MONTHS, started first time and no idle problem anymore!! 8)



  • someone is selling a CF hatch in Canada… if you truly want to shave as much weight as possible you will need one of these + the lexan rear window.

    http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=73597

    Also some other lightweight items you may want to check into:

    JDM plastic headlights or US spec plastic headlights (weigh less than the glass ones) 1 or 2 pounds each
    swapping rear GS spoiler to the RS garnish (looks stupid but saves over 5 pounds)
    CF hood... 1 or 2 pounds



  • Sorry I've found a tailgate half hour away from Perspex company so I need to. Phone a few local couriers. Works been mad. I'm on a course next week so I do it on lunch break.



  • Other thoughts on savings could be fidenza flywheel ( one for sale on forum at present! ) very good mod!.
    There is a plastic smash guard behind front bumper which can be removed but will make your front bumper a little more fragile, but being a professional sprayer im sure you dont mind the odd knocks!.
    Rear wiper motor will go along with rear tailgate glass.
    Lightweight wheels??.
    Have seen smaller batteries used, but im always unsure at how much start up load they can take.



  • Thats good if you have found a tailgate, I understand work comes first mate, tailgate happens when it happens, my offer of painting it still stands if you need it doing….............. Would like the fidenza flywheel but I'm trying to convince my mate (who owns half the car) to get one, how much faster does it spin up??



  • it does spin up alot quicker, but they arnt cheap which is a bummer!. But i think its a brilliant mod, and your always get your money back if you decide to sell it again. Mx6 guys who convert to mx3 fly ( lighter ) have always been impressed with how well it affects engine.



  • Have got the MX3 flywheel in the ZE, is tempting to go for the fidenza flywheel, but money is a bit tight at the minute too :(



  • lighter wheels are a very good mod. should ask people in us site as alot of them there have modified there mx-3's purely for auto cross



  • An suggestions of manufacturers of lightweight wheels??



  • http://www.keiracing.com/parking/performancewheels.htm

    There is a list on this site, also the first one on top left have good distribution with a lot of suppliers

    and don't OZ Racing to a selection of lightweights



  • could you try racing magnesium wheels ?
    Even tho i keep banging on about them ROTA!, love em. Get one of yours weighed and compare against them at japfest. There is a rota stand there usually.



  • Mate, where did you go for the rollcage? I'm looking to track my '3 too. Cheers.



  • @2bb69c33f2=mx3gulf:

    An suggestions of manufacturers of lightweight wheels??

    Rota, Volk, Work, Rays, Advan, SSR, Enkei, ultralite, buddyclub… and the stock ones, which are generally very light (enkei)

    The lightest are generally forged or 'pressure cast' and consequently very expensive!



  • @08890ca1bd=kp81:

    Mate, where did you go for the rollcage? I'm looking to track my '3 too. Cheers.

    Its a 'one off', had a 'friend' fabricate it for me :D I then blasted and painted it, only cost me £140 + my time :D :D :D



  • Castle Combe here we combe Monday 19th Will post up some pcis and videos soon

    Put new brake fluid in today, washed and put slicks on, and loaded on trailer ready for journey to Castle Combe tomorrow…............



  • Faaaaantastic. Race liveries are awesome fun (on a car that can perform, that is.)

    Front tyre looks a little squidgy, there…



  • Yeah I noticed front tyre was a little low too, wheels have been sat around for 8 months, will check pressures when we get to combe…......



  • Slicks I was given were fucked, ended up with slicks on rear and yoko's on front LOL, still not happy with suspension setup, think its set too hard, will have a tinker with it soon, you can hear loss of traction coming out of corners, but still happy that she went well, anyway as promised some footage

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUsr0rkGJyE



  • Love it. Despite those problems she flew round. ! Is that it for track sessions 2010?


 

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