Just back from Plans

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jamie
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Just back from Plans

Post by jamie » Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:14 pm

Picked my car up from Plans now with LSD, ARB, RS14s and 46mm Ohlins :D .

The car looks very purposeful with its lower ride height. While we were waiting for the car to have the final set up finished got to see these been shaken down

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Was surprised to here that McLaren owns the facility and Plans along with Top Gear lease from them. The shake down seemed to be brake orientated with a series of stops from road speeds building to a top speed stop. They sound great!

Also saw one of McLaren F1 carbon tubs getting painted.

Unfortunately the track was wet and McLaren had taken a while to shake down and I needed to head back to the burgh. So had time for a quick lap of the TG track that is tighter and turnier than it looks on TV. Will have to wait for a definitive dry track test to really see what the Ohlins do but first impressions are very good. I actually think the road settings are better than the standard suspension. New pads have great inicial bite, big improvement and no ill effects from the LSD So am very happy :D
Just can’t wait for a track day

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Interestingly the remote reservoirs are fitted inside the boot instead of in the engine bay.

Plus made it from Plans to front door in Edinburgh in 6hrs 15 min must be the new ride height :grin:

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Post by ed » Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:47 pm

Nice! Looking forward to seeing her in action!! 8)

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Post by jj » Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:13 am

Nice running in precautions for the SLRs then, give it full beans from brand new! Would have been nice to hear them, they sound nice even on videos never mind in the flesh..

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Post by Lazydonkey » Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:41 am

......i was damm quick round Knockhill before. Don't think ill play next time you go up :oops: :P
Focus ST estate, i3s and more pushbikes than strictly necessary.

....did i ever tell you about the Evora and VX220 i used to own?

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Post by jamie » Wed Jan 04, 2006 6:20 pm

Just need that SC now ....... :twisted: :twisted:

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Post by ed » Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:10 pm

Yes indeedy, have you decided which one your going to go for?

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Post by jamie » Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:57 pm

Awaiting the final details of the Ragnorakracing kit, have been in contact with Hanger 111 (UK distributors). Hopefully have it by Easter. :D

Back-up is the swiss kit but that depends on if they let a UK co be a distributor.

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