Track car project - Season 2 - Page 4

vix · 16-03-2009, 22:53

The number we dialled was Sky, but as they were closed we got put through to a general call centre :/ Ended up with Flux!

Nutcase · 17-03-2009, 08:40

Keep a very close eye on Flux. The one time I used them (never again!) I sent off my mod form, which they acknowledged. And then 6 months later when I rang up to add more they had no record of any of the previous mods. Which left me uninsured for the previous 6 months...

They said they had record of recieving it but not that actual details, and said if I'd had to claim they would have disputed it!

Not at all impressed. Cheap isn't always good (and they're still cheap, quoted £75 for my 99). Won't touch them ever again.

vix · 17-03-2009, 08:53

I've always heard they were expensive (quoted my friend £14k on a Bini!!)

We'll photocopy the mod form and send it recorded I should think, thatnks for the heads up!

mininik · 19-03-2009, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by vix

I've always heard they were expensive (quoted my friend £14k on a Bini!!)

We'll photocopy the mod form and send it recorded I should think, thatnks for the heads up!

That was my renewal notice with Endsleigh

I'm now with Flux - but have the advantage that they're an hours drive away if I have to go kick ass

Zirax · 20-03-2009, 00:03

I would have thought they would have given a note with your insurance detailing the mods they know of? Certainly with Admiral they added it as part of the insurance note.

edit:- are you all welded up now?

kaiowas · 20-03-2009, 09:28

Not sure.

Wasn't done when we went to pick it up yesterday evening but he was going to stay late to get it finished and give us a call when he was done. Didn't get a call meaning he either gave up or finished really late. Will go down after work at lunchtime and it better be ready as I intend to fit the new ARB, get the retest done and buy tax this afternoon.

With the insurance they asked about the 'main' mods on the phone before quoting but they weren't really interested in the detail at the time (they just ask you to fill in the form so they've got a record in the event of a claim).

vix · 20-03-2009, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by mininik

That was my renewal notice with Endsleigh

I'm now with Flux - but have the advantage that they're an hours drive away if I have to go kick ass

Aaah. I know Flux have quoted people silly before though

vix · 21-03-2009, 21:50

21st March 2009

We got Humphrey back from the welder on Friday, and took him for the MOT retest, which of course he passed. Unfortunately a new problem had reared it’s head. Phil had noticed that when driving, there seemed to be a delay between pushing the throttle and getting power. He had also had an occurrence last week when Humph had a stuttering fit, nearly stalling. This week, the MOT guy managed to stall him, and he just wouldn’t start again. Turns out the battery isn’t charging. Battery is fine so it’s either the alternator or regulator. Unfortunately, although we have plenty of engine parts knocking about, the SC alternator is different to the NA one.

Today we zoomed over to Zirax's house where there is a SC engine sat doing not much in his garage and nicked the alternator and regulator. (With his permission of course! Thanks Matt)

So after replacing the alternator, no change. It’s the regulator then. Probably the best news we could have hoped for really! The regulator is more freely available than the alternator as it was put on other cars.*

Having now got a taxed, MOT’d, insured, working car, what else was there to do than go for a drive!

We were making good progress, hearing that SC whine, no unusual rattles, smoke or smells, phew!. We were driving along the A11 when suddenly *BANG!* *whiiiine* *nothing*. Lost all power, all engine and just coasted to a halt. Oops! Fortunately, Phil had packed his tools so we tentatively opened the engine cover. No smoke, that’s good, turns out a boost pipe had popped off! Tighten that back up and we’re off! New jubilee clips are on order then.

After that, I took a video to try and catch the engine noise, which worked quite well. Scuse my hysterical screechings, I’m quite excitable

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ye-tvd-3VI

You may notice us mention heavy steering. Phil thinks this is to do with the new ARB fitted this week. As we drove into Snetterton, we felt a clonk and the steering got a bit better. Something for us to check tomorrow!

As of tomorrow, it’s a week to the first sprint! Still a few things to do:

Phil is going to use Humphrey as a daily drive this week as a ‘shakedown’
I need to get some driving time in to get used to the power, and any new foibles he has.
We need to do a bit of usual admin, which will be last minute.
I need to get the race suits out, make sure they are ok and fit!
I need to stop feeling petrified every time I think of the Sprint. I was like this last year but I thought The Fear would have gone now I know it’s the best thing ever. I’ll be fine.

*update - the regulator is actually a **** to get hold of. Doh!

Zirax · 21-03-2009, 22:19

Excellent, I was wondering how you were getting on this afternoon. Good to hear that whine inside the car, I can imagine that getting a fair bit louder when you really stretch it

Hmmm perhaps that and the boost hose are connected?

Two days that really sorted my nerves were the Carlimits driver training day and the activity day. I think the best start this year was the Activity Day for me. Got my worry of sliding about out of my system. Personally I never get the car sideways on the road, so doing it on purpose was great.

vix · 21-03-2009, 22:22

I don't even know what I'm worried about. I can handle the car, had spins and slides in the past, done TSS last year, but every time I think about next weekend I get butterflies! Need a bit more time in the car I think, it might be that I'm a bit nervous because the new engine isn't quite settled yet.

16-03-2009, 22:53	#31
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	The number we dialled was Sky, but as they were closed we got put through to a general call centre :/ Ended up with Flux! __________________

17-03-2009, 08:53	#33
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	I've always heard they were expensive (quoted my friend £14k on a Bini!!) We'll photocopy the mod form and send it recorded I should think, thatnks for the heads up! __________________

20-03-2009, 09:28	#36
kaiowas The Stig Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fightertown USA Posts: 1,458	Not sure. Wasn't done when we went to pick it up yesterday evening but he was going to stay late to get it finished and give us a call when he was done. Didn't get a call meaning he either gave up or finished really late. Will go down after work at lunchtime and it better be ready as I intend to fit the new ARB, get the retest done and buy tax this afternoon. With the insurance they asked about the 'main' mods on the phone before quoting but they weren't really interested in the detail at the time (they just ask you to fill in the form so they've got a record in the event of a claim). __________________ Anal Fish Porn Last edited by kaiowas; 20-03-2009 at 09:31.

21-03-2009, 21:50	#38
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	21st March 2009 We got Humphrey back from the welder on Friday, and took him for the MOT retest, which of course he passed. Unfortunately a new problem had reared it’s head. Phil had noticed that when driving, there seemed to be a delay between pushing the throttle and getting power. He had also had an occurrence last week when Humph had a stuttering fit, nearly stalling. This week, the MOT guy managed to stall him, and he just wouldn’t start again. Turns out the battery isn’t charging. Battery is fine so it’s either the alternator or regulator. Unfortunately, although we have plenty of engine parts knocking about, the SC alternator is different to the NA one. Today we zoomed over to Zirax's house where there is a SC engine sat doing not much in his garage and nicked the alternator and regulator. (With his permission of course! Thanks Matt) So after replacing the alternator, no change. It’s the regulator then. Probably the best news we could have hoped for really! The regulator is more freely available than the alternator as it was put on other cars.* Having now got a taxed, MOT’d, insured, working car, what else was there to do than go for a drive! We were making good progress, hearing that SC whine, no unusual rattles, smoke or smells, phew!. We were driving along the A11 when suddenly BANG! whiiiine nothing. Lost all power, all engine and just coasted to a halt. Oops! Fortunately, Phil had packed his tools so we tentatively opened the engine cover. No smoke, that’s good, turns out a boost pipe had popped off! Tighten that back up and we’re off! New jubilee clips are on order then. After that, I took a video to try and catch the engine noise, which worked quite well. Scuse my hysterical screechings, I’m quite excitable http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ye-tvd-3VI You may notice us mention heavy steering. Phil thinks this is to do with the new ARB fitted this week. As we drove into Snetterton, we felt a clonk and the steering got a bit better. Something for us to check tomorrow! As of tomorrow, it’s a week to the first sprint! Still a few things to do: Phil is going to use Humphrey as a daily drive this week as a ‘shakedown’ I need to get some driving time in to get used to the power, and any new foibles he has. We need to do a bit of usual admin, which will be last minute. I need to get the race suits out, make sure they are ok and fit! I need to stop feeling petrified every time I think of the Sprint. I was like this last year but I thought The Fear would have gone now I know it’s the best thing ever. I’ll be fine. update - the regulator is actually a *** to get hold of. Doh! __________________ Last edited by vix; 21-03-2009 at 22:02.

21-03-2009, 22:22	#40
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	I don't even know what I'm worried about. I can handle the car, had spins and slides in the past, done TSS last year, but every time I think about next weekend I get butterflies! Need a bit more time in the car I think, it might be that I'm a bit nervous because the new engine isn't quite settled yet. __________________

17-03-2009, 08:40	#32
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Keep a very close eye on Flux. The one time I used them (never again!) I sent off my mod form, which they acknowledged. And then 6 months later when I rang up to add more they had no record of any of the previous mods. Which left me uninsured for the previous 6 months... They said they had record of recieving it but not that actual details, and said if I'd had to claim they would have disputed it! Not at all impressed. Cheap isn't always good (and they're still cheap, quoted £75 for my 99). Won't touch them ever again.

20-03-2009, 00:03	#35
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I would have thought they would have given a note with your insurance detailing the mods they know of? Certainly with Admiral they added it as part of the insurance note. edit:- are you all welded up now?

21-03-2009, 22:19	#39
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Excellent, I was wondering how you were getting on this afternoon. Good to hear that whine inside the car, I can imagine that getting a fair bit louder when you really stretch it Hmmm perhaps that and the boost hose are connected? Two days that really sorted my nerves were the Carlimits driver training day and the activity day. I think the best start this year was the Activity Day for me. Got my worry of sliding about out of my system. Personally I never get the car sideways on the road, so doing it on purpose was great.

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