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I didnt ask why mapping was expensive, as i have never found it to be, i asked why Uprev is so expensive? Sorry my post wasnt clear.

It also goes over my head, i had an Apexi ecu in my Rx7, all i needed to pay was the mapper and time spent on the dyno when i made any changes, even the first map after going to single turbo only cost circa £275, i have never understood why it costs so much when tuners have the software.

Seen that before and think its awesome, the guy presents it so well

Was supposed to go up with some mates to this, they were there as a group, one has a black 458 and the other a blue 911 turbo s, did you notice them? How did the weather turn out, a few dry sessions? Just watched the video, lol, it wasnt the 458 in front, obviously 2 there

Probably in the region of 2kgs a wheel which is a vast difference when it comes to unsprung weight Loving the project though, any overall weight of the car now?

Sell the parts, way easier than trying to find a buyer as is or finished imho. How many people would want to spend the money you need to return on a 2jz converted 350z, there will be a much bigger market for individual parts and will probably net you a better return. Hate to say it as would love to see the project finished.

I just had light fly and clutch change and it threw a crank position sensor code, barely starting. The zed shed saved the day and lent me another sensor, it was better than my sensor, starting was still tricky though, but threw no code, bought a new one and its as good as gold now. The garages assumption was the used sensors were maybe a bit tired on the windings to varying degrees. Maybe worth a shot but cant guarantee it will help.

Op has got the kit and wheels

Is that a fixed back or recliner? Not a bad weight if they are recliners. I had some kevlar Recaros in my Rx7 and they were 3.2kg, the more you want to spend the lighter they will get https://www.recaro-automotive.com/en/product-areas/aftermarket-seats/products/recaro-pole-position-abe-pole-position-carbon-abe.html

More power isnt always faster as you say, but, driver ability comes into that video (and others) so much, i have been on track and gone past all sorts of way more powerful vehicles. Ekona speaks the truth, driver ability is the crucial factor, not what your sat in

Two opposite ends of the spectrum there, a car for show or a car for go. Obviously you can have both, but is it really worth putting large sums of money into performance if its not really going to be used in anger, I.e the track or driving holidays and then its never going to be a show car as its not going to be in immaculate condition and stanced.

I hope not. From someone who has never done a track day, and still wondering if I should or not, this video has put me right off! I did at a day at Combe 3 years ago, booked with 5 mates, the day was quiet and when we pulled In to join the groups we asked if we could go in the same group, the marshall said just start a new group. No one else arrived so we had our own group all day, just us 5 and Combe to ourselves, it was awesome. Dont be put off by the above video and If you did see that kind of behaviour at a track day, pull In and go speak to the marshalls or organisers, they wouldnt want their track days filled with that kind of driving.

I get the feeling from seeing this and some japfest footage, these one session wonders attracts all and sundry to hack round a circuit and give their cars a thrash for no real outlay cost wise. Just seems like a bit of a free for all to me. I remember last year people mentioning the guy in the blue failside Rx7 not having a clue with video footage to prove. Ironically being a member over there, not one person said anything about his etiquette and he thought it was perfectly acceptable to block peoples lines as they were faster into and through the corners and then blast off in a straight line because he has 500hp or more, even made mention the Civics couldnt get past and youtube footage to boost it I feel sure had this been a track day, he would have either been black flagged or spoken to by some of the other drivers. Dedicated track days seem far better marshalled and the participants on the whole seem a lot more respectful. The last time i went to CC they made particular mention that they didnt appreciate drifting or people trying to drift during the safety brief, although i appreciate there was a drift demo in the video above.

Positively scary. Did I see a Renault Espace in there!

Very surprised the Escort wasnt black flagged, they generally dont like that kind of driving, maybe as it was one session they didnt have time.

That looked utter chaos the first couple of laps, good to see you didnt get caught up in it and let them get on with it

So no plus sides of running a decent set of of lightweight 19's or 18's on 275's and 245's no advantage to having more traction both in acceleration and braking then

Plenty of people running 275 & 245 combo with no issues. In reality what Ekona says is true (read cant be bothered to discuss) and you would only likely be able to tell the fractional differences mentioned if you track the car seriously The only point worth note imho is ride quality because of the lower profile, will just feel a little firmer but again, marginal and you may prefer it like that

Never been stopped for tints and doubt you will find many have, unless your in a antisocially loud chav chariot driving like a t*t in residential areas attracting loads of unwanted attention. Never seen a mot test station have any sort of measuring devise for light intensity either If you were stopped for tints, ask for a light metre reading to show %

I agree, but i get the feeling some of these circuits just wont be available for us common folk to enjoy into the future and would be great to just tick the box before its too late. For the cost of some bungs its worth a try, they are only an hour from me and have said i can pop in for a check before i book so will be good to know anyway

.5 @ 45 degree Welcome to world of complaining residents

I have a real hangering to go round Thruxton again, although the last time was on my bike its a great circuit and an hour up the road. Problem is the restrictive db requirements, 90db. I am led to believe a std 350 is 92db and i am running a hks true dual and berks. Its not loud by any stretch but wont meet the 90db. So a question, has anyone got any data of roughly how much some bungs might cut db levels by from previous findings?

Thoughts on some of the rarer Scoobs going up, type ra's, maybe even sti's?

Catch 22 imho. Getting it done will probably not net you anymore than the works will cost but may make it more saleable because its very up together. On the other hand, priced accordingly it may sell quick because of the lower price to someone who may want to wrap or colour change.

I know the gt3's are good cars but cant really appreciate why these figures are being generated, same with the above thread. A mate of mine bought a Ferrari 360 CS 2nd hand, only drove it for 6 months but took him near on a year to sell It after that and at a hefty loss and look at prices of those now. There Is a fella local to me who makes a very tidy living selling new cars at a premium, mostly all of them go out to the uae. He is blacklisted by all the major manufacturers but for a nice drink and a days ownership there are plenty of people happy to let him use their name and details.