General Big Fiat

[GhostWKD]

John, quick q, am i right in thinking Wayne @ Chip Wizards mapped your car? im sure i remember you mentioning him might be speaking to him about my 106 Rallye thats all

Cheers,

 

[4RL]

The top of a cinq engine bay is the hottest place, hot air is less dense so less fuel is added. The air needs to come from the front to be as cold as possible.

Cheers

D

Yeah thought as much, do you think a bonnet scoop just on top on the TB have a similar problem with hot air around it? Not like it matters though, got no plans on this, it was just a thought.
ta

 

[nitrane.co.uk]

Ghost, you're correct. He also mapped the class-winning 205/106s that i'm trying to beat. He really knows stuff and has some good stories. Highly recommended

John

 

[GhostWKD]

Fantastic, thought as much shall await reply to my email patiently then where abouts is he located?

 

[nitrane.co.uk]

Fantastic, thought as much shall await reply to my email patiently then where abouts is he located?

Milnrow nr Rochdale, just off Jn21 M62. You might be better ringing him. His mobile number is at www.chipwizards.co.uk

John

 

[rallycinq]

Yeah thought as much, do you think a bonnet scoop just on top on the TB have a similar problem with hot air around it? Not like it matters though, got no plans on this, it was just a thought.
ta

You have to watch the air pressure areas. below the windscreen is low pressure so a bonnet vent at the back of the bonnet will probably suck air out of it rather than into it.

The standard way of doing things is to put the intake as close to the front of the car.

I have a reverse vent on the top of the bonnet to get the hot air out, as mine won't go under the car thanks to the sump guard.

Cheers

D

 

[4RL]

You have to watch the air pressure areas. below the windscreen is low pressure so a bonnet vent at the back of the bonnet will probably suck air out of it rather than into it.

The standard way of doing things is to put the intake as close to the front of the car.

I have a reverse vent on the top of the bonnet to get the hot air out, as mine won't go under the car thanks to the sump guard.

Cheers

D

Ahh right I see. Thanks

 

[nitrane.co.uk]

Hi all,

I'm at 3 Sisters at Wigan this weekend (#22). For those that haven't been before its a great venue for spectating, nice and compact, and there's a good entry out.

John

 

[Smiler121]

Actually really gutted I diddn't see this earlier - have now commited to working every evening @ the weekend (scratting Overtime to pay for insurance & car bits) keep us all informed as to the venues you'll be heading to as I'd like to make it along & see you representing us centos sometime!!!

 

[Brooky]

hmmmm not to far away from me,i might pop down on sunday, what time does the race day start??

 

[nitrane.co.uk]

First runs from about 9am, right through til 4.30ish.

Cheers, John

 

[Brooky]

well if im there ill hunt you down and say hi and have a nosey under you bonnet

 

[nitrane.co.uk]

Well, i'd love to tell you I had a great day competing at 3 Sisters, but it ended at the very first corner! Brake failure This was later traced to a leaking union on the Goodridge hose to the left front caliper. Fortunately it was the first practice run in the wet so I wasn't pushing it, and there wasn't anything to hit. It could have been much worse.

I'll be taking it up with Goodridge tomorrow as the hoses are only a couple of months old. P!ssed me off as there was a good field out and I fancied my chances - to cap it all it absolutely threw it down as we put it back on the trailer

John

 

[randomizered]

Absolutely gutted! Thats an uber shame!

At least your ok though! Looking here I'm not so keen on the hoses now. I still run mine and check all the time, but they do seem prone to failure!

Better luck next time!

Kristian

 

[nitrane.co.uk]

Thanks Kristian

Quick update - i've been on the phone to Goodridge, fair play to them they've given me a returns number and said they'll exchange it, no arguments. In fact they were keen to have it back to see what had gone wrong. The leak is right in the joint on the union:

Cheers, John

 

[Fivehundred]

That is a bit worrying, Rallycinq had one fail too!

https://www.fiatforum.com/cinquecento-seicento/73439-beast-lives-5.html

 

[nitrane.co.uk]

Hi all, remember me? Hope you're all well?

Jeez, where has the last two months gone? I'm been well bogged down with work both here and abroad and am also in the midst of a masters degree. Something had to give and poor little BIG Fiat has suffered.

There is light at the end of the tunnel now, and i'm about to put a call into Bacci Romano....

Cheers, John

 

[rallycinq]

Aye, its a shame work has to get in the way of playtime. I know how you feel, although I did get a championship update through this week and I am currently 2nd by eight points.

Well, I was, but I nipped down to the Merrick Rally this morning and did the flying finish of stage 2.

2 marshalling points in the bag.

Cheers

D

 

[nitrane.co.uk]

Aye, its a shame work has to get in the way of playtime. I know how you feel, although I did get a championship update through this week and I am currently 2nd by eight points.

Well, I was, but I nipped down to the Merrick Rally this morning and did the flying finish of stage 2.

2 marshalling points in the bag.

Thats great news! My workload was totally unforeseen at the start of the season, although the Masters was. I'm going to have to be more flexible with my plans next year which will also allow me to continue to develop the car. I really fancy doing some new venues, do you fancy Knockhill or Doune???

John

 

[rallycinq]

I don't know whether I could stomach Doune, not the track, but the snooty organisers. Knockhill could be fun, I found an old video tape yesterday of me doing the 1990 National Rallycross Championship round at Knockhill. I still didn't have any hair!!

Of course there is also Kames.

Cheers

D