Dj Wilmas T Series 111S S2 400Bhp Ish

[Steve J]

890kg? You should have got that Volvo lorry to move it's tyre off the scales

[DJWilma]

Yeah its taken a week but I have realised I actually like em tubby

[DJWilma]

Arrgghhh on way to skydiving lovely 65 mile cross country blast....tweaked the shocks last night so was loving the drive..

 

But first thing reversing out the drive and drove into neighbours car as an idiot

 

The the innovate lambda sensor just stopped working so chucking in fuel, common I am told

 

Then 30mph through a village heard a thud, rear view was a pot hole and car went light at the rear.

Got the tyre weld out, just came out two big holes ffs

 

So car is parked up, and couldn't find wheel nut adaptor to undo wheels and will get her recovered once I have finished jumping....if I survive

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[DJWilma]

Works mental so not had much time on my hands but purchased these, probably the most extravagant thing i have ever bought Carbon Fibre side scoops but they look good even if stevie wonder fitted the driver side one

AFR gauge is back quick work from Grant at http://www.gb-ent.co.uk as usual and all back up and running

Got to drive the car yesterday, shame it rained but at least its done some miles again 140 miles on a tank of 33 litres (20mpg which isnt too bad as most has been point and squirt). She is quick but has a little bump steer problems, 70mph on slight RH turn and the front was moving....assume dampers so will tweak these

Exhaust is blowing though suspected down pipe so will have to check it out on the weekend, its never ending

But, main fuse blew again. And this time i know why, it was loose in the engine bay and was earthing on the block. So its been wrapped and stuck to the clam shell.....so shouldnt happen again

time for a track day soon though

[jonnyfox]

Love a bita'bling

[DJWilma]

Love a bita'bling

oops

 

had enough of work so had a lazy day at home, and got a surprise when i went to open the drivers door this morning before my sea swim

Looks like the grill has come loose, broken the cross member and ripped out the self tapper at the top....then snapped off at the rear lug....so if anyone has a spare RH side CF side pod let me know FFS

I was doing some high speed testing, on a private road, and didnt hear or notice it but full throttle (little clutch slip) and 6000rpm car was still pulling

Looked at the exhaust and the turbo to downpipe had two bolts in it, school boy error but looks like the bolts are a few mm too long so they went tight but were holding. Have ordered some new studs and nuts so will try and get it finished.

Eased off the shocks on the front and it rides a lot better with no bouncing

Also played with the traction control and launch, now that was fun 20% slip 3500rpm a little sideways and hit the rev limiter in first a heart beat later. Cant wait to get some sticky rubber and get on a 1.4 mile

[DJWilma]

Thanks guys

Well insurance is due in 2 weeks, been a whole year on the road and only 786 miles......not enough

But car has been with a friend to have the clam repaired, and stickers added (thanks BobvanM), the rear diffuser painted plus a polish. Have a little paint reaction on the drivers side under the pod so will get that done soon.....

Also got my 1275GT out of storage and on the drive so will be fitting a turbo k with 200bhp to it soon....i hope

Anyway went looking for the exhaust leak, looked at the turbo to down pipe and very strange but all the bolts were too long for the threads. Good 5 mm and only being held in with one tight one. Replaced all the studs with proper high temp items and proper nuts. Lowest one was a bugger 1/8 turn each time.....

Started the car up and exhaust blow was still there, hand in and found the turbo to manifold only had two bolts in on the right hand side......ran out of the proper nuts but will get some tomorrow and take it out

Was hoping to get to Castle Coombe on the 22nd April with LOT

[DJWilma]

At last i have some time and get the camera in the car, and the heavens open

Luckily i had a chance to set up the launch and Traction control settings

Standing Start 3500rpm dump clutch 100% throttle and it does slip but considering the conditions i am fairly happy it didnt swap ends

Then rolling 2nd gear full throttle and happy with the results, till the clutch slipped at the end

[jonnyfox]

Come on chop chop track day season is up and running ;-)

[DJWilma]

Come on chop chop track day season is up and running ;-)

 

I know i know, been a member of LOT for 18 months and not been to one of them.......bad lotus owner

[DJWilma]

Have had Man Flu and a funeral this week so not had much chance, but managed to wire the Lambda Sensor in properly, but have a loose connect on the 0-5v feed to the DTA so need to check this.

Also the fan knob fell off when i put my foot down, then rattled around so had to stop

Then took it out for a spin today, still awaiting on the Clutch to grip it is getting better but and got the camera on forward facing. The sound for some reason is very quiet to need to re-check this too

[DJWilma]

What a lovely weekend perfect for roof down motoring, especially on my route to Swindon Sunday morning at 7am lovely country roads quiet traffic and even better the clutch has started allowing full throttle in 3rd and 4th

So imagine my mood when 3/4s of the way and full throttle blast and rattle, then oil smell

Drove at 2500rpm in fifth and the rattle started to get worse. Then it wouldnt tick over !

Managed to nurse it to work and let it cool, started again and it rattled, sounds like the big ends have given up. No idea why engine seems to have oil pressure 60psi is showing, however it doesnt change with Revs (assumed dodgy sender)

So it spent the night on the back of a truck, again !

Worryingly i am expecting the worse and googling 2.2 t series...........hmmm

[jonnyfox]

Sorry to hear that, keep the faith though its a cracking project.

[DJWilma]

Sorry to hear that, keep the faith though its a cracking project.

 

Will see what happens when the sumps off, but it will be up and running soon

[DJWilma]

Right looks like i have a Plan

Will be replacing the engine with another forged T series, i was going to try and make a short stroke 86mm by 86mm bore engine but the forged cranks were on a 12 week lead time and would of gone for bigger valves and billet cams and it all got very expensive

Hope to pick the newly built engine up next week, will post specs when i have it