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![]() 324 Posts Member #: 9441 Senior Member South Devon |
5th Jan, 2013 at 11:06:35pm
Has anyone here bought a set of these yet. The guy's had a few set's on at once so I guess he's making them. Don't look bad for the money?
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![]() 10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
5th Jan, 2013 at 11:24:50pm
I wouldn't. If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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![]() 7765 Posts Member #: 74 I pick holes in everything.. Chief ancient post excavator |
5th Jan, 2013 at 11:46:20pm
Ask yourself; why are they so cheap? I like the look of them though.. On 13th Jul, 2012 Ben H said:
Mine gets in the way a bit, but only when it is up. If it is down it does not cause a problem. |
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![]() 4890 Posts Member #: 1775 Post Whore Chester |
6th Jan, 2013 at 12:01:35am
What will they give you over standard? I'd spend 1/2 the money on arp bolts for your std rods.
I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
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![]() 11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
6th Jan, 2013 at 12:38:47am
They don't look very light, which is the whole point On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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9258 Posts Member #: 123 Post Whore Betwix Harrogate and York |
6th Jan, 2013 at 09:15:38am
There is a big anti-rod movement on this site. And I don't understand why.
Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph
On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:
the design shows a distinct lack of imagination, talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry. |
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Forum Mod ![]() 5933 Posts Member #: 784 9 times Avon Park Class C winner Milton Keynes |
6th Jan, 2013 at 09:40:58am
Personally i wouldnt buy them but their manufacturing is probably better controlled than original parts, I spin modified standard ones upto over 9000 rpm so would these not manage that? Its only because theyre unknown really
I seriously doubt it! |
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![]() 4890 Posts Member #: 1775 Post Whore Chester |
6th Jan, 2013 at 10:15:22am
On 6th Jan, 2013 wil_h said:
There is a big anti-rod movement on this site. And I don't understand why. A few years ago, a rod this cheap would be impossible. The cost of design and manufacture would mean even £800 would be a minimum cost. But it's not so difficult to use an existing design, modify it to your dimensions and get some knocked out. Has anyone got any horror stories of this type of rod? or is it all internet myth? I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
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![]() 6965 Posts Member #: 507 Fastest A Series Mini in the World leeds/wakefield. |
6th Jan, 2013 at 10:38:37am
the first thing that struck me about these rods was the apparent ommision of the cap locating step/recess, i always beleived this was there to take the strain off the rods as the cap is angled,
Edited by fastcarl on 6th Jan, 2013. |
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![]() 4890 Posts Member #: 1775 Post Whore Chester |
6th Jan, 2013 at 12:03:36pm
Well I have asked the seller some questions like how heavy they are etc.
I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
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![]() 4890 Posts Member #: 1775 Post Whore Chester |
6th Jan, 2013 at 12:21:34pm
Answer so far still no idea of how heavy they are:
I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
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![]() 6965 Posts Member #: 507 Fastest A Series Mini in the World leeds/wakefield. |
6th Jan, 2013 at 02:20:41pm
a bit non commited there isn't he lol. |
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![]() 11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
6th Jan, 2013 at 03:45:37pm
On 6th Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:
a bit non commited there isn't he lol. The fact that he is avoiding the real question, suggests these rods are either equal to, or fractionally lighter, or heavier than a standard rod. Again, the whole point of an after market rod is that it is lighter than the standard rod, but retains the same or greater strength. what else is there other than custom length? On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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Forum Mod ![]() 1927 Posts Member #: 1761 Stalker Bristol |
6th Jan, 2013 at 03:48:35pm
540 grams per rod apparently.
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![]() 11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
6th Jan, 2013 at 03:56:34pm
On 6th Jan, 2013 Carl S said:
540 grams per rod apparently. He couldn't tell me the end-to-end balance figures though. Trick answer. Is that with or without bolts? On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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![]() 8604 Posts Member #: 573 Formerly Axel Podland |
6th Jan, 2013 at 04:02:23pm
We seem to be suffering from a plethora of mechanics with CNC machines and no idea of how to properly calculate stresses, cooling rates and all manner of critical design parameters. Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
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![]() 3329 Posts Member #: 184 Senior Member Melton Mowbray, Pie Country |
6th Jan, 2013 at 04:39:53pm
If he made them for Johnspeed, that is enough for me to steer well clear http://www.twin-turbo.co.uk
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4309 Posts Member #: 1321 Post Whore Wiltshire |
6th Jan, 2013 at 05:30:01pm
On 6th Jan, 2013 Ben H said:
If he made them for Johnspeed, that is enough for me to steer well clear Thats what I thought! On 7th Oct, 2010 5haneJ said:
yeah I gave it all a good prodding |
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![]() 11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
6th Jan, 2013 at 06:34:23pm
I remember the original thread on The Mini Forum, and I was guilty of calling these Chinese. I saw my arse with that one, but it does go to show that if they made 12 sets, and they still have four sets 5 years later, that they are not exactly the hot cakes they hoped they would be On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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Forum Mod ![]() 1927 Posts Member #: 1761 Stalker Bristol |
6th Jan, 2013 at 10:37:21pm
On 6th Jan, 2013 Sprocket said:
On 6th Jan, 2013 Carl S said:
540 grams per rod apparently. He couldn't tell me the end-to-end balance figures though. Trick answer. Is that with or without bolts? Without bolts. |
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