Had a fun afternoon on track at Goodwood with the GRRC, although the M3W was classified as a "single seater" so I went out on my own for each of my sessions.
I narrowly got through the 98dB soundcheck thanks to a lenient tester ( R1NGA for the redline tip!) They wouldn't tell me the actual reading simply said it was "a couple of dB over". Interestingly a Nissan GT-R which was measured at 90dB static was busting the drive by meters whereas I had no problems.
The MMC Stage 1 gave me about 10mph extra down the Lavant straight and the blockleys were very confidence inspiring in the corners.
Ah, so His Lordship is still jumpy about tricycles is he, that's an arse. I'm there with Bell & Colvill next Monday week (25th) and I will have to ask if there are any other M3Ws booked, as I don't want a repeat of my entirely solo lapping experience from last year, with only a wet track in the afternoon to spice things up for me! If I'm the only one I will probably have to take the Spider instead.
@chris99: Metal Scouring pads are a great thing to reduce exhaust noise in case your m3w is above the 98db level. Easy to fix with a single bolt (I drilled 2 holes on the top and downside of the exhaust pipe, some 15 cm prior the end). Very easy to remove when not required.
It is amazing how a single pad in each exhaust tube reduces the noise.
Hannes once: Green M3W; 2013 now: Red 4/4 Sport; 2011 and some practical cars for use in real life
@chris99: Metal Scouring pads are a great thing to reduce exhaust noise in case your m3w is above the 98db level. Easy to fix with a single bolt (I drilled 2 holes on the top and downside of the exhaust pipe, some 15 cm prior the end). Very easy to remove when not required.
It is amazing how a single pad in each exhaust tube reduces the noise.
I used that trick when I took my motoerbike test on an old Honda 125 with no baffles - as soon as I'd passed it was thrashed until the brillo pads poped out.
Four days on the road (600 miles) in preparation for round Scotland trip....sceptical at first and apart from a few weird and ominous noises the only (minor) issues were:
Security box door wasn't even attached to its hinge...hm interesting ;-) Number plate had fallen off at front (only fixed into tube with rivnuts)
Not bad. Encouraged. 2000 miles on clock now so not before time.
Observation: Got home in far better shape than after motorcycling/ Relaxed (isn't that the idea)/ Had great over Dartmoor and Exmoor/ Would prefer more power but my passenger is my hefty son/ Great and uncharacteristically genteel response from fellow road users and big smiles from other on lookers.
Quirky she is. Cobbled together in some respects, but a refreshingly great way to enjoy the better weather.
We left home at lunchtime. Both the M3W and the 4/4 are on the way to the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse. Tomorrow we hopefully reach the passroad at +2500m. There was 30cm new snow yesterday but tomorrow conditions should be fine. 6 hours trip today with some 20 minutes rain.
Hannes once: Green M3W; 2013 now: Red 4/4 Sport; 2011 and some practical cars for use in real life
Did a lovely run today in Southern Vermont. Route 30 to Brattleboro, then Route 9 to Bennington. Your basic cross the state ride. Bikers love this route as it is mostly through Green Mountain State Forest and there is very little tractor trailer action. It is also mostly above 1500 feet in elevation so the temps are quite nice for air cooled engines.
I have to say that since I had the Centa compensator installed this little car has changed radically. I also have the Super Max sprocket, which is a fabulous change. Reliability has risen in a very large way. Only thing I have planned is to install the Coker Excelsior tires when the Blockleys are down to their last as well as the rear tire. That one has no real tread left but it is a long way before cord shows.
In other words, I no longer leave the house wondering what will break today? It just runs.
What's your mileage? Who cares. Is it practical? See #1. What happens when it rains? You get wet.
R1NGA for the redline tip!) They wouldn't tell me the actual reading simply said it was "a couple of dB over". Interestingly a Nissan GT-R which was measured at 90dB static was busting the drive by meters whereas I had no problems.
