Cosworth Supercharger - Unadvertising.

This is the funniest product. I thought advertising was to sell and promote a product, not put people off. Install it for over $6000 by the time you include other required products. But don't use it on the road, use it only on the track, But don't drive hard. It will cause engine damage.

http://www.cosworthusa.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=51&idproduct=363

All these disclaimers have come about due to a series of engine failures.

System requirements:

-Installation time 12-14 hours depending on skill
level.
-A lap top (PC) along with basic computer skills is required for ECU
re-flash.
-Must use at least premium 91 octane (R+M)/2 fuel.

Precautions:
The Cosworth MX5 Supercharger system is currently
available for vehicles sold only in North America. Using
this product on vehicles sold in other regions is not recommended.
-Not for use on vehicles with automatic
transmissions
-For off-road racing use only.
-Do not drive at sustained high speeds. Engine damage may occur.
-Not for
sale or use on pollution controlled motor vehicles sold in the state of
California.
-Excessive boost
pressure will cause engine failure.
-Repeated activation of the RPM limited will cause engine
damage.
"I thought RPM limiter was to prevent
engine damage."Russ
The car should be
driven by shifting the transmission below 6500 RPMs.
"Ok So thats why the RPM limit of 7000 will damage
the engine."Russ
-Your car must be
equipped with an oil cooler.
Do not install the supercharger kit unless your
car has an oil cooler. Engine damage will occur.
-Cosworth Supercharger kits are designed for engines in good mechanical
condition only. Installation on high mileage or damaged
engines is not recommended and may result in engine
failure, in which we are not responsible.
Cosworth is not responsible for the engine or consequential
damages.

-Superchargers add tremendous stress
and wear to your engine and may cause engine failure or damage. Cosworth is not responsible for engine, vehicle or any other
subsequent damage.

-If you are considering purchasing this system
and have questions, please contact Cosworth at sales@cosworth.com

So OK... I don't think I will. I would talk to http://thebluemeany.blogspot.com/

Russ.

Bonnet Graphic

Ok, Graphics are all finished. I must say they are probably not professional level, But to me they are pretty damn good.

Total time for the total set.... 10~12 hrs I guess. Basically because I don't have the correct area to do this stuff. Compromise for work enviroment is a low back breaking coffee table and some floor area.

But compared to something you would buy for around $500 its pretty good. I just hope I don't stuff up the application...

Weather depending... this weekend looks GO for application. I may go to a carpark somewhere out of the wind.... hmmm. Super autobacs...? Everyone else does.

Russ.

Graphics

Just when I thought I was finished cutting stickers.
I thought, the bonnet would look cool if i highlight the hump.
I don't know if the NR-Spec AND GT-ROADSTER will go on. or Just the NR-SPEC
I guess I shouldn't be lazy and put the same NR-Spec AND GT-ROADSTER on it.
Any votes?
Russ.

Helmet and Suit and Stickers

More stickers. Getting near the end...should finish them today. Application will start soon.
I am debating where to paint the rear diffuser. My balcony is not really cut out for it.
But a drop sheet may work well.

I ordered my suit and helmet before I needed cash. I am entering an endurance race, but these will also help me get back on tracks again without borrowing gear. Arai GP5W-Peak and my OMP trend 2 FIA suit. Now... whats my design for the helmet going to be.... I have many designs in my brain (now they will be protected).

Russ.

Final Design & Stuff

Final design. I can't wait to get my diffuser and stickers on. I'll re-attach the canards also.
It's going to look so tough.

I'm slowly cutting out my sticker designs. Some of them are too small. I should buy a machine.

I have also been thinking about other cheap mods, but I think venting the hood will be one that falls into the NOWHERE to work on my car category.

I saw these awesome louvres on Miata.net. Hmmm.

Russ.

Sticker Design & Cut

Today's plan was just to get the design ready for the stickers. My printer wasn't playing ball, so I had to splice a number of a4 sheets together. Not Fun.

These are a rough layout of what I thought might look good. Practically though some of the designs are too intricate. See what happens later.

Anyway, the reverse side came along quickly with a bit of photocopy action and swap the NR-SPEC logo to the other end.

I finished quickly so I sat down and cut out the first one. One more to go then a lot of small stickers... Grrr.

Maybe the sticker cutter is worth it. But hey. I can say "I made em."

Russ.

NR-SPEC Parts Arrived

My NOPRO Rear Under Spoiler arrived today.
I didn't get the instructions with my diffuser so I'm just waiting a copy.

This is all I need + some semi gloss black paint and I'm good to go.
Russ.

NR-SPEC

GT-Roadster NR-SPEC is here. The plan has come together. I picked up a Nopro rear diffusser very cheaply that should arrive on Sunday. I spent a couple of hours working out the final design for the side graphics and got the vinyl waiting ready to go. All I need is a few cans of matt / semi gloss black. and its all ready.

Check progress over the next few weeks.

Russ.

Advan F15

Now this really is dreaming. These things are expensive. Forged Advan F15s are nowhere near as cheap as Rays. But the matt black on these looks insane. Recently I looking for sponsors. HAHA.


This BMW had similar 15 spoke wheels although not nearly as sexily curved. Probably OZ made. I'm dreaming in semi gloss black at the moment.

Russ.

Tsukuba 7's Day

Today I headed up to Tsukuba to check out the RX Wars at Tsukuba.

It was a great morning. Here is Suenaga laying down the first set of lines on the tracks surface.
For more head over to RE-Xtreme.

Russ.

Small Plan

Small plans are all I can afford these days. I still haven't got around to painting the wheels semi-gloss black. But it's on the cards very soon. I am going to sticker the side with a line similar to the RS Factory STAGE car in black and continue this hopefully to a Nopro diffusser. This is the cheapest way I can completely change the look of the car, without spending much cash.

The end result should be pretty cool. Then the roadster is almost finished. Realistically Seats and Harness is all thats left. As much as I'd love 18" wheels. That ain't gonna happen anytime soon. Financial crisis you know.

Russ.