1320 Mini: BlogBloghttps://www.1320.co.uk/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:56:26 GMTurn:store:1:blog:post:134https://www.1320.co.uk/blog-updateBlog Update!<p>Update!!!</p> <p>We have been very busy and havn't been updating our blog, however we have been updating our Instagram and Facebook pages so hit the link's below.</p> <p>Thanks 1320</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://instagram.com/1320mini/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/Content/Images/uploaded/New Folder/Instagram-icon-e1348060340904.png" width="35" height="35" /></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/1320MINI?fref=ts" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/Content/Images/uploaded/New Folder/fbicon-e1329880206895.png" width="35" height="35" /></a></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:132https://www.1320.co.uk/pulley-anyonePulley anyone?<img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001079.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <br /> £264 fitted with a free dyno run, call or email to get booked in.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <span style="color: #000000; font-family: .helveticaneueui; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><a href="http://www.1320.co.uk/category/138-engine-packages.aspx" target="_parent">http://www.1320.co.uk/category/138-engine-packages.aspx</a><br /> </span>urn:store:1:blog:post:131https://www.1320.co.uk/sneaky-update-on-old-redSneaky update on old red<img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001078.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:130https://www.1320.co.uk/1101201311/01/2013<br /> Just a quick message to say,We are at the Autosport today. If you are trying to get hold of us please email us leaving you telephone number and we will get back to you on Monday.<br /> Sorry for the inconvenience.<br /> <br /> Email is <a shape="rect" href="mailto:info@1320.co.uk">info@1320.co.uk</a><br /> <br /> Thanks from the 1320 Team<br />urn:store:1:blog:post:129https://www.1320.co.uk/old-red-winter-project-beginsOld Red Winter Project BeginsNow the racing has&nbsp;quietened down and the season is over we have got chance to begin Old Reds winder project. A massive&nbsp;overhaul&nbsp;of the wiring loom is being done, removing all unnecessary wires and a few engine bay modifications ;)<br /> <br /> Engine bay stripped down<br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001004.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001005.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001006.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <br /> The dash has been removed to help get to all the wiring, then every bit of insulating tape, cloth tape has been removed from the wiring loom to begin stripping it down.<br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001007.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001009.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001008.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001010.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <br /> More updates to come!<br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:128https://www.1320.co.uk/1320-closed-for-fia-euro-finals1320 Closed for FIA Euro FinalsWith a Pro Test&nbsp;session today and the biggest UK drag event of the year starting tomorrow, we're all on leave till Monday 10th September.<br /> <br /> Have a good weekend<br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:127https://www.1320.co.uk/1320-closed-290820121320 closed 29.08.2012Unfortunatley we have no electric supply to Staughton Moor on the 30th August 2012 due to them upgrading the local overhead lines, thus we will be closed for the day but back to work on Friday 31st Augusturn:store:1:blog:post:126https://www.1320.co.uk/owen-1320-no-limit-turboOwen / 1320 No Limit Turbo There's defintley a couple of things we do&nbsp;know / guarantee&nbsp;at 1320........We shouldn't run out of vehicle parking at our premises at Staughton Moor, the other one has arrived today.....we may never see the max boost / horsepower for this turbo that <a shape="rect" href="http://www.owendevelopments.com">www.owendevelopments.com</a> has&nbsp;specifically built for us&nbsp;to see where the horsepower limits of the 1st and 2nd generation MINI are.<br /> <br /> Its going to be a fun / heartbreaking&nbsp;2012/13<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000999.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001000.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001001.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001002.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0001003.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:125https://www.1320.co.uk/which-turbo-would-you-like-for-your-r56-Which turbo would you like for your R56 ?<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000998.jpeg" />urn:store:1:blog:post:124https://www.1320.co.uk/owen-1320-r56-hybrid-turbo-has-arrivedOwen / 1320 R56 Hybrid turbo has arrivedWe are proud to announce that leading turbo specialist Owen Developments have teamed up with 1320MINI to produce turbos specifically built&nbsp;to find extra&nbsp;horsepower &amp; torque for the 1st &amp; 2nd generation&nbsp;BMW MINI &nbsp;<br /> <br /> We had the pleasure of going to Santa Pod today to&nbsp;collect from Al Cook driver of the Owen's Twin Turbo Mustang in Street Eliminator,&nbsp;a stock replacement R56 turbo and the Owens / 1320 Hybrid R56 Turbo for testing<br /> <br /> We cant wait to get it on the dyno <br /> <br /> Stock v Hybrid looks like it should flow&nbsp;a lot&nbsp;more air <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000994.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Stock<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000995.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Owens / 1320 Hybrid<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000996.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000997.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:123https://www.1320.co.uk/tristo-sets-new-mini-record-at-bedord-how-fast-evo-magazine-circuitTristo sets new MINI record at Bedord How Fast / EVO magazine circuitTristo was the secound person&nbsp;to have his&nbsp;MINI on the dyno Friday night and made a stout&nbsp;236 whp &amp; 180wtrq............Sat morning and it was off to the Bedford Autodrome How Fast / Evo magazine circuit&nbsp;to see how he would fair.<br /> <br /> Unfortunatley after 4 laps on the&nbsp;Toyo 888's netting a 1.25&nbsp;the flexi joint on the Janspeed manifold split, wisely Tristo brought the car in so they could put the slicks on, with the plan off just going out and doing 4 warm up laps then 1 flying lap which would proberly result in a black flag for noise due to the split in the flexi.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000992.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> The end result was a very pleasing new MINI record on this circuit&nbsp;of 1.21.491&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000993.jpeg" /><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:122https://www.1320.co.uk/power-ranger-testingPower Ranger testingThanks to Russ for lending us the Power Ranger today for testing<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000989.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> As you can see the latest softeare shows rpm &amp; speed<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000990.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Power Ranger goes in&nbsp;4wd mode<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000991.jpeg" /><br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:121https://www.1320.co.uk/mustang-dyno-calibrationMustang Dyno CalibrationJason has now progressed to calibrating the electronics and the software<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000987.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> The latest Mustang dyno run screen&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000988.jpeg" /><br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:120https://www.1320.co.uk/mustang-dyno-progressMustang Dyno progressYesterday Jason removed the flood damaged PAU&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000979.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Our MINI crank damper pulley tool was adapted to take the coupler flange off<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000980.jpeg" />&nbsp;<br /> <br /> The new PAU ready for some new bearings and the coupler to be added<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000981.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> This morning started off with loading the assembled PAU into its new home<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000983.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Settled ito its new home ...........lets hope it stays there for a very long time<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000985.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> As you can see, no thumbs were damaged&nbsp;or abused in this part of the&nbsp;Mustang Dyno rebuild&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000986.jpeg" /><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:119https://www.1320.co.uk/mustang-dyno-weekMustang Dyno Week23.5 hours&nbsp;after leaving&nbsp;home in the USA Jason from Mustang has arrived&nbsp;here at Staughton Moor&nbsp;to fix the dyno<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000977.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000978.jpeg" />urn:store:1:blog:post:118https://www.1320.co.uk/rafmsa-rockinghamRAFMSA RockinghamWe managed to make the last race of the day today to meet Brian Watson who has sent his car to us twice but we actually have never seen him in person&nbsp;and as Rockingham is about 30 miles from 1320's HQ, it seemed rude not to.<br /> <br /> We loved the diversty off cars in this class...and like the format that it wasn't door to door even though it looked it at the first corner :) they score points on how near they are to there qualifying time, Its nice to see active and retired serviceman having so much fun with there cars and its obvious&nbsp;that there're going to be a lot of petrolheads in the RAF............&nbsp;<a shape="rect" href="http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafmotorsports/">http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafmotorsports/</a><br /> <br /> Brian Watson's Cooper S now sporting ist RAF Benevolent Fund &amp; Kuhmo tyre sponsorship.....Todays best time 1.43.897<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000975.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Some of you might recognise Neil Wade's Rallycross 2.3 turbo Saab powered MINI from last years MINI In the Park....Todays best time 1.40.027<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000976.jpeg" /><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:117https://www.1320.co.uk/euro-sport-compact-round-2-santa-podEuro Sport Compact Round 2, Santa PodWe&nbsp;entered the Street Car Nationals at Santa Pod with the main aim of, making a list of things to do or to take with us for the Main Event at the end of the month, luckly we did as the list is very long.<br /> <br /> Euro Sport Compact is now racing under MSA rules for the first time.......which means you have to weigh your car after qualifying and each race.......usually this is just a formality, I was against the No1 qualifier James Hoddeson who runs consitant 10s in his VW Golf.......well for whatever reason James was under weight&nbsp;for 2 power adders of&nbsp;1050kg by a measley 3kg, which ment that we went through to the final.<br /> <br /> We lost in the final to Paul Bargate in his VW Scirroco who was also having problems meeting the weight requirements for his combination of being natually aspirated with 1 power adder (nitrous), we had to sell Paul 20 litres of fuel to get his car over weight, usually he runs 1 gallon in his stock tank.<br /> <br /> We were happy though that in the final that Old Man Webster&nbsp;actually netted his best ever reaction time in the MINI of .002, we put this massive improvement to the new M&amp;H Slicks and the new K Sport suspension we're testing.........the only problem is he needs those lights consistantly at the end of the month to have any chance of going any&nbsp;rounds at the Main Event in Super Street....oh and consitant 10.900s.<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000974.jpeg" />urn:store:1:blog:post:116https://www.1320.co.uk/old-red-jcw-head-gets-some-new-valvetrainOld Red JCW head gets some new valvetrain<br /> ....courtesy of Ferrea &amp; Crower<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000963.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000964.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Its lunchtime and all the exhaust valves are in :)<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000965.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:115https://www.1320.co.uk/the-brand-new-dyno-parts-have-turned-upThe brand new dyno parts have turned up<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000960.jpg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000961.jpg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000962.jpg" /><br /> <br /> All the new dyno parts turned up the other day in a rarther large, 450kg box;&nbsp;shipped overnight from the states. <br /> <br /> We should be back up and running by the beggining of June.urn:store:1:blog:post:114https://www.1320.co.uk/1320-now-has-methanol-in-stock1320 Now has Methanol in stockWe now have a massive 200lt container of Methanol for all those running water meth in there cars.<br /> <br /> Come down for your top ups :)<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000959.jpg" />urn:store:1:blog:post:113https://www.1320.co.uk/fresh-in-from-the-good-old-usaFresh in from the good old USAOur new M&amp;H drag slicks for Old Red....we can supply these for your MINI in readiness for MINI In The Park<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000954.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> We also had a delivery of DriveShaft&nbsp;Shop driveshafts&nbsp;to cope with the launches with our Super Single&nbsp;Competition Clutch <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000956.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> If you need new rims for your drag slicks we can also hook you up with some 8x15 Rota Slipstreams for the perfect MINI combo.....watch those 60fts and ET's come tumbling down with this combination<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000955.jpeg" /><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:112https://www.1320.co.uk/1320-odwyer-racing-at-cadwell-mlr-test-day1320 & O'Dwyer Racing at Cadwell MLR test dayWe got here at about 13.00 and signed on for a 2 hr test session from 15.00-17.00, weather was nice and dry&nbsp;so things were looking good.<br /> <br /> Richard went out at&nbsp;14.55 and someones engine / turbo let go in a big way in front of him so Red Flag everyone in and a 15 min delay, you've guessed it as they went out the rain started.........Richard managed a 1.53 in traffic and with a mediumn drizzle.<br /> <br /> Here are some pics from today<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000931.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000932.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000933.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000934.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000935.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000936.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000939.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000940.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000941.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000942.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000953.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Its bluurred but just had to show you it :)urn:store:1:blog:post:111https://www.1320.co.uk/odwyer-racing-owen-developmentsOdwyer Racing @ Owen DevelopmentsWe managed to get over today to see Mark at Owens and&nbsp;make some runs&nbsp;on their rolling road with Richard O'Dwyer's&nbsp;turbo MINI. We wanted to do this&nbsp;whilst it has a stock cylinder head and stock camshaft.&nbsp;Mark believes we can still find some more power with this combo which shows what a great start this conversion can be HP to £ spent with a stock engine.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> We're glad to announce that we will be&nbsp;partenering with the team at Owens to build the best turbos &amp; kits&nbsp;for the R53 &amp; R56 1.6 MINIs.<br /> <br /> To say we're excited about working with the team at Owen Developments is a huge understatement, so here are today's results.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000930.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:110https://www.1320.co.uk/old-red-goes-to-race-technologyOld Red goes to Race TechnologyWe headed upto RT on Thursday afternoon for a course and to configure the DL1 to the EC2.............as you can see the laptops were out in full force.....big thanks too Kieran <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000928.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:109https://www.1320.co.uk/testing-at-cadwell-with-odwyer-racingTesting at Cadwell with O'Dwyer RacingAfter an all day session by Scott Jack &amp; Thomas it was a 3am load up and off to Cadwell for some testing before the 1st Time Attack <a shape="rect" href="http://www.timeattack.co.uk">www.timeattack.co.uk</a> round off 2012, we weren't the only Time Attack cars getting some track time in.<br /> <br /> Needless to say the weather report was rain and more rain......when we got there at 7.30am&nbsp;there was no rain but there was a lot&nbsp;of damp patches about on track.<br /> <br /> 9am and we were in the first sigting laps.......and just like those days at Santa Pod as the seat belts were tightened the rain spots started on the windscreen...by the end of our 3 sighting laps it was raining hard as you can tell from the last pics, hope you enjoy the pics.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000920.jpeg" /><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000921.jpeg" /><br /> <img width="454" height="442" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000922.jpeg" /><img width="448" height="441" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000923.jpeg" style="width: 448px; height: 441px;" /><br /> <img width="448" height="408" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000924.jpeg" /><img width="457" height="409" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000925.jpeg" style="width: 457px; height: 409px;" /><br /> <img width="450" height="386" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000926.jpeg" style="width: 450px; height: 386px;" /><img width="452" height="385" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000927.jpeg" style="width: 452px; height: 385px;" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:108https://www.1320.co.uk/1320s-bodyshop1320s bodyshop 1320 use a local bodyshop for all there resprays, Simon&nbsp;set up his bodyshop after leaving Mercedes where he&nbsp;worked with&nbsp;Thomas. Simon was responsible for Steve Royster's Black 2 turbocharged MINI&nbsp;that made Redline magazine back in 2010, Simon's&nbsp;paintwork skilz are amazing.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> This is 1 of 3 VW campers that Simon has restored (this one is his)&nbsp;to a show winning finish and is now powered by Subaru<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000915.jpeg" /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #333333; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; ">So in the paint shop this week we were asked to give the turbocharged mini of Richards a make over</span>&nbsp;,<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000916.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Sorry about the picture quality,Richards mini ready to be stripped down<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000917.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Sills off, bonnet stripped,scuttle stripped and doors stripped.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000918.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Bumpers, new vented A panels and sills stripped down ready for a freshen up.<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000919.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Next time you all see the car, it should look brand new.<br /> <br /> If you have any bodyshop needs, either paint or bodywork please call 01234 376089<br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:107https://www.1320.co.uk/headgasket-gone-if-youre-really-luckyHeadgasket gone ? if you're really luckylike Paul aka NA250 it might be just a split in the hose :)<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000913.jpeg" /><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:106https://www.1320.co.uk/making-good-progress-with-the-mini-garage-carbon-ventsMaking good progress with the MINI Garage carbon vents<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000894.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000895.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000896.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000897.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000898.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000899.jpeg" />urn:store:1:blog:post:105https://www.1320.co.uk/theres-no-going-back-nowThere's no going back now.......<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000887.jpeg" />urn:store:1:blog:post:104https://www.1320.co.uk/one-way-of-slowingOne way of slowing......us down at&nbsp;the track is by sending us one of these, cheers Loui<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000876.jpeg" /><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:103https://www.1320.co.uk/ace-cafe-london-050412ACE Cafe London 05.04.12Good to see so many of you tonight<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000866.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000868.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000875.jpeg" /><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000869.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000870.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Harvey must get the Spirit of MINI prize as a driveshaft went and he ask the very nice AA man to tow him the last 7 miles to hang out until the AA lorry turned up<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000871.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> You can guess why Jake &amp; Joe wanted to go to Ace Cafe<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000872.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> On the way home, 6 hours sleep and then off to Santa Pod for a gruelling weekend working on Ellis Motorsport twin turbo Pro Mod car...............can life get any better <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:102https://www.1320.co.uk/our-other-courtesy-car-gets-bilsteinsOur other courtesy car gets BilsteinsOur other dark silver courtesy car got some love last&nbsp;Friday with some new Bilstein B14 PSS coilovers, R56 front calipers Pagid discs and Performance Friction pads all around and Motul 660 brake fluid, contacting the floor was some Neuton 205 45 17 tyres,&nbsp;So whats the best thing to test all these new componets out ?<br /> <br /> Answer; A How Fast session at Bedford Autodrome&nbsp;EVO magazine circuit, we did the 1 hour practice session on the Neutons and netted a 1.32.857 a 2.491 sec improvement, we decided to switch the front wheel &amp; tyres to some 16 x7 Rota slipstreams and 195 50 16 Toyo 888's for the 2 flying laps, this netted us our fastest time of the day with a 1.32.263 a 3.085 sec improvement.........we believe that the car and old man Webster have some more left in there.<br /> <br /> So now when you visit can try KW V1's or Bilsteins B14 PSS if both courtesy cars are on site. <br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000861.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000862.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Who do you think run the faster time in the hot laps ?<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000863.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Best time on Neutons<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000864.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Best time on 195 50 16 Toyo 888's<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000865.jpeg" /><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:101https://www.1320.co.uk/sat-24th-rwyb-loui-finds-new-weaknesssSat 24th RWYB Loui finds new weakness'sLouis first run of the day looks harmless enough<br /> <br /> <a shape="rect" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2HhkGdVVTY&feature=channel">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2HhkGdVVTY&amp;feature=channel</a><br /> <br /> But when he went to turn off at the 1st exit the car lost drive, when the boyz managed to get it back in the pits they found the foloowing<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000857.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000858.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000859.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000860.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Needless to say everybody pitched in and Loui drove the car home<br />urn:store:1:blog:post:100https://www.1320.co.uk/sat-24th-rwyb-harvey-breaks-then-runs-npbSat 24th RWYB Harvey breaks then runs NPBHarvey managed to destroy an engine mount<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000854.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000855.jpeg" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000856.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> A new <a shape="rect" href="http://www.1320.co.uk/products/539-mini-r50r53-vibra-technics-engine-mount-04-06-fast-road.aspx" target="_self">http://www.1320.co.uk/products/539-mini-r50r53-vibra-technics-engine-mount-04-06-fast-road.aspx</a>&nbsp;went on the car and Harvey managed a New Personal Best of 13.2 on one run&nbsp;and a NPB of 105mph on another.<br /> <br /> <a shape="rect" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utv7WXwPREk&feature=relmfu" target="_self">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utv7WXwPREk&amp;feature=relmfu</a><br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:99https://www.1320.co.uk/sat-24th-rwyb-odwyer-sets-new-recordsSat 24th RWYB O'Dwyer sets new recordsScotty bet Richard that he couldn't eat 10 eggs cjps &amp; beans for breakfast.........boyz will be boyz<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000850.jpeg" /><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000851.jpeg" /><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000852.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Luckly the breakfast didn't hamper Richards performance as he set a new record for the quickest&nbsp;&amp; fastest time for a street driven non nitrous MINI with this 12.47 @ 112 run<br /> <br /> <a shape="rect" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlFMsBSPZZo" target="_self">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlFMsBSPZZo</a><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:98https://www.1320.co.uk/odwyer-finishes-the-day-with-a-123066O'Dwyer finishes the day with a 1.23.0666.30am and 2 MINI's are waiting for a day of abuse<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000846.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> We were prepared if Loui or Harvey turned up :)<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000847.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Jack put the slicks on and cheked the corner weights<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000848.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Here is the final session ticket ...........tomorrow back up to Santa Pod<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000849.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:97https://www.1320.co.uk/richard-odwyer-sets-another-recordRichard O'Dwyer sets another record<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000845.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> 1.25.164 on Yokhama Neova Street Tyres.<br /> Fastest MINI around Bedford West Circuit 1.8Miles (EVO Magazine)&nbsp;on street tyres.<br />urn:store:1:blog:post:96https://www.1320.co.uk/another-toy-for-scottAnother toy for ScottWe collected this Startrite bandsaw today, we've only got a few more fabrication machinery purchases to go now :)<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000844.jpeg" /><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:95https://www.1320.co.uk/another-sensor-for-old-redAnother sensor for Old RedScotty made the boss and Thomas welded it in place for the new air temp sensor<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000843.jpeg" />urn:store:1:blog:post:94https://www.1320.co.uk/harvey-weighs-in-atHarvey weighs in at.......1243kg / 2736lbs, we were curious after his 105.71mph run at Santa Pod&nbsp;last weekend what this moon roof car weighed in at with Harvey in.<br /> <br /> Once again ...congrats on the 13.2 @ 104 and good luck this Sunday<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000842.jpeg" /><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:93https://www.1320.co.uk/it-took-132-minutesIt took 132 minutes........from unloading the van of the new fabrication machinery bought from auction last week to Scott finding something to make so he could use them <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000839.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> No more hacksaw / angle cutter now for&nbsp;Scott as he has a F J Edwards guillitine to cut with<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000840.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> the above plates took no time to make from a big sheet<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000841.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> Sotty using the old skool&nbsp;Wolf grinder........it was hard to work out which one he was more excited about &nbsp;<br />urn:store:1:blog:post:92https://www.1320.co.uk/tickets-have-arrivedTickets have arrived...........for the first Peak Performance of the year at Santa Pod<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000838.jpeg" /><br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:91https://www.1320.co.uk/a-nice-little-present-from-a-customerA nice little present from a customerBelive it or not its completly made of chocolate!!!!!<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000835.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> There was a wing but Thomas got a bit pecish!<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000836.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:90https://www.1320.co.uk/old-red-got-a-new-steering-wheelOld red got a new steering wheel<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000834.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> We now stock &amp; supply these wheels and bosses.urn:store:1:blog:post:89https://www.1320.co.uk/1320-courtesy-cooper-s-update-21320 Courtesy Cooper S Update 2Another excuse to book your car into 1320MINI, you get to take out the courtesy Cooper S with KW V1 coilovers fitted!<br /> <br /> Dirty Old stock suspention<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000829.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Old Vs New<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000830.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> New ones going in<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000831.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000832.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Scotty got the stance perfectly first time!<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000833.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:88https://www.1320.co.uk/brake-ducts-fitted-to-a-gp-front-bumperBrake Ducts fitted to a GP front bumperA customer came this week asking us to fit some brake cooling ducts to his R53 with a GP front bumper. We can now supply these through Orranje, please call us for more info.<br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000809.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000810.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000811.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000812.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:87https://www.1320.co.uk/old-red-nearly-ready-to-goOld Red nearly ready to go!!!Engine in<br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000803.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Scott made some little brackets for the radiator so it is tilted forward slightly which gives us some more clearance behind.<br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000804.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <br /> Then Thomas welded up some lovley alloy pipes for the coolant system. We are trying out a One/Cooper thermostat housing, no header tank and no in car heater so we've had to modify the coolant system slightly. This pipe comes round round the oil heat&nbsp;exchanger and feeds into the rad.<br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000805.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000806.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000807.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000808.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:86https://www.1320.co.uk/the-clutches-have-arrived-dThe Clutches Have Arrived!! :DExciting delivery from the U.S.<br /> Clutches, ARP Rod Bolts, ARP Head Stud kits, Ferreaa Valves and 2 Piston ring installers :D<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000798.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> R56 fx400 going in a certain grey R56 very soon ;)<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000799.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000800.jpg" complete="complete" /><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000801.jpg" complete="complete" /><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000802.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:85https://www.1320.co.uk/1320-new-courtesy-mini-update1320 New courtesy MINI UPDATEIt came in crashed, We tried to sell it, it didn't sell..............so we bring you<br /> <br /> our latest r53 courtesy MINI<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000797.jpg" /><br /> <br /> Jack and Scott adding finishing touches to the MINI.<br /> <br /> Smooth leather, Harman Kardon sounds,Neuton tyres&nbsp;and soon a set of KW v1s.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:84https://www.1320.co.uk/old-reds-engine-nearly-completeOld Reds engine nearly complete!Thomas &amp; Jack have been building up Old Reds engine.<br /> Short block&nbsp;complete&nbsp;under cover to keep clean.<br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000793.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <br /> Nearly complete with a special paint job Williams F1 inspired :)<br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000794.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000795.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000796.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:83https://www.1320.co.uk/kw-bilstein-coilovers-now-in-stockKW & BILSTEIN Coilovers NOW IN STOCK!!<div>We now stock KW V1's and Bilstein B14 PSS Coilovers!</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>We will also be fitting one set of each to both our courtesy cars, so you can take them out and see which you prefer :)</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Ive just finished updating the website so there on there now.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div>Both £792 including VAT.</div> <div><br /> </div> <div><a href="http://www.1320.co.uk/category/58-coilover-kits.aspx" target="_self">http://www.1320.co.uk/category/58-coilover-kits.aspx</a><br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000773.jpeg" alt="pic" /><br /> </div>urn:store:1:blog:post:82https://www.1320.co.uk/at-last-we-get-to-fit-oneAt last we get to fit one<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000759.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:81https://www.1320.co.uk/jack-1st-attempt-at-tig-weldingJack 1st attempt at tig welding <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000730.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:80https://www.1320.co.uk/old-reds-new-blockOld Red's new blockThomas &amp; Jack have&nbsp;started Old Red's engine rebuild........this is the only block at 1320 which matched the stock Wosssner forged piston to wall clearance requirement.<br /> <br /> Paul and Thomas remembered that&nbsp;this crank has always been in Old Red from day one.........so that must be well over 500 1/4 mile passes 30k road miles and about&nbsp;6 track days.<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000728.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" />&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:79https://www.1320.co.uk/some-people-are-so-cleverSome people are so clever<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000712.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> This was a solid lump of ally yesterdayurn:store:1:blog:post:78https://www.1320.co.uk/not-the-best-start-to-a-mondayNot the best start to a MondayUnfortunatley when Thomas &amp; Scott got to work this morning they found that the workshop was under water........which you would think is bad enough but then&nbsp;they looked in the dyno pit and found our worst nightmare had happened 29 inches of water <br /> <br /> <img width="455" height="448" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000710.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" style="width: 455px; height: 448px" /><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000711.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Thankfully Matt &amp; Tour de Force has offered the use of his Superflow rolling road which is about 10-15 mins away.....so business as usual :)urn:store:1:blog:post:77https://www.1320.co.uk/rotrex-mini-tuning-funRotrex MINI tuning funFloof &amp; Brownpants of Rooster Racing fame&nbsp;have been here yesterday and today with there Rotrex powered MINI.........this&nbsp;MINI was a bare galvanised un-sealed shell 18 months ago.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000673.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000674.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000675.jpg" complete="complete" />&nbsp;urn:store:1:blog:post:76https://www.1320.co.uk/barby-apprentistBarby ApprentistJack has passed the barbecue test even in 0c deg temps<br /> <br /> <br /> <img width="600" height="420" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000671.jpg" complete="complete" style="width: 600px; height: 420px" />&nbsp;<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000672.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:75https://www.1320.co.uk/neutons-tyre-new-homeNeutons Tyre New HomeTyre rack finally completed<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000669.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:74https://www.1320.co.uk/jacks-1st-time-on-the-dynoJack's 1st time on the dynoSo 5 days after starting at 1320 Jack got his car on the dyno late Friday afternoon.........Jack will be tuning / re mapping&nbsp;his MINI One with Cooper S running gear&nbsp;himself next week with&nbsp;some of our 550cc Bosch Injectors as&nbsp;the stock 330cc injectors were at 100% duty cycle at 6000rpm&nbsp;and thus the air / fuel ratio was to lean.<br /> <br /> <img width="460" height="349" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000667.jpg" complete="complete" /><img width="493" height="347" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000668.jpg" complete="complete" style="width: 493px; height: 347px" /><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:73https://www.1320.co.uk/1320s-new-apprentice1320's New Apprentice<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">We are pleased to announce that Jack&nbsp;Pirondini has started his 2<sup>nd</sup> year as an apprentice here at 1320 <o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Jack has already completed his NVQ 1 &amp; 2 back in his hometown of Leeds but really wanted to <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</span>further his knowledge of tuning and racing MINIs……..we tried to put him off </font><span style="font-family: wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: wingdings">J</span><font face="Calibri"> but he insisted this is his dream job and was up for the challenge of working at 1320. <o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Jack already has a huge amount of experience modifying his own MINI One which will add to the <a shape="rect" href="http://www.1320.co.uk/topic/21-employee-cars.aspx">http://www.1320.co.uk/topic/21-employee-cars.aspx</a>&nbsp;section</font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt">Jack's first Job was to remove the engine &amp; gearbox from this R56 and re-fit it to Old Rattler</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><img width="429" height="397" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000660.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" style="width: 429px; height: 397px" /><img width="505" height="394" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000661.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" style="width: 505px; height: 394px" /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">I’m sure you’ll join me in wishing him every success for his future @ 1320. <o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"> <o:p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></o:p><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:72https://www.1320.co.uk/sprintex-supercharger-jcw-head-cat-cams-breaks-270whpSprintex Supercharger & JCW Head & Cat Cams breaks 270whp<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000658.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> We still believe there's some more left on the table :)urn:store:1:blog:post:71https://www.1320.co.uk/old-red-joins-the-260-whp-clubOld Red joins the 260 whp club<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000657.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:70https://www.1320.co.uk/old-reds-latest-dyno-runOld Red's latest dyno runOld Red's latest dyno number, the difference from the previous dyno is JCW head with stock valves, 8.0-1 Wossner pistons, 1320 conrods, Mahle race bearings<br /> Hopefully will find some more HP before the RWYB season starts in January at Santa Pod<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000656.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:69https://www.1320.co.uk/kmt-pulley-superflex-wishbone-package-fitted-399KMT Pulley & Superflex Wishbone package fitted £399<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">It’s always an argument here at 1320 which modification would you do to a virgin MINI first <o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">.Thomas would always go for a pulley first, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</span>whereas Scott would always go for replacing the OEM wishbone bushes with the uprated Superflex bushes. <o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">So it seemed obvious to us why not combine the two as a package, so for £399 including vat you get the following supplied and fitted. <o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">1 x pair of Superflex bushes of your choice SPF2548K or SPF2550K <o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">1 x KMT pulley of your choice 11% 13.20% 15% 16%17 %19% <o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">1 x Supercharger belt to suit your choice of KMT pulley <o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">4 x NGK spark plugs</font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000655.jpg" complete="complete" /> <o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:68https://www.1320.co.uk/1320-quietflow-cat-back1320 Quietflow Cat BackThis has been on the to do list for a long time and as December is usually&nbsp;quiet for us and we're waiting on parts for some of our long term jobs it was an ideal opportunity to get Old Red in and get the experimental 1320 Quietflow Cat Back in and done.<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000652.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000653.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000654.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> It has actually met all expectations , its very quiet even with a de-cat so it should pass Bedford Autodrome noise drive by limits with ease, as an added bonus&nbsp;it also makes very good power.urn:store:1:blog:post:67https://www.1320.co.uk/modern-mini-r56-cam-featureModern MINI R56 Cam Feature<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000651.jpg" /><br /> <br /> We recently carried out some work for CAT CAMS and Modern MINI to produce a great camshaft fitting guide for the R56 , This was Matt Woods <a href="http://mwoods.co.uk" target="_self">http://mwoods.co.uk</a>&nbsp;catching&nbsp;Thomas' good side during the day. Grab a copy in a month or two.<br />urn:store:1:blog:post:66https://www.1320.co.uk/scotts-renault-engineScott's Renault EngineScotts been slowly gathering parts for his new Renault engine, lucky for him we have MINI customers who are ex renault 5 GT turbo owners, <br /> <br /> He now has:<br /> Rods<br /> Pistons<br /> Ported head<br /> Steel liners<br /> and a few other goodies,<br /> <br /> There's aways a Renault engine build going on here<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000649.jpg" /><br /> <br /> 1950s tractor block (Renault 5 gt turbo) cleaned and preped and primed<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000650.jpg" /><br /> <br /> All painted, now time to add parts and start the measuring and build.urn:store:1:blog:post:65https://www.1320.co.uk/1320-gear1320 GearAs winter is here, we now have ICE SCRAPERS, these are free when you visit and you&nbsp;WILL be made to take them home:-)<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000646.jpg" /><br /> <br /> Also the Black and Yellow shirt went down real well so now we have light Blue and dark Blue shirts&nbsp;witha&nbsp;slightly different design. These are free when £500 has been spent or £10+vat to buy. <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000647.jpg" />urn:store:1:blog:post:64https://www.1320.co.uk/ojagers-mini-goes-for-4-wheel-alignmentO'Jager's MINI goes for 4 wheel alignment...Richard O' Jager's Time Attack machine goes for a four wheel alignment&nbsp;including 90kg added to the drivers seat to represent Richard in the car<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000644.jpg" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000645.jpg" /><br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:63https://www.1320.co.uk/vvvvv-tech-yo-paulVVVVV- TECH yo! Paul............gets his dream engine combo.<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000642.jpg" /><br /> <br /> This came with...<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000643.jpg" /><br /> <br /> Honda civic TYPE R, will we see this campaingned by the old man of 1320, granny shifting the dash mounted gear stick :)<br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:62https://www.1320.co.uk/they-do-existThey do existWe have seen people talk&nbsp;on forums about&nbsp;the R53 JCW kit which had a red supercharger&nbsp;pulley, but we have never ever seen one untill now. It also does work out to be a reduction of 14%, the owner has had the car from new&nbsp;and had the JCW kit fitted at a dealer&nbsp;a year or so later.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000640.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000641.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" />&nbsp;urn:store:1:blog:post:61https://www.1320.co.uk/o-dwyer-racing-at-how-fastO Dwyer Racing at How FastThis was Richard's first time on track this year in his 310whp turbo R53, nothing like starting early testing&nbsp;for the 2012 season<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000639.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> Photo by <a shape="rect" href="http://www.photoreverie.com">www.photoreverie.com</a><br />urn:store:1:blog:post:60https://www.1320.co.uk/just-in-timeJust in TimeThe log book arrived on the Thursday we MOT it on the Friday and was racing our new deno MINI on the Saturday in totally stock form including runflats, I was quite pleased with the 1.35 but disappointed that I couldn't go faster when it mattered............I proberly did but I took out some cones on the pit straight so my time was disqualified. <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000636.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000637.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000638.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:59https://www.1320.co.uk/harvey-in-time-attackHarvey in Time AttackRegular customer Harvey&nbsp;has announced that&nbsp;HE will be entering Time Attack next year............not sure where the other stickers are going<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000635.jpg" complete="complete" />&nbsp;urn:store:1:blog:post:58https://www.1320.co.uk/magazine-photoshootMagazine PhotoshootWho would of thought that our rustic yard and buildings makes excellent backdrop for magazine feature cars..........they only look good when our resident photographer <a href="http://www.mwoods.co.uk/">http://www.mwoods.co.uk/</a>&nbsp; . Word of warning though dont ever be in a hurry as Matt is a perfictionist :)<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000631.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000632.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000633.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:57https://www.1320.co.uk/bedford-autodrome-how-fastBedford Autodrome How FastLast month one of our customers Len Coad attended <a shape="rect" href="http://www.howfast.co.uk/circuit.aspx">http://www.howfast.co.uk/circuit.aspx</a>&nbsp;for his first time ever at Bedford Len showed his experience by running the following even without the brakes working properly........Len hopes to go a&nbsp; lot faster next time out<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000629.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000630.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:56https://www.1320.co.uk/welcome-to-our-new-r53-jcwWelcome to our new R53 JCWAs you can see someone wasn't happy with the previous owner ...............This JCW serial number is S7 and has covered 80,000 miles with 4 previous owners, if only it knew what&nbsp;sort of life it will lead now :)&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000627.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000628.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:55https://www.1320.co.uk/ace-cafe-london-061011Ace Cafe - London 06.10.11<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000619.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000620.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000621.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000622.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000623.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000624.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000625.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:54https://www.1320.co.uk/r56-competition-clutch-stage-4-now-in-stockR56 Competition Clutch - Stage 4 - NOW IN STOCK!!!The first R56 Competition Clutch, Performance Clutch Kit Stage 4 - Fresh in from the US arrives at 1320MINI!<br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000611.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Be the one of the first people to have this new&nbsp;stage 4 clutch kit fitted...........<br />urn:store:1:blog:post:53https://www.1320.co.uk/whats-going-to-be-the-thirdWhats going to be the third?<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000604.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Old Red's OEM Non Air Con pulley decided to melt and throw the belt off.....then<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000605.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> We took the sump off Old Rattler and the reason the oil light came&nbsp;on at Bedford Autodrome&nbsp;was because the oil pump had seized and .....<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000606.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> .....sheared the bolt off, the one on the left is&nbsp;what a&nbsp;stock one looks like and the one on the right is Old Rattler's<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000609.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> The spare engine was quickley stripped to a block and a list of new parts&nbsp; ordered for the rebuild, hopefully with a fresh engine it will pick up some more torque and horsepower as the original engine had done 89000 miles<br />urn:store:1:blog:post:52https://www.1320.co.uk/how-fast-bedford-autodrome-august-30thHow Fast Bedford Autodrome August 30th<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000599.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Old Rattler done us proud today, with two people&nbsp;on board and a full tank&nbsp;and still with all the original interior in it, it went<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000600.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Unfortunatley we're not sure if it was Paul driving with our resident racing driver / instructor <a shape="rect" href="http://www.adam-foster.co.uk/tuition/ing">http://www.adam-foster.co.uk/tuition/ing</a> LOL,&nbsp;or Adam driving with Paul hangining on, or Adam driving with Russ as passenger, while Adam was driving an oil warning light came on so we decided to retire it for the day.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000601.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> So Paul then switched over to Ard White and improved his time from last meeting by 3/10ths, not quite the 1.29 he wanted but still a good time on the 205 40 17 Neutons.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000602.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> A quick switch in the break saw Russ go out on his 16 inch Rotas &amp; Toyo 195 50 16 Toyo 888 tyres off the Power Ranger, Russ did manage after a bit of coaching from Adam Foster to dip into the 1.29s with Adam next to him, he also managed a 1.29&nbsp;in his timed run as well.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000603.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Scott then went out for a £25 taster session for virgin track day newbies...........so you can understand his facial expression&nbsp;when he was told he was&nbsp;unoffically timed to a 1.31 sec lap.<br />urn:store:1:blog:post:51https://www.1320.co.uk/ard-white-in-the-13sArd White in the 13s<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000591.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:50https://www.1320.co.uk/test-and-tune-peak-performance-day-santa-pod-august-19th-2011Test and Tune Peak Performance Day - Santa Pod August 19th 2011Off we go again........<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000578.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <hr />Even one turbo would be too big for Old Red!<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000579.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> you can't see them now.....<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000580.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Thomas has spent the last 24 hours on this with Rob at ICE Engineering rebuilding the engine and gearbox......<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000581.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <hr />Old friend Mark Lamu - street driven '55 Chevy!!<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000582.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000583.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <hr />BURNOUT TIME.................................!!!!!<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000584.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Sleeping on the lights but......<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000585.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000598.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> First time in the 7s at the 1/8 with no nitrous and also<br /> a new personal best 60ft&nbsp;and 330ft with&nbsp;no nitrous! :)<br /> <br /> <hr />BURNOUT TIME!!!<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000586.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Whats the new addition.........???<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000587.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <hr /><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000588.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000589.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Getting closer to the 13s.....<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000590.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><br /> <br /> </p><iframe class="twitter-follow-button" title="" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets/follow_button.html#_=1313145368708&align=&button=blue&id=twitter_tweet_button_0&lang=en&link_color=&screen_name=1320MINI&show_count=false&show_screen_name=&text_color=" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowtransparency="allowtransparency" style="width: 300px; 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border-left: medium none; width: 292px; height: 62px; border-top: medium none; border-right: medium none"></iframe></fb:like-box>urn:store:1:blog:post:47https://www.1320.co.uk/1320mini-mini-in-the-park-20111320MINI @ MINI in the Park 2011This weekend 1320MINI will be attending MINI in the Park 2011 at Santa Pod Raceway!<br /> <br /> So come over and say hello! We'll have a stand in the in trade area with a selection of parts for sale and 1320MINI cars on display!<br /> Also check out 1320MINI's Old Red running on the strip throughtout the day!<br /> <br /> Look forward to seeing you all!!<br /> <br /> (please note we'll only be trading in cash at the weekend - so bare this in mind if your hoping to pick up any parts)<br />urn:store:1:blog:post:46https://www.1320.co.uk/1320mini-team-up-with-catcams1320MINI Team up with CATCAMS<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">A while ago, Cat Cams got in touch and asked if we would be interested in testing some camshafts for the R56 MINI. Of course we agreed but felt it would be nice to come up with a new R53 camshaft first, as we have always felt there was more left on the table.&nbsp;</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"> <o:p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">The first two cams on their list, which they already produce for the R53, turned up for evaluation, as previously mentioned on our blog we tested the 4 cams on the same day in April 2011. </font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"> <o:p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">All the dyno results and logs were sent back to the engineers at Cat Cams who then came up with this latest design.</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;So here are the results for the new Cat Cam for the R53: </font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"> <o:p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">All the testing was carried out on the old David B car and the specs are as follows:</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">550cc Injectors</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">Bytronik Tune</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">GP Intercooler</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">15% KMTpulley</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">JCM catback</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">1302469 CatCam</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">Stock S cylinder head</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">Stock exhaust manifold </font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">Dave F Airbox</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">We were amazed at the results, and feel confident you will be as well.</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000568.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /></font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">216WHP/174.5WTQ</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"> <o:p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">Results are both tuned to the same fuelling with no ignition timing adjustments.</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">As you can see this camshaft just keeps going and just doesn't seem to want to drop off so our next mod will be some ARP rod bolts and see if there is anything left beyond 7500</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">7550rpm</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri"><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000569.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /></font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">221 whp with 177wtq all at the wheels.</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">As you can imagine we are really excited about this latest development and association with Cat Cams and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>can’t wait for the R56 cams to turn up to see the difference they can make.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Of course if we can convince them to make some R53 Supercharged / Nitrous cams and R53 Turbo / Nitrous cams even better! The future will be bright; the future will be Cat Cams.</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"> <o:p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">Prices are:</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">£312 Including VAT Supplied and Delivered</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">£396 Including VAT Supplied and Fitted</font></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"> <o:p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><a name="_GoBack" shape="rect"></a> <o:p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:45https://www.1320.co.uk/testing-santa-podTesting @ Santa PodAgain my apologies for the lack of updates but it seems like its non - stop at the moment.........I'll try an update the blog with what we've being doing over the last couple of weeks but for now here are the results of yesterdays Peak Performance day at Santa Pod Raceway<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000559.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Scotty was driving Old Red and as you can see by the flags we did have a mild&nbsp;headwind<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000560.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Our new personal best with the Sprintex <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000561.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> And here's the all important&nbsp;ticket.............if you take all our best incrementals over this months runs with the&nbsp;Sprintex kit&nbsp;there is a 12.44 in there somewhereurn:store:1:blog:post:44https://www.1320.co.uk/excitedExcited<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000554.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:43https://www.1320.co.uk/the-only-way-to-spend-a-saturdayThe only way to spend a Saturday<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">At last we finally loaded Old Red up to go testing at a Sat RWYB with our brand new Sprintex supercharger kit. The spec for the car today was:<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Stock Short block<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Stock Cylinder head<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">JCW Air box<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">GRS Intercooler<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Cat Cam<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Janspeed manifold<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">1320 de cat pipe<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Borla Cooper cat back<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Competition Clutch Super Single<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Quaife diff<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">1320 stand alone ECU<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Tesco 99 fuel<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Weight with driver 2550lbs</font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000547.jpg" complete="complete" /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">We arrived at the Pod at 7.50am and Jake changed the wheels over to our new 15 x8 Rota Slipstreams and our 3 year old 25 x 9 – 15 Toyo</font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><o:p><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000548.jpg" complete="complete" /></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">As you can tell we were rocking some wheel gap, which the driver of the day, Scotty Barnes, wasn’t too happy about, but as he arrived late he had to be embarrassed for the morning. (notice I out reacted him with the camera)</font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000551.jpg" complete="complete" /><o:p /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">This was the first time Scotty had ever driven the car at the Pod and he opened his account with a 13.1500 at 106.18…..on his 5<sup>th</sup> run he had it got it down to ...........</font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000550.jpg" complete="complete" /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Scotty had smashed the standard head record with this 12.5772 at 108.72</font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><o:p><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000552.jpg" complete="complete" /></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">We couldn’t see it getting any faster with the slicks so we decided to put our 5 year old BFG street drag radials, 205 50 15.</font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><o:p><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000553.jpg" complete="complete" /></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Another record broken and the first supercharged &nbsp;MINI &nbsp;into the 12s on street tyres.<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">Obviously we couldn’t have acheived this without the support of our family and friends. We’d also like to thank the following companies who supply us parts to use and abuse and give them feedback to improve those parts so we can all go faster in our MINI’s. So a big thanks to:<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><o:p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Track Club Power Engineering</b> for helping us develop our plug &amp; play stand alone ECU<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Competition Clutch</b> for producing the Super Single flywheel &amp; clutch<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Sprintex</b> for the first production twin screw supercharger kit for the MINI<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Cat Cams</b> for their awesome camshaft<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Motul</b> for all their Oils and fluids.<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Performance Friction</b> for their brake pads<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><o:p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri">I must admit it’s only now that I write the above list that it makes you realise how much abuse that the Quaife diff has had in the last 5 years, and it has never ever failed; it’s managed about 300 passes down the drag strip with 7000 rpm launches on slicks and with nitrous. We’re on our 3<sup>rd</sup> make of clutch, we’ve snapped 6 driveshafts, &nbsp;twisted 2 unbreakable driveshaft and yet the original Quaife diff is still going strong and has shown us British quality engineering at its best.<o:p /></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><o:p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><o:p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p></p>urn:store:1:blog:post:42https://www.1320.co.uk/2006-memories2006 memories<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000538.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:41https://www.1320.co.uk/thomas-scott-weekends-offThomas & Scott weekends off............................usually means working on 6 sec @ 230+mph FIA Pro Mod cars<br /> <br /> <br /> Thomas is crewing on Graham Ellis twin turbo Plymouth Superbird piloted by Nick Davies <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000534.jpg" complete="complete" />&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000535.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Meanwhile Scott is crewing for Andy Robinson 53 Studebaker.........after this warm up and check&nbsp;6.15 @ 229<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000536.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:40https://www.1320.co.uk/an-8-month-wait-for-some-An 8 month wait for some ........................15 x8 Rota Slipstreams, but well worth it....Thanks to Julian at www.rarerims.co.uk<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000532.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:39https://www.1320.co.uk/proud-fatherProud FatherWhat a way to spend your Sunday with your boys....stripping&nbsp;their first MINI engines to a block.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000526.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Didn't take that long before the heads were off<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000527.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> You can tell which one was Joe's favourite tool<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000533.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Jake finished his first and thinks he found the problem<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000529.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> In more detail<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000530.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000531.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:38https://www.1320.co.uk/first-round-of-euro-sport-compact-santa-podFirst Round of Euro Sport Compact @ Santa Pod<iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/M_TA6UoeB6Q?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>urn:store:1:blog:post:35https://www.1320.co.uk/sorry-for-the-lack-of-updates-over-the-last-2-weeksSorry for the lack of updates over the last 2 weeks......................so here is&nbsp;a snapshot off what has been going on at 1320.<br /> <br /> <br /> The Sprintex kit looks even better on the engine, it seems such a shame to put a radiator in front of it.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000459.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> The Sprintex belt tensioner is a work of art in itself<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000458.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Scott managed to get our new Competition Clutch Super Single fitted on the engine, we're hoping this will&nbsp;be a softer hit than the old twin plate clutch. We're hoping for no more snapped / twisted driveshafts&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000452.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000453.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000454.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000455.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000456.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000457.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> We've been trying to do some R&amp;D for quite a while, In the end we had to book it in the diary as a job. As you can see by Scott &quot;Dash&quot; Barnes that he had to work twice as fast to make up for Thomas &quot;One Hand&quot; Barnes.............the end result was, 1 car 3 blokes 4 cams tested.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000451.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000449.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000450.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Its always nice when parcels turn up, but its even nicer when they're actually for one of cars&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000445.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> The contents made our shelving look even more spectaculator<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000447.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> close up pic<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000448.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Sometimes there really is no room at the MINI Inn<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000444.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <br /> I'm sure you'll agree Scotty did a wonderful job making a mount for the aquamist gauge in one of the vent pods........ BUT<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000440.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> .......the first attempt&nbsp;at making a mount ended up with&nbsp;Thomas at Addenbrook's Hospital&nbsp;on the operation table. Thomas now has a&nbsp;15 stich battle scar on his index finger.&nbsp;I'm sure he'll&nbsp;give you more details when you see him, if you really want to know. He can still tune a MINI with one hand though ...........<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000443.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <br /> That looks a lot neater and tidier<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000439.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Scotty completed his Motorsport NVQ<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000437.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:33https://www.1320.co.uk/old-rattler-sunday-picOld Rattler Sunday Pic<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000434.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:32https://www.1320.co.uk/sunny-warm-saturdaysSunny Warm SaturdaysWhat loverly weather it was today, Sat / Sun is about the only time I get to play in the workshop and thankfully the boyz hadn't locked there toolboxes...so it was an ideal time to do some jobs / adjustment to the &quot;Old Rattler&quot; our R56.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000429.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> First job on the agenda was to adjust the camber to the max that the Cross camber plates would let us.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000430.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Obviously this makes the tracking out of wack so out come the trusty 70s Dunlop tracking guages <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000431.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> As you can see the 16 x 8 Rota Slipstreams and 205 40 16 Neutons look the part....but due to the&nbsp;smaller height of the Neuton tyre over the toyo 215 45 17 our bumper clearance is now minimal...........a lot of scrapeage can be heard going along Moor Road.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000432.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> As you can see there's not much clearance between ture and arch in the rear either <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000433.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> So a nice chilled out succesfull day, I didn't rip the bumper or sump off on the way home either........but 4 teenagers in a slammed old skool Golf gave us the thumbs up so it must look right...well in there eyes :)urn:store:1:blog:post:31https://www.1320.co.uk/this-weeks-snippetsThis weeks snippetsSaf from <a shape="rect" href="http://www.nappyhead.co.uk">www.nappyhead.co.uk</a> left his car with&nbsp;Scott for his regular oil service and new door handles , cooper petrol cap and asked for the front to be dropped&nbsp;another 5mm, everytime&nbsp;Saf comes here there's another set of wheels on the car, he's got it down to owning only&nbsp;4 sets now lol. <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000426.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000428.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Meanwhile in between jobs,&nbsp;Thomas has been sorting out the wiring on the Power Ranger, basically ripping&nbsp;out the previous wiring add ons,&nbsp;Race Techolog&nbsp;supplied us with a&nbsp;serial lead that plugs into the 1320 stand alone ECU and&nbsp;Race Technology Dash,&nbsp;thus&nbsp;saving time&nbsp;&amp; stress rewiring all the engine sensors for the data logger and&nbsp;freeing up channels for other sensors.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000427.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:29https://www.1320.co.uk/2011-fast-car-show-report-santa-pod2011 Fast Car Show Report, Santa PodWe should christen ourselves Last Minute Racing when it comes to racing our car, as always customers cars are always a priority and ours comes last......Paul spent most of Friday night / Sat night&nbsp;chasing am electrical problem, part of the problem seemed to be related&nbsp;to the power steering pump.&nbsp;Unfortunatley there was&nbsp;still some other electrical&nbsp;issues which we believe is the main fuse box, we&nbsp;elected to run without nitrous this weekend. First job after the Santa Pod breakfast was for Scotty to redo the tracking after raising the installed height and altering the camber for the drag slicks from our track day settings.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000383.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> With the launch control set on the 1320 plug &amp;play stand alone ECU at 6000 our first run was 13.6 @ 100, Thomas shifted&nbsp;from 3rd to 4th just before the finishing line, he was actually&nbsp;paying attention and reacting&nbsp;to&nbsp;his&nbsp;MSD shift light with a 7000 rpm chip in it, kindly borrowed from Santa Pods 2 seater dragster, its not what you know but who :)<br /> <br /> We elected to put the tyre pressures up on the 2nd run of our 3 year old slicks and hope this would promote some wheelspin with the new launch control rpm set at 7000 :) this in theory would&nbsp;improve&nbsp;our 60ft time, this run below&nbsp;netted us a new personal best mph with a stock head and a new personal best ET with the early gearbox&nbsp;......though it says Paul Webster, Thomas Barnes was driving as he's about 75lbs lighter than Paul...............so in theory he's .075 quicker, note Thomas reaction time.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000384.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> On our 3rd run of the day we decided to do no burnout which in theory might help the slicks spin...........unfortunatley the unbreakable custom made (wait 8months for them) driveshafts twisted and snapped, at least there was about 10,000 witness that Thomas broke the MINI this time and not Paul :)<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000385.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000386.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Talking of New Personal Best, Sam who had been on our dyno, see previous blog run a NPB of<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000387.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> As you can see below the Tigra has a new colour for 2011 and has a identity crisis in the sticker department :) Thanks for the support guys.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000388.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Unfortunatley Jay with the Astra didn't have such a good day by breaking a pair of rockers then having 2 valves drop, but he's already planning on a rebuild and another dyno session<br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:28https://www.1320.co.uk/374whp374whpSam's final numbers<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000381.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000382.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:27https://www.1320.co.uk/vauxhall-8v-euro-sport-compact-round-2Vauxhall 8V Euro Sport Compact Round 2Sam is back with his for round 2 and Jay has bought his 10 sec&nbsp;Astra as well for a session.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000378.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000380.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:26https://www.1320.co.uk/20-8v-vauxhall-makes-3651-whp2.0 8v Vauxhall makes 365.1 whp 15 March 2011<br /> <br /> Fellow&nbsp;<a shape="rect" href="http://www.eurosportscompact.co.uk">www.eurosportscompact.co.uk</a> competitor Sam Bolton popped down this evening to map his 2011 combo before the first race at&nbsp;the <a shape="rect" href="http://www.thefastshow.com">www.thefastshow.com</a><br /> With fellow competitor Jay at the wheel Thomas controlling the dyno and Sam&nbsp;altering the map it didn't take them&nbsp;long to&nbsp;get to this Mustang&nbsp;dynos new FWD record<br /> <br /> Who needs a full exhaust system :)<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000374.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000375.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Is there any more left :)<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000377.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" />&nbsp;urn:store:1:blog:post:25https://www.1320.co.uk/nitrous-updateNitrous update09 March 2011<br /> <br /> Scotty got to this point last night, still loads to do :)<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000373.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:24https://www.1320.co.uk/direct-port-here-we-comeDirect port here we come.............. 08 March 2011<br /> <br /> At last, Scott gets 5 mins to&nbsp;start mocking up&nbsp;the new 2 stage direct port nitrous sytem<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000370.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> 45 mins later<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000371.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000372.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:23https://www.1320.co.uk/snetterton-300-sunday-6th-marchSnetterton 300 Sunday 6th March07 March 2011<br /> <br /> You always know its going to be a good weekend when long time friends Neo Brothers are organising the hospitality on Sat night......drink &amp; barby was provided all night :) We sure it was a plan to slow us all down.<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000365.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> A nice clean local MINI on Toyo 888 &amp; challange cage.<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000359.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> Team Xceler8 were testing with there R56 &amp; 2 Cooper challange cars<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000360.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> One for Scotty..............one day<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000361.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> The nicest sounding car of the day was this Cup car<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000362.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> One of the Neo Brothers fleet of 4 track Saabs this one packs 410bhp and was giving passenger rides all day to family &amp; friends<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000364.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> Our 205 45 16 (£49.43 incl vat)&nbsp;Neuton tyres at the end of the day after 7 sesssions of the new Snetterton 300 circuit<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000363.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000366.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000367.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000368.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000369.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:22https://www.1320.co.uk/week-6-at-1320Week 6 at 1320As week 6 is rapidly coming to an end,&nbsp;I thought its time for a quick update.<br /> <br /> <br /> Monday moring we were greeted with non other than Mr Steve Roy aka Royster on MT&nbsp;(his previous ride was sweet black turbo MINI that filled REDLINE magazine pages last year and is on our front page) now in his new clean dark grey metalic MINI.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000308.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Only the best fasteners for Steve here, ARP head studs and cam sprocket bolt.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000309.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Scott cleaning the deck on the MINI ready to excecpt a fresh head gasket and ported cylinder&nbsp;head,Remember ARP lube is great for all your head studs and bolts.:)<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000310.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Plenty of other mods went on to achieve 219WHP @171WTQ all on standard valves. I did have a nice picture of Steve who kindly deleted the pictures while running off.<br /> <br /> The dark grey JCW Scott was installing a KAV clutch left us on Tuesday with a very happy owner.Look out for reviews on the KAV clutch soon.<br /> <br /> Also week 6 is bringing us to the end on the mystery engine build.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000311.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000312.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Mystery engine now sitting in its home with&nbsp;a couple of jobs to complete.<br /> <br /> 1320 also helped out MINI owner Charlie's&nbsp;brother today by finding some issue's with this ultra sleek looking DC5<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000313.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Snowy came back from the paint shop looking as good as new<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000314.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Thomas starts re=fitting&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000315.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> We had 2 new additions this week, the first one arrived last week&nbsp;in the form of a Colchester Chipmaster lathe, its now in its new position and will hopefuly serve us another 10 years like it did for its last owners.............bucket bosses anyone?<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000317.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> the other addition this week is this MINI Cooper S that had been stolen &amp; recovered...........seems all they wanted was the bonnet, rear lights,&nbsp;battery&nbsp;&amp; rear roof spoiler........it also seems like they didn't have a lot of knowledge how to do this either.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000316.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000318.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Damage to the roof<br /> <br /> <br />urn:store:1:blog:post:21https://www.1320.co.uk/ace-cafeAce CafeSo where can you meet fellow mini / MINI petrolheads on the first Thursday of every month....................<a shape="rect" href="http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/">http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/</a><br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000299.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000300.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:20https://www.1320.co.uk/week-5-at-1320Week 5 at 1320This week has 1320 assembling a mystrery engine in black<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000295.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Scott's in the middle of a gearbox out job.Ready for a new rear main to replace the old leaky part.Also a KAV clutch and Coils will be fitted.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000296.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> As you can see oil everywhere, If your loosing oil and you cant see where from,...it's here!<br /> <br /> Today's work at 1320 was mostly powered by<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000297.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> And finally when your engine building or assembling a head use<br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000298.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Lubriplate, avalible from 1320 :)urn:store:1:blog:post:18https://www.1320.co.uk/pistonheads-sunday-service-picsPistonheads Sunday Service Pics30 January 2011<br /> <br /> <img width="305" height="231" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000286.jpg" complete="complete" style="width: 305px; height: 231px" /><img width="291" height="250" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000288.jpg" complete="complete" style="width: 291px; height: 250px" /><br /> <img width="309" height="250" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000289.jpg" complete="complete" style="width: 309px; height: 250px" /><img width="291" height="267" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000290.jpg" complete="complete" style="width: 291px; height: 267px" /><br /> <img width="305" height="285" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000291.jpg" complete="complete" /><img width="301" height="278" alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000292.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:17https://www.1320.co.uk/pistonheads-sunday-servicePistonHeads Sunday Service<img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000284.jpg" complete="complete" /><img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000285.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Breakfast stop, 4 olimpics breakfasts,3 latte's and a tea.urn:store:1:blog:post:16https://www.1320.co.uk/how-much-clearance-How much clearance ?27 January 2011<br /> <br /> Just for King James<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000283.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:15https://www.1320.co.uk/will-16-x-8-rota-slipstreams-fiit-my-mini-Will 16 x 8 Rota Slipstreams fiit my MINI ?27 January 2011<br /> <br /> Yes they can with ET34 &amp;&nbsp;205 45 16 Neutons <br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000281.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="http://www.1320.co.uk/images/thumbs/0000282.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:14https://www.1320.co.uk/autosport-show-2011Autosport Show 2011<p></p>16 January 2011<br /> <br /> courtesy of www.motorshots.co.uk<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="/images/thumbs/0000264.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="/images/thumbs/0000265.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:13https://www.1320.co.uk/the-2011-time-attack-tyre-sponsor-isThe 2011 Time Attack tyre sponsor is......<img alt="pic" src="/images/thumbs/0000263.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <br /> Yes, Pirelli.........urn:store:1:blog:post:12https://www.1320.co.uk/were-hereWe're Here12 January 2011<br /> <br /> Old Red does look good on the stand...............Bo's has been hard at work over the winter :) Forge's demo with a loads of new parts for the Countryman......Frosty's new twin turbo Pro Mod ride looks the nutz<br /> <br /> And yes we do know who the new Time Attack Tyre sponsor is for 2011 ....................its&nbsp;.............you'll have to wait till tomorrow :)&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="/images/thumbs/0000255.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="/images/thumbs/0000256.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="/images/thumbs/0000257.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="/images/thumbs/0000258.jpg" complete="complete" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:11https://www.1320.co.uk/nec-here-we-comeNEC here we come12 January 2011<br /> <br /> Of all the days for it to rain, it has to be this one :(<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="/images/thumbs/0000254.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:10https://www.1320.co.uk/old-red-detailing-dayOld Red Detailing Day06&nbsp;January 2011<br /> <br /> Old Red got some loving attention today from (D&amp;A Detailing-07525251868)&nbsp;Paul Martin, fellow MINI owner /&nbsp;Vehicle detailer in readiness for the Autosport Show next week, we've just got to try and keep it clean now for 6 days. Matt Woods will be dropping by to take some wicked&nbsp;pics off it, so not only will Old Red be clean by an expert, but it will also&nbsp;have its pictures taken by an expert.<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="/images/thumbs/0000252.jpg" complete="complete" /><br /> <img alt="pic" src="/images/thumbs/0000253.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:9https://www.1320.co.uk/old-red-holiday-picsOld Red holiday pics14 November 2010<br /> <br /> MMMMMMM................Intresting<br /> <br /> <img alt="pic" src="/images/thumbs/0000196.jpg" complete="complete" />urn:store:1:blog:post:7https://www.1320.co.uk/old-red-goes-on-holidayOld Red goes on holiday......<p>09 November 2010</p> <p>......hopefully not for to long, to be honest its not much of holiday either,&nbsp;as it has become a &quot;DEV&quot; vehicle for something&nbsp;very special,&nbsp;but when it does come back it'll be defintley more fun.</p> <p><img alt="pic" src="/images/thumbs/0000191.jpg" complete="complete" /></p>