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GRSmotorsport · Mar 21st, 2007, 08:44 PM

Had a phone call from Ray West today to say my car's ready for collection. Its been a long wait, but worth it - 256.1 bhp

Thanks to Roland for some of his parts too

Rigsey · Mar 21st, 2007, 09:58 PM

Sounds good Graham.

What have you had done? What additional bits have you had fitted?

Look forward to a review...

Paul Webster · Mar 21st, 2007, 11:21 PM

It'll be a fun drive home, what did it make at the wheels??

GRSmotorsport · Mar 21st, 2007, 11:57 PM

Spec is as follows;

West Tune;
Big Valve head
West Tune own spec cam
Large throttle body
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs
Milltek exhaust & manifold
Live map
Helix dual cone 380cc injectors

GT Tuning;
Idler pulley assembly
Adjustable vernier cam sprocket
17% supercharger pulley

Misc;
Charge cooler
K/N panel filter

Its been a while since I've had my car so yes I'm looking forward to the drive home

s33gav · Mar 22nd, 2007, 01:46 PM

Jealous! Read the spec of your car in Modern Mini - what is the spec of the Cam though as can't find any info on that? Also, mind saying how much the cam was?

Also, what does it sound lilke?! Must be awesome with that kit.

GRSmotorsport · Mar 22nd, 2007, 06:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s33gav (original)

Jealous! Read the spec of your car in Modern Mini - what is the spec of the Cam though as can't find any info on that? Also, mind saying how much the cam was?

Also, what does it sound lilke?! Must be awesome with that kit.

I'm picking my car up tomorrow, so I'll let you know how it drives.

Cam spec wise, its Ray's own spec.....

Shorty · Mar 23rd, 2007, 04:34 PM

Picked it up yet?

GRSmotorsport · Mar 23rd, 2007, 09:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shorty (original)

Picked it up yet?

Picked my car up this afternoon, all I can say is I’m very impressed with the performance. The only real problem Ray had was with the injectors which I bought from the states, the Ohms reading was too high, so some adjustments to the wiring had to be done, this just shows how much detailed work Ray puts into his customer’s cars, not just bolt the bits on and away you go!

There is a back road that takes you from Ray premises to the A303, so after warming the car up I had great fun putting my foot down on this stretch of road, the torque steer was amazing. Power delivery is very smooth though, no flat spots at all, mid range torque is excellent for over taking, which is just what I wanted.

One comment Ray made was to perhaps fit another fuel pump, to run in line with the original using a fuel swirl pot. This is something I’ll do as I have a few track days in mind.

There are lots of excellent Mini tuners around the uk, West Tuning, GT Tuning, Lohen & Mini Mania to mention a few, but what I will say is I’m very impressed with Rays work and would recommend him to anyone.

Paul Webster · Mar 23rd, 2007, 09:36 PM

Congrats on your new found power, your fuel pump is good for at least 300bhp without it leaning out.

Loui · Mar 23rd, 2007, 10:53 PM

Sounds Fun Graham

Was very impressed with ray when he did my brembos

GRSmotorsport · Mar 23rd, 2007, 11:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original)

Congrats on your new found power, your fuel pump is good for at least 300bhp without it leaning out.

Ray only recommended it because of fuel surge on the track, stops any leaning off periods....

Rigsey · Mar 24th, 2007, 12:00 PM

Sounds like you will be having plenty of fun Graham.

Any other mods planned?

GRSmotorsport · Mar 24th, 2007, 09:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rigsey (original)

Sounds like you will be having plenty of fun Graham.

Any other mods planned?

Next mod will be an air box

Mar 21st, 2007, 08:44 PM	#1
GRSmotorsport MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yeovil Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 670 Offline	Pick my car up Friday - can't wait... Had a phone call from Ray West today to say my car's ready for collection. Its been a long wait, but worth it - 256.1 bhp Thanks to Roland for some of his parts too Graham Last edited by GRSmotorsport : Mar 21st, 2007 at 11:55 PM.

Mar 21st, 2007, 09:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Sounds good Graham. What have you had done? What additional bits have you had fitted? Look forward to a review... GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Mar 21st, 2007, 11:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	It'll be a fun drive home, what did it make at the wheels?? Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

Mar 21st, 2007, 11:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
GRSmotorsport MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yeovil Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 670 Offline	Spec is as follows; West Tune; Big Valve head West Tune own spec cam Large throttle body Denso Iridium Spark Plugs Milltek exhaust & manifold Live map Helix dual cone 380cc injectors GT Tuning; Idler pulley assembly Adjustable vernier cam sprocket 17% supercharger pulley Misc; Charge cooler K/N panel filter Its been a while since I've had my car so yes I'm looking forward to the drive home Graham

Mar 22nd, 2007, 06:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
GRSmotorsport MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yeovil Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 670 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by s33gav (original) Jealous! Read the spec of your car in Modern Mini - what is the spec of the Cam though as can't find any info on that? Also, mind saying how much the cam was? Also, what does it sound lilke?! Must be awesome with that kit. I'm picking my car up tomorrow, so I'll let you know how it drives. Cam spec wise, its Ray's own spec..... Graham

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Mar 22nd, 2007, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
s33gav MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 131 Offline	Jealous! Read the spec of your car in Modern Mini - what is the spec of the Cam though as can't find any info on that? Also, mind saying how much the cam was? Also, what does it sound lilke?! Must be awesome with that kit.

Mar 23rd, 2007, 04:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shorty MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stourbridge Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 1,246 Offline	Picked it up yet?

Mar 23rd, 2007, 09:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
GRSmotorsport MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yeovil Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 670 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Shorty (original) Picked it up yet? Picked my car up this afternoon, all I can say is I’m very impressed with the performance. The only real problem Ray had was with the injectors which I bought from the states, the Ohms reading was too high, so some adjustments to the wiring had to be done, this just shows how much detailed work Ray puts into his customer’s cars, not just bolt the bits on and away you go! There is a back road that takes you from Ray premises to the A303, so after warming the car up I had great fun putting my foot down on this stretch of road, the torque steer was amazing. Power delivery is very smooth though, no flat spots at all, mid range torque is excellent for over taking, which is just what I wanted. One comment Ray made was to perhaps fit another fuel pump, to run in line with the original using a fuel swirl pot. This is something I’ll do as I have a few track days in mind. There are lots of excellent Mini tuners around the uk, West Tuning, GT Tuning, Lohen & Mini Mania to mention a few, but what I will say is I’m very impressed with Rays work and would recommend him to anyone. Graham

Mar 23rd, 2007, 09:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	Congrats on your new found power, your fuel pump is good for at least 300bhp without it leaning out. Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

Mar 23rd, 2007, 10:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 3,036 Offline	Sounds Fun Graham Was very impressed with ray when he did my brembos WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Mar 23rd, 2007, 11:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
GRSmotorsport MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yeovil Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 670 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original) Congrats on your new found power, your fuel pump is good for at least 300bhp without it leaning out. Ray only recommended it because of fuel surge on the track, stops any leaning off periods.... Graham

Mar 24th, 2007, 12:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Sounds like you will be having plenty of fun Graham. Any other mods planned? GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Mar 24th, 2007, 09:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
GRSmotorsport MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yeovil Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 670 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rigsey (original) Sounds like you will be having plenty of fun Graham. Any other mods planned? Next mod will be an air box Graham

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