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Oh I see what you mean, that's just a reflection of the light Lee. The bodywork is completely stealth standard black.

I'm happy to report that the subframe bush and brake line work is complete today Dave. Hopefully have the rest of it done for you by the weekend :)

I'd certainly recommend it for manual transmission cars with high torque output, I don't think it will be necessary for auto's - could be wrong though - time will tell :)

We aren't doing the sub frame mod at this time, and hope it won't be necessary (it's auto transmission and nowhere near the amount of torque as the Monster engine) :)

Dave has wisely chosen to have the TRD uprated rear bushes installed TRD bushes

Quality as per usual Peter

I think that could be Geoffers.

The GSXR1000 looks very impressive. indeed As a brand, I still prefer Suzuki over any others. My first bike was a modifed GSXR750 - it was seriously abused, and never let me down - ultra reliable. I have ridden most brands but still come back to Suzuki as a personal choice :)

That's excellent news that they got caught. I've been burgled 3 times. Nothing of any value taken (I don't have anything) but sentimental stuff like my Grandads war medals and my 18th and 21st birthday presents from my Dad. If I caught any in my house, I wouldn't trouble the police about it - they would be dealt with properly. If they got out alive - it certainly wouldn't be with the same amount of limbs they came in with

If you don't have any luck yourself, you could try Paul Jones at TDi North on 01925 289100 - he's in Warrington.

I think someone will have an Emanage for sale shortly Work has commenced on fitting an FCON ecu.

We'll do our best for you Barrie :D

Yes it is possible. We have done it before (not an Altezza). If the package is properly designed and executed there should be no need for constant engine checks. There isn't an "off the shelf" kit available, so it would need to be custom manufactured which will be relatively costly to do properly.

They were originally designed by Burt Rutan and I first remember seeing them on Burt Rutans Voyager, and now they're pretty common on gliders, and a lot of powered aircraft. Also you can also see them on Wind Turbine blades...have a look at the new one near J12 on the M4 next time you're passing (or is it J11?). Anyway...Google is your friend: The wingtip devices increase the lift generated at the wingtip, and reduce the lift-induced drag caused by wingtip vortices, improving lift-to-drag ratio. This increases fuel efficiency in powered aircraft, and cross-country speed in gliders, in both cases increasing range. They're called winglets. The upward angle (or cant) of the winglet, its inward angle (or toe), as well as its size and shape are critical for correct performance, and unique in each application. The vortex which rotates around from below the wing strikes the cambered surface of the winglet, generating a force that angles inward and slightly forward, analogous to a sailboat sailing close hauled. The winglet converts some of the otherwise wasted energy in the wing tip vortex to an apparent thrust. That is a fantastic answer - thank you Tango :) Thanks to Diapason too :)

I was on a Boeing (something or other ) 700 series that had pointy up wing tips like in the picture in the first post. Does anyone know why the tips point up? Is it for economy or dynamic stability or something else please?

That's good going Paul. Probably be close maxing the turbo's out I would think.

This is the very definition of bravery are heroism. To lay down your life to protect someone else. I would like to have met him.

I don't think so really. Planes basically balance and the centre of rotation is about where the main wings are. Planes with their engines at the back (MD11, BAC111 for example) have their wings further back along the fuselage so the extra weight of the engines at the rear is accounted for by extra mass in front of the wings. It is for this balancing reason that flights that are half empty still have passengers seated all along the length of the plane rather than in the nicer seats up front. Fuel is also pumped between tanks to maintain an even weight, and passenger luggage and cargo is carefully loaded to take account of the weight of each container. Some planes (the Tristar, and Trident 3 for example) have 3 engines, two under the wings and one mounted at the base of the tailfin, but these have got rarer since planes with only 2 engines were allowed to cross the Atlantic.* At the same time, modern turbofan engines have got massively more powerful, more fuel-efficient and quieter so most new aircraft only need 2 unless they are very large and heavy planes. One other point regarding the positioning of the engines on that plane (taking into account the military development model the fake was apparently based on) is that if you have the engines on top of the aircraft then the red-hot exhaust gas is a little less visible from the ground, helping to reduce the heat signature of the plane and thus visibility to heat-seeking missiles. The cold air rushing over the wings can be blended with the exhaust before it rushes over the back of the plane. * Technically this was to do with how far they were allowed to fly from land, rather than the Atlantic as such. Engine failures are now so rare this rule was relaxed. Thanks very much Mike B :) It never really occured to me before to ask if the propulsion unit location had an effect on in-flight handling.

That's one fab looking air craft - a marvel of engineering. I have a question for you aero guys please - is there any difference regarding the plane's dynamic performance between having the engines under the wings or at the tail? Is it a bit like the difference between and front and rear wheel drive cars ?

Ditto Thom :D