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Neil, on those lights how does the DRL brightness compare to the dipped beams? Dimmer, brighter, or about the same? Thanks, John
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I spoke with Simon in August about my upcoming build which will have power levels about midway between the 420 and 620. My concern wasn't ride quality but traction on less than perfect pavement. He recommends softer spring rates than fitted by the factory with the bigger difference in the rear rates. He also suggests a mix of digressive valving and progressive springs for road use. He's a very knowledgeable and helpful person. Might be worth your time reading this buying guide PDF on his website then calling him to discuss your specific needs. https://www.raceshocks.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Sportscar-Suspension-Recommendations-July-2021.pdf.pdf -John
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I had a similar experience a couple of years ago with a block manufactured in 2002. One of the long bolts that attaches the sump to the back of the block stripped at about 5 ft-lbs of torque. The torque wrench was set to 16 ft-lbs, this was the last bolt in the sequence, and I had just started to turn it -- it was barely more than finger tight -- when it simply continued to spin with no increased resistance. At the time, I attributed it to metal fatigue from prior sump installations over the years (I think this was the fourth time), or perhaps the machine shop had used that threaded port to hold down the block during a machining process and over torqued it. Annoying, yes, but easily repaired with a Heli-Coil. -John
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These are designed expressly for this purpose on electronic devices. Sticks on and dims the LED without completely blocking it: LightDims -John
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I'm doing this when my 420R arrives this Spring. The plan is to replace the stock engine, ECU, and gauges with a 2.4L Duratec controlled by an Emerald K6+ with Emerald supplied engine loom, and feeding data to an AiM MSX 1.2 dash via CAN. From what I have heard, the CAN connection between the two works as advertised, and since I've been using Emeralds on Duratecs for the last 15 years, I'm comfortable with their interface. -John
