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ACOC News and Events / Donington Historic Festival 30/4 - 02/05 '16

« on: February 18, 2016, 08:50:32 »

Just a gentle reminder that you have until the 24th April to obtain the discounted prices.
   I have not heard from anyone, please be advise if you intend to book for this event.
   thanks

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Lambda sensors

« on: January 12, 2016, 11:47:51 »

Hi Max, all 4 Cats had detached/twisted/ broken up, the exhaust system it self was poorly built with some parts of the pipes reduced in diameter, the fixings where broken and the welds onto the silencers had been repaired badly and whilst could be repaired it made more sense to bin the exhaust and have new one made. Now running 1 Cat per side and increased bore to 2 1/4.
   Have also replaced the manifold as it was cracked and had a few small holes however, the exhaust outlet on the headers was small than the manifold outlets and thus was leaking. I would also add that again the manifold was poorly made with different length pipes and bends that reduced the diameter of the pipe.
   With these changes the car is now showing 270 bhp with 340 torque, next up is to increase the fuel system.

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Fuse for the brakes

« on: November 25, 2015, 14:34:13 »

I understand that DE1061 also has the Teves system Mk4. Has the same warning lights although none of them came on when the brakes malfunctioned.

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ACOC News and Events / Silverstone Classic 29-31July 2016

« on: November 24, 2015, 10:28:57 »

I am told that the 289 register holds its AGM at the Silverstone Classic on top of their members supporting the club/register as well as the event.
   
   As we cannot influence price of entry or the weather  - any ideas on what the ACOC members are looking for in order that further members and there cars attend - that the ACOC can supply?
   
   Welcome any thoughts ideas we could put forward

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Window runners

« on: November 23, 2015, 15:49:06 »

Was having a look for a Parts Catalogue for Ford Granada and came across this website with multiple Ford vehicle parts catalogues, shame it is linked to overseas companies:
   http://eucatparts.com/?action=cat_ford
   
   Looking for this design it looks like I agree with Nick, it is Sierra 89 - 93, go into the Body and Related Parts, then Front doors and related parts and finally Electric Window Controls - I think it is pictured but not listed however, the diagram gives a part number of DDA06020.
   Cannot get any further than this.
   David

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General Forum / Goodwood track dates.

« on: November 13, 2015, 10:16:57 »

Hi Shep, would like to do track day just not this year - should have car back in December sometime.
   Thoughts on doing a track day in 2016?

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ACOC News and Events / Silverstone Classic 2015

« on: July 27, 2015, 10:36:59 »

To those that survived Fridays rain, the luck ones that choice Saturday and then the unlucky ones that came to Sunday for rain and cold winds - thanks for representing the AC Owners Club over the 3 days.
   We had a good position by Luffield with the track right behind our position and a gravel drive way in front so no problems with parking on the grass.
   
   With Saturday being the busiest day with many questions, lots of interest and many photographs taken.
   
   I hope next year everyone who came this year can attend next year and maybe bring along another member with an AC for our stand. As we attend these events we continue to represent and remind people of the AC Marque with the rich history and wide variation of cars built by AC.
   Already looking forward to a, hopefully, dry Silverstone Classic in 2016.
   
   David Skittles

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ACOC News and Events / Silverstone Classic 2015

« on: July 20, 2015, 15:44:47 »

Have had e-mail correspondence with the organisers and they have now moved us to where the Ginetta's where positioned -  which is roughly where we were on the original map shown in this post.

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ACOC News and Events / Silverstone Classic 2015

« on: July 10, 2015, 18:06:55 »

Only a few weeks away and finally received some information on where we will have our club area. I had responded once I knew where the club area was allocated and received the following e-mail:
   
   You are in S13 which is the long wide grass bank next to the old brook lands track. Although you will be parked on the grass the track runs alongside it and you are next to the track, also the grass is usually very hard so not what you might call proper grass. We do try to site clubs where they want but sometimes are unable to due to the huge numbers attending and the jigsaw like fitting in.
   
   I have attached the map with your position and that of the 289 register (at the opposite end) so hopefully that will be welcome.

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Ac Ace Brooklands for Sale

« on: May 18, 2015, 14:31:46 »

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C615766
   
   Looks like there are 3 superchargers
   
   DE1061 - mine
   DE1064 - which I think is the car advertised (must be S500ACE)
   DE1065 - I think is S50ACE and used in the Autocar test in 1999
   
   Any news on DE1065

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ACOC News and Events / Silverstone Classic 2015

« on: April 29, 2015, 21:14:08 »

Dear All,
   
   just a polite reminder that for those who would like to attend the Silverstone Classic with their AC  - the owners club tickets are available until 31st May.
   
   I have attached the link for buying tickets and the site includes a lot of detail on what is happening at the Silverstone Classic this year.
   www.silverstoneclassic.com/buytickets

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Big Year

« on: April 08, 2015, 15:32:15 »

So last year was 20 years of the Brooklands Ace, now 21 years are we going to have a small gathering to celebrate?

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Ac Ace Brooklands for Sale

« on: April 08, 2015, 15:30:46 »

Was with Neil Fisher (Redline) this morning and he had DE1023 on site about to be picked up and taken to Monaco.
   With 4000 miles on the clock Neil describes the car as being just like it had just left the factory (if that is a good thing or not I leave for comment []).
   
   With only 4,000 miles on the clock makes the 12,000 on my car seem high

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Unlock car without a key

« on: April 08, 2015, 15:24:35 »

Was with Neil Fisher this morning and looks like the cable has been kinked when the interior door panel was removed to check the window motor.
   As the cable is only a thin wire you cannot straighten the cable , so have to replace with a new cable. The cable is from a Granada and will start checking on line sites to see what is available

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ACOC News and Events / Silverstone Classic 2015

« on: March 31, 2015, 16:19:44 »

As this is the last day of March this is the final day that you can get an additional discount on the tickets of 15% the tickets and are on a 2 for 1 basis.
   
   All tickets need to be booked for parking on the club stand by end of May.
   
   I have attached the link for buying tickets and the site includes a lot of detail on what is happening at the Silverstone Classic this year.
   www.silverstoneclassic.com/buytickets