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Old 6th April 2010, 05:54 PM
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it won't be long and I'll be looking at getting the engine set-up and running sweet as (bike carbs, MJ lite and 1.8cvh).

Can anyone recommend somewhere that does a good job (preferably local to Devon/Cornwall)?

Had a brief chat with a local bloke who has a rolling road, tried talking me into single downdraft carb saying bike carbs weren't upto it. Also gave me the impression that ' its not a scooby so not interested'.

Anyway if anyway can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated.

How far would standard carbs be out if at all?
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Old 6th April 2010, 06:09 PM
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Try Alan Jefferies in Plymouth,

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Old 6th April 2010, 06:29 PM
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Cheers TT,

however, that could be the very man I was having a chat too????
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Strange, the usualy have a good reputation.

You could always go to Bog Brothers, they certainly won't turn their nose up at bike carbs.. Little ut of ya way though

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Tel: 01566 778779| Newport Industrial Estate, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8EX
Competition EnginesRolling Road TuningDyno Testing And DevelopmentE.C.U MappingChampionship Winning EnginesPerformance Parts

This chap is in Launceston so not far away, not sure what he is like but might be worth a call & chat.
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Cheers TT,

however, that could be the very man I was having a chat too????
Was you speaking to Alan J or Martyn J !!

Alan is a tad old school & more or less said the same to me ..... Martyn on the other hand is a lot more new school & lets his mapping skills do the talking

Martyn has done a cracking job of mapping my eldest lads car .... Yep I admit it .... It is a Scooby

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A friend was talking to Mark Burley at MB Motorsport.
From this months CKC they have taken over operations of the quantum extreme kitcar range.

According to their website they have moved & can now offer rolling road facilities. Might be worth a call.

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Old 7th April 2010, 04:38 PM
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Cheers Fellas,

I'll have a ring round.


Bonzo - I'm sure it was Alan - beardy chap. Not doubting there work but didn't fill me with confidence if u know what I mean.
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A friend was talking to Mark Burley at MB Motorsport.
From this months CKC they have taken over operations of the quantum extreme kitcar range.

According to their website they have moved & can now offer rolling road facilities. Might be worth a call.

Xtreme works
Woolston Farm
Loddiswell
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TQ7 4DU
Tel: 01548 559057 Mob: 07980 600452
info@mbmotorsport.eu

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Cheers Gus,

had a good chat with a guy there, missed his name. Very helpful and sounds like he knows what he's talking about.

Loves bike carbs as well - bonus.

So I think that will be the place once I'm ready.

Thanks again
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