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It's not perfect yet - the alternator isn't charging (hence slow crank), it's running open loop cos the lambda sensors aren't wired in, and it pulses when left to it's own devices.
Will address those niggles soon, once I've checked all outputs from the other sensors.
In my wisdom, I had a rather amusing moment, when I drove it... my seats aren't fitted at the moment, so i drove it sat on the floor plan..... when the clutch bit in 1st it bit hard, chucked me rewards, clutch bit completely, and I did what was effectively a 3.5k launch down my driveway. Luckily I managed to jump on the brake and clutch, and did a 3m skid to a halt. Jesus did it launch! My friend, who was merrily stood watching, almost wet himself with laughter.
All in all a pleasing day: I've managed a 40m drive (up my driveway... not on the road!), and christened the tyres with accidental wheelspin and locked brakes! Brilliant
Looking good! im at about the same stage as you but using the underpowered rover lump! all the talk about the honda R makes me wish i had gone for it! (apart from the extra cost and insurace as im only 21! and now broke)
