Atacama Yellow 35is build thread

Colin_E · Post by **Colin_E** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 7:42 pm

For those with a fondness for all things yellow, I’ll just leave this here:

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26805/lot/103/

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 7:51 pm

Colin_E wrote: ↑Fri Nov 26, 2021 7:42 pm For those with a fondness for all things yellow, I’ll just leave this here:

See, even a thing of beauty like an AM DB6 can be ruined by painting it yellow. Aston Martins should NOT be yellow

Custard should be yellow; and half of an earth sleeving. That's about it IMHO.

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:49 pm

Ferrari Dino looks good in yellow which I believe was the original colour

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ronk · Post by **ronk** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:58 pm

The "Bahama Yellow" was a Porsche derived colour - I had my Cooper S (Full Race Spec) painted with it.
In those days it was a bold statement as there didn't seem to be much choice.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:16 pm

The series 1 Elise was offered in mustard yellow, not much wrong there

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Rob

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 11:15 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Fri Nov 26, 2021 7:34 pm You’re going to wonder what to do with yourself once all this kit’s been fitted & fettled! I suppose you could always drive it around
Rob

Rob..quite so..good job I put my name down for all those trips in 2022

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 11:19 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:16 pm The series 1 Elise was offered in mustard yellow, not much wrong there
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Rob

The Lotus colour Solar Yellow which is a rich yellow in a pearl finish is to die for

B21 · Post by **B21** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:59 pm

New rear spoiler arrived today..exactly 3 months after I ordered it..next time I’ll ask for sea freight rather than air freight

Quality looks good..not yet tried it for fit..real carbon fibre as opposed to ‘FRP’ or a moulding..will save 23g over a FRP version..

Since it will be colour matched I guess it’s just one of those personal pleasures…

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 8:21 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 26, 2021 6:20 pm So slow progress..got the new NGK coils to replace the dodgy, podgy Hella coils..should be fitted on Monday...

I updated the vehicle order to remove the electronic damper option, (had a fault code and disabled sports mode warning) added the performance brake option for the 6 pot brakes, coded the new index 12 injectors with their flow rates and then uploaded the MHD Stage 2+ map which on 98 RON should be good for about 420 HP with the VSRF de-cats and Wagner EVO FMIC.

Also coded the DCT box using xHP with a stage 2 map.

After all that realised that IF you use xHP then in MHD you are supposed to code using gearbox = manual ( I guess to avoid some overlap)..so will have to re-flash the DME, after the initial flash it only takes about 5 minutes for subsequent flashes.

I'll take the car to the dyno before Christmas if possible to see how it all looks before the TTE500 turbos and other bits go on.

Took a few pictures of the wheels and brakes..looking a bit dirty so not the best looking shots..

Those wheels look well with your car, great combo

B21 · Post by **B21** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:47 pm

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Nov 27, 2021 8:21 pm
B21 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 26, 2021 6:20 pm So slow progress..got the new NGK coils to replace the dodgy, podgy Hella coils..should be fitted on Monday...

I updated the vehicle order to remove the electronic damper option, (had a fault code and disabled sports mode warning) added the performance brake option for the 6 pot brakes, coded the new index 12 injectors with their flow rates and then uploaded the MHD Stage 2+ map which on 98 RON should be good for about 420 HP with the VSRF de-cats and Wagner EVO FMIC.

Also coded the DCT box using xHP with a stage 2 map.

After all that realised that IF you use xHP then in MHD you are supposed to code using gearbox = manual ( I guess to avoid some overlap)..so will have to re-flash the DME, after the initial flash it only takes about 5 minutes for subsequent flashes.

I'll take the car to the dyno before Christmas if possible to see how it all looks before the TTE500 turbos and other bits go on.

Took a few pictures of the wheels and brakes..looking a bit dirty so not the best looking shots..
Those wheels look well with your car, great combo

Andy, glad you like them, I’m not so sure

, yet, maybe once everything is clean and polished…don’t like dirty cars…

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:54 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:47 pm
Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Sat Nov 27, 2021 8:21 pm
B21 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 26, 2021 6:20 pm So slow progress..got the new NGK coils to replace the dodgy, podgy Hella coils..should be fitted on Monday...

I updated the vehicle order to remove the electronic damper option, (had a fault code and disabled sports mode warning) added the performance brake option for the 6 pot brakes, coded the new index 12 injectors with their flow rates and then uploaded the MHD Stage 2+ map which on 98 RON should be good for about 420 HP with the VSRF de-cats and Wagner EVO FMIC.

Also coded the DCT box using xHP with a stage 2 map.

After all that realised that IF you use xHP then in MHD you are supposed to code using gearbox = manual ( I guess to avoid some overlap)..so will have to re-flash the DME, after the initial flash it only takes about 5 minutes for subsequent flashes.

I'll take the car to the dyno before Christmas if possible to see how it all looks before the TTE500 turbos and other bits go on.

Took a few pictures of the wheels and brakes..looking a bit dirty so not the best looking shots..
Those wheels look well with your car, great combo
Andy, glad you like them, I’m not so sure , yet, maybe once everything is clean and polished…don’t like dirty cars…

Yes I do and I think the look will improve greatly when the soap etc is cleaned up around the tyre/wheel.

It’s allowed to be dirty while in progress, the clean and polish can be the final act

B21 · Post by **B21** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 11:00 pm

Ah well, I guess I’ll have to calm down, have a cup of tea, and ponder..as you say wash n polish should improve matters

B21 · Post by **B21** » Wed Dec 01, 2021 3:05 pm

The joys of buying from China..

Ordered a rear C/F spoiler on the 31st August 2021..went missing for weeks..so after 6 weeks I ordered a second one on the 15th November.

Then on the 27th November the missing one arrived.. 88 days later..23 days late..

And voila...the second one arrived today.. 16 days after I ordered it..21 days early..

Really must be more patient..

Wonder what I can do with two c/f spoliers?

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Wed Dec 01, 2021 4:00 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 3:05 pm The joys of buying from China..

Ordered a rear C/F spoiler on the 31st August 2021..went missing for weeks..so after 6 weeks I ordered a second one on the 15th November.

Then on the 27th November the missing one arrived.. 88 days later..23 days late..

And voila...the second one arrived today.. 16 days after I ordered it..21 days early..

Really must be more patient..

Wonder what I can do with two c/f spoliers?

Uh oh! Spoiler alert

B21 · Post by **B21** » Wed Dec 01, 2021 4:06 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 4:00 pm
B21 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 01, 2021 3:05 pm The joys of buying from China..

Ordered a rear C/F spoiler on the 31st August 2021..went missing for weeks..so after 6 weeks I ordered a second one on the 15th November.

Then on the 27th November the missing one arrived.. 88 days later..23 days late..

And voila...the second one arrived today.. 16 days after I ordered it..21 days early..

Really must be more patient..

Wonder what I can do with two c/f spoliers?
Uh oh! Spoiler alert

Lined myself up for that one..

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