Black engine bay

I’ve seen a few bays with black used and decided I’d do the same to complement the rest of the car. It really takes time stripping bits off, prepping and painting... then putting it back together without damaging it!

I eventually got to a point I’m happy with it, although I’m not sure whether to paint the strut brace black too? I’m think to leave it polished since its useful to lean on and won't scratch as easily.

Varex back box

After a mapping session with Jaydee earlier in the year it was discovered my exhaust had a severe restriction at high revs caused by the Apexi valve closing itself! A fault of the spring softening with the heat.

I spoke with Ed, who supplied a Varex exhaust, which had similar flow to my R-Magic but used a remote valve for silencing the exhaust, this one should not close itself under full flow.

The old exhaust was cut off and the new one welded on, much quieter! So it should help with getting on track.