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DHallworth wrote:The V6 conversion isn't all about the power though. It's about the silky smoothness of the V6 in comparison to the 4 pot TCT. It's got a much wider power band, pulling from 1500rpm right round to the rev limiter as well whereas the TCT runs out of puff quite low down.
Exactly what I was going to say David, more or less! Plus the TCT, when pushed and boosted a bit is fun in a hairy, balls-out kind of way but it becomes a little raucous and uncivilised... It's not an engine then that suits the character of the car in my view. I have had much experience of a heavily boosted TCT in another Activa...

The V6 and its silky smooth refinement really does complement the 'Gentleman's GT' nature of the Activa a treat...

Plus it'll use less fuel!!!
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CitroJim wrote:
DHallworth wrote:The V6 conversion isn't all about the power though. It's about the silky smoothness of the V6 in comparison to the 4 pot TCT. It's got a much wider power band, pulling from 1500rpm right round to the rev limiter as well whereas the TCT runs out of puff quite low down.
Exactly what I was going to say David, more or less! Plus the TCT, when pushed and boosted a bit is fun in a hairy, balls-out kind of way but it becomes a little raucous and uncivilised... It's not an engine then that suits the character of the car in my view. I have had much experience of a heavily boosted TCT in another Activa...

The V6 and its silky smooth refinement really does complement the 'Gentleman's GT' nature of the Activa a treat...

Plus it'll use less fuel!!!
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Chris570 wrote: I find this deeply offensive
I'm sorry Chris :oops: Would you like me to ban myself from the forum as punishment?
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Chris570 wrote: I find this deeply offensive
I'm sorry Chris :oops: Would you like me to ban myself from the forum as punishment?
No.

You have disagreed with some personal choices I have made about my own cars and suggested that they might not be for everyone.... I believe the only mature way to handle this is to lock my threads and sulk somewhere.

Or I could just accept that someone else might not agree with me and move on.
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Chris570 wrote: You have disagreed with some personal choices I have made
No, I have expressed my personal view and my personal choice :wink:

I have not disagreed with your personal choices at all.. If you care to read into it that I have then that's your prerogative... :)
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I shall soon start a new Blog for the V6 Conversion...
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CitroJim wrote:
Chris570 wrote: You have disagreed with some personal choices I have made
No, I have expressed my personal view and my personal choice :wink:

I have not disagreed with your personal choices at all.. If you care to read into it that I have then that's your prerogative... :)
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Chris570 wrote:
CitroJim wrote:
Chris570 wrote: You have disagreed with some personal choices I have made
No, I have expressed my personal view and my personal choice :wink:

I have not disagreed with your personal choices at all.. If you care to read into it that I have then that's your prerogative... :)
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Just seen that you're making your Activa a V6, congratulations, great decision that you'll not regret at all.
I'm sure the boys at BLAutos will offer advice as you go for the tricky bits.
You'd be very welcome to have a look at my car, to help along the way, in Blue Peter style 'here's one we made earlier'.
Best of luck.
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:-D Thanks Shaun
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Jim your sounding more like me saying that your factoring in lower fuel costs :D
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I was only joking about fuel costs Will and Adam, I entirely agree 8-)
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Good lad Jim! You'll be driving it more than currently on dry days anyway so will be worth it :)
Why not put the tct in the rear of the car and have a 10cylinder monster and ultra cornerig grip and forces ;)
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KP wrote:Why not put the tct in the rear of the car and have a 10cylinder monster and ultra cornerig grip and forces ;)

Even Team WFA would be a couple of days on that job :mrgreen: =D>
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