Recent content by cjgower

So, another successful Spa trip this year. 892 miles, 25+ laps of the Circuit. The car was absolutely brilliant. The best Cup I've owned and probably the most fun I've had on track. The AR1's were phenomenal. Managed a 3:08. 8 seconds better than my previous year. Actually could have done way...

Do you genuinely find it not much different to stock? I feel like mine resonates right through the car. I've got an ITG panel filter, and it's been mapped - so shouldn't make a blind bit of difference between the two of ours. I think I am just getting old.

Yes I do. It's actually pretty loud. Probably due to lack of sound deadening etc. Would rather something quieter to be honest but I don't drive this enough to care too much.

Rear arb fitted and set to the less stiff option for now. Could probably do with a clean underneath. Looks as if the blue finish is lifting off in a few areas that are prone to stones hitting it. Otherwise still looks alright two years on. Half tempted to just coat it all in Lanoguard to be...

Cool to see this still going. My anthracite door bullets and the stickers on the side skirts my lasting legacy from 7+ years ago. Not guilty for the front grille.

Not had a chance to test them properly on the Cup, but I’ve driven an FN2 track car around Snett with AR1’s and then the Clio on NS2R, back to back. Huge difference in grip levels. Otherwise, a bit noisy, but so is the car... so all good.

Well... I actually really like them. Would have preferred them in silver, but that's not an option from new. Pretty happy with how it sits. Thicker tyre walls help for sure. Stock cup dampers and grams springs for reference. AR1's will be the best tyre that I've run on any of my Cups by a...

My Cup had a clunk to it a few years back after I rebuilt it. I used the wrong size bolt from ball joint into the arm, which mean't there was play. Not sure if you've replaced them recently. Even if OEM one might be loose?

Got some new shoes for the car. Not seen many 1*2’s on the LT’s so will be interesting to see what they look like on. Going for AR1’s and a rear arb next. Spa booked again for late March this year.

Great exhaust isn't it! I also opted for the twin silencers too. I am glad I did, because it's loud enough as it is. I am also running a sports cat. It's honestly not all that clean. Looks better in photos ha.

I'm jealous! would love to go back. Which provider/club have you booked through? That straight is something else. I hit about 115 ish, but most of the time backed off to let the faster stuff pass. Interesting on the BC's - probably the brand I'd consider if I did make the upgrade. I got some...

Haven't updated in a while. Fitted a Piper stealth exhaust system, got a remap, gave it a service, went around Spa. The car made 169.7bhp with ED. Not amazing, also not bad. The main thing is improved drivability and throttle response. Mixed emotions doing Spa. It's a big track, so even a fast...

Maybe, i'll get some photos. Other option is to cut the selector rod as I have a spare. Bit of a nuclear option though.

Here's an interesting one. Has anyone removed the gear linkage and shifter in one, whilst cat/heatshield etc are all still in place. I've got a scenic shifter to fit, but the new brass bushes I put in are so tight, I can't get it undone whilst it's on the car. My only option is to remove it...

Spa booked for 2025. Will be doing the 1st of April with Javelin. I've had the car SORN since October. Will be adding an exhaust and possibly getting a map too before April, as it's over-fuelling big time. Changed a door On the left is mondial blue - on the right, artic? Put the car on...