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Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Yes exactly mate same predicament as me! Wow I didn't realise you had spent so much but it all add's up quickly doesn't it!
Thanks i'm leaning away from doing it to be fair but we'll see!
Me neither Dave but...
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Yes it certainly is isn't it :(
Yes that is true but we had the gearbox issue and it's only a matter of time till it goes into the wrong gear with the linkage how it is and then it's bye bye to the engine...
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Haha yes mate its either working on the car or can't sleep due to thinking about the damn thing ;)
Yes exactly mate it is turning into a money pit! I'm really confident that once it's had the rebuild next...
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
* The power steering would just be a case of hope it doesn't shatter the connection that is leaking and if it does take my manual rack and swap it on the night between the test day and raceday but obviously...
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Right have made a bit of progress, I will try and answer all the above below ;)
Firstly I spoke with Nick at PMS who was very surprised and is 99% sure there will be no more play in the bearings than there...
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Yes mate everything else is perfect :(! Replaced Inner tie rods, track rod ends, Balljoints and bearing top mounts before donny :(! I have stripped back the suspension and the top mount bearings have got as...
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Update:
I really don't understand my car sometimes! Started to prep and check over the car after all 8 laps at Donington and once again the front wheels have got play in the 12-6 position! It is either the...
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Probably not fully upto temp but still had done a fair few laps at 90% getting through the traffic. Yes it could be it and yes running 205 dunlops :)
That is interesting I will have to see how I get on with...
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Haha I can't see anything wrong with it ;)! Lol it was a mistake in the first place but at least we got a good photo out of it :D
Awesome mate that would be really good thanks :)
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Yes Chip, The reason I thought about the arb was because it felt like the same understeer I have had before that was solved by putting it onto the soft setting. I think also playing with ride heights could...
Great news Pete :) Really glad your doing it! They have taken the money from me but not confirmed it so I hope all is okay with mine!
Haha cheeky git :rasp:
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Thank you so much for the photos Phil :) I love them all and will definitely be setting the one of the car in the air as my phone background!! I don't know what you mean about technically bad it just looks...
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
It's on the 15th September Dan :) Would be good to see you! Should be a good race as will be a full field of cars
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
It certainly will mate :) I can't wait!
Ooo thats very kind would be good to get some decent footage if you don't mind!
Haha lol! I just thought the stopwatch was broken as it was such a massive leap in lap...
Well done guys :)! Great to see you all and the family today and really good to see you and Mark battling it out! Made me want to be out there even more! Hope you can make it to Donington
Tiny Mini update!
Not fully worked out the logistics but entered the race for Donny so the car WILL be ready and I will be racing :)! Can't wait to get back out there but got plenty to do before then along with a test!
Yes it was pretty crazy and didn't believe it when Fred said the time but then it came up on the data logger when I got home! Think its exaggerated by how slow it was before as my standard 197 on 888's was quicker than this was before lol!
Yes crazy and most refused to get out of the way! :(...
Thanks Mark, yes seem to be working really well thank you! Suffering a bit of understeer but will work on that on a setup day :)
What spring rates do you run mate?
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Yes thanks Mark :)
Ohh thats a shame, I think I only have enough money left in the pot for one more race this year so that will be Donington I think!
That's good to hear they are lasting well! Yes Josh will...
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Yes I did think the same this morning when thinking about it. Guess its because its a shorter duration so they want to make the most of it!
Thanks Pete, Yes they feel really good to be fair I was massively...
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Oh thats a shame! Yes that would be a good milestone to have :)
Yes I think we need to tweak with the rear aswell to aid turn in a bit but we will see when I manage to get a decent amount of time in the car...
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Shame we didn't manage the full evening as could of got some good running in :( Will remember that for next time tho lol will blame you if I get grass in my gear selector ;)
Re: James/BigAsh 182 Race Car by TDF... It doesn't get much better than this! *Pic He
Thanks Mike :) Cheeky git... I only got home on Thursday night lol :rasp: Haha thanks!
Yes we will see I am learning fairly quickly but i'm sure I will make many mistakes along the way lol!
Aye i'm looking...