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Ahh yeah that is always a thing in the back of the mind when your driving home.
Ermm it maybe a tight I run 16mm front and 10mm rear on OZ f1’s
I am taken some arch linings out etc so never notice it rubbing. I also know someone running 215 without issue.
Cheers
Thanks for that.... keep going the times will start to fall with Track time. if I get anymore tickets this year I will post in here!
the majority of us use Dunlop Direzza in a 205/50/15 they come in either Hard or Medium compound.
Successful test at Oulton Park on Wednesday this week.
Car had a few issues with an air lock or something going to the rear right, once that was sorted she was flying.
New pads form @George@RTR_Parts all bedded in and a fresh gearbox from @NorthloopCup did the trick too.
All ready now for...
2020 Updates -
I will be racing with track attack race club for the majority of races looking to hold on to the class E championship for a 3rd year. Also competing with MSVT Trackday trophy as a one off at my local circuit @oultonparkofficial. (see picture for calendar of events)
I have a...
2020 Plans
Still waiting to confirm budget for the year and not had time to start stripping the car down yet but I think I will be joking back with Track Attack Race Club. Brief description -
If your thinking of racing in 2020 and unsure where / what to enter get in touch for more...
If your thinking of racing in 2020 and unsure where / what to enter the Club now has a dedicated JAP / Asian, French & German series to suit the majority of cars - very friendly atmosphere.
Races consist of a 15 minute qualifying session and 2 x 15 minutes races all on the same day.
April 13 -...
I race with Bob in the Tricolore Trophy (track Attack Race Club), I am in the slightly less modified class - Production Plus.
This class allows all the fancy Trackday modifications (LSD, Suspension, fiberclass etc etc) however the engine has to be standard, you can do the normal things like air...
Time now for a strip down and winter TLC
- Gearbox and diff rebuilt
- New fluids
- Poly bush
- Rear Beam with strength kit
- Clean up and maybe a paint inside!
UPDATE:
It’s been a long time since I have updated this thread.... been very busy on and off the Trackday including holiday and house renovations!
So since Snetterton earlier in the year I have raced at Oulton Park in the MSVT Trackday Trophy and Donington Park with Tricolore trophy.
Oulton...
Few updates to come over the next month before the next race weekend.
In the process of getting some new discs as mine are getting a little worn and tired.
I have collected a new rear beam which has the strength kit attached along with some spherical bearings, this should help stiffen up the...
Got some tickets to Snetterton this Saturday if anyone who is into racing wants to come and watch?
The Tricolore Trophy is on with Track Attack along with the BRSCC
Update - May 2019
So I always forget to update this so I will summarise the first few rounds of racing in the Tricolore Trophy with Track Attack rave club.
Had 3 race meetings so far and this is how they ended up -
Brands Hatch
Race 1 - 1st in Class
Race 2 - 1st in Class
Laps 56.1...
Pre 1st Race Update
So following the group n timing and mapping session earlier this year I have had the car up on stands checking for leaks, I suffered a few last year around gear box seals etc! (Trying to get through a season with reliability)
I have been building up a number of spare...
@Ads29 definatly get group n sorted then..... some have seen bigger gains but I am happy with this as opens up for class if I want to go into bhp per tonne.
The car in the past has produced 178bhp
Had the group n timing done today went for mapping at EFI, not huge power gain but driveabilty will be improved which is what I am looking for.
Graph below
Red is how it stands now and black was before when it was last mapped.
It has been fitted with 182 manifold aside form that totally...
First fix of the year..... a leaky 5th gear cover.
Took the old one off expecting to find a broken seal however all looked nice and clean so gave the cover a rub down and cleaned off all the old sealant.
Replaced with some fresh stuff and fitted back together.
So far so good with no leaks ??
So.... short update to cover a year of racing.
Loads of problems with wiring and sensors etc etc the typical French crap.... this lead to a very up and down unreliable season however came away with winning my class with Track Attack Race Club.
Car spec is now
904kg
Standard engine...
I have similar issues, on my race car (not ideal when coming out of a corner and your car dies and goes into limp mode!!
History ok mine was.... electrical light comes on around 20/25 minutes of running. Limited to 3k revs.
Turn car off and kill it using kill switch, then turn it back on and...