Adam's budget racing thread

[Adam G]

Cheers mate, Hillclimbing is very relaxed I love it.
The youtube video is set to private for some reason?
Rich

Cheers, sorted.

 

[Adam G]

It appears that I've been accepted to appear in the Coventry Motofest next weekend so looking forward to that. On both Saturday and Sunday for anybody Midlands based not bothering with FCS.

 

[NorthloopCup]

It appears that I've been accepted to appear in the Coventry Motofest next weekend so looking forward to that. On both Saturday and Sunday for anybody Midlands based not bothering with FCS.

I might be going to watch this!

 

[Sonic Boom]

It appears that I've been accepted to appear in the Coventry Motofest next weekend so looking forward to that. On both Saturday and Sunday for anybody Midlands based not bothering with FCS.

Or not at Shelsley Walsh either :wink:

Rich

 

[Adam G]

Or not at Shelsley Walsh either :wink:

Rich

Our work overtime has been slashed, which was paying for my racing mate so had to cut back a bit. Motofest is free so couldn't refuse. Prescott entry has been sent though.

 

[Sonic Boom]

Our work overtime has been slashed, which was paying for my racing mate so had to cut back a bit. Motofest is free so couldn't refuse. Prescott entry has been sent though.

I thought you'd be back at Prescott after your previous result mate :stig:

Rich

 

[Adam G]

Will have a choice of 888s and Direzzas then too

 

[bob the builder]

when you coming back to play in tricolore?

 

[Adam G]

when you coming back to play in tricolore?

Maybe Mallory all being well mate.

 

[Adam G]

Looks like the CTCRC Pre 05 races at Donington on the 18/19th of June will share the grid with the Blue Ovals. Nice mixed bag of classes but some powerful Fords, that will walk away at the front.

 

[Adam G]

Timetable for this weekend's racing at Donington on the link below. Should be a great race to watch as we look like sharing the grid with some classic stuff. Motors TV coverage on Sunday afternoon (Race 17)
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=1d7c6d493f6b82d09684ff495155bb43&oe=57C8D4C7

 

[Adam G]

Car's home, feels good with new engine and other bits fitted by Dan at SJM. Great job as expected. Was an interesting drive home on Direzzas in the pouring rain. Corner weighting and stickers to do tomorrow, another late night ahead.

 

[Tony Hunter]

You mean you actually got the car back on time......
Well done Dan

 

[Adam G]

You mean you actually got the car back on time......
Well done Dan :smile:

Yes and a cracking job he's done too. Just got to make it look right now.

 

[sonny172cup]

Nice one Adam, when will it air?

 

[Dan@SJM]

You mean you actually got the car back on time......
Well done Dan

It's been a few late nights to say the least!

 

[Sonic Boom]

What you had done to the engine mate?
I'm worried enough about the 14 car entry at Prescott as it is wiithout you turning up with another 30bhp lol

Rich

 

[Tony Hunter]

I really did mean, well done Dan.

Unlike some other garages that don't deliver on time, if at all.

 

[Dan@SJM]

What you had done to the engine mate?
I'm worried enough about the 14 car entry at Prescott as it is wiithout you turning up with another 30bhp lol

Rich

Just an engine change for a known strong engine.

 

[Adam G]

What you had done to the engine mate?
I'm worried enough about the 14 car entry at Prescott as it is wiithout you turning up with another 30bhp lol

Rich

Other car mate, at Donny for the weekend. Don't panic the Cup's just having a few bits done too lol.

 

[Adam G]

Nice one Adam, when will it air?

Tomorrow from about 6 I think Sonny

 

[Adam G]

Just an engine change for a known strong engine.

And suspension and odds and sods. You've done more than just an engine change.....credit where it's due.

 

[Sonic Boom]

Other car mate, at Donny for the weekend. Don't panic the Cup's just having a few bits done too lol.

Have you seen the entry list for Prescott?

Rich

 

[Adam G]

Have you seen the entry list for Prescott?

Rich

The entry book you mean. Couldn't believe how many in our class.

 

[Sonic Boom]

The entry book you mean. Couldn't believe how many in our class.

I've never seen so many cars in A1.

Rich

 

[Adam G]

Today's race was the best I've ever done, even though I didn't quite win. Not happy with the lap times though, no quicker than in Tricolore on standard suspension. The car pulls really nicely. Going to give the Direzzas a try on a track day, to eliminate the 888s but I think the AVOs are the problem. They would be great for an occassional trackday but the fronts just don't seem up to racing. After buying them, I discovered that they only do the one type and they are also for rallying. Dan said when fitting them that the dampers were pretty long. Think they'll be getting swapped pretty sharpish.
Anyway I can't really complain at the result and it should make for some great TV in a short while.

 

[Adam G]

I think an EPAS conversion is on the cards too. Steering was very strange today, almost non existent at standstill and then jerky when at speed.
"Budget" racing lol

 

[Adam G]

Havingbl had it confirmed that I was on the rally spec AVO coilover, they are swapping them for me. Can't fault that for service. At least that confirms my suspicion of my poor lap times.

 

[Dan@SJM]

Not a bad assumption that it was a rally unit then

 

[Adam G]

Back at Prescott hillclimb this weekend and what a result! Never expected to come away with any prizes, as we had a packed class of 15 entrants. Nearly punched a hole in the window when I saw my time on the last run today....51.88 Good enough for 3rd in Class,

 

[Adam G]

Had a phone call from Nigel at AVO, to say that my new coilovers for the black one are there and ready to be swapped over. Just need to book back in with Northampton Motorsport for cornerweighting and geo setup again. No rush as the next definite race for me is at Silverstone in October. Doing the RSUK day at Curborough in Septmeber though, so may use that as a bit of a test.
Hillclimb entry also sent for next event at Shelsley Walsh Aug 20/21.
On hols for 3 weeks now so may get the polish out after I'm back from Murica.

 

[Adam G]

New coilovers are being fitted next Wednesday.
Highlights from the Donington race. Recorded onto my mobile so not the best but it's there for those that don't have Motors TV.

 

[Tony Hunter]

I gave to watch that later, my phones decided it doesn't like playing vids.

 

[Adam G]

Custom AVOs fitted and setup by Northampton Motorsport. I've also put DS3000s on and very happy with their feel. Also removed the 16mm spacers, as I wasn't happy with how they felt.
Found the sticker that I'm responsible for the slogan, so only fair that that got put on.

 

[Adam G]

Hillclimbing in the Cup at Shelsley Walsh next weekend 20/21st

 

[Adam G]

So no awards at Shelsley but even having missed 3rd gear and just getting neutral, I still managed a PB so at least that was a positive to take away. Prescott again next weekend and then the hillclimb season ends at Loton Park on 24/25th of September. Final CTCRC Pre 05 race is at Silverstone on 8/9th of October then unfortunately the car will be for sale to fund another project.

 

[BGEarles]

I get most stuff done from Ears, Macclefield. Good bunch.


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[Adam G]

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/clio-172-racecar-£4500.801059/

May p/ex for nice "fast road" Impreza at similar price. No track specials, I'm looking for a daily.

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks great

Stupid phone

 

[Adam G]

Looks great

Stupid phone

Thanks mate. Will be sad to see it go but have to fund other things.