That's easy any thing goes wrong you just got your self to blame!! Lol
But that's the joy of racing - you'll be ok!
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That's easy any thing goes wrong you just got your self to blame!! Lol
But that's the joy of racing - you'll be ok!
Clio 172
I'd still be filing court papers tbh James.
Hopefully, still behind me.
Flol!
Hopefully, still behind me.
To be fair that's what I'm looking forward to in one respect, if my OCD has let anything slip through the net i'll be angry lol
Funny you say that Andy....
Sometime in March once I do the loom
A year today since the car first rolled onto Snetterton for its first run since the build! Crazy it only feels like a month ago
My first track day that was! heres a pic for you from the day, it looks naked
Golf GTD Mk7
Crazy indeed mate. I'm booking things for December already
here's to a better year for you!!
Was a good day plenty of clios out
you shouldn't have sold that car! I think had 3 off track excursions that day and not been off circuit at any other point of the year lol! Yes I think it looks better now with the stickers etc Haha that is good forward planning! Thanks I think it will be all okay this yearCrazy indeed mate. I'm booking things for December already
Thanks! Yeah everyone says that think it looks better now it has the stickers on
Certainly does look better! And I know I should've kept it, it got broken though! Couldn't sell it as I'd get sad every time I saw it ha
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
I like the grey/primer look. A mate did a similar thing to his EP3 Type-R (albeit a different shade) and got a bit of stick for it.
I can't believe it's been a year already since that day at Snetterton. It's gone quickly. I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds... and, of course, the ongoing updates and race reports.
A mate did a similar thing to his EP3 Type-R (albeit a different shade) and got a bit of stick for it.I can't believe it's been a year already since that day at Snetterton. It's gone quickly.
I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds... and, of course, the ongoing updates and race reports.Thanks, yeah was a shame to see it going for bits
at least you are back in a Clio now mate! Yeah a chap in the apartment block I used to live in had his M3 done the same and I was never too sure for a road car! To be fair I actually didn't ask for this colour that mine is and asked for darker but they fit this one anyway lol!I like the grey/primer look.
I can't believe it's been a year already since that day at Snetterton. It's gone quickly.
I know its crazy how time flies! Thanks Andy fingers crossed some success. I'm considering changing series as there are others the car would be more suited to but need bigger budget to run in those but we will see what happens
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
I like the grey/primer look.
thats because "G"s civic looked terrible in that colour, if you could choose any colour and have it painted FOC you make sure it works first...lol
his was the FIAT grey from the 500's
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Are you actively looking for sponsorship and the like, James? I can imagine it's not easy in the current economic climate. Either way, I hope you can find the required pennies.Thanks Andy fingers crossed some success. I'm considering changing series as there are others the car would be more suited to but need bigger budget to run in those but we will see what happens
LMAO! Well... I didn't like to make any further comment... *grin* I heard he still drives like a grandad but that's a different story for a different thread.
Yeah exactly Chip, its only companies that are trying to sell products/services to the target audience that see the car and it's difficult trying to get money from anyone! I always try but very rarely sort anything out anymore
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Yeah - I can see your point guys. I'd love to be able to throw a lump of money at a select few race teams to advertise my product/club or suchlike. As things stand I'm in no position to do so.Yeah exactly Chip, its only companies that are trying to sell products/services to the target audience that see the car and it's difficult trying to get money from anyone! I always try but very rarely sort anything out anymore
I might be able to stretch to a tenner here and there so might be able to cover the odd decal. LOL! Whilst not particularly mechanically-minded I do enjoy this sort of (can't think of a better term) grass-roots motor racing; where you basically build and setup the car yourself when you're not actually racing it in one series or another. Fair play to those who have a go and even more to those who genuinely have to dig own the back of the sofa for each and every penny they can find. Anyway, apologies for the digression.No need to apologise mate its an important part of racing unfortunately, but at the level I am racing it is a hobby and because of that most of the cost has to be paid by me and if I cant afford it then I wont race The racing is awesome and can't think of anything i'd rather spend my time doing but I completely underestimated how much it would cost! When I started the project that wasn't an issue but times are harder for me now so have to cut back the spending big time! Anyway hopefully all will get sorted and I will be out for some races this year
The racing is awesome and can't think of anything i'd rather spend my time doing but I completely underestimated how much it would cost! When I started the project that wasn't an issue but times are harder for me now so have to cut back the spending big time! Anyway hopefully all will get sorted and I will be out for some races this year 
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
I might be talking rubbish here... but thinking back, when I registered with the MSA a while ago I seem to recall receiving a potential sponsorship list with the Blue Book and other bits and pieces I got sent through. Don't take it as gospel but I'm fairly sure something was sent to me along those lines...?
Yes IIRC I got similar back when I had a race license (bikes not cars), but their idea of sponsors though was just people who give you 5% off if you buy from them in exchange for having your stickers on the car.
Can't say i've seen or heard of one but would be nice In the blue book there is a trade directory but thats all i've seen
Tweeks and Opie oils do a similar scheme to that Chip but you can get just as much discount by negotiating and keeping the car free from stickers lol
In the blue book there is a trade directory but thats all i've seen Tweeks and Opie oils do a similar scheme to that Chip but you can get just as much discount by negotiating and keeping the car free from stickers lol
Yeah exactly Chip
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Ah, fair enough - that may well have been what I had in the back of my mind. Cheers for clearing it up.
182cup & 172 racecar
It's tough out there.
At least tyres are cheaper though ehh
182cup & 172 racecar
Vat??
Still a saving of £25 a tyre from last year for me
I'll VAT register FF-Racing and then just charge VAT to the second driver
I'll VAT register FF-Racing and then just charge VAT to the second driver
So true
I saw the amount the other week that I have paid to the Vat man from this project it's just scary!Lol! Everyone loves speed cameras
182cup & 172 racecar
I should stick one outside my house.
shiftspark
ClioSport Club Member
R53 GR86
Haha I don't the Vat man would approve of my idea
would be a nice saving if I could lol! Doing the Britcar stuff it would actually make sense to do it but then its stepping up to a proper team to earn money which then needs money to set up etc!
Just loaded the car onto the trailer to go for welding and painting! Nice and tight fit!!
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Inch perfect!
