BIGASH/FF-Racing X85 Clio Cup Racer Project

[Tony Hunter]

They nicked all my biscuits

 

[shiftspark]

The youngest is a budding mechanic and really enjoyed the cars and racing,pity we couldn't have stayed until the end.

 

[shiftspark]

They nicked all my biscuits

Lol !! they tried to get them all in in one go, chilli for them next time !!

Cheers again.

 

[dinger]

A great result for James this weekend, and yes, for a driver who I have followed all year and even through Tintops its a great shame that you may not be racing next year.

Been there myself 7 years ago when I got married and bought a house, something had to give and the race car that I had just finished building had to go and my racing was put on hold,,,

See you back out in 7 years fella!

 

[BIGASH]

They nicked all my biscuits

At least it wasn't me for once

The youngest is a budding mechanic and really enjoyed the cars and racing,pity we couldn't have stayed until the end.

Yes he seemed really into it which was good to see! Yes it made for a good race

A great result for James this weekend, and yes, for a driver who I have followed all year and even through Tintops its a great shame that you may not be racing next year.

Been there myself 7 years ago when I got married and bought a house, something had to give and the race car that I had just finished building had to go and my racing was put on hold,,,

See you back out in 7 years fella!

Thanks Dave! Haha I hope its sooner than that but we'll see

 

[BIGASH]

Video's are uploading.... I estimate the Quali one to be done by Wednesday and then allow a week per race My internet is so slow!

 

[Chip-mk1]

Flol!

 

[not normal dan]

They nicked all my biscuits

Biscuits? I never knew you had biscuits

 

[NorthloopCup]

Boy done good. :clap:

 

[Nafoff]

You were there? Who were you...as it were, apart from being yourself.......

i was indeed, i was in the one with the where's wally girl in the red bobble hat

 

[sonny172cup]

Video's are uploading.... I estimate the Quali one to be done by Wednesday and then allow a week per race My internet is so slow!

Im not the only one then.. 8 hours for 15 minute vid!!!

Ant wait to see them Ash

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

i was indeed, i was in the one with the where's wally girl in the red bobble hat

I may have indeed seen you then. One day I might even get to say hi.

 

[BIGASH]

Boy done good. :clap:

Im not the only one then.. 8 hours for 15 minute vid!!!

Ant wait to see them Ash

Haha I think the quali one is nearly ready 1 day ahead of schedule lol!

 

[BIGASH]

Quali video done! Glad I know Donington well as the visibility at the end was getting difficult lol!

[video=youtube_share;zHK3UfeXMqo]http://youtu.be/zHK3UfeXMqo[/video]

 

[Nafoff]

Quali video done! Glad I know Donington well as the visibility at the end was getting difficult lol!

what do you think has caused the heated screen to fail?

 

[Chip-mk1]

You really do need to fit some sort of basic heater in there if you cant rely on the screen.

 

[Cup_Phil]

Yeah an extra few kg for a cheap fan heater in the dash would be a good idea - can always then flick a switch to power it up if needed.

I can't believe you kept it on the track with that lack of visibility!

 

[Chip-mk1]

Yeah 1kg for water and 1kg for heater isnt exactly a big increase if it means you can see where you are going.

 

[sonny172cup]

The T7 heater I use is great, takes about 10 min to get rid of mist, but im
Sure James screen was playing up.

 

[BIGASH]

what do you think has caused the heated screen to fail?

I knew it had failed last year as when it was originally fitted by TDF it wasn't sealed around the edge which it is supposed to be, this allows moisture into the element and knackers it It's been on my list to sort but by the time I get one delivered and then fitted its best part of £400. I used rain ex anti mist but that didn't do much and then wired some heaters up for the last race

Will sort a new screen out though asap!

Yeah an extra few kg for a cheap fan heater in the dash would be a good idea - can always then flick a switch to power it up if needed.

I can't believe you kept it on the track with that lack of visibility!

Yes Fred and I fitted 2 before the final race (also wet) I wired them to my heated screen switch so could flick on and off

 

[Cup_Phil]

Crikey Fred's quick lol

 

[Tony Hunter]

Mine was toasty warm thankyou.

 

[Toastfrenzy]

Mine was toasty warm thankyou.

Wasn't even there, but I remain firmly in keep the origianl matrix and blower camp.

 

[BIGASH]

Crikey Fred's quick lol

Did you expect anything else?! I had the heaters in my parts box for a rainy day... literally

Mine was toasty warm thankyou.

You could of shared the heat

 

[Adam G]

I farted in it but it had little effect.

 

[BIGASH]

I farted in it but it had little effect.

It's the thought that counts !

 

[BIGASH]

Internet has been rocking away today

Race 1 video
[video=youtube_share;cR9MxnkC52w]http://youtu.be/cR9MxnkC52w[/video]

 

[not normal dan]

Man on a mission, devouring those back markers!

 

[Cup_Phil]

My god that has some pace! Epic video

 

[MG cup]

That engine sounds a LOT sweeter than the last two.

 

[sonny172cup]

That awesome James, car is rapid. Haha you caught my off at 14:00 min lol

 

[sonny172cup]

That engine sounds a LOT sweeter than the last two.

+10

 

[Nafoff]

I knew it had failed last year as when it was originally fitted by TDF it wasn't sealed around the edge which it is supposed to be, this allows moisture into the element and knackers it It's been on my list to sort but by the time I get one delivered and then fitted its best part of £400. I used rain ex anti mist but that didn't do much and then wired some heaters up for the last race

Will sort a new screen out though asap!

ah ok, i have heard about them failing through not being fitted correctly but thought this may have happened as a result of something else....
as you say though, expensive fitting them compared to a normal screen

 

[2Damnsly Andy]

That Orange and black swift driver was an absolute nutter, you never mentioned he nearly took you out on the Dunlop (now exhibition) straight. Top driving though James and some very McNish style overtakes through traffic.

 

[not normal dan]

That Orange and black swift driver was an absolute nutter, you never mentioned he nearly took you out on the Dunlop (now exhibition) straight. Top driving though James and some very McNish style overtakes through traffic.

I thought the orange and black swift driver made some very questionable moves throughout the day on many other drivers :s

 

[Fred@BTM]

^i did laugh when the announcer said "he's span again in the same place as the last race"

 

[not normal dan]

^i did laugh when the announcer said "he's span again in the same place as the last race"

Haha when he was moving he was quick but he just couldn't keep it on the black stuff. Did you see when his bonnet flipped up?

 

[sonny172cup]

Haha yes that happened next to me,
Think that was formation lap for R1?

 

[Adam G]

I think he's been banned next year.

 

[BIGASH]

Thanks guys yes the car was going really well so happy still! That was only the R888's too the dunlops have much higher corner speeds from previous experience and data.

Yes it was a bit close with that black swift it was a bit of a worry but that's the joys of traffic it's normally good fun trying to pick the fastest and safest way through the traffic.