BIGASH/FF-Racing X85 Clio Cup Racer Project

[Chip-mk1]

I normally go across the M62 and then down the M18 a bit I think it is aiming to get there for around 7.30 I think what about you mate?

Sign on finishes at 8:30 so im planning to get there at 8:29 to maximise time spent lieing in first, lol.

 

[Chi]

Sounds like a plan. ..

 

[BIGASH]

Lol does sounds good but I always love an alarm going off at 4 odd am

 

[sonny172cup]

Nice one James, have fun at Cadwell, its my fav UK track

 

[Chi]

It's my fave track now too
Crap pic

 

[Chip-mk1]

Nice one James, have fun at Cadwell, its my fav UK track

Only done one day there but can imagine the more you go the more you like the place, quite a challenging and interesting circuit, lower average speed there than most uk tracks I would think from a combination of the twisty stuff and the hills so not badly suited to our cars

I can see why people liken it to the ring.

 

[sonny172cup]

Only ever done track days there however I can imagine it could be hairy in a race there.

Great pic.

btw what gear was you taking the mountain in?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Only ever done track days there however I can imagine it could be hairy in a race there.

Yeah would be so easy to end up in the armco with only a small tap I reckon on some of the bends and with how narrow it is I can see contact being frequent.

 

[Chi]

I was taking it in 2nd, copied off James

 

[Chip-mk1]

I was taking it in 2nd, copied off James

2nd for me too, cant imagine many clios having enough pace for 3rd there TBH its just SO tight!

I ended up fully sideways there at one point although luckily caught it.

 

[BIGASH]

Had an epic day Car ran faultlessly all day! All I did was swap tyres once and other than that didn't touch it! Took a hard pounding all day and its all ready to go again on Thursday at Croft!

Never driven Cadwell before but managed to get upto speed okay in the first session. Just a really fun day and the car had epic pace once again which is good to say I had a passenger most of the day and also only on a trackday so not doing anything silly!

I LOVE this car

 

[Russ Rallye]

Out of interest did you try some new pads out James and what were they?
russ

 

[Fred@BTM]

so an engine thrown together in 4hrs is working fine, nice

 

[Jamie86]

I love Cadwell car didn't though broken something everytime so far!

Gearbox side engine mount over the crest on moutain was a pain!

 

[Chi]

so an engine thrown together in 4hrs is working fine, nice

Can I get a 4hr engine

 

[SharkyUK]

I LOVE this car

Now that's good to hear.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Now that's good to hear.

Agreed, its so much fun just watching James be near his car, its like a kid playing with his favourite toy on xmas day, but without the getting bored of it on boxing day afterwards.
Well deserved after all the time and money he has put into it!

 

[SharkyUK]

Amen to that, Chip. I hope I can get along to a few trackdays next year and that James will also be there. I would love a passenger ride.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Amen to that, Chip. I hope I can get along to a few trackdays next year and that James will also be there. I would love a passenger ride.

Be prepared to get out of the car realising you dont have a huge amount of natural talent, thats what always happens to me.
Im "ok" on track due to loads of practice and developing a good feel for the grip a car has at each end etc, but everytime I go out with James Im reminded that having natural talent in the first place trumps being average and then having a lot of practice to try and get better.

 

[Chi]

Be prepared to get out of the car realising you dont have a huge amount of natural talent, thats what always happens to me.
Im "ok" on track due to loads of practice and developing a good feel for the grip a car has at each end etc, but everytime I go out with James Im reminded that having natural talent in the first place trumps being average and then having a lot of practice to try and get better.

This ^^^

 

[SharkyUK]

Be prepared to get out of the car realising you dont have a huge amount of natural talent, thats what always happens to me.
Im "ok" on track due to loads of practice and developing a good feel for the grip a car has at each end etc, but everytime I go out with James Im reminded that having natural talent in the first place trumps being average and then having a lot of practice to try and get better.

Oh don't worry mate, I'm under no illusions! LOL! Having had a few laps with Owy (Paul O'Neil) a few years back I know how 'average' I am! :rofl: I just appreciate a good build, a good story and the effort, blood, sweat and tears that have gone into this. Plus I enjoy experiencing other cars and picking up a few tips from better drivers where possible.

 

[Nick172Cup]

I reckon the car flatters him!

 

[Cup_Phil]

I reckon the car flatters him!

Hahaha I love watching him on track purely because it's 100% maximum attack.

I spent the year previous with a few BTCC teams and there are a few drivers that could be so much quicker if they had that attitude. It makes a brilliant spectator sport

 

[Chip-mk1]

I reckon the car flatters him!

The car is great, but personally I couldnt match his pace in it Im sure.

 

[BIGASH]

Thanks everyone it was a really fun day and just really loving driving the car at the moment

Out of interest did you try some new pads out James and what were they?
russ

Hi Russ, in the end I ran the new brake ducts along with the shallow style alcon pad in EBC Yellow stuff. They worked very well and only slightly started going off into Mansfield on one lap so pretty happy but they don't really stop the car quickly when I look at the data compared to the PF's. I also have a set of deep section Yellow and Blue so am planning on running the Blues on Thursday at Croft. The brake ducts made a noticeable difference as normally in the dry I struggle with more than 4 or 5 laps on the yellows

so an engine thrown together in 4hrs is working fine, nice

I expected nothing less

I hope I can get along to a few trackdays next year and that James will also be there. I would love a passenger ride.

Of course mate you are always welcome take it for a spin if you want!

 

[SharkyUK]

Of course mate you are always welcome take it for a spin if you want!

That would be absolutely awesome, James! Likewise - you'd be more than welcome to take the Pink Shed out for a spin, too.

Thanks fella!

 

[BIGASH]

I was chatting to the company that make the Alcon brake kit for the Clio's the other day (the one's TDF used to advertise at well over 2k+vat)

They were telling me they are having a push on selling them at the moment and have brought the price down for the kit to around £1500 inc vat this include the Alcon callipers, brackets, disc assembly inc rotor and bells along with bolt kit, braided hoses and pads. Its a cracking bit of kit on my car really love them, they fit under the 15" rims.

Just thought i'd let you all know as I know a few people have mentioned they'd love the brakes but they are too expensive so here's the solution. Great value for money IMO compared to the Willwoods with uprated disc's.

I hope this is okay with the moderators if not please feel free to remove it. I'm making no money from it and also the company selling them didn't ask me to do this so just trying to help people out

If anyone's interested please let me know and i'll put you in touch with them!

 

[SharkyUK]

I don't think I'll have enough money left in my piggy bank. LOL!

 

[16xe_chris]

Thanks everyone it was a really fun day and just really loving driving the car at the moment


Hi Russ, in the end I ran the new brake ducts along with the shallow style alcon pad in EBC Yellow stuff. They worked very well and only slightly started going off into Mansfield on one lap so pretty happy but they don't really stop the car quickly when I look at the data compared to the PF's. I also have a set of deep section Yellow and Blue so am planning on running the Blues on Thursday at Croft. The brake ducts made a noticeable difference as normally in the dry I struggle with more than 4 or 5 laps on the yellows

Glad the Brake Ducts helped out and worked as they should matey, even with your large discs to see an improvement is a bonus.

Hope the weather holds out this week and all being well I'll take you up on your offer on Thursday.

 

[Martin.]

Is there a link or any more details on the kit James? Something to put on my wish list LOL

 

[Martin.]

I know Kelv will be interested in this

 

[Kelv]

I know @Kelv will be interested in this

Thanks Mart, James id be interested please.
if you don't mind forwarding me the contact details, or if I need to go via you then that's fine.

cheers

 

[BIGASH]

I don't think I'll have enough money left in my piggy bank. LOL!

Dohhhh

Glad the Brake Ducts helped out and worked as they should matey, even with your large discs to see an improvement is a bonus.

Hope the weather holds out this week and all being well I'll take you up on your offer on Thursday.

Yes thank you again for doing them in such a quick time

Great stuff look forward to seeing you there!

Is there a link or any more details on the kit James? Something to put on my wish list LOL

Not a link as such but I will PM you the details of who to speak to

Thanks Mart, James id be interested please.
if you don't mind forwarding me the contact details, or if I need to go via you then that's fine.

cheers

No worries buddy, not at all mate i'll drop you a pm with the details

 

[Chip-mk1]

Kelv, if you are getting back into the trophy, you should get in on the roll centre correction kit.

 

[Kelv]

I'm playing catch up chip, I'm reading through a few bits as we speak.
if it's what I think you are referring to, it could be a handy investment

 

[Chip-mk1]

Have a look here Kelv:

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?717989-Roll-centre-bump-steer-corrector-hubs


I get the impression its a bit of a one shot deal, so if you dont get in now, you probably cant later on really.

 

[Kelv]

Cheers Chip, it is what I was thinking.
all I need now is some AST's (nudge nudge, wink wink)

 

[Chip-mk1]

FLOL

AST you can buy any time, these if you want them you need to get on the list now mate.

 

[Kelv]

ive responded Chip.

go and add some input to my question, im sure you would have a technical response that I can understand.

 

[Chip-mk1]

done