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Burpspeed Version 2: Race Car Build
- Thread starter Jay Payne
- Start date
172 Race Car
**Update**
(Race update soon, waiting on pics and some time to be inspired to write somthing interesting)
Anglesey Testing - Friday 21st May 2010
It was a lovely morning as we made our way to the Anglesey circuit for our first proper test session. Hopefully we would be able to improve on the setup we had at Brands. We arrived at the circuit mid morning and were immediately taken aback by the stunning surroundings.
We set up base for the day and went off to sign on. Playing to our strengths we decided to put Tony in the car for the full afternoon and I would be on the pit wall. We could both concentrate on our tasks.
One of the staff at the circuit gave us a drive around a few laps in a road car to show us the layout. We found this very useful and something weve not seen other circuits offer. The track is nothing like it appears in the video's, the gradients(sp) are much steeper than they appear.
After speaking to Curtis at AST we made a few tiny adjustments prior to the first run. Our main task for the first session was to establish a stable tyre pressure where we wanted them. Due to lack of running at Brands we didn't learn much about how the tyres reacted over a run and ended the race with extremely high front tyre pressure, partly the problem with the car.
Tony's first run went well and we had good tyre pressures when I checked them after the session. A fastest lap of 1:26.7sec gave us a base to start from. Tony had reported that the car had improved now the tyres weren't balloons but that it still was nowhere near where we wanted it. Prior to the day we had fitted a rear anti roll bar but left its links detached on the first run. So for the next run we connected it on its soft setting.
Session 2 was much better, the car reacted well to the change and an improved lap time of 1:23.4 was very encouraging.
A small ride height change in session 3 didn't make much of a difference to the balance but Tony was able to get into the high 1:22sec bracket on a few clear laps.
We had 1 run left, the car had been getting better with every change and after another quick call to Curtis at AST, we stiffened the rear roll bar right up. Tony had a great run and was consistantly in the mid to low 1:22's. He managed a full 20 minute run and did 3 laps in the 21's. His best being a 1:21.8sec.
A very productive day, we still have work to do on setup but have made a giant leap forwards. Our first experience of test day was a positive one.
Were looking forward to racing tomorrow and will hopefully be more competitive.
(Race update soon, waiting on pics and some time to be inspired to write somthing interesting)
Anglesey Testing - Friday 21st May 2010
It was a lovely morning as we made our way to the Anglesey circuit for our first proper test session. Hopefully we would be able to improve on the setup we had at Brands. We arrived at the circuit mid morning and were immediately taken aback by the stunning surroundings.
We set up base for the day and went off to sign on. Playing to our strengths we decided to put Tony in the car for the full afternoon and I would be on the pit wall. We could both concentrate on our tasks.
One of the staff at the circuit gave us a drive around a few laps in a road car to show us the layout. We found this very useful and something weve not seen other circuits offer. The track is nothing like it appears in the video's, the gradients(sp) are much steeper than they appear.
After speaking to Curtis at AST we made a few tiny adjustments prior to the first run. Our main task for the first session was to establish a stable tyre pressure where we wanted them. Due to lack of running at Brands we didn't learn much about how the tyres reacted over a run and ended the race with extremely high front tyre pressure, partly the problem with the car.
Tony's first run went well and we had good tyre pressures when I checked them after the session. A fastest lap of 1:26.7sec gave us a base to start from. Tony had reported that the car had improved now the tyres weren't balloons but that it still was nowhere near where we wanted it. Prior to the day we had fitted a rear anti roll bar but left its links detached on the first run. So for the next run we connected it on its soft setting.
Session 2 was much better, the car reacted well to the change and an improved lap time of 1:23.4 was very encouraging.
A small ride height change in session 3 didn't make much of a difference to the balance but Tony was able to get into the high 1:22sec bracket on a few clear laps.
We had 1 run left, the car had been getting better with every change and after another quick call to Curtis at AST, we stiffened the rear roll bar right up. Tony had a great run and was consistantly in the mid to low 1:22's. He managed a full 20 minute run and did 3 laps in the 21's. His best being a 1:21.8sec.
A very productive day, we still have work to do on setup but have made a giant leap forwards. Our first experience of test day was a positive one.
Were looking forward to racing tomorrow and will hopefully be more competitive.
172 Race Car
Thought id post this for a giggle.
We didn't practice a stop in full race gear before Brands, just a few slow run throughs to figure out the best way to do to do belts etc.
Brands Hatch stop took us around 40seconds.
After this practice at Anglesey prequalifying, we found out we had done it wrong at Brands. We have to be at a complete stop before even slackening the belts off and be strapped in tight before starting the engine again. managed 23seconds in the race a fully legal stop as an official was stood right next to us.
We reckon 20seconds is do'able
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We didn't practice a stop in full race gear before Brands, just a few slow run throughs to figure out the best way to do to do belts etc.
Brands Hatch stop took us around 40seconds.
After this practice at Anglesey prequalifying, we found out we had done it wrong at Brands. We have to be at a complete stop before even slackening the belts off and be strapped in tight before starting the engine again. managed 23seconds in the race a fully legal stop as an official was stood right next to us.
We reckon 20seconds is do'able
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R26
Awesome weekend. I'll get to work on some photos now.
An absolutely awesome result too! I'll leave it for Jay or Tony to reveal that in their full report, but it was nail biting towards the end!
An absolutely awesome result too! I'll leave it for Jay or Tony to reveal that in their full report, but it was nail biting towards the end!
B/G 182 + PH1 Track
Anglesey is great, such a great place for a race track.
Agreed on the gradient comment, not driven it yet but when i went last year i was surprised. The other other cool think they do sometimes (on the track day i visited anyhow) was after lunch change the circuit around so they used 2 different configurations throughout the day.
They were also using one of the smaller loops to teach novices in the moring.
All the best for your race tomorrow. Have Fun.
Agreed on the gradient comment, not driven it yet but when i went last year i was surprised. The other other cool think they do sometimes (on the track day i visited anyhow) was after lunch change the circuit around so they used 2 different configurations throughout the day.
They were also using one of the smaller loops to teach novices in the moring.
All the best for your race tomorrow. Have Fun.
R26
Just an idea of the beautiful scenery around this track.
Awesome place, and amazing weekend.
Jay if you read this, I've sent you the photos
Awesome place, and amazing weekend.
Jay if you read this, I've sent you the photos
172 Race Car
Ive got no idea what you mean by that comment Adrian, you must think Cadwell is a footpath then
R26
And a massive thanks to Helen (Mrs Tony Hunter), the catering was immense as usual!
R26
Yeh we realised that just as you turned off the paddock lol.
Pretty sure Tony has it, so will bring along to Oulton
Pretty sure Tony has it, so will bring along to Oulton
R26
lol, well I bet he had a press pass
I'll see what I can do about that for next time
I'll see what I can do about that for next time
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Burpspeed would like to welcome Colshe Motor Company to the team.
Thank you both for the offer!
Gives me a bit of a dewy tip looking at that!
R26
You could never get a signal in that place lol! Fekin nightmare!
lift number 1 @ btm
Thank you both for the offer!
Gives me a bit of a dewy tip looking at that!
All the best cars are sponsored by colshe I hear
Did you have a good one then Jay?
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
<3
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
MORE GOOD TIMES..YAY
182cup & 172 racecar
We finished
I can't tell you yet,young Burp will kill me.
I can't tell you yet,young Burp will kill me.
ITB'd MK1
i know i know
182cup & 172 racecar
Who are those two clowns?
182cup & 172 racecar
All the important people know.i know i know
Bluebeard
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
And me.
182cup & 172 racecar
Don't know how that slipped through to you.
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182cup & 172 racecar
Thats no way to talk about your missus
172 Race Car
Proper testing update, race report tomorrow hopefully, sorry to keep you waiting
Anglesey Testing - Friday 21st May 2010
It was a lovely morning as we made our way to the Anglesey circuit for our first proper test session. Hopefully we would be able to improve on the setup we had at Brands. We arrived at the circuit mid morning and were immediately taken aback by the stunning surroundings.
We set up base for the day and went off to sign on. Playing to our strengths we decided to put Tony in the car for the full afternoon and I would be on the pit wall. We could both concentrate on our tasks. We fitted some more sponsor logos and pit board stickers again supplied by N2grafix.
One of the staff at the circuit gave us a drive around a few laps in a road car to show us the layout. We found this very useful and something we've not seen other circuits offer. The track is nothing like it appears in the video's, the gradients are much steeper than they appear.
After speaking to Curtis at AST we made a few tiny adjustments prior to the first run. Our main task for the first session was to establish a stable tyre pressure where we wanted them. Due to lack of running at Brands we didn't learn much about how the tyres reacted over a run and ended the race with extremely high front tyre pressure, partly the problem with the car.
Tony's first run went well and we had good tyre pressures when I checked them after the session. A fastest lap of 1:26.7sec gave us a base to start from. Tony had reported that the car had improved now the tyre weren't balloons but that it still was nowhere near where we wanted it. Prior to the day we had fitted a rear anti roll bar but left its links detached on the first run. So for the next run we connected it on its soft setting.
Session 2 was much better, the car reacted well to the change and an improved lap time of 1:22.8 was encouraging.
A small ride height change in session 3 didn't make much of a difference to the balance but Tony was able to get into the high 1:22sec bracket on a few clear laps
We had 1 run left, the car had been getting better with every change and after another quick call to Curtis at AST, we stiffened the rear roll bar right up. Tony had a great run and was consistently in the mid to low 1:22's. He managed a full 20 minute run and did 3 laps in the 21's. His best being a 1:21.8sec.
A very productive day, we still have work to do on setup but have made a giant leap forwards. Our first experience of test day was a positive one. We packed up ready to go and went off to walk the circuit. Tony describing the lap to me.
We’re looking forward to racing tomorrow and will hopefully be more competitive
Anglesey Testing - Friday 21st May 2010
It was a lovely morning as we made our way to the Anglesey circuit for our first proper test session. Hopefully we would be able to improve on the setup we had at Brands. We arrived at the circuit mid morning and were immediately taken aback by the stunning surroundings.
We set up base for the day and went off to sign on. Playing to our strengths we decided to put Tony in the car for the full afternoon and I would be on the pit wall. We could both concentrate on our tasks. We fitted some more sponsor logos and pit board stickers again supplied by N2grafix.
One of the staff at the circuit gave us a drive around a few laps in a road car to show us the layout. We found this very useful and something we've not seen other circuits offer. The track is nothing like it appears in the video's, the gradients are much steeper than they appear.
After speaking to Curtis at AST we made a few tiny adjustments prior to the first run. Our main task for the first session was to establish a stable tyre pressure where we wanted them. Due to lack of running at Brands we didn't learn much about how the tyres reacted over a run and ended the race with extremely high front tyre pressure, partly the problem with the car.
Tony's first run went well and we had good tyre pressures when I checked them after the session. A fastest lap of 1:26.7sec gave us a base to start from. Tony had reported that the car had improved now the tyre weren't balloons but that it still was nowhere near where we wanted it. Prior to the day we had fitted a rear anti roll bar but left its links detached on the first run. So for the next run we connected it on its soft setting.
Session 2 was much better, the car reacted well to the change and an improved lap time of 1:22.8 was encouraging.
A small ride height change in session 3 didn't make much of a difference to the balance but Tony was able to get into the high 1:22sec bracket on a few clear laps
We had 1 run left, the car had been getting better with every change and after another quick call to Curtis at AST, we stiffened the rear roll bar right up. Tony had a great run and was consistently in the mid to low 1:22's. He managed a full 20 minute run and did 3 laps in the 21's. His best being a 1:21.8sec.
A very productive day, we still have work to do on setup but have made a giant leap forwards. Our first experience of test day was a positive one. We packed up ready to go and went off to walk the circuit. Tony describing the lap to me.
We’re looking forward to racing tomorrow and will hopefully be more competitive
