Burpspeed Version 2: Race Car Build

[Bruce-BHPerformance]

Just read this thread from start to finish.
Very nice work being done there guys.

Have you reconsidered the plastic windows as it saved me about 10kg on my old 5GTT race car?

 

[Jay Payne]

Front windows are going plastic. Rears will stay for now as they are bonded

 

[Tony Hunter]

Just read this thread from start to finish.
Very nice work being done there guys.

Have you reconsidered the plastic windows as it saved me about 10kg on my old 5GTT race car?

All in hand

 

[Hutchie]

Front windows are going plastic. Rears will stay for now as they are bonded

its intresting that the rear glass is lighter than plastic replacements.

the boot lid ones loads lighter though

 

[Jamesstone]

Looking really nice guys, keep up the good work

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

its intresting that the rear glass is lighter than plastic replacements.

the boot lid ones loads lighter though

I'll disagree with you there my 3mm stuff was defo lighter than the glass.

 

[Bazzon]

I'll disagree with you there my 3mm stuff was defo lighter than the glass.

Our Rears are 3mm aswell and alot lighter than the glass ones we took out. Hutchie seems to get plastic that is weaved with lead though

 

[chrispy.clio]

Good progress keep it up

Where can you get poly windows?

 

[Hutchie]

Our Rears are 3mm aswell and alot lighter than the glass ones we took out. Hutchie seems to get plastic that is weaved with lead though

nahh we just have ones that are a direct replacement instead of ones that dont fill recess properly.

poly windows look naff anyway

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

nahh we just have ones that are a direct replacement instead of ones that dont fill recess properly.

poly windows look naff anyway

Again I choose to differ mate.

Plastics4performance ones look OE.

Ah well each to there own.

 

[Hutchie]

Again I choose to differ mate.

Plastics4performance ones look OE.

Ah well each to there own.

ours are p4p ones

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

ours are p4p ones

Legend they make good s**t.

 

[Hutchie]

rear one scratches easily tbh. was concidering polishing it to a shine and then clear lacquer.

 

[Tony Hunter]

3mm is not FIA approved for racing,Blue book say's 4mm.

 

[Jay Payne]

Sorry the pics have all dissapeared. We had a tidy up of the website and they have been moved.

Full Blog can be seen on Burpspeed.com under the build tag.


Its been 6 weeks since I updated this thread. We havent been sat on our hands, weve been very busy. A few updates to catch up on........






Monday 21st December 2009


We've made a start on the ECU and engine bay wiring loom. We are using a Tour de Force EC1, ECU. We started by finishing off the bulkhead plug wiring. Any empty pins on the plug were filled and an extra econoseal plug added for future applications. Then all wrapped in loom tape.

A Comms socket for the ECU had to be fitted to the loom somewhere, so we chose to fit it in the side of the switch box.

Saturday 26th December 2009


The engine bay side of the loom had to be built up into the plug. Starting with a big bundle of wire, all the necessary tools and the kitchen table, it slowly came together.

Again all the unused pins were filled and will be connected to a plug for any additional circuits that may need to be fitted in the future. For now, the loom has been taped up and is quite long (Generous guess work when ordering the wire). When its all fitted to the engine we can shorten the wires and route to the correct areas of the engine before finishing.

Sunday 27th Decemer 2009


A TRS tow strap has been fitted to the front and rear of the car to the stock tow eye locations. We made up an angled bracket from some very thick steel and some big bolts

Saturday 2nd January 2010


After a frustrating few days spent on the wiring where very little was achieved, today was a welcome change. Dan (Shadowness) was around to lend a hand and all three of us worked solidly for over 12 hours. Worked centred around 3 main things, getting the seat in and positioned correctly, fitting the new radiator and again yet more wiring.

First up the radiator. We've changed the radiator to a smaller unit and compact race fan.

The replacement radiator is slightly longer than the stock rad. A bracket had to be made for the bottom of it to sit on. Then some 'L' brackets for the top section to bolt to the cross member.

After we were happy with the fitment we fitted the race fan to the inside. The supplied fitting kit worked well and the fan proved quite powerful after a quick test.

Following a pin out list sent to us by Tour-de-force, the ECU plug was fitted to the loom. Then the loom tidied up further, along with making connections from ECU to fuse box so the ECU can switch the fuel pump and cooling fan relays. The ECU itself was stuck to the tunnel in front of the gearstick using some 'Le Mans' spec velcro, it aint coming off!

An FIA approved Bimarco Expert race seat with custom stitching, was supplied by JMS Tuning along with the mounting brackets. After lots of measuring and about 30 trial fittings we were happy with the position and bolted it all down tight. Then we fitted the belts. A 6 point TRS 3'' harness, in orange of course.

Sunday 3rd January 2010


Now that the seat is in we could decide on a location for the brake bias adjuster. We may not need to have one in the system, as we are running effectively a non ABS 172 Cup setup with a load valve above the rear axle. But after a lot of problems we previously had with the track car after removing the ABS, we thought it wise to add one. We think we can manually adjust the 'cup' load valve to give a set, fixed amount of rear bias and then adjust inside the car depending on conditions. Time will tell if we have got it right.

The best place we found for the adjuster was to the left of the gear stick. Its just within reach but wont get knocked accidentally.

Then we made up some pipes. The bias adjuster pipe travels along the tunnel and through the rear floor to a splitter. The to the 'T' connector and finally to the load valve.

 

[Nafoff]

good progress jay / tony

loom looks very nice and like the plug idea, is matt mapping it for you also?
seats look very nice, like the personal touch, did you just mount the sidemounts straight through the shell? or re-enforce it first?

 

[b33fy172]

Look's like it's coming together fast now. Love those orange harnesses. where from?

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

This car looks epic, when I went round I was staggered how much work has gone into it. Even the little things such as the brake pipes.

Should be awesome on track, if Jay can keep it pointing in the right direction!

 

[RichCup]

Awesome work guys! How far do you reckon you've got left to go with it before it's ready?

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

^ From what they've told me it just needs mapping

 

[MrBox]

Great work guys, cant wait to see it finished.. Will be keeping an eye on this one

 

[Jamesstone]

Looking really smart guys, Seat even more so Look forward to seeing this in action!

 

[ado]

Not far to go now. Lets hope it stays in this condition.

I see a common theme with mine except mine is mainly black. Nice harness.

 

[Jay Payne]

loom looks very nice and like the plug idea, is matt mapping it for you also?
seats look very nice, like the personal touch, did you just mount the sidemounts straight through the shell? or re-enforce it first?

Yes Matt is mapping it very soon.

Seat mounted in the stock seat rails. Its quite sturdy, we will see what the scruiteneer says.

Look's like it's coming together fast now. Love those orange harnesses. where from?

Bought from Ado on here. Dont know where he got them

Awesome work guys! How far do you reckon you've got left to go with it before it's ready?

Posted progress upto first weekend in January. Loads more done since then.Tbh its pretty much done. Will update fully within the next few weeks.

 

[Ollie82.]

Im seriously slacking. I've only just had a look at this project!

Extremely impressed gents. Will have to try and get along to one of your race meetings this year.
Lets just hope you both do better than you did Karting....

 

[Tony Hunter]

Im seriously slacking. I've only just had a look at this project!

Extremely impressed gents. Will have to try and get along to one of your race meetings this year.
Lets just hope you both do better than you did Karting....

Brands Hatch in May?
And you sir,are a cheeky chappy

 

[theduck]

You'll have to post up a full schedule if you havent already. Will make as many as I can

 

[Tom@JMS]

lovely biscuits

 

[Tony Hunter]

We have just been given our race Number. 4

 

[Tony Hunter]

You'll have to post up a full schedule if you havent already. Will make as many as I can

Post 73,but some have changed now,I will do it later when I have them in front of me.

 

[Jay Payne]

Lets just hope you both do better than you did Karting....

Pole Position iirc? kept you in sight for 20mins till i was black flagged & how many stones lighter are you again?

 

[Tom@JMS]

Now now ladies, at least you didn't get rammed off by your 'not-so-better-half'

Anyway I thought we made a good team being miserable and bitter in the pits together jay

 

[Chesh]

pictures on previous pages arent working i wanna see what it looks like!

 

[jamie rigby]

more more more! what about the rest of january?...

 

[Tony Hunter]

more more more! what about the rest of january?...

Just loads done

 

[Ian]

Incredible progress gents, I'll try and make it to the Oulton Park event and get some photos for you, so would you please let me know if the date changes from the 12th June?

Keep up the good work.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Sun 9th May Brands Hatch
Sat 22nd May Anglesey
Sat 12th June Oulton Park
Sun 13th June FCS with Tour-de-Force and RS Tuning on stand.
3rd/4th July Spa?
Sat 24th July Cadwell Park
Sun 29th August Mallory Park(Bank holiday weekend)
Sat 4th September Silverstone
Sun 17th Oct Snetterton

Plus the odd RS track days to attend to,and several track days for testing.Phew.

 

[Ollie82.]

Pole Position iirc? kept you in sight for 20mins till i was black flagged & how many stones lighter are you again?

I led into the first corner iirc? Im a good 14 stone.....give or take 3 stone...:clown:

Im gonna do another one this year so you can inflict some pay-back....

Brands in May it is i think Tony. Can you get me into hospitality?

 

[Tony Hunter]

You will get a curly sandwhich if you clean the windscreen and pamper to my needs.

 

[Ollie82.]

You will get a curly sandwhich if you clean the windscreen and pamper to my needs.

Sold. I'll even hold your grid board if you supply the rubber cat suit and blonde wig.