172 Race Car
Just keep an eye out for blue flags while being lapped
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Burpspeed Version 2: Race Car Build
- Thread starter Jay Payne
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172 Race Car
A little update, we did all this a while ago.
A rule clarification for this season means we have to fit some headlights. We got hold of a set of stock 172 headlights and stripped them down. The adjusters were broken so the lamp units were bolted up solid in the housings
We like the black of our 2010 headlamp covers so painted the inner lens black on these. We also changed the bulbs for some 100w items.
Another job we got around to doing recently was to make a camera mount. We had been borrowing photographer Dan’s mount last season so needed to sort something out more permanent. Tested it at Brands last month and worked ok.
Not much else happening currently, a quiet winter compared to last year when the build was in full swing. Next time out with the car is a track day at Llandow towards the end of Feb. Hoping to get it re calibrated and the pit limiter working before then.
A rule clarification for this season means we have to fit some headlights. We got hold of a set of stock 172 headlights and stripped them down. The adjusters were broken so the lamp units were bolted up solid in the housings
We like the black of our 2010 headlamp covers so painted the inner lens black on these. We also changed the bulbs for some 100w items.
Another job we got around to doing recently was to make a camera mount. We had been borrowing photographer Dan’s mount last season so needed to sort something out more permanent. Tested it at Brands last month and worked ok.
Not much else happening currently, a quiet winter compared to last year when the build was in full swing. Next time out with the car is a track day at Llandow towards the end of Feb. Hoping to get it re calibrated and the pit limiter working before then.
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
more good progress, like the black light surrounds....
guys, i can't really be arsed to look through the whole thread to find it so though i would ask you as you may know better.
do you have any pictures of your subframes / how you attached your sidemounts to the car?
have fabricated some up but am a little unsure, pics of descriptions or anything will help...lol
guys, i can't really be arsed to look through the whole thread to find it so though i would ask you as you may know better.
do you have any pictures of your subframes / how you attached your sidemounts to the car?
have fabricated some up but am a little unsure, pics of descriptions or anything will help...lol
172 Race Car
Only pics are on here mate, easier for me to find it on our website than in this thread...............
http://burpspeed.com/Burpspeed/Build/Entries/2010/1/2_Cooling,_ECU_and_the_Office.html
http://burpspeed.com/Burpspeed/Build/Entries/2010/1/2_Cooling,_ECU_and_the_Office.html
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
so you went with sidemounts straight to the chassis (the rails left in the chassis)?
if so did you just bolt to these or did you go all the way through these to the underneath of the car?
if so did you just bolt to these or did you go all the way through these to the underneath of the car?
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
ah ok, was thinking that but was unsure whether they would be strong enough
182cup & 172 racecar
Happy Birthday 1yr old
Car went back to Matt at T-d-F yesterday for some bits and pieces to be done,launch control,pit limiter etc.should be ready at the end of the week.
Ps,I forgot the steering wheel so had to go all the way back to HQ to get it,thanks Sam for the loan of your Megane.
Car went back to Matt at T-d-F yesterday for some bits and pieces to be done,launch control,pit limiter etc.should be ready at the end of the week.
Ps,I forgot the steering wheel so had to go all the way back to HQ to get it,thanks Sam for the loan of your Megane.
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DOH :dapprove:
Nafoff
ClioSport Club Member
posh
Evo 5 RS
new toys, nothing quite like it
182cup & 172 racecar
It was always on the cards to be done,just never got around to it.
BMW Z4
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RB 182
I'm sure this has been covered in this thread or similar (can't find it sorry). What sort of budget do you need for these type of race series? PM me if need be
Prob referring to pit speed limiter?
I've been looking into this in some depth with the help of these two chaps. From what I can gather I would suggest allocating £600.00 per race, including everything from race entry to tyre wear.
Add to that the costs:
- of preparing the car
- transport costs (inc. trailer / towing car purchase etc etc)
- Have you got an license? If so throw £350.00 on top of the above.
Essentially depends on two things, firstly how many races you intend to partake in, and secondly how much you want to spend on the car!
I'm sure this has been covered in this thread or similar (can't find it sorry). What sort of budget do you need for these type of race series? PM me if need be
I've been looking into this in some depth with the help of these two chaps. From what I can gather I would suggest allocating £600.00 per race, including everything from race entry to tyre wear.
Add to that the costs:
- of preparing the car
- transport costs (inc. trailer / towing car purchase etc etc)
- Have you got an license? If so throw £350.00 on top of the above.
Essentially depends on two things, firstly how many races you intend to partake in, and secondly how much you want to spend on the car!
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182cup & 172 racecar
I assume you mean the Pit limiter,this is run from the ECU via a speed sensor which is picking up a signal from the ABS ring.
So yes,it can be done with a throttle cable .
Tom,your not far off there.Scary when you write it down,but it's great fun.
Saab 93 Aero Wagon
He doesn't have to be racing the thing......in Tom's eyes just buying shiny new stuff for the car is value alone.
172 Race Car
Easy. Cuts revs (makes it misfire)
182cup & 172 racecar
A speedo drive can be taken from the abs ring,so the information from this goes into the ECU,we plug in the laptop tell the ECU what speed we require for it to come in.
Enter pit lane,flick switch,EC1 works it all out,bingo.
Enter pit lane,flick switch,EC1 works it all out,bingo.
182cup & 172 racecar
Thats the one.(almost sounded like I knew what I was on about)
Evo 5 RS
but does it dispense beverages? Thought not!
182cup & 172 racecar
Instant.
CLIO PH1 172
182cup & 172 racecar
Whats funny about that,it is instant,I've tried it.But you don't have to put your foot to floor do you.
182cup & 172 racecar
Tom,50k is slow,we were right at the end of the pit lane at Mallory,like 20mtrs and got up to 48k and then got done at Silverstone,not that it mattered as throttle cable snapped.
There is a lot to look out for in a busy pit lane,never mind the speed as well.
There is a lot to look out for in a busy pit lane,never mind the speed as well.
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