Icemans Britcar Endurance project 182

[IcemanUK]

Well the car went on its first test Yesterday at Donnington, not the best of days as it was very chilly and damp with fog. We did not get on the track till gone 12 and suffice it to say I was VERY nervous.The car performed great, better than great to be honest. One small problem was that the front spacers bolts came loose on the left side. Looks like the bolt does not match the spacer and so only bites on part of it. These will have to be machined. Oil pressure is low on idle and we disconnected the ARB. I actually spun it twice. Once was down to cold tires and my lack of experience and the second was me lifting off half way round a corner because of traffic and my general lack of front wheel drive experience (lift off oversteer) again. learnt a lot The new switch panel looks awesome in ally Figures so far arebhp = 192At wheels = 168This puts me right at the top of class B for TDT which is perfect.

 

[Sam@NP]

The first test is always a big day, glad you came away with no bumps or scratches. Did you get any pictures?

 

[BIGASH]

Sounds really good and sounds like it went really smooth for a first day. Pictures of the completed car would be great and would be good to see how you have done the switch panels When are you next planning on testing it? I bet your happy to see all your hard work finally come together and get to drive the thing!

 

[Tony Hunter]

You were supposed to let me know Mark,remember,I could of helped.

 

[IcemanUK]

You were supposed to let me know Mark,remember,I could of helped.

I think we had a disconnect somewhere there as I thought you were coming? I was hoping to meet you.

 

[Tony Hunter]

I said you will have to let me know if you were def going,as you were not sure.

Anyway,glad it went alright,we did voice our concerns about the ARB combined with those springs though.

Let me know next time,or else.

Strange one about the spacer bolts.

 

[IcemanUK]

Hi Guys

Here goes on the pics. I was that excited i didnt take as many as i hoped too. Switch panel ones to follow

A short vid of the car on the dyno at NMS


http://www.youtube.com/user/nmsltd


Mark.

 

[IcemanUK]

I said you will have to let me know if you were def going,as you were not sure.

Anyway,glad it went alright,we did voice our concerns about the ARB combined with those springs though.

Let me know next time,or else.

Strange one about the spacer bolts.

Ah bummer Yes backend was quite light, very odd on the spacers as they were very tight and checked too. I guess these things happen all the time so you just check everything. I am so pleased it just ran though with no issues and we all went away with no bumps too. A good maiden outing.

Next track day will be once I get confirmation of TDT and then I will plan it around the first track of next year with some test days etc and post it here and PM you too that we are defo going . I do not want to go racing with out having practiced on the track first.


Mark.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Sounds well.

Watched Nick Masons Rari as well,beast.

 

[IcemanUK]

Just looked at those pics again and cant believe I finally got it finished and out on the track

Chrispy drove it and had a massive smile on his face I even let him have the last drive of the day. He deserved it as without his hard work and help it would not have been finsihed this year. Funny though as my clear instructions on his first outing were, take it steady and do 2 or 3 sighters. Ten laps flat out later LOL ah the exhuberance of youth eh

 

[IcemanUK]

Yeh they certainly have some cars down there!!!! Got a great setup and very friendly crew too. They all turned up to help me on Sunday, it was great.

 

[Tony Hunter]

It's exciting isn't it,when it's all together and actually goes,remember it well.

The bonnet doesn't look too bad.

 

[GodSpeed]

Happy to see you out on track

Are front spacers 25mm? Rim ET45 and 205 tyres and it goes clear of the arces?

 

[maynard]

Is the stig driving?

Looks good

 

[Cupman29]

Pics look amazing mate. Car is a credit to you and glad you didn't prang it on it's maiden voyage.

Love this car!

 

[Timmyevo6]

glad it all went well, any maiden voyage that results in a car be driven back onto its transporter is nothing but a fantastic result.

 

[JackJack]

Glad it went well any pics of the centre console.

 

[Yanoo]

Glad to see the car out on track. How does the gear linkage conversion kit perform?

 

[Tony Hunter]

Glad to see the car out on track. How does the gear linkage conversion kit perform?

good I hope

 

[Ollie82.]

Great to see it out on track. :approve:

Makes me want 'ours' out of hibernation and done even more....

 

[IcemanUK]

Is the stig driving?

Looks good

I wish

 

[IcemanUK]

Glad it went well any pics of the centre console.

Pics of that are coming soon

 

[IcemanUK]

Happy to see you out on track

Are front spacers 25mm? Rim ET45 and 205 tyres and it goes clear of the arces?

25mm ET 37 wheels

 

[IcemanUK]

Glad to see the car out on track. How does the gear linkage conversion kit perform?

Perfect thanks, I could now do with shorter gear ratios

 

[IcemanUK]

Hi Guys

Here are some very nice pics of the excellent work that Northampton Motorsport have done. I cannot recommend them highly enough, why?

1. They always answer the phone and ring you back unlike Custom cages and others who did totally the opposite
2. They always make time for me and my endless questions
3. They supported me and are genuinly interested in the car
4. They have a great neat and tidy workshop
5. They know their stuff inside out
6. They are the best dyno guys I have come across by far!

So to the pics

Mark

 

[BIGASH]

Looks awesome Mark you have done a great job of it all and NM look they have done a sweet job on the wiring with great attention to detail and so neat! Have you kept the UCH out of interest?

Edit: PS what is the dash top? Cut down ph1?

 

[Jay Payne]

^ I highly doubt it. No real reason to.

Very nice mate

 

[markyboy85]

Does the switch panel need to be that extravagant?. I can appreciate the skill involved but does look like a lot of work for a few switches?
Whole car looks finished to such a high standard! Awesome work from all.

 

[IcemanUK]

Does the switch panel need to be that extravagant?. I can appreciate the skill involved but does look like a lot of work for a few switches?
Whole car looks finished to such a high standard! Awesome work from all.

Just two words for you chap

Without Wax

 

[IcemanUK]

Looks awesome Mark you have done a great job of it all and NM look they have done a sweet job on the wiring with great attention to detail and so neat! Have you kept the UCH out of interest?

Edit: PS what is the dash top? Cut down ph1?

Yes cut down MK1 dash top. What's a UCH?

 

[Jay Payne]

Its the Fuse box/Body control usnit. Judging by the realy and fuse panels on the floor id guess they sacked it off

 

[IcemanUK]

Its the Fuse box/Body control usnit. Judging by the realy and fuse panels on the floor id guess they sacked it off

Ah I see. Yes ALL the standard wiring has been binned apart from the plugs needed off the looms.

 

[Jay Payne]

Best way, it weighs alot and obviously would be 8 or so years old

 

[Jay Payne]

Clear your inbox mate, need to pm you

 

[BIGASH]

Yes I just thought they might of kept it for the stalks but I suppose you can run indicators etc off the relays

 

[Nafoff]

nice mate
nice

 

[IcemanUK]

Inbox cleared

 

[GodSpeed]

25mm ET 37 wheels

Ok if you have no scrubb Ill be allright with 25mm and ET43. Cheers

Btw your car looks stunning.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Very tidy

 

[dmallett]

Such an epic build, hope its worth it!