My new 172 Cup track car.

.GAZ. · Mar 18, 2014

Keenan172 said:
Had a wee drive by after work mate saw the new wheel, looks ace mate

It's seen better days but the boss was probably worth £40 on its own lol.

Keenan172 · Mar 18, 2014

Can't beat it for that price mate

.GAZ. · Mar 18, 2014

Defo mate! Just need to grab some oil and I'm ready for Knockhill on Sunday!

The_Pirate · Mar 19, 2014

F@nny cup

Keenan172 · Mar 19, 2014

.GAZ. said:
Defo mate! Just need to grab some oil and I'm ready for Knockhill on Sunday!

I might pop up with the boys then, she's working on Sunday anyway

.GAZ. · Mar 19, 2014

Danny_172 said:
F@nny cup 

Prlck!

.GAZ. · Mar 19, 2014

Keenan172 said:
I might pop up with the boys then, she's working on Sunday anyway

Cool mate. I'll probably see you before then.

Keenan172 · Mar 19, 2014

Cool mate

Gaz85 · Mar 19, 2014

Danny_172 said:
F@nny cup 

I like this addition best mod to date

.GAZ. · Mar 19, 2014

Gaz85 said:
I like this addition best mod to date

Gives it character LOL!

Martin. · Mar 19, 2014

That steering wheel looks a mess. Is it really as bad as the picture portray?

Personally couldn't have it looking like that, no matter how cheap it was.

No offence but I think it lets your car down.

.GAZ. · Mar 19, 2014

Martin. said:
That steering wheel looks a mess. Is it really as bad as the picture portray?

Personally couldn't have it looking like that, no matter how cheap it was.

No offence but I think it lets your car down.

It's not as bad as it looks tbh. It's not perfect but it serves a purpose. This isn't a pretty track car, by any means.

Martin. · Mar 19, 2014

.GAZ. said:
It's not as bad as it looks tbh. It's not perfect but it serves a purpose. This isn't a pretty track car, by any means.

I get that, and it makes perfect sense.

Just the wheel looks like someone has wiped their ass all over it lol.

Maybe a little brush up would make a good difference?

Dan@SJM · Mar 19, 2014

.GAZ. said:
This isn't a pretty track car, by any means.

Car and driver in perfect harmony then.

The_Pirate · Mar 19, 2014

Martin. said:
I get that, and it makes perfect sense.

Just the wheel looks like someone has wiped their ass all over it lol.

Maybe a little brush up would make a good difference?

I wanted to clean it but Gary's rough as toast, with shards of glass for a topping

.GAZ. · Mar 19, 2014

Dan@SJM said:
Car and driver in perfect harmony then.

Knob.

Gaz85 · Mar 19, 2014

.GAZ. said:
Gives it character LOL!

certainly fitting with the character who drives it

.GAZ. · Mar 19, 2014

Gaz85 said:
certainly fitting with the character who drives it

Just aswell that you've driven it, too.

.GAZ. · Mar 21, 2014

Managed to fit my PMS stud kit today, for my trackday on Sunday:

Better pic of the wheel:

And a bit of fun:

MG cup · Mar 21, 2014

Go alright Gaz? Is that grease is see from the cv boot on the front?

.GAZ. · Mar 21, 2014

Yeah, the jubilee clip was loose. I packed it up and re-tightened the clip.

Going to Halfrauds tomorrow to buy a 17mm deep hardened socket and a decent snap bar as my other wheel brace isn't deep enough.

Cupman29 · Mar 21, 2014

What a selfie Gaz! :rasp:

Hope you enjoy the trackday on Sunday.

.GAZ. · Mar 21, 2014

Cupman29 said:
What a selfie Gaz! :rasp:

Hope you enjoy the trackday on Sunday.

Cheers lol. Had to be done!

Cupman29 · Mar 21, 2014

.GAZ. said:
Cheers lol. Had to be done!

True, still a shock to the system though when you are casually scrolling down your thread! Lol

.GAZ. · Mar 21, 2014

Face only a mother could love IIRC!

LiamR172 · Mar 21, 2014

Gary, your steering wheel is brown mate! Whats going on

.GAZ. · Mar 21, 2014

It was £40 with a boss. YALDY!

LiamR172 · Mar 21, 2014

But... but.. its brown?

MG cup · Mar 21, 2014

.GAZ. said:
Yeah, the jubilee clip was loose. I packed it up and re-tightened the clip.

Going to Halfrauds tomorrow to buy a 17mm deep hardened socket and a decent snap bar as my other wheel brace isn't deep enough.

Don't buy an impact socket mate as it won't fit on 90% of wheel bolts due to its diameter. Also try and check the socket you get on the nuts as the newer Halfords deep sockets have shallow hex in them and smaller than 1/2 straight through so studs won't fit through.

.GAZ. · Mar 21, 2014

I've got a normal 17mm deep socket I can take in to check the diameter, before I buy.

MG cup · Mar 21, 2014

Normal socket is fine mate? Why do you want an impact socket?

.GAZ. · Mar 21, 2014

To be cool.

Cupman29 · Mar 22, 2014

Technically, only impact sockets should be used on an impact gun. Normal sockets are for hand tools and any warranties will not be upheld if used on an impact gun. First hand experience!

At only 100Nm normal sockets will last well but it's up to you.

.GAZ. · Mar 22, 2014

Never bothered lol. Not even left the house, today.

Paprika123 · Mar 22, 2014

Lo, l.

.GAZ. · Mar 22, 2014

Cunny Funt.

NorthloopCup · Mar 22, 2014

Cupman29 said:
Technically, only impact sockets should be used on an impact gun. Normal sockets are for hand tools and any warranties will not be upheld if used on an impact gun. First hand experience!

At only 100Nm normal sockets will last well but it's up to you.

Impact sockets are actually softer than normal sockets so they absorb some of the shock loading that go through them. Snap on ones are definitely like that. Plus the chrome vanadium can chip off.

.GAZ. · Mar 22, 2014

Ready for Knockhill tomorrow.

.GAZ. · Mar 24, 2014

Cracking day at Knockhill yesterday! Slight problem with the TDC sensor but with help from @Andyrg I was back on track without missing a session. Also thanks to Stu. for selling me some Speedline Vega's (Valver wheels).

Few pics: