As long as I get to choose the seat position.How about you pay for the build and I'll drive?
A development series based on the Renault Clio Sport 182, which will run alongside the existing Stock Hatch Championship for 2013 ahead of planned standalone races in 2014. The car will run on control Yokohama AD08 tyres, Gaz suspension and a control ECU. It is expected that cars could be built from as little as £5,000
As long as I get to choose the seat position.
Jamie, I spoke at length with the organisers today. I would consider it, however the regs stipulate a 6 point bolt in cage which is a bloody joke. I couldn't take them seriously after that.
Also, they are running on the same grid as Stock Hatch A for 2013. They reckon the Clio will be a couple of seconds quicker, but I very much doubt that.
The ECU is a control (sealed) ECU which you buy from the manufacturers, at an additional cost of £800. And at any point the scrutineer can remove it and replace it with another one from their collection.
As far as close racing goes it should be good, but they need to seriously re-consider the roll-cage stipulation.
I fancy it but would have to start with a new car and I worry there would be a lot of contact.
One of the good things about close racing is you don't get the massive speed differentials in multi-car championships. I think there was one mini pile up last year, but the days of deliberate contact are long gone. The organisers came down very hard on it.
GAZ? They'll need a new set every two meetings.
Yes the close racing is the big attraction for me and also would be nice to have tighter rules to stop expensive mods to remain competitive. Just a shame I can't use my car as not sure I can justify 2 clios lol
There's dozens of championships that specify GAZ shocks, is there supposed to be something wrong with them?
What about one and a half?
and the main problem is you HAVE to use a 182 cup (or cup packed) or trophy, ie the 60mm hubs, daft idea excluding the 172's
ABS is staying currently - daft
16's staying - expensive tyres
GAZ - average (that's me being kind)
its a bit open to cheating too LOL, good idea though!
A 6 point cage is not up to the job. I appreciate the stance the 750MC are taking with regards stiffness etc. Another thing that I had to point out to Bill was that the cage fitted to the car on the stand was not HANS compatible. I doubt there are any 6 point cages that are compatible.
Fred, I was told the ABS can be removed and a bias valve would be fitted.
A 6 point cage is not up to the job. I appreciate the stance the 750MC are taking with regards stiffness etc. Another thing that I had to point out to Bill was that the cage fitted to the car on the stand was not HANS compatible. I doubt there are any 6 point cages that are compatible.
Fred, I was told the ABS can be removed and a bias valve would be fitted.
A 6 point cage is not up to the job. I appreciate the stance the 750MC are taking with regards stiffness etc. Another thing that I had to point out to Bill was that the cage fitted to the car on the stand was not HANS compatible. I doubt there are any 6 point cages that are compatible.
Fred, I was told the ABS can be removed and a bias valve would be fitted.
Id do it if I could drive the thing there and back. Fark buying a trailer and towing bus.
What would a season cost? £6000?