Track / Race 172

[@Josh]

3 weeks until I am out at Cadwell for my first race with the Tricolore chaps.
Few things left to do...
Bonnet pins
Roof scoop
Tape up the new slimmed down loom
Re position the seat
Geo set up
Map at EFI on the 30th
Clean + Stickers!
Should be good!!

 

[@Josh]

Update..
It starts!!
Got to fit the new Air Box
Fit the rain light if any could get pictures of how you have mounted yours that world be good. @Tony Hunter @sonny172cup @bob the builder @Russ Rallye
Thanks

 

[bob the builder]

mine is just the spoiler brake light.

 

[Russ Rallye]

mine is just the spoiler brake light.

And mine.
Russ

 

[Tony Hunter]

So is mime.
Much easier option tbh.

 

[scotiamr2t]

Does the standard spoiler brake light meet MSA blue book standards?

 

[@Josh]

Thanks @Tony Hunter @Russ Rallye @bob the builder

 

[Russ Rallye]

Does the standard spoiler brake light meet MSA blue book standards?

There or there abouts I think, has to be 21w or above, central And possibly has to be at least a certain area. Factory mk3 cup cars run them this way and their light is smaller than a 172 cup one so its good enough for me.
Russ

 

[Adam G]

You can just use your fog lights as they comply.

 

[scotiamr2t]

Quote below taken from MSA
5.1. A rearward facing red warning light of a minimum of 21 watts, with surface area minimum 20cm2 , maximum 40cm2 , or of 21 watts with a surface area minimum of 50cm2 and with lens and reflector to EU Standards, must be located within 10cm of the centre line of the vehicle and be clearly visible from the rear. Vehicles fitted with full width bodywork may alternatively use two lights equally located about the vehicle centre line. An alternative light unit of equal or enhanced constant luminosity or LED lights that are either homologated by the FIA or comply with relevant EU Regulations may be used

Reason i asked is at a previous event during scrutineering i was informed the standard spoiler brake light wasn't suffice

 

[Tony Hunter]

Never had any trouble in 6 yrs.

 

[Russ Rallye]

Well the Clio 172/182 (cup) one complies then, it's 87cm2 21W with lens to EU standard.
Russ

 

[@Josh]

That sounds the easier option then.
Thanks Guys.

 

[@Josh]

Picking the car up tonight....
Few things left to do..... after it starting the other day the BATTERY and STOP light are showing on the dash I immediatly thought alternator which we tested and proves to have gone, not surprised given the state it is in, so I have got one off Euro Car parts which conveniently have 25% off .
So car home tonight will hopefully give it a full clean tonight and get some pictures of it now its finished in here.
All that is left then is
Roof Scoop (If I dare)
Finish boot pins
Stickers of some sort - Girlfriend has kindly bought me one 'Fatty Inside'.....This is the excuse I am using when on track.

Thanks Josh

 

[Tony Hunter]

Nearly there Josh.

 

[@Josh]

Got the car home tonight as I said before still a few things to do but here are some pictures of the work so far!

 

[imprezaworks]

When will you be doing Oulton?

 

[@Josh]

Pictures

 

[@Josh]

When will you be doing Oulton?

Ermm won't be racing there until next year but hopefully will be here between start of September and end of October.
You thinking of joining me if I go?

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks mean. Nice house too

 

[imprezaworks]

Ermm won't be racing there until next year but hopefully will be here between start of September and end of October.
You thinking of joining me if I go?

If I can get the day off was going to pop down and see how you get on

 

[@Josh]

If I can get the day off was going to pop down and see how you get on :smile:

Will let you know the date as soon as I can

 

[@Josh]

Update
Got the v6 box fitted tonight hopefully see me well in the prod plus class.
New alternator as the other one decided to give way £100 of Euro parts with 25% off.
Got the new numbers frittered as didn't like the size of the old ones.

 

[Adam G]

Numbers aren't really the correct style but you should be ok. They should really be mounted as per MSA regs on a white background. Only certain championships run the dayglo style.

 

[@Josh]

@Adam G i am waiting for Steve V from Tricolore Trophy to send me some he has had them in order for 8 weeks.
He is sending me the required white background numbers but I just wanted these in Windows like a few others and incase they don't come from Steve they are easily removed if they a major issue

 

[@Josh]

Cutting it fine but roof scoop fitted yesterday (nightmare of a job) then off to EFI Mapping on Tuesday, will see what the old girl is running it goes well so will be interesting hopefully around 170!! (Wishful thinking)
It's getting a clean today so will get some pictures done.

 

[@Josh]

I think it's done apart from mapping.
For the people who race how much padding is required around the driver area? @Tony Hunter @Adam G

 

[bob the builder]

i have padding fitted the the bars next to me and my head

 

[Adam G]

Yeah just where there is a chance of you hitting in a crash/roll. So beside and above you basically. I have on my side above the windscreen, top of door bars, A and B posts.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Not even sure if it's a msa requirement, but anywhere where you bang yourself or helmet would suffice.

 

[Adam G]

Not even sure if it's a msa requirement, but anywhere where you bang yourself or helmet would suffice.

No don't think it is. Just a recommendation iirc

 

[@Josh]

Been up at EFI Parts mapping this afternoon.
Car is running a Miltek exhaust system (Cat still in place) with a v6 air box and cold air feed all standard apart from that.

So first run on the rollers saw 171bhp all well and good however according to Chris there were a few flat spots and the sensors in the Cat were not helping.

So few more runs we get a much smoother line getting consistent 173/174 with much better power delivery.

Final few runs with Chris doing some more of his tweaking we got it to 177bhp which I am happy with given the standard engine and I know it holds it own on track.

All ready for the weekend now.
Josh

 

[Tony Hunter]

Excellant result.

See you Friday Sat

 

[imprezaworks]

Chris at efi is top.

Hope everything goes well josh

 

[@Josh]

Excellant result.

See you Friday Sat

Yeah happy with that for now!

Will be there around 2/3, are you coming in the Clio?

 

[@Josh]

Chris at efi is top.

Hope everything goes well josh :smile:

Yeah all good thanks mate will be back at Oulton over the winter

 

[JB21]

How much was the mapping session at EFI @Josh? Been contemplating it as its only 7 miles from me.

 

[imprezaworks]

£159 iirc. Be the best money you will spend imo

 

[@Josh]

How much was the mapping session at EFI @Josh? Been contemplating it as its only 7 miles from me.

£159 - Very good service I have been debating it for a while too.
Did about 6 runs in today (3 readings in each run)
He doesn't settle for the first run he is very very good.
Like I said above I am running standard engine part form air box and exhaust and managed to get another 7 bhp and a much better power delivery and throttle response.
Josh

 

[JB21]

£159 - Very good service I have been debating it for a while too.
Did about 6 runs in today (3 readings in each run)
He doesn't settle for the first run he is very very good.
Like I said above I am running standard engine part form air box and exhaust and managed to get another 7 bhp and a much better power delivery and throttle response.
Josh

Awesome, the CS defo needs a tad more low down grunt. Hopefully get this done before Aintree.