Team Monkfish Racing
14 August 2008, 09:56 AM
#61
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Pics courtesy of Chungster-22b.com
I drove down in convoy with team mate Neil, following his R33GTR. A detour to try and find a shell garage but was unsuccessful, this would cost me later!
Once we had arrived I prepped the car, setting the suspension and tyre pressures, when I finally got a pit hand, Paul, past the tards on the paddock gate he set about adjust the roll bars to see what effect they have.
With a hot lap time from last year of 56.1 secs, I set myself a target of a 54 sec lap. A tall order but thought it may be possible with the right set up and getting a clear lap, when the tyres are fresh.
Out for practice and manage a few clear laps although the tyres are gone after 2 full laps, but I keep out trying some different lines. Paddock doesn’t feel as quick this year, I seem to be getting on the power earlier, and nearly loose it a few times on the grass-crete, and the brakes have gone a bit spongy.
A 56.588 is set, and I’m fairly happy for now as I remember last year I was getting consistent 57’s and the hot lap was nearly losing it on every corner. The car is stepping out a bit but it’s controllable over steer. I have to come in as I’m at around 1/3rd to ½ full and getting fuel surge out of clearways.
Got the brakes bled, with a better pedal feel, but with the engine running it still feels a bit off, someone assures me it’s the pedal itself, and I have witnessed for the 1st time myself how much the bulkhead actually flexes under pedal pressure. Brake stopper on ‘to do’ list.
Back out again and I get lots of clear laps in with only 2 out of the 18 laps done slower than a 56. My quickest lap this time is surprisingly on lap 13, a 56.226. This lap has none of my quickest sectors or best top speeds. The timing sheets tell me my best 2 paired sectors would achieve a 55.871. The car feels great and its lots of fun, now I don’t want to change anything so leave it alone. Again getting fuel surge as level gets below ½ full.
Totally brimmers with fuel this time, thought I was going to run out so had to buy some Sunoco stuff, not very cheap at all. Afterwards 2 people offer me fuel as their cars were non-runners! Out for the qualifying and push hard getting in a total of 19 laps, quickest lap this time on lap 4 with a time of 56.360, and a possible ‘ideal’ of 55.915. Unfortunately not quick enough to qualify, although this is the closest I’ve come this season, and in view of the competition not a bad result.
After the prize giving, everything was packed into the car for the drive home. I was pleased the car ran without fault again for countless laps and thankful to the following, in no particular order.
Pit help, Paul, Jamie, and Stu. Neil for accommodating me.
The following sponsors.
Road And Stage Performance Ltd
Opie Oils
3-cam.com
Roelands Race Rally
Also
Carl Davey
Japspeed
Cobra
ps-pt.com
sox-japoc.co.uk
Dubstar
I drove down in convoy with team mate Neil, following his R33GTR. A detour to try and find a shell garage but was unsuccessful, this would cost me later!
Once we had arrived I prepped the car, setting the suspension and tyre pressures, when I finally got a pit hand, Paul, past the tards on the paddock gate he set about adjust the roll bars to see what effect they have.
With a hot lap time from last year of 56.1 secs, I set myself a target of a 54 sec lap. A tall order but thought it may be possible with the right set up and getting a clear lap, when the tyres are fresh.
Out for practice and manage a few clear laps although the tyres are gone after 2 full laps, but I keep out trying some different lines. Paddock doesn’t feel as quick this year, I seem to be getting on the power earlier, and nearly loose it a few times on the grass-crete, and the brakes have gone a bit spongy.
A 56.588 is set, and I’m fairly happy for now as I remember last year I was getting consistent 57’s and the hot lap was nearly losing it on every corner. The car is stepping out a bit but it’s controllable over steer. I have to come in as I’m at around 1/3rd to ½ full and getting fuel surge out of clearways.
Got the brakes bled, with a better pedal feel, but with the engine running it still feels a bit off, someone assures me it’s the pedal itself, and I have witnessed for the 1st time myself how much the bulkhead actually flexes under pedal pressure. Brake stopper on ‘to do’ list.
Back out again and I get lots of clear laps in with only 2 out of the 18 laps done slower than a 56. My quickest lap this time is surprisingly on lap 13, a 56.226. This lap has none of my quickest sectors or best top speeds. The timing sheets tell me my best 2 paired sectors would achieve a 55.871. The car feels great and its lots of fun, now I don’t want to change anything so leave it alone. Again getting fuel surge as level gets below ½ full.
Totally brimmers with fuel this time, thought I was going to run out so had to buy some Sunoco stuff, not very cheap at all. Afterwards 2 people offer me fuel as their cars were non-runners! Out for the qualifying and push hard getting in a total of 19 laps, quickest lap this time on lap 4 with a time of 56.360, and a possible ‘ideal’ of 55.915. Unfortunately not quick enough to qualify, although this is the closest I’ve come this season, and in view of the competition not a bad result.
After the prize giving, everything was packed into the car for the drive home. I was pleased the car ran without fault again for countless laps and thankful to the following, in no particular order.
Pit help, Paul, Jamie, and Stu. Neil for accommodating me.
The following sponsors.
Road And Stage Performance Ltd
Opie Oils
3-cam.com
Roelands Race Rally
Also
Carl Davey
Japspeed
Cobra
ps-pt.com
sox-japoc.co.uk
Dubstar
14 August 2008, 10:06 AM
#62
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Thread Starter
I've dropped the car off with a list of things to do including:
1. Wider wheels/tyres
2. Rolling arches
3. Fuel Surge prevention
4. Reseting ARB's
5. Check wheel alignent and some more camber up front
6. Oil cooler fitment
7. possible replacment of rear brake braided hoses
8. Brake stopper
9. Gear linkage bush
10. Invstigate rubbing noise on rear brakes, possible rear pad wear.
11. Rob some unsuspecting person to pay for above
3. Was toying with the idea of foam baffled tank but maybe PITA to measure up and there must be a reason why most seem to be using swirl pots instead.
10. Only done 4 track days now with these pads DS2500's on rear, but look quite worn, the inside of the disc felt scored but we'll see when its inspected properly.
1. Wider wheels/tyres
2. Rolling arches
3. Fuel Surge prevention
4. Reseting ARB's
5. Check wheel alignent and some more camber up front
6. Oil cooler fitment
7. possible replacment of rear brake braided hoses
8. Brake stopper
9. Gear linkage bush
10. Invstigate rubbing noise on rear brakes, possible rear pad wear.
11. Rob some unsuspecting person to pay for above
3. Was toying with the idea of foam baffled tank but maybe PITA to measure up and there must be a reason why most seem to be using swirl pots instead.
10. Only done 4 track days now with these pads DS2500's on rear, but look quite worn, the inside of the disc felt scored but we'll see when its inspected properly.
21 September 2008, 01:51 PM
#64
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Thread Starter
Brief update,
No pics unfortunately.
Wheels are on, arches rolled accordingly, wheel spacers on the rear. Rear pads replaced, wing mirrors replaced. Oil cooler is fitted - awaiting pipe work. Still awaiting longer rear braided hoses for brakes and pipework for fuel surge kit. Open to suggestions as to where to mount the swirl pot/pump. Was thinking easiest would be in the spare wheel well as that would be easier to firewall. Could do it all in the engine bay but tight for space and fuel heating up may be a problem then.
Also need to get some clips/securing device for boot.
Still to do but no cash is:
Lighter windows
Heated front screen/strip heater matrix
More power - awaiting a spec and costing on this
Dill
No pics unfortunately.
Wheels are on, arches rolled accordingly, wheel spacers on the rear. Rear pads replaced, wing mirrors replaced. Oil cooler is fitted - awaiting pipe work. Still awaiting longer rear braided hoses for brakes and pipework for fuel surge kit. Open to suggestions as to where to mount the swirl pot/pump. Was thinking easiest would be in the spare wheel well as that would be easier to firewall. Could do it all in the engine bay but tight for space and fuel heating up may be a problem then.
Also need to get some clips/securing device for boot.
Still to do but no cash is:
Lighter windows
Heated front screen/strip heater matrix
More power - awaiting a spec and costing on this
Dill
11 November 2008, 01:16 PM
#65
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Thread Starter
Managed to get some pics uploaded from phone.
New wheels 17x8J Rota Force with 235/40/R17 R888 Tyres
10mm spacers rear, 8mm front, extra length studs and rolled arches. Still need to do a track day to test arch clearance before I can sell on my other sset of wheels.
Theres a firewall plate thats secured over it all and makes the boot flat.
Cheers
Dill
New wheels 17x8J Rota Force with 235/40/R17 R888 Tyres
10mm spacers rear, 8mm front, extra length studs and rolled arches. Still need to do a track day to test arch clearance before I can sell on my other sset of wheels.
Theres a firewall plate thats secured over it all and makes the boot flat.
Cheers
Dill
16 December 2008, 07:22 PM
#67
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Thread Starter
No time to get it out the snow unfortuneately.
Arches need a fair bit more work to stop rubbing, they clear, but when under load they rub a bit which would probably lead to a blow out on track.
Cheers
Dill
Arches need a fair bit more work to stop rubbing, they clear, but when under load they rub a bit which would probably lead to a blow out on track.
Cheers
Dill
07 January 2009, 02:09 PM
#68
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Thread Starter
Still more work to be done on the arches to get the wheels running properly, need an arch rolling tool if anyone knows the solution.
Also getting these fitted as the OE system is a bit dodgy know the release is welded onto the roll cage.
AeroCatch® - new design of bonnet pin, available in locking or non-locking versions – see how it works.........
Also holding out for some lucrative deal so I can afford a race spec engine/gearbox/clutch lol......I'll keep buying my lottery tickets
Dill
Also getting these fitted as the OE system is a bit dodgy know the release is welded onto the roll cage.
AeroCatch® - new design of bonnet pin, available in locking or non-locking versions – see how it works.........
Also holding out for some lucrative deal so I can afford a race spec engine/gearbox/clutch lol......I'll keep buying my lottery tickets
Dill
27 May 2009, 11:04 PM
#69
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Hi All,
Its been a while so I need to update my thread with 1 round missed, Knockhill done, and Silverstone just around the corner….
I’ve been extremely busy at work and have had no time for the car so left it to RASP to sort the majority of the jobs.
1) Boot pins are on, boot pull removed
2) Bonnet pins on and bonnet pin removed
3) Aircon heat exchanger remains for now
4) Eng oil + filter, G/box oil, diff oil, and coolant replenished. Fluids courtesy of Opie Oils for engine oil, car oil, motorbike oil, gear oil, motor oil, race oil, brake fluid
5) Boost pump circuit breaker and lift pump switch wired in
6) Firewall secured and trimmed
7) Cables tidied up
8) Arches rolled and pulled
9) I’ve done some decals, still a few to do, tried to do some at Knockhill but its difficult in the wind!
10) Fire sleeve added to oil cooler pipe work (Cheers Steven
)
The doors were also gutted and lighter windows fitted from Plastics 4 Performance - Specialist Manufacturers for the Motorsports Industry. The ‘window-popping-out-at speed-problem’ has been dealt with buy carbon strips atop each front window and hopefully will keep them in
I couldn’t believe the amount of weight removed from the doors, 2 big boxes of crap, the interseat console was also tidied up as a switch panel.
So off to Knockhill with a monumental amount of travel involved to get the car there, and back.
I arrived at a B+B Friday night so I could have some track time on the Saturday afternoon session. Up early and out, it didn’t look good and much of the morning ‘public’ track time was curtailed due to fog.
It lifted slightly and we were allowed out for testing. It was very foggy, and quite wet too making visibility difficult. Getting used to the car and the set up again as I haven’t driven it since Brands last year.
At the end of my 1st outing, there appeared to be hesitation at higher revs, after some borrowing of tools and crimps (Cheers Zen Performance and also the 6R4 teamJ) and re-terminated the boost pump tags. It seems to have solved it, unless it was coincidence as I wiggled all the ignition cables too.
I was ready for a 4th outing with a passenger, whilst checking tyre pressures one of my valves decided to give up, and by the time it was sorted it was too late and the drift practice had begun…still better to have problems today than tomorrow.
Early night and up early and back to the track. Weather was much better.
Out for warm up, the track still damp in places, the car was fine although due to being set a bit stiffer the 1st corner was unsettling the car more than last year, still 7th/21 and a best time of 59.225 (lap 3/13). I knew I’d drop down the pack as not everyone had the practice the day before.
The tyres going off very quickly as usual, so if on your ‘hot lap’ someone decides to take the 1st corner slow or come back to pit in front of you, that’s it, but it’s the same for everyone.
I came off after the 1st corner onto the grass, after a quick inspection underneath, and a slight softening of the suspension I was back out again.
All the usual fluid and pressure checks done ‘Practice’ was underway, again difficult to find clear track even when slowing to allow a gap. I even managed a double pirouette down Seat curves overdoing it on cold tyres,lol.
My best time being 58.909. I was very pleased as the previous 2 times here I couldn’t break 1 minute, now I’d shaved over a second off.
Qualifying was upon us and another session, again, quite a few laps spoilt by pitting cars, and a yellow flag incident that stayed there for quite a while, and some ‘fluid’ up my window that was in fact my engine oil.
It wasn’t good and thought I was out, but due to the one-hit-wonder ruling, I was in 10th place of 4wd…just.
So out for the finals, just, as I’d tried everyone in the pits for the spare that no-one has…an oil filler cap (don’t ask!), a make shift option was realised in the form of a rubber glove and good old black nasty tape.
Again I kept hitting traffic, and never really felt a got a good flier, I came in for a bit to try and cool the tyres and went back out. To no avail, 1-2 good laps is really all it feels I can muster before they go off. Best lap of a 59.405 on lap 2/12, my slowest ‘best’ lap all day, but just good enough to get some points I hope.
Many thanks to the following in no particular order
John and team at RASP ltd
Opie Oils
Ace Image graphics
James at Goodridge
And also a big thank you to all the drivers and teams that helped, raced, and the spectators too for coming to watch me spin!
Cheers
Dill
(All pictures gratefully used)
Its been a while so I need to update my thread with 1 round missed, Knockhill done, and Silverstone just around the corner….
I’ve been extremely busy at work and have had no time for the car so left it to RASP to sort the majority of the jobs.
1) Boot pins are on, boot pull removed
2) Bonnet pins on and bonnet pin removed
3) Aircon heat exchanger remains for now
4) Eng oil + filter, G/box oil, diff oil, and coolant replenished. Fluids courtesy of Opie Oils for engine oil, car oil, motorbike oil, gear oil, motor oil, race oil, brake fluid
5) Boost pump circuit breaker and lift pump switch wired in
6) Firewall secured and trimmed
7) Cables tidied up
8) Arches rolled and pulled
9) I’ve done some decals, still a few to do, tried to do some at Knockhill but its difficult in the wind!
10) Fire sleeve added to oil cooler pipe work (Cheers Steven
)The doors were also gutted and lighter windows fitted from Plastics 4 Performance - Specialist Manufacturers for the Motorsports Industry. The ‘window-popping-out-at speed-problem’ has been dealt with buy carbon strips atop each front window and hopefully will keep them in
I couldn’t believe the amount of weight removed from the doors, 2 big boxes of crap, the interseat console was also tidied up as a switch panel.
So off to Knockhill with a monumental amount of travel involved to get the car there, and back.
I arrived at a B+B Friday night so I could have some track time on the Saturday afternoon session. Up early and out, it didn’t look good and much of the morning ‘public’ track time was curtailed due to fog.
It lifted slightly and we were allowed out for testing. It was very foggy, and quite wet too making visibility difficult. Getting used to the car and the set up again as I haven’t driven it since Brands last year.
At the end of my 1st outing, there appeared to be hesitation at higher revs, after some borrowing of tools and crimps (Cheers Zen Performance and also the 6R4 teamJ) and re-terminated the boost pump tags. It seems to have solved it, unless it was coincidence as I wiggled all the ignition cables too.
I was ready for a 4th outing with a passenger, whilst checking tyre pressures one of my valves decided to give up, and by the time it was sorted it was too late and the drift practice had begun…still better to have problems today than tomorrow.
Early night and up early and back to the track. Weather was much better.
Out for warm up, the track still damp in places, the car was fine although due to being set a bit stiffer the 1st corner was unsettling the car more than last year, still 7th/21 and a best time of 59.225 (lap 3/13). I knew I’d drop down the pack as not everyone had the practice the day before.
The tyres going off very quickly as usual, so if on your ‘hot lap’ someone decides to take the 1st corner slow or come back to pit in front of you, that’s it, but it’s the same for everyone.
I came off after the 1st corner onto the grass, after a quick inspection underneath, and a slight softening of the suspension I was back out again.
All the usual fluid and pressure checks done ‘Practice’ was underway, again difficult to find clear track even when slowing to allow a gap. I even managed a double pirouette down Seat curves overdoing it on cold tyres,lol.
My best time being 58.909. I was very pleased as the previous 2 times here I couldn’t break 1 minute, now I’d shaved over a second off.
Qualifying was upon us and another session, again, quite a few laps spoilt by pitting cars, and a yellow flag incident that stayed there for quite a while, and some ‘fluid’ up my window that was in fact my engine oil.
It wasn’t good and thought I was out, but due to the one-hit-wonder ruling, I was in 10th place of 4wd…just.
So out for the finals, just, as I’d tried everyone in the pits for the spare that no-one has…an oil filler cap (don’t ask!), a make shift option was realised in the form of a rubber glove and good old black nasty tape.
Again I kept hitting traffic, and never really felt a got a good flier, I came in for a bit to try and cool the tyres and went back out. To no avail, 1-2 good laps is really all it feels I can muster before they go off. Best lap of a 59.405 on lap 2/12, my slowest ‘best’ lap all day, but just good enough to get some points I hope.
Many thanks to the following in no particular order
John and team at RASP ltd
Opie Oils
Ace Image graphics
James at Goodridge
And also a big thank you to all the drivers and teams that helped, raced, and the spectators too for coming to watch me spin!
Cheers
Dill
(All pictures gratefully used)
28 May 2009, 06:47 PM
#70
good stuff dude I'll hopefully have my white one along at Brands!
Can you give more details on how much rolling/pulling you had to do the rears? Was it all done with one of those skateboard wheels that bolt to the hub?
What sort of power are you running now?
I'll hopefully have my white one along at Brands!Can you give more details on how much rolling/pulling you had to do the rears? Was it all done with one of those skateboard wheels that bolt to the hub?
What sort of power are you running now?
28 May 2009, 10:01 PM
#71
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Thread Starter
Hi Adam,
I'll check with thr garage, I know they had to buy a tool especially for it as the bodyshop nearby didn't have one.
It was rolling roaded earlier this year at 309 bhp, not sure on torque. Had 3 different RR's done over the past couple of years all come in around 300 BHP, still on standard block, internals, turbo, gearbox....wish I could afford a race engine or someone would give me one lol.
Cheers
Dill
I'll check with thr garage, I know they had to buy a tool especially for it as the bodyshop nearby didn't have one.
It was rolling roaded earlier this year at 309 bhp, not sure on torque. Had 3 different RR's done over the past couple of years all come in around 300 BHP, still on standard block, internals, turbo, gearbox....wish I could afford a race engine or someone would give me one lol.
Cheers
Dill
06 June 2009, 01:38 AM
#73
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Thread Starter
Time Attack 2009 - Club Challenge
Round 3
#8 Team Monkfish Racing
Unfortuneately I was let down last minute by someone who was supposed to be lending me a tow van and trailor. This meant a lot of last minute changes to travel, a real PITA.
On the way down after a service stop, on the slip road down to the M-way my bonnet lifted and smacked up. Luckily the screen wasn't touched, but the bonnet brackets and bonnet was bent at the rear.
I got down to Paul's on Saturday. I spent a while having a look at the thermostat after some previous scares with water temps on returning to the pit at Knockhill. Stat tested and hole drilled out a little the car was washed quickly and taken down to Silverstone.
Up at sparrows fart o'clock on Sunday and met with a few from piston-broke.com and headed back to Silverstone.
Stu helped a great deal with the car prep remaining whilst I signed on, briefed etc. Everything checked and suspension set I was ready for warm up.
Warm up underway, there didn't appear to be much grip in the complex and there was a lot of traffic to contend with,
the session seemed over very quickly and back into pit...monitoring the water temp which seemed to be better and not rising, although a proper cool down lap couldn't be done as the chequred flap was being waved just short of the pit, not good.
A time of 1.09.752 on lap 4 out of 6, (speed trap 118.1mph sector 1, 111.7mph finish line) comparable to my best time last year, but I was sure around 2 secs could be taken off this with a good clear run when the tyres were fresh.
All fluids checked, tyres bled a bit, and back out for practice....
Again traffic caused problems then the session was flagged so I returned to the pits and thought that the session was over....
In fact it wasn't but by the time I realised it was too late. The time this time1.08.426 on lap 2 out of 6 (speed trap 120.9mph sector 1, 111.1mph finish line). This was looking more promising, the car felt good, perhaps some suspension tweeks could be done, but this isn't the time to do them, and as I wasn't getting consistent laps in, it would be hard to ascertain which tweek was working.
I drained some fuel out as there was more than enough in the tank and after dinner break Qualifying was underway.
Again not one clear lap, some of the cars warming up/cooling down were in some annoying/dangerous places and speeds. I appreciate it is hard sometimes to make space with so many cars out there. Best time 1.08.320 on lap 13 out of 14. (speed trap 122.0, 111.7 finish line)
It was time for the finals, again tyres, fluids and catches all checked. I backed off as much as I could to allow space, aware that Paul was in the other Team Monkfish car behind me, he had also backed off considerably to allow space. I took longer to warm the tyres this session.
On my first 'hot lap', sods law, there was Paul in my mirror, I kept my foot in as it was out of the complex onto the straight so could pull over and let him past with minimal effect to my time. 3 times in a row I had to slow up at Copse as there were cars going extremely slow on the racing line. When I finally got a good exit onto the straight, and down the back straight, the session was red flagged, so back to pits. Best time 1.08.639 on lap 7 of 7 (speed trap 121.1 sector 1, 111.5 finish line)
Again the car performed faultlessly again, everything packed up and the presentations were underway. Well done to those that won silverwear.
Thank you to all that came along to watch and support, especially those members of piston-broke.com. Great to see you all again, and those I haven't met before.
A big thankyou to Stu for the help in the pit which helped my day run a lot smoother than it would have otherwise.
Congratulations to Paul driving the other Team Monkfish car entered in Time Attack, with a great time, and getting through the problems encoutered during the day which curtailed the amount of his laps.
Thanks to:
John and team at Road and Stage Performance Ltd (RASP), Grimsby
Opie Oils
Lex at Ace Image graphics
Goodridge hoses
My girlfriend for allowing to be a selfish **** and get away when I should be elsewhere!
Cheers all.
Dill
Round 3
#8 Team Monkfish Racing
Unfortuneately I was let down last minute by someone who was supposed to be lending me a tow van and trailor. This meant a lot of last minute changes to travel, a real PITA.
On the way down after a service stop, on the slip road down to the M-way my bonnet lifted and smacked up. Luckily the screen wasn't touched, but the bonnet brackets and bonnet was bent at the rear.
I got down to Paul's on Saturday. I spent a while having a look at the thermostat after some previous scares with water temps on returning to the pit at Knockhill. Stat tested and hole drilled out a little the car was washed quickly and taken down to Silverstone.
Up at sparrows fart o'clock on Sunday and met with a few from piston-broke.com and headed back to Silverstone.
Stu helped a great deal with the car prep remaining whilst I signed on, briefed etc. Everything checked and suspension set I was ready for warm up.
Warm up underway, there didn't appear to be much grip in the complex and there was a lot of traffic to contend with,
the session seemed over very quickly and back into pit...monitoring the water temp which seemed to be better and not rising, although a proper cool down lap couldn't be done as the chequred flap was being waved just short of the pit, not good.
A time of 1.09.752 on lap 4 out of 6, (speed trap 118.1mph sector 1, 111.7mph finish line) comparable to my best time last year, but I was sure around 2 secs could be taken off this with a good clear run when the tyres were fresh.
All fluids checked, tyres bled a bit, and back out for practice....
Again traffic caused problems then the session was flagged so I returned to the pits and thought that the session was over....
In fact it wasn't but by the time I realised it was too late. The time this time1.08.426 on lap 2 out of 6 (speed trap 120.9mph sector 1, 111.1mph finish line). This was looking more promising, the car felt good, perhaps some suspension tweeks could be done, but this isn't the time to do them, and as I wasn't getting consistent laps in, it would be hard to ascertain which tweek was working.
I drained some fuel out as there was more than enough in the tank and after dinner break Qualifying was underway.
Again not one clear lap, some of the cars warming up/cooling down were in some annoying/dangerous places and speeds. I appreciate it is hard sometimes to make space with so many cars out there. Best time 1.08.320 on lap 13 out of 14. (speed trap 122.0, 111.7 finish line)
It was time for the finals, again tyres, fluids and catches all checked. I backed off as much as I could to allow space, aware that Paul was in the other Team Monkfish car behind me, he had also backed off considerably to allow space. I took longer to warm the tyres this session.
On my first 'hot lap', sods law, there was Paul in my mirror, I kept my foot in as it was out of the complex onto the straight so could pull over and let him past with minimal effect to my time. 3 times in a row I had to slow up at Copse as there were cars going extremely slow on the racing line. When I finally got a good exit onto the straight, and down the back straight, the session was red flagged, so back to pits. Best time 1.08.639 on lap 7 of 7 (speed trap 121.1 sector 1, 111.5 finish line)
Again the car performed faultlessly again, everything packed up and the presentations were underway. Well done to those that won silverwear.
Thank you to all that came along to watch and support, especially those members of piston-broke.com. Great to see you all again, and those I haven't met before.
A big thankyou to Stu for the help in the pit which helped my day run a lot smoother than it would have otherwise.
Congratulations to Paul driving the other Team Monkfish car entered in Time Attack, with a great time, and getting through the problems encoutered during the day which curtailed the amount of his laps.
Thanks to:
John and team at Road and Stage Performance Ltd (RASP), Grimsby
Opie Oils
Lex at Ace Image graphics
Goodridge hoses
My girlfriend for allowing to be a selfish **** and get away when I should be elsewhere!
Cheers all.
Dill
14 October 2009, 10:24 PM
#77
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Thread Starter
Hi Darc,
Yes standard block, headers, gearbox etc
bolt on Front mount I/C, induction, exhaust, Apexi ECU all fitted and mapped at Zen a few years ago and hasn't been touched since.
For the power it goes pretty well
Write up to follow. I'm after some pics if you have any that I can add to the write up.
Cheers
Dill
Yes standard block, headers, gearbox etc
bolt on Front mount I/C, induction, exhaust, Apexi ECU all fitted and mapped at Zen a few years ago and hasn't been touched since.
For the power it goes pretty well
Write up to follow. I'm after some pics if you have any that I can add to the write up.
Cheers
Dill
14 October 2009, 10:26 PM
#78
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Thread Starter
A long deserved update.
I never got around to a Brands write up but I will do one.
For now though, my write up from the final round at Snetterton.
Got back home after no sleep on a ferry and got car checked, the pads were pretty low so my emergency (Axxis) spares were fitted which are OK on track but not as good as the Pagids I prefer.
The bush missing from the gear linkage was replaced; the OE one sent was the wrong part so another rubber part was trimmed to fit. No I could go into gear knowing it was 4th, and not 2nd as has been the case for the past few months.
John and Matt at RASP also checked the wheel alignment after a steering rod was replaced and set the wheel to centre. MOT'd and ready to go.
I picked the car up on Saturday, and had a trailor this time. So much nicer then being deafened on a 2 hour+ journey with all the spares slotted in around the roll cage!
Car dropped off and scrutineered at the circuit and off for a nights rest. Incidently we stayed at 'The Chequers' pub B+B, very friendly, great rare steak, thoroughly recommended. Approx 7 miles (15 minutes from track).
Up early-ish and off to the track, traffic was starting to build on site, and I was eager to get the car set up, everything removed, tyres set, and suspension sorted.
Out for the warm up, we started a little late so missed a few minutes. My friend Marshy was out for a few laps, which I think he enjoyed (LOL) although I wasn't pushing at all as I'd never driven Snetterton before.
The best lap was a 1.23.975 on lap 5 of 6. The best in class was a 1.16. I reckoned I needed a 1.20 to qualify for the finals and set this as my goal for the day. I did however have a CEL up constantly and was waiting for something to give. The car seemed to pull ok and all other indications were OK. Speeds reached at the intermediate and the pit straight were measured at 103 and 106 mph, some of the slowest in my group, and 20th out 45 overall.
On returning to the pits I started to undo the passenger footplate and the CEL went out. I've had problems before with pressure on the ECU causing a CEL (couldn't find any other reason).
Marshy set to work checking tyre pressures, a bit was bled out, I didn’t even bother logging tyre temps as they were cold anyway.
Out for the practice session, an pushed a bit harder, trying to get a good line. I did ask around but most were keeping their knowledge to themselves. CEL came on again, I stayed out, but it did put me off a bit. I was also getting pad knock off, which at the end of the start/finish straight isn’t very confidence building. I remedied this with a tap of the brakes before putting them on fully, and it only appeared to happen at this one corner, possibly due to going over the rumble strips on the previous corner?
My times were pretty consistant at 1.22’s my best being a 1.22.106 on lap 6 out of 9. Strangely enough one of the speed traps was a 117mph but that was 0.8secs slower than my best lap. I was happy I was getting faster but never hooked up a great lap, and also decided to get rid of the bonnet vent as it looked like it was going to get ripped off down the back straight. Now positioned 23/42. I somehow need to drop off 2 seconds which I’m sure the car is capable of.
After speaking to Paul@Zen briefly about some fault diagnosis, (which was much appreciated as I could see he was stressed and extremely busy sorting out a leak on his own pro car). I checked what I could on the car. It finally appeared to be a suspect earth and the CEL never came on again after that.
Out for the qualifying and set a fair few laps. The car felt fine, I pushed a bit further, again not hooking up my ‘perfect’ lap but checking my laps, out of the 10 I did, 7 flying, 6 were in the 1.21’s which I was pleased with but really thought a 1.20 was necessary for the final and so waited. According to MST my ideal was a 1.20.881, so it was possible. My quickest this session was a 1.21.286 on lap 5 of 10. Best speed traps were 110 and 106 on the back straight and finish line respectively. Now placed 21/40.
I did qualify for the final run which I was extremely happy about, as 3 runs at an event is a bit of a let down. Out for the finals still trying to get the perfect lap, I continued braking later/deeper into the 1st corner to get a quicker time. A couple if times I couldn’t get it into 4th and missed my turning point. Cornering in neutral is never much fun!
This session I completed a further 10 laps, 6 flying laps. 3 of these were 1.21’s and 3 were 1.22’s. As soon as the tyres had gone that was it but the line was just adjusted to compensate for them. My best lap was a 1.21.476 on lap 4 of 10. Speed traps on this lap were 114 and 103 on the start/finish and the intermediate/back straight.
I was gutted I never got my 1.20, but pleased how well the car performed, and also surprised a few spectators when asked about the power/engine spec.
I must also take note of the spectator who reliably told me I had the wrong turbo, my injectors are crap, ECU is wrong, his car is better, faster, blah, etc and will be competing next year.
All packed up and the long awards ceremony was attended and a 3 hour drive home.
I’d like to thank Marshy for helping out in the pits this weekend.
I’d also like to thank John, Debbie and Matt at RASP (Grimsby) for their continued support.
OPIE OILS (Guy and team )for lubricants
ACE IMAGE graphics
James at GOODRIDGE for brake lines and oil cooler hoses
Paul and Stu and rest of piston-broke.com for their support.
Ali and Josh for being so patient an understanding
And of course the TIME ATTACK officials, organisers, scrutineers, and sponsors for making it an enjoyable season, again.
Cheers
Dill
I never got around to a Brands write up but I will do one.
For now though, my write up from the final round at Snetterton.
Got back home after no sleep on a ferry and got car checked, the pads were pretty low so my emergency (Axxis) spares were fitted which are OK on track but not as good as the Pagids I prefer.
The bush missing from the gear linkage was replaced; the OE one sent was the wrong part so another rubber part was trimmed to fit. No I could go into gear knowing it was 4th, and not 2nd as has been the case for the past few months.
John and Matt at RASP also checked the wheel alignment after a steering rod was replaced and set the wheel to centre. MOT'd and ready to go.
I picked the car up on Saturday, and had a trailor this time. So much nicer then being deafened on a 2 hour+ journey with all the spares slotted in around the roll cage!
Car dropped off and scrutineered at the circuit and off for a nights rest. Incidently we stayed at 'The Chequers' pub B+B, very friendly, great rare steak, thoroughly recommended. Approx 7 miles (15 minutes from track).
Up early-ish and off to the track, traffic was starting to build on site, and I was eager to get the car set up, everything removed, tyres set, and suspension sorted.
Out for the warm up, we started a little late so missed a few minutes. My friend Marshy was out for a few laps, which I think he enjoyed (LOL) although I wasn't pushing at all as I'd never driven Snetterton before.
The best lap was a 1.23.975 on lap 5 of 6. The best in class was a 1.16. I reckoned I needed a 1.20 to qualify for the finals and set this as my goal for the day. I did however have a CEL up constantly and was waiting for something to give. The car seemed to pull ok and all other indications were OK. Speeds reached at the intermediate and the pit straight were measured at 103 and 106 mph, some of the slowest in my group, and 20th out 45 overall.
On returning to the pits I started to undo the passenger footplate and the CEL went out. I've had problems before with pressure on the ECU causing a CEL (couldn't find any other reason).
Marshy set to work checking tyre pressures, a bit was bled out, I didn’t even bother logging tyre temps as they were cold anyway.
Out for the practice session, an pushed a bit harder, trying to get a good line. I did ask around but most were keeping their knowledge to themselves. CEL came on again, I stayed out, but it did put me off a bit. I was also getting pad knock off, which at the end of the start/finish straight isn’t very confidence building. I remedied this with a tap of the brakes before putting them on fully, and it only appeared to happen at this one corner, possibly due to going over the rumble strips on the previous corner?
My times were pretty consistant at 1.22’s my best being a 1.22.106 on lap 6 out of 9. Strangely enough one of the speed traps was a 117mph but that was 0.8secs slower than my best lap. I was happy I was getting faster but never hooked up a great lap, and also decided to get rid of the bonnet vent as it looked like it was going to get ripped off down the back straight. Now positioned 23/42. I somehow need to drop off 2 seconds which I’m sure the car is capable of.
After speaking to Paul@Zen briefly about some fault diagnosis, (which was much appreciated as I could see he was stressed and extremely busy sorting out a leak on his own pro car). I checked what I could on the car. It finally appeared to be a suspect earth and the CEL never came on again after that.
Out for the qualifying and set a fair few laps. The car felt fine, I pushed a bit further, again not hooking up my ‘perfect’ lap but checking my laps, out of the 10 I did, 7 flying, 6 were in the 1.21’s which I was pleased with but really thought a 1.20 was necessary for the final and so waited. According to MST my ideal was a 1.20.881, so it was possible. My quickest this session was a 1.21.286 on lap 5 of 10. Best speed traps were 110 and 106 on the back straight and finish line respectively. Now placed 21/40.
I did qualify for the final run which I was extremely happy about, as 3 runs at an event is a bit of a let down. Out for the finals still trying to get the perfect lap, I continued braking later/deeper into the 1st corner to get a quicker time. A couple if times I couldn’t get it into 4th and missed my turning point. Cornering in neutral is never much fun!
This session I completed a further 10 laps, 6 flying laps. 3 of these were 1.21’s and 3 were 1.22’s. As soon as the tyres had gone that was it but the line was just adjusted to compensate for them. My best lap was a 1.21.476 on lap 4 of 10. Speed traps on this lap were 114 and 103 on the start/finish and the intermediate/back straight.
I was gutted I never got my 1.20, but pleased how well the car performed, and also surprised a few spectators when asked about the power/engine spec.
I must also take note of the spectator who reliably told me I had the wrong turbo, my injectors are crap, ECU is wrong, his car is better, faster, blah, etc and will be competing next year.
All packed up and the long awards ceremony was attended and a 3 hour drive home.
I’d like to thank Marshy for helping out in the pits this weekend.
I’d also like to thank John, Debbie and Matt at RASP (Grimsby) for their continued support.
OPIE OILS (Guy and team )for lubricants
ACE IMAGE graphics
James at GOODRIDGE for brake lines and oil cooler hoses
Paul and Stu and rest of piston-broke.com for their support.
Ali and Josh for being so patient an understanding
And of course the TIME ATTACK officials, organisers, scrutineers, and sponsors for making it an enjoyable season, again.
Cheers
Dill
Last edited by Dill_typeR; 14 October 2009 at 11:01 PM. Reason: Pictures
15 October 2009, 06:01 PM
#79
Nice Right up mate, i have been keeping a close eye on your progress etc as my car is sitting at about 350bhp and woundered what it would look like on track,
yours looks great and goes well
are you Competing next year?
darc
Sadly i didnt bring my SLR camera just had my little one,
here is a little shot tho
yours looks great and goes well
are you Competing next year?
darc
Sadly i didnt bring my SLR camera just had my little one,
here is a little shot tho
Last edited by Darc174; 15 October 2009 at 06:06 PM.
15 October 2009, 10:08 PM
#80
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Thread Starter
Best way is to get your car on track, see how it feels, enter an event as a one hit wonder and see how it goes.
I started back in 2006 doing one round at silverstone with a bog standard car. As interest grows though the standard spec of car required goes up.
Dill
I started back in 2006 doing one round at silverstone with a bog standard car. As interest grows though the standard spec of car required goes up.
Dill
21 November 2009, 04:59 PM
#82
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Thread Starter
Had a bit of time off so had a couple of days in the garage. Luckily they were busy getting acar ready for a shakedown which meant they were open til silly o'clock.
I've been after a front splitter/undertray for 2 years now but no time/money to do it.
I decided to make one out of wood initially then, once its perfected possibly upgrade to composite and ally.
The OE 3 piece splitter came off, then the bumper came off extremely easy. It was held on by 2 trim clips on the front top edge and 2 screws on the top of each side to the wing.
A lot of the OE stuff was removed/cut for the FMIC initially. The stiffness in the bumper to date has been by the fact it rests on the front bumper bar/cross member. I have added 2 captive nuts riveted to the underneath of the front bar for a better hold on the bumper.
I wanted an air dam of approx 3 inches to effectively drop the height of the bumper, then a splitter attached to it.
The IC piping on the nearside exiting the FMIC would foul this so it was removed and I cut it along a weld. This will then be rotated a bit, machined and re-welded. The vertical part of the piping that goes near to the oil filler will have to have a section cut out too.
I started with some cardboard, then got a large piece of plywood and cut a shape out with a jigsaw. With much noise and dust it was roughly shaped how I wanted with a 2 inch lip at the front.
This was painted but didn't do it until late at night and was still tacky the next morning, this delayed me a fait bit on Thursday. You won't see this anyway but thought it was a good idea to weather proof the bottom.
The top side will need some speed tape or similar to stop fluids soaking in and for heat reflection.
I needed to find some strong attachment points. I started with some angle iron on the undertray then secured this to the front 2 towing eyes.
I was going to mount the splitter straight to the air dam whoich would be rivetted to the bumper but with sow few fixings to at the moment thought the chassis itself would be better.
From there I propped it up and used the OE captive nuts in a subframe member that is used for the plastic undertray I believe. The rear part is attached to the lower strut brace.
I then fitted the bumper back on and tried to make something for the airdam. This was going to be rivetted to the bumer with the top edge around where the OE 3 piece splitter was.
I started with some plastic sheet which felt extremely stiff when bent as a sheet, but in 90mm strips wasn't as stiff so no use. Thats about as far as I got. Open to ideas as to what to make that out of?Carbon sheet? Ally?
I also added 2 extra retainers for the plastic windows as it sounds as they lift outwards a bit at speed.
But that was time up for me, and not sure when I'll get to fettle with it next.
Any ideas/comments welcome.
Cheers
Dill
I've been after a front splitter/undertray for 2 years now but no time/money to do it.
I decided to make one out of wood initially then, once its perfected possibly upgrade to composite and ally.
The OE 3 piece splitter came off, then the bumper came off extremely easy. It was held on by 2 trim clips on the front top edge and 2 screws on the top of each side to the wing.
A lot of the OE stuff was removed/cut for the FMIC initially. The stiffness in the bumper to date has been by the fact it rests on the front bumper bar/cross member. I have added 2 captive nuts riveted to the underneath of the front bar for a better hold on the bumper.
I wanted an air dam of approx 3 inches to effectively drop the height of the bumper, then a splitter attached to it.
The IC piping on the nearside exiting the FMIC would foul this so it was removed and I cut it along a weld. This will then be rotated a bit, machined and re-welded. The vertical part of the piping that goes near to the oil filler will have to have a section cut out too.
I started with some cardboard, then got a large piece of plywood and cut a shape out with a jigsaw. With much noise and dust it was roughly shaped how I wanted with a 2 inch lip at the front.
This was painted but didn't do it until late at night and was still tacky the next morning, this delayed me a fait bit on Thursday. You won't see this anyway but thought it was a good idea to weather proof the bottom.
The top side will need some speed tape or similar to stop fluids soaking in and for heat reflection.
I needed to find some strong attachment points. I started with some angle iron on the undertray then secured this to the front 2 towing eyes.
I was going to mount the splitter straight to the air dam whoich would be rivetted to the bumper but with sow few fixings to at the moment thought the chassis itself would be better.
From there I propped it up and used the OE captive nuts in a subframe member that is used for the plastic undertray I believe. The rear part is attached to the lower strut brace.
I then fitted the bumper back on and tried to make something for the airdam. This was going to be rivetted to the bumer with the top edge around where the OE 3 piece splitter was.
I started with some plastic sheet which felt extremely stiff when bent as a sheet, but in 90mm strips wasn't as stiff so no use. Thats about as far as I got. Open to ideas as to what to make that out of?Carbon sheet? Ally?
I also added 2 extra retainers for the plastic windows as it sounds as they lift outwards a bit at speed.
But that was time up for me, and not sure when I'll get to fettle with it next.
Any ideas/comments welcome.
Cheers
Dill
21 November 2009, 05:36 PM
#83
There was some comments (maybe on my build thread on here) about how to make a splitter, or more so the bit between the bumper and splitter. Some alu sheet cut and folded with L brackets (pop rivited to bumper and secured to splitter...
My splitter is just a mock up just now, but it survived a trackday. I'm going to raise the rear a touch to try and get more downforce still, and need more fixings on the bumper as it is traking all the weight.... its was sagging/dipping at speed.
I have just fixed my splitter to the JUN airdam thing I have.... using large 'repair' washers etc
My splitter is just a mock up just now, but it survived a trackday. I'm going to raise the rear a touch to try and get more downforce still, and need more fixings on the bumper as it is traking all the weight.... its was sagging/dipping at speed.
I have just fixed my splitter to the JUN airdam thing I have.... using large 'repair' washers etc
09 May 2010, 09:11 PM
#84
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Thread Starter
Got some jobs to do and should be able to get into the garage (RASP) for a day in a couple of weeks.
1. Replace front pads
2. Finish splitter/under tray, now thinking of ditching the wood and getting one of the ABW TA splitters, then attaching some ally sheet onto the lower lip to make the undertray.
Alternatively I was thinking of getting a bumper width of ally sheet approx 100mm deep, then line bending it to have a 25mm lip (L-shape cross section), then cut tabs out of it all the way along so it will bend along the contour of the OE bumper where the top edge of the OE 3 piece splitter went.
A sheet could then be attached to the tabs to make the undertray, this would all be part of the bumper and allow easier removal than my original plan of the 'mushroom' shape one.
I'd like some nomex for the tray but it costs a bomb so may tray sandwiching 2 sheets of ally inbetween some hollow ally tubes fo strength.
This all sounds like a right PITA, and not necessary as long as the ABW item is strong enough.
3. Was also thinking of removing the ally radiator and refitting the OE one so both cooling fans can be fitted in order to reduce temps on returning to the pits.
4. Re-make the bonnet scoop blank as its a mess.
5. Once splitter is made, add some holes/ducting so brake cooling can be done if required.
1. Replace front pads
2. Finish splitter/under tray, now thinking of ditching the wood and getting one of the ABW TA splitters, then attaching some ally sheet onto the lower lip to make the undertray.
Alternatively I was thinking of getting a bumper width of ally sheet approx 100mm deep, then line bending it to have a 25mm lip (L-shape cross section), then cut tabs out of it all the way along so it will bend along the contour of the OE bumper where the top edge of the OE 3 piece splitter went.
A sheet could then be attached to the tabs to make the undertray, this would all be part of the bumper and allow easier removal than my original plan of the 'mushroom' shape one.
I'd like some nomex for the tray but it costs a bomb so may tray sandwiching 2 sheets of ally inbetween some hollow ally tubes fo strength.
This all sounds like a right PITA, and not necessary as long as the ABW item is strong enough.
3. Was also thinking of removing the ally radiator and refitting the OE one so both cooling fans can be fitted in order to reduce temps on returning to the pits.
4. Re-make the bonnet scoop blank as its a mess.
5. Once splitter is made, add some holes/ducting so brake cooling can be done if required.
21 May 2010, 11:31 PM
#85
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Thread Starter
Got a bit done today.
I had some L-section ally cut into 40mm lengths. Cleaned up the edges, then drilled a hole and cut a 6mm thread on one face.
Ther previous big L section for the airdam material was cut to make just a strip. So I have 2 of these, as there wasn't sufficient length in the whole sheet I was using.
6 L-sections were then rivetted to the strip.
Car jacked up for ease, and strip offered up. I should have perhaps measured/offered the strip up 1st while car was on ground and taped it in place before drilling?
I put some small holes for sheet grips to hold in place initially, then drilled out to 5mm to secure with rivets to bumper, using dilled out washers and scrap ally for strength to the backing.
I trimmed the ends off roughly, no guilotene at garage so tin snips had to do, the end still needs tidying up.
And on with the otherside. Thats as much as I could get done today.
So hopefully tomorrow morning will get offside finished, and wood tray cut down and screwed on. Will then need to sort out tow loop, and eventually brake ducts, although these may need to be taped over depending on operating temps, need to get some paint or stickers for that.
Dill
I had some L-section ally cut into 40mm lengths. Cleaned up the edges, then drilled a hole and cut a 6mm thread on one face.
Ther previous big L section for the airdam material was cut to make just a strip. So I have 2 of these, as there wasn't sufficient length in the whole sheet I was using.
6 L-sections were then rivetted to the strip.
Car jacked up for ease, and strip offered up. I should have perhaps measured/offered the strip up 1st while car was on ground and taped it in place before drilling?
I put some small holes for sheet grips to hold in place initially, then drilled out to 5mm to secure with rivets to bumper, using dilled out washers and scrap ally for strength to the backing.
I trimmed the ends off roughly, no guilotene at garage so tin snips had to do, the end still needs tidying up.
And on with the otherside. Thats as much as I could get done today.
So hopefully tomorrow morning will get offside finished, and wood tray cut down and screwed on. Will then need to sort out tow loop, and eventually brake ducts, although these may need to be taped over depending on operating temps, need to get some paint or stickers for that.
Dill
26 May 2010, 10:52 PM
#87
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Thread Starter
Still more to do but this is what I got done.
Secured the other half of the ally airdam with 5mm rivets, fecking take a right amount to squeeze them!
I then put undertray under car propped up with a box, rag, a bin and anything else that would do.
I marked the point where the ally met the tray with masking tape a various points around, then strapped the undertray to the bumper with maskers and black nasty. I should have just left it like that
The bumper and tray strapped to it then came off the car, and I marked the holes I had already tapped out into the ally angle pieces, some were very dificult to do. Holes were then drilled small first, then tray offered up and rivets put through the holes and into the ally angle just to keep it all lined up. I had to 'move' a couple of holes a bit and do one completely again as it was way off.
I then started in the centre and screwed in some 6mm hex drive bolts and loctited them.
I put it back on the car to check it didn't catch anywhere, and decided to cut out a section to allow access to the oil filter, although when doing oil changes it will be in the garage (I hope) and so taking the bumper off is no hassle.
I will cover this with a thin sheet of aly and self tappers.
Although depending on measurements (and taking into consideration comments a few posts ago) I will probably use some thicker ally and take it back to a stronger mounting point. The only promlem with that is access underneath at events if needed to get a view/access to under engine quickly.
Thats as far as I got, had to go out for my Bro's 30th, and then BSB at Cadwell the next day..treat
Still to do is:
1) Line the tray with heatproof material
2) Tow solution, possibly cut a slot in airdam and use fabric strap
3) Holes for airfeed to brakes, I'd rather have them, taped up, then can use them if required. Any good places for the 'trumpets' other than demon thieves?
Cheers
Dill
Secured the other half of the ally airdam with 5mm rivets, fecking take a right amount to squeeze them!
I then put undertray under car propped up with a box, rag, a bin and anything else that would do.
I marked the point where the ally met the tray with masking tape a various points around, then strapped the undertray to the bumper with maskers and black nasty. I should have just left it like that
The bumper and tray strapped to it then came off the car, and I marked the holes I had already tapped out into the ally angle pieces, some were very dificult to do. Holes were then drilled small first, then tray offered up and rivets put through the holes and into the ally angle just to keep it all lined up. I had to 'move' a couple of holes a bit and do one completely again as it was way off.
I then started in the centre and screwed in some 6mm hex drive bolts and loctited them.
I put it back on the car to check it didn't catch anywhere, and decided to cut out a section to allow access to the oil filter, although when doing oil changes it will be in the garage (I hope) and so taking the bumper off is no hassle.
I will cover this with a thin sheet of aly and self tappers.
Although depending on measurements (and taking into consideration comments a few posts ago) I will probably use some thicker ally and take it back to a stronger mounting point. The only promlem with that is access underneath at events if needed to get a view/access to under engine quickly.
Thats as far as I got, had to go out for my Bro's 30th, and then BSB at Cadwell the next day..treat
Still to do is:
1) Line the tray with heatproof material
2) Tow solution, possibly cut a slot in airdam and use fabric strap
3) Holes for airfeed to brakes, I'd rather have them, taped up, then can use them if required. Any good places for the 'trumpets' other than demon thieves?
Cheers
Dill
01 September 2010, 08:39 PM
#88
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Thread Starter
At last finally got a bit more done to the car in preparation for Snetterton.
My brake pads arrived whilst I was giving the car its annual wash prior to putting on the decals.
So old pads off, and new pads in. The ones that came off really didn't have much meat left on them, and although ok for a track day and fast road, didn't really cut when pushing hard, but as my pagids were worn they were put on as an interim measure for the TA finals last year.
Whilst the pads were out I cleaned the discs with some emery cloth and solvent to remove any old compound, and slipped the new Dixel pads in. I haven't had chance to try them properly other than around the block so I hope they do the trick. Apparantly its compound under development.
I polished various parts in preparation for the decals, and applied them, the worst part is removing the old ones. I really do not envy sign writers!
Got a few pics with it just about finished.
So got a few more things to tidy up before its fully done including:
Secure undertray at rear, probably with a bit of ally to the gearbox support
Oil change and filter
refit air ducting to air filter
I'd like some airbrake ducts, these can be blanked if not needed
Heatproof header area of undertray, not sure whether to line it with thin sheet metal or some heatshield blanket, (only problem with fabric based stuff is I'm concerned with absorbing spills/leaks if any occur)
Some type of monitoring for brake temps, paint? or stickers?
Refit grill (or may leave it off)
Get 'name' decals, not sure if theres a regulation size and font for these?
This stuff will have to be done the day before Snet as I'm unlikely to get back up to the car before then.
Cheers all
Dill
My brake pads arrived whilst I was giving the car its annual wash prior to putting on the decals.
So old pads off, and new pads in. The ones that came off really didn't have much meat left on them, and although ok for a track day and fast road, didn't really cut when pushing hard, but as my pagids were worn they were put on as an interim measure for the TA finals last year.
Whilst the pads were out I cleaned the discs with some emery cloth and solvent to remove any old compound, and slipped the new Dixel pads in. I haven't had chance to try them properly other than around the block so I hope they do the trick. Apparantly its compound under development.
I polished various parts in preparation for the decals, and applied them, the worst part is removing the old ones. I really do not envy sign writers!
Got a few pics with it just about finished.
So got a few more things to tidy up before its fully done including:
Secure undertray at rear, probably with a bit of ally to the gearbox support
Oil change and filter
refit air ducting to air filter
I'd like some airbrake ducts, these can be blanked if not needed
Heatproof header area of undertray, not sure whether to line it with thin sheet metal or some heatshield blanket, (only problem with fabric based stuff is I'm concerned with absorbing spills/leaks if any occur)
Some type of monitoring for brake temps, paint? or stickers?
Refit grill (or may leave it off)
Get 'name' decals, not sure if theres a regulation size and font for these?
This stuff will have to be done the day before Snet as I'm unlikely to get back up to the car before then.
Cheers all
Dill
02 September 2010, 01:47 PM
#90
great stuff...
spiltter is looking good.
Tried just the heat reflactive tape on the top side of it?
Bonnet Vent - which one is it?
spiltter is looking good.
Tried just the heat reflactive tape on the top side of it?
Bonnet Vent - which one is it?
Last edited by Adam Kindness; 02 September 2010 at 01:55 PM.