Rob Day

iTrader: (78)

I know this is daft question, but do you think my car would be too embarrasing to compete or should i give it a go?

2001 UK300 PPP
Full engine rebuild by scoobytecknix (not forged) installed June/July 2009
Sti Pink injectors
Sti tmic, still to source.
VF30 turbo
Complete 3" decat exhaust & sti up pipe.
Walbro
Standard induction (green panel filter)
5 Speed WRX box with Exedy clutch and lightend flywheel

Brembos, but yet to source.

17" light wheels and silverstone road legal cut slicks

Suspension factory set up, may fettle it subject to £££.

Im not planning on throwing any more money on the car as it was an accidental project. I bought the car with a blown crank and spending 4k on it wasnt the plan, but you just cant help yourself can you!!

Its just been mapped, but I got conned on fleabay with the sti intercooler so i couldnt make the power i was hoping for. In the next few week it will be running somehwere close to 340-350bhp and maybe 330+lb torque when i get the sti tmic sourced and fitted.

I will probably sell it next year and start over with a better donor car, but this year im sticking with it and putting the pennies in the bank rather than in this car..... so what do you think:

Embarrasment or Enjoyment?

Open to any constructive criticism

Rob

belliott69

iTrader: (3)

don't worry what everyone else thinks mate go for it, if you drive it come last but leave with a smile that's what its about.

Moley

iTrader: (9)

TOTB is limited to the top 10 cars of each marque (IIRC)

You'd be better off doing the Scooby Sprint / Scooby Shootout instead.

(although that may have been what you were thinking of)

Rob Day

iTrader: (78)

Thats the only reason I would be competing... the car isnt going to win any prizes, but at least i can say I've had a go, and you never know they might even orgainse it right this year and get a dvd of the day.... I could be famous LOL .

I was under the impression that the listing is unlimited, ie wasnt there a merc amg there last year along with plenty other RWYB's?

As above im only wanting to have a go.... Unlike hill climbs and others circuits at least i can give it the beans here and the risk mainly is the engine & transmission failing, whereas hillclimbs etc there is plenty trees to unbottle the nerve...

At the end of the day the car is my road car and i have no intention of spending any more money on it, the car isnt a working art as the model albeit it is nice looking to me is not the right core car, so this in mind I will be starting over with something else soon....

So what do you thnk now?

Rob

Rob Day

iTrader: (78)

anymore comments?

2-pump-tone

The merc was part of CarPlanet Racing, as moley says You'd be better off doing the Scooby Sprint/ Scooby Shootout

Rob Day

iTrader: (78)

Ok ok, I get the feeling here... So just to clarify, does this mean i am prohibited to enter the totb, or the consensous is that 'cars like mine' do not enter totb?

I cannot understand why on the dvd 3 years ago the narrator spoke of anyone with a few grands worth of car to racing preapred cars can enter... hence this is the guy that got in the boot of one car as it raced around the circuit!!!!! the idiot!

Anyway I have joined the Sprint website too

Rob

bigsinky

totb used to be an invitation only event for road cars, that were taxed, insured, mot'd and run on pump fuel. chris mann i believe has sold the rights to straightliners and i have a feeling it will be a case of anyone can enter this year. £90 is a lot for what is basicically a RWYB event.

better sticking to scooby shootout. at least you might be able to win your class.

Rob Day

iTrader: (78)

Hiya, thanks for the above info. In respects to RWYB, they are usually straight liners only, its the circuit im keen to have a go at.

Ive watched it live now for 5 years, and each time i keep thinking to myself, surely I could do this.

The £90 side of things isnt expensive in my eyes, I mean last year there was only myself and a pal who went to watch, the cost of £20 per entry I found extortionate, but then thats £40 for the pair of us, so thats only an extra £50 to compete which doesnt sound expensive if im going anyway whether it be competing or spectating .

I still appreciate everyones input, and as im going on to Scoobyteknix on Wednesday i'll ask them for their opinion too

Moley

iTrader: (9)

In the nicest possible way (ie don't take offence) Ten Of The Best should be exactly that..... ten of the best of each marque.

If it turns into a RWYB day i'll ruin a great event.

There are already enough RWYB, TOTB should be kept as a one off special each year for the top few % of the tuned cars.

All IMO of course

Rob Day

iTrader: (78)

No offence taken, as i said above: I welcome constructive criticism.

I'll focus on the Sprints, although the calander for this year hasnt been set yet(or has it?)

Thanks for the input everyone.

Rob

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

mate get along to some track days and enjoy it for yourself, that is my plan this year. off to bedford the end of this motnh then brandshatch end of feb for the winter blast orginised by stormyc. will be looking to see where to go in march next!!!

Rob Day

iTrader: (78)

Sounds like a plan

Any particular ideas on cost for the track days?

Thanks
Rob

BIG FUD

iTrader: (84)

What he said ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ You have to be invited to totb also unless you have got a proven 10 second car you aint got a chance to get in the subaru one.Then again if you and ya mates want to do it you can enter ya own team ....

Rob Day

iTrader: (78)

Yes, The TOTB mood has now flown away, I'll stick to spectating, I will concentrate on other track days, after all I have just bought some new wheels and track tyres, so it would be rude to not use them!!

Rob

Moley

iTrader: (9)

Tracks days are great.... but very addictive!!!

Looking at your location i assume Oulton Park would be closest to you.

Worth joining the SIDC (if you aren't a member already) as they organise track days all over the country

Rob Day

iTrader: (78)

Think Im going to need a PA....

With the amount of Graphics work i have been asked to do, along with a regular job, Getting my car finished, 2 kids of school (snowed in) and the mrs whinging..... Ive bugger all time left to even look into track days... I will try and get round to looking at SIDC this weekend. Think im a im a member!??!

But I would not like it any other way

Rob

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

anything from £99 - £200 the one at the end of the month at bedford is £119, the one at brandshatch is £149 on the 22nd of feb it then goes up during summer to £189 - £199 depending on track but take in mind that you will also need petrol cost, wear and tear on brakes, tyres etc and an oil change if you want to go over the top like me

Club MSV - Car Trackdays with MotorSport Vision - Car Home

have a look here it will give you an idea where is closest to you