Icemans Britcar Endurance project 182

[chrispy.clio]

We discussed this long and my point was I can spend a grand a corner on shox but at the moment I cant drive, well i can but I need to learn and because of that I did'nt want to go silly on suspension as im not going to notice the difference because im not good enough to really make it work.

KW V2 is a very good shock and will allow me to learn and then upgrade later where at that point I will see the difference.

That sound like a sensiable plan. Things like building race cars is its 90% prep in deciding what to have and spec and then 10% putting it all together.





Have you pulled the magic Number 22 fuse out of your aston?

[IcemanUK]

There is also an apsect of turning up with all the kit and then being toilet and looking silly Anyway matt said the V2's are fine for track day trophy and that's my first port of call.

Fuse 22 came out on day one, with super unleaded it pops like anything.

[bomber]

I want to buy as Aston just to pull the fuse out and see what happens lol

[Jonny1*2]

Fuse 22?abs?

[chrispy.clio]

Haha my old man has a DB7 GT and we pulled fuse 22 out a little while ago.....EPIC exhaust note.

Fuse 22 makes the silencer bypass valve open all the time instead of at 4000rpm so they sound quality.


Anyway iceman get on with the build!

[IcemanUK]

As an aside I need some motorsport wheel suggestions. Thoughts?

[IcemanUK]

I want to buy as Aston just to pull the fuse out and see what happens lol

Come to my first track day and Ill let you rev it and then you'll see

PS
bring some extra pants

[Dave.]

Am I right in thinking your doing track day trophy first? How much does each event cost??

Be tempted next your should I decide to cage and strip

[IcemanUK]

Yes Dave we are. It will give us valuable experience and of course Nick and Chris also have a Clio so we will be racing against each other and now my bro and pep have said they are going to enter their 306GTi too Should be fun and that what motrosport is all about huh. Here is the website with all the info

http://www.trackdaytrophy.co.uk/

Mark.

PS �325 I think

[Jonny1*2]

whens the next big build mark? better get a wiggle on If not, buy that cup racer of ebay and save some time

[chrispy.clio]

As your racing the car I would recommend you going for wheels which are strong more than light. The 2118's which everyone bums on there are very strong but are quite heave. What's your budget for wheels and how many are you going to buy with that budget?

[LIL B]

Heavy wheels for racing....right...

[Tony Hunter]

Heavy wheels for racing....right...

Wish we could afford lighter ones,but you just have to make do I'm afraid.

[Silent_Scone]

OZ F1s aren't all that heavy, sadly they're not that strong either Buckle like anything

[bomber]

Yep, I've buckled 2 now just on road and track, bouncing the odd kerb but nothing major like in racing.

In certain things, heavy and strong can be better, although f1's are plentiful and fair priced I'd be tempted to stick with these?

[Jonny1*2]

Speedlines are the oem racer ones, so they must be strong enough. Just avoid magnesium ones and try not to butcher the curbs too much

[IcemanUK]

The next big build is 8 days and counting. Most of the brake stuff has had to be custom made which is why there has been a few weeks lag. Plus I then wanted it all anodised in blue too .

Rang Matt yesterday and all is on track for me to pick the bits up early on the 3rd and then its Thursday and Friday all day and night in the garage and then back to Matts on Saturday morning for wiring, dash, switch panel, roll cage fit (plus other bits and pieces) paint interior white, fuel lines, custom fuel rail, engine mounts, air filter, custom rad and fan.

Then back to me to put the cleaned and painted engine and box back in fit the seat and harness, plastic windows and start it up. Then back to Matts for first map and to talk about tuning, ecu, diffs and all the other things I have forgotten. Pheww lots do do then.



Mark.

[Dave.]

Sounds like this is going to be an excellent car, mines with matt at the moment, he certainly knows his stuff. I've had update emails throughout, you wouldn't get that through anyone else.

[chrispy.clio]

Wow when you put it like that it sound like you have a LOT of work to do. What air filter are you going for? I've tryed a few air filters on my itb's and some are rubbish

[Silent_Scone]

I'd imagine the zolder box that burps car has, it's a wicked piece of kit