Track car project - season 3 - Page 3

Grandad · 07-04-2010, 01:07

would love to do a track day or two but too worried about getting my car wrecked ( more other muppets than myself )

kaiowas · 07-04-2010, 10:12

Can't say we've ever been a position where I felt the car was put at risk by the actions of others whilst on track. TBH I'm more concerned about idiots taking me out on the road than on a circuit!

If it's really a worry, have a look at the days Javelin run at Barkston. They run the same sprint course we were on at the weekend (although usually in the opposite direction) but with no timing so there's only one car on track at a time.

Zirax · 07-04-2010, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandad

would love to do a track day or two but too worried about getting my car wrecked ( more other muppets than myself )

You remind me of myself a while ago. Sprinting is essentially time trials and imo is less dangerous then a track day. Any damage will be entirely down to your own actions, nobody else.

Actually, look up a walshy day. You can sign up to lotus on track (provided its a two seater) and spend all day on an airfield for peanuts. The best one is getting tuition and removing your fear of 1. spinning it and 2. getting the back end out.

vix · 09-06-2010, 20:34

Round three - Sculthorpe, 6th June 2010

Our closest event, being but one hour away near the town Phil went to college in. Good job it's a local one as the tow car is still off the road, meaning it's an MR2 convoy early Sunday morning.

We had a bit of a hectic week as Humphrey is in the bodyshop and should have had his new coat of paint on for this weekend. Unfortunately he didn't so we had to spend Friday and Saturday making him sprint-worthy again. The regs say no primer or sharp edges, so we had to rattle can all the primed bits red, and re attach all the trim. So by Sunday we were pretty much shattered!

The other disadvantage of having Humph in the bodyshop was that we hadn't much of a chance to drive him and make any necessary tweaks. The first problem was that the new race battery had gone flat and didn't seem to be charging, however a few phone calls later got us a local friend with a spare!

The second problem arose on the route to the airfield, at about 7am Sunday morning, ugh.

I actually think Phil is kicking the car in this pic

The brakes had started binding and the pdeal had gone very hard. Phil had to get rid of some of the pressure in the braking system before we would continue.

However we got there in good time and started setting up:

Sakura looked after some of our sprinting tools:

Until we got the tent set up. We're looking quite pro now!

Anyway, we were soon scrutineered, signed on and ready to do on a few sighting laps. We had been warned that the track was evil - 2 miles of airfield, and once the sighting laps were done, I could see why. It was a rally track! There was grass, mud, gravel, surface changes, still looked like fun though.

Two practice runs were had, no problems to report, then a slight hiatus whilst some bales on track were moved to apparently stop us driving into a container that the farmer had forgotten to move! hmm.

Phil's first run was 125.56, a few second off the pace, and mine was 133.93, fairly slow. Second run, Phil shaved some time off with a 124.10 and I had a happy play and got 130.80, which was to be my fasted time of the day!

Last run before lunch, Phil had a moment and got a 126.46, I had a bigger moment and got a 138.13!!

Lunch came and went and the day got hotter and more humid, although a large black cloud promised rain. Rain is fun and everything but we both knew there was more time to be had out of the car, and a wet track wouldn't help.

We managed a dry run four, Phil getting a 122.76, me having another massive tank slapper and getting a 137.10. Run five was also fine and Phil got his fastest time, a 122.21, me taking it easy got a 133.66.

The weather then arrived as I was queueing for run 6, and the timing equipment also failed which meant all timing stopped at run 5.

The fastest time in our class was 115.94, although this is from the car which is overpowered for the class. Runner up was 119.47 so Phil was still quite far off. We're still unsure as to whether the power is all there, and need to look into this!

vix · 23-07-2010, 00:23

Although we're keeping this quiet before the sprint on Saturday - we couldn't resist showing you all this now, what with Boat Drinks being an official Team Cutler sponsor now.

Boat Drinks, I bring you the SuperHumph - paint kindly paid for by the people of BD:

He is now rust free, and as you can see, flourescent orange with black, and a chrome stripe. Most graphics have been custom made to fit with the scheme by Nik Howard.

so, let's have a look around:

Work in progress, nearly finished fitting the MR2 Only Magazine sticker.

And Mr2 Only sticker fitted - black with chrome bits!

Blitz sticker made with chrome vinyl on black - also showing the chrome stripe which divides the black from the orange all around the car:

Nik fitting his sticker:

The complete side door - Super-Pro bushes sticker from the supplier, AEW Graphics custom made by the supplier. Door square in black and chrome completed by Nik, as well as Boat Drinks and Niks company; Net-Central.

Rear URL sticker made by Nik in chrome vinyl:

Millers Oils and TG Bodyshop sticker, made expertly by Nik:

Close up of TG sticker:

Chrome Cutlers, bling!

Sunstrip custom made by Nik:

Ok so he still don't go fast but he looks goooood!!!

Nutcase · 23-07-2010, 07:55

Looking fantastic

Del Lardo · 23-07-2010, 09:41

Brilliant

TinkerBell · 23-07-2010, 10:30

That looks brilliant, I knew you would end up painting him orange and black at some point!

vix · 23-07-2010, 11:25

Yeah, it's been a long time coming. Actually had a lot of hassle!

Flibster · 23-07-2010, 13:57

Subtle. Very subtle.

07-04-2010, 10:12	#22
kaiowas The Stig Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fightertown USA Posts: 1,458	Can't say we've ever been a position where I felt the car was put at risk by the actions of others whilst on track. TBH I'm more concerned about idiots taking me out on the road than on a circuit! If it's really a worry, have a look at the days Javelin run at Barkston. They run the same sprint course we were on at the weekend (although usually in the opposite direction) but with no timing so there's only one car on track at a time. __________________ Anal Fish Porn

09-06-2010, 20:34	#24
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Round three - Sculthorpe, 6th June 2010 Our closest event, being but one hour away near the town Phil went to college in. Good job it's a local one as the tow car is still off the road, meaning it's an MR2 convoy early Sunday morning. We had a bit of a hectic week as Humphrey is in the bodyshop and should have had his new coat of paint on for this weekend. Unfortunately he didn't so we had to spend Friday and Saturday making him sprint-worthy again. The regs say no primer or sharp edges, so we had to rattle can all the primed bits red, and re attach all the trim. So by Sunday we were pretty much shattered! The other disadvantage of having Humph in the bodyshop was that we hadn't much of a chance to drive him and make any necessary tweaks. The first problem was that the new race battery had gone flat and didn't seem to be charging, however a few phone calls later got us a local friend with a spare! The second problem arose on the route to the airfield, at about 7am Sunday morning, ugh. I actually think Phil is kicking the car in this pic The brakes had started binding and the pdeal had gone very hard. Phil had to get rid of some of the pressure in the braking system before we would continue. However we got there in good time and started setting up: Sakura looked after some of our sprinting tools: Until we got the tent set up. We're looking quite pro now! Anyway, we were soon scrutineered, signed on and ready to do on a few sighting laps. We had been warned that the track was evil - 2 miles of airfield, and once the sighting laps were done, I could see why. It was a rally track! There was grass, mud, gravel, surface changes, still looked like fun though. Two practice runs were had, no problems to report, then a slight hiatus whilst some bales on track were moved to apparently stop us driving into a container that the farmer had forgotten to move! hmm. Phil's first run was 125.56, a few second off the pace, and mine was 133.93, fairly slow. Second run, Phil shaved some time off with a 124.10 and I had a happy play and got 130.80, which was to be my fasted time of the day! Last run before lunch, Phil had a moment and got a 126.46, I had a bigger moment and got a 138.13!! Lunch came and went and the day got hotter and more humid, although a large black cloud promised rain. Rain is fun and everything but we both knew there was more time to be had out of the car, and a wet track wouldn't help. We managed a dry run four, Phil getting a 122.76, me having another massive tank slapper and getting a 137.10. Run five was also fine and Phil got his fastest time, a 122.21, me taking it easy got a 133.66. The weather then arrived as I was queueing for run 6, and the timing equipment also failed which meant all timing stopped at run 5. The fastest time in our class was 115.94, although this is from the car which is overpowered for the class. Runner up was 119.47 so Phil was still quite far off. We're still unsure as to whether the power is all there, and need to look into this! __________________

23-07-2010, 00:23	#25
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Although we're keeping this quiet before the sprint on Saturday - we couldn't resist showing you all this now, what with Boat Drinks being an official Team Cutler sponsor now. Boat Drinks, I bring you the SuperHumph - paint kindly paid for by the people of BD: He is now rust free, and as you can see, flourescent orange with black, and a chrome stripe. Most graphics have been custom made to fit with the scheme by Nik Howard. so, let's have a look around: Work in progress, nearly finished fitting the MR2 Only Magazine sticker. And Mr2 Only sticker fitted - black with chrome bits! Blitz sticker made with chrome vinyl on black - also showing the chrome stripe which divides the black from the orange all around the car: Nik fitting his sticker: The complete side door - Super-Pro bushes sticker from the supplier, AEW Graphics custom made by the supplier. Door square in black and chrome completed by Nik, as well as Boat Drinks and Niks company; Net-Central. Rear URL sticker made by Nik in chrome vinyl: Millers Oils and TG Bodyshop sticker, made expertly by Nik: Close up of TG sticker: Chrome Cutlers, bling! Sunstrip custom made by Nik: Ok so he still don't go fast but he looks goooood!!! __________________

23-07-2010, 10:30	#28
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	That looks brilliant, I knew you would end up painting him orange and black at some point! __________________

23-07-2010, 11:25	#29
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Yeah, it's been a long time coming. Actually had a lot of hassle! __________________

07-04-2010, 01:07	#21
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	would love to do a track day or two but too worried about getting my car wrecked ( more other muppets than myself )

23-07-2010, 07:55	#26
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Looking fantastic

23-07-2010, 09:41	#27
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Brilliant

23-07-2010, 13:57	#30
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Subtle. Very subtle. __________________

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