Bored? wanna Race?

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 3:03 pm

Details front pdf and back pdf

Lots of cheap se7ens about if you fancy a go

Lawrence

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:04 pm

can an elise class as a kit car if it has a fancy japanese engine??

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 7:00 pm

Thre are 5 classes so you'll fit in fine Neil

have a look at the regs pdf

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 8:34 pm

Have a look here Paul

Cars for sale

There was a cracking Roadsport A for sale over on SE1 just recently at £9.5K, didn't last long

Fergus has a Roadsport A and is seriously considering a go this year

Lawrence

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:19 am

Lawrence wrote:Thre are 5 classes so you'll fit in fine Neil

have a look at the regs pdf

reading those regulations, i dont think i will. They dont allow different engines other than those built or supplied by the manufacturer.

wonder if they take bribes

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 11:35 am

Everyone here should know Colin Chapman's quote on regulations

There are IMHO 5 skills required to win

1/ the ability to drive the car faster than it wants to go
2/ the ability to set the car up
3/ the ability to use the regulations
4/ the ability to learn from one's mistakes
5/ the ability to find the money

Neil you have 2 or 3 of these qualities, so I'll state Class A is for your car, unless of course you already have that ability and are just ducking out

Lawrence

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 12:05 pm

i was kind of hoping class C, as that uses road tyres. Class A would require slicks.

Not afraid of a challenge, although dont want to race in a class where every other car is 5 seconds a lap faster. What other cars would you expect to enter class A????

I wont ask which 2 or 3 skills you think i have

gordon · Post by **gordon** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 12:45 pm

I had a quick look at class c too. But the std Elise would be way down on power as there isn't any real engine mod restrictions. Plus i'd have to fit harnesses, cut off switch, plumbed in fire extinguisher, remove seats, lose some weight off it etc. If i fitted all those bits, it'd still be slow compared to the proper race cars, and i'd then never be able to sell it as a nice looking road car.

Wanna use the car to it's full extent, but still want to keep it looking good so i can get something out it when i sell it.

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 12:49 pm

so i need help fitting harnesses, a cut off switch, plumbing in a fire extinguisher, removing a seat and losing some weight. <BG>

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 2:37 pm

slightly confusing, in that under the chassis and bodywork section 5.5 class A looks to be for spaceframed racing beasts. B and C for road cars using original chassis and silouette. (and engine)

In the engine section 5.6, it then says that engine modifications are free, but they must be placed withing 200mm of the original engine. (which the honda is)

any idea's??

Last ditch attempt, could i argue that the Lotus/Honda F1 conection means i am eligible for Class C

Lawrence · Post by **Lawrence** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 3:44 pm

It's not confusing, but they have done a tut with the regs.

Unless Maidstone have their conversion listed in Which Kitcar then it would be Class A.
Having said that you would still be racing with the guys doing similar times in Class C

of course you could ask "Someone" for a go in their Silver Shed, which would not take a huge amount to update to racespec and you never know we could have a few guys looking for a drive

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 4:00 pm

i will never borrow the silver shed again It obviously doesnt care for my slightly heavier touch to the controls than the shed owner.

I suppose i could race mine in class A, like you say, but be racing on the track with class C cars.

How much of an advantage do soft compound slick tyres give?? 3-4 seconds a lap?? that would take me down to near the top guys in class A

gordon · Post by **gordon** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 8:36 pm

Had a look on google vid. These are the kind of maniacs you'd be out with.

They try hard thats for sure

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... q=caterham

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... q=caterham

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:02 am

Fook they aren't hanging abotu are they ?

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:18 am

Woops!!!

First link right at the end.

Can't say i'm surprised though. Fecking mentalists

Stupid boy pike..

thought that was track session and not race.
note to self....read thread properly before posting...