truCido Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Yeah it is a good class and very popular for spectators.Affordable isn't a word I'd be using right now lol!! Then again I've just shelled out quite a bit for roll cage, roll bar, bucket seat, etc etc.I'm about to buy my race suit, gloves, shoes, helmet, fireproof unders which is going to come to about £1000 :s Edited January 4, 2010 by truCido Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Yeah it is a good class and very popular for spectators.Affordable isn't a word I'd be using right now lol!! Then again I've just shelled out quite a bit for roll cage, roll bar, bucket seat, etc etc.I'm about to buy my race suit, gloves, shoes, helmet, fireproof unders which is going to come to about £1000 :sThe saloon car series at Castle Combe is amazing, best racing I think I've watched. When I went in August ish time there were 3 Evo's each time a different one leading each lap as they came past, race un-suprisingly ended when one had a monster shut with a A3? Think the only VW was a Vento VR6.Don't buy a helmet untill you have the car finished, specs change so often with the MSA it's silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Yeah theres always some good racing, although the Evo's wont be in the series anymore as Ajec Racing are starting their own series for 4wd cars. Yeah the Vento is the only VW in there! The specs have just changed for the MSA so its not a problem, plus they have to give quite a lot of notice (like 2 years) when getting rid of a specification for helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Where in bristol are you?I live 5 mins away and I'm often up there watching the racing. I'd like to enter a series but I've only managed track days in stripped saxo VTS me and a friend own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I'm in Brislington! where are you?These arrived for me today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Right then, cage arrived yesterday (at last), after a few problems with postage its finally been delivered.my ARB has been sent back to Jabbasport due to a manufacturing defect but hopefully that won't take too long to solve!I've also been speaking to a very good engine tuner down in Cornwall but I'm thinking due to costs (I need about an extra £2000) I'll have to leave the engine pretty standard for this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 So I went to the Autosport show at the NEC on Saturday to buy a new things and managed to get my seat and side mounts and a OMP Race Suit, also had my medical there! I wanted to get a few more things like helmet and stuff but it was so busy I got a bit fed up to be honest lol. I booked my ARDs test as well today to get my National B license Oh and I signed up to the championship at Autosport! Looking like a huge grid as usual this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 So I went to the Autosport show at the NEC on Saturday to buy a new things and managed to get my seat and side mounts and a OMP Race Suit, also had my medical there! I wanted to get a few more things like helmet and stuff but it was so busy I got a bit fed up to be honest lol. I booked my ARDs test as well today to get my National B license Oh and I signed up to the championship at Autosport! Looking like a huge grid as usual this year Wow, good progress.I really need to get my medical done, atleast when your young it lasts for years. Then I need to book my ARDs test, but I've spent far to much on the Lupo... and can't really be asked now.Any more progress on the car?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 My medical really didn't take very long, my doctors wanted about £120 I think, it was £80 at the show so I thought stuff it I'll get it done.The cage is hopefully being fitted next week, when I get paid on Friday I'll be ordering the discs, pads, hoses, gloves, boots and a battery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 My medical really didn't take very long, my doctors wanted about £120 I think, it was £80 at the show so I thought stuff it I'll get it done.The cage is hopefully being fitted next week, when I get paid on Friday I'll be ordering the discs, pads, hoses, gloves, boots and a battery!lol.. I think my dads slips the doctor £25. NHS?! Decided where you're putting the battery? Passenger footwell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 lol.. I think my dads slips the doctor £25. NHS?! Decided where you're putting the battery? Passenger footwell?haha nice one. I would have tried it but I've only ever seen my doctor once and that was about two years ago lol!! and he seemed one of those guys that wouldn't do it.Well I've been told to get as much weight to the back as possible however I will get it corner weighed and then decide for sure but yeah its look like either the passenger footwell or the boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Having a bit of a stress at the moment...I've been told the B hoop of the roll cage is wrong and is 10 - 12 inches too wide for the car...and also I've received the wrong bucket seat grrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 not good news!! progress so far looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) Another update - The cage is going to someone else for fitting in 2 weeks, I've had the seat replaced with the right one and managed to get some 6 point harnesses at cost price for the inconvenience. And I've got the ARB back!The sunroof is out, I've got an alu sheet to rivet in place before it goes to have the cage fitted just need to get the sheet cut. I've also bought a little camera to record the racing Edited February 1, 2010 by truCido Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 GTI arbs up front are a worthwhile upgrade.I think they are 3mm or so thicker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 GTI arbs up front are a worthwhile upgrade.I think they are 3mm or so thicker?ah cool thanks. I'll take a look on ETKA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 GTI arbs up front are a worthwhile upgrade.I think they are 3mm or so thicker?Had a check on ETKA and the sport has a 20mm front arb and the GTI a 22mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I managed to spend a lot of money today, bought my helmet, boots, gloves and also nomex - long johns, long sleeve top, balaclava and socks! Demon tweeks gave me a bit of a discount but it still hurts the bank balance lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Made a litte mistake last weekend lol...I removed the sunroof last weekend with the intention of rivetting on an alu plate this weekend however I got caught up and didnt get the sheet fitted. Anyway checked the car yesterday and there were 2 huge puddles in the drivers and passengers footwells Guess those 2 car covers I had covering it weren't enough!!! Anyway after drying the car up and removing the water we had a bit of a play and removed a bit of wiring, had a mess around under the engine bay, removed the battery, and took the front bumper off to get a better look aroundAnd who knows what the rest of the wiring does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 (edited) Had a check on ETKA and the sport has a 20mm front arb and the GTI a 22mmYeh had a feeling they were a bit thicker = stifferNot sure what the torsional stiffness of the Lupo actually is.Looking at the NCAP scores I'd imagine they are pretty impressive.Does anyone have an old road test with the figures ?Would be interesting to know the difference between Standardand GTI models and then see how much difference the custom cage makesCan't find it on the net. Static torsional stiffness of the Fox is 17941 Nmwhen you bear in mind that the MK1 MX-5 has 6000Nm/degrees of torsional stiffness you can see how chassis stiffness has moved on in recent yearsAlso the Lupo 3L has a much flatter underbody which improved its drag ratingno idea wether that is because it had some kind of full length undertray (I'd imagine not as that would be adding weight)Might be worth checking ETKA and comparing the floors though and see if anything is transferable .. could all equal valuable tenths of a second Edited February 8, 2010 by Jowey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 (edited) I managed to spend a lot of money today, bought - long johnsPix of you modelling them ? haha Edited February 8, 2010 by Jowey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Pix of you modelling them ? haha hahaha you'd be lucky!! I might do a pic of me modelling my suit and helmet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 (edited) A few more pics Edited February 9, 2010 by truCido Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 My boots came today! I've also made a start on cutting out the alu panels for the sunroof and for the gauge and switch panel to go in the middle of the dash. Also bought a riveter and enough rivets for a 747 wing lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truCido Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 You'll be glad to know I passed my ARD's test and I should have my actual license today or tommorow!Just been up to the place thats fitting my roll cage to get my seat fitted and thought I'd take a few pics, cage should be finished tomorrow and then its just got to be sprayed!Sorry for the fuzzy pictures, the camera on my phone isnt great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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