cullenmin Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 Hello folks, I had my car for sale but due to a random fault & not getting offered enough £££ for the car, I have ended up keeping it and it is now my wee project. I aim to compete in this car, possible doing a round of time attack and plenty track days to build on my confidence and driving skills. This project may take some time but I will do my best to have it ready for next year. I'll update this when I have made any progress. Here's a few pics of the car this week... I started removing the sound deadening and so far I have removed it from the rear seat area and a bit from the boot. Its a **** of a job but i'll just keep at it when I get the chance. Forgot to take a pic of that progress though. I also found what I think is a tracker, I knew one was fitted but couldnt believe the size of it!?! How the hell can theifs not find this... Here are my oz lightweight alloys that some nice R888's will be keeping warm... Cheers Rich
Joe G Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 Thats what i like to see, stripped out ready for the track. Was thinking of doing the same with the spec c next year but we will see what happens. Keep the photos coming of your progress!! Joe
seafar99 Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 And quite right too Rich! If you can afford it, why not push it a bit further. You were never serious about selling something that's got a heart and soul.
green_goblin Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 Good going mate, keep the pics coming!! Also whats that your putting on the wheels....is it good?? Jase
braveheart Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 Nice one Rich, get rid of that sound proofing save your self some weight, Time Attack nice one, that's my plans hopefully for next year if i can the time off my work keep the pics coming. got a few more tweeks for 2010 ....... Chris..
cullenmin Posted October 10, 2009 Author Posted October 10, 2009 Good going mate, keep the pics coming!! Also whats that your putting on the wheels....is it good?? Jase Poorboys wheel sealant, a good layer of wax type stuff and it makes it a lot easier to clean the grime off the alloys, also protects the laquer. I will be stripping the car as much as possible to get the weight down as much as i can. Rollcage and buckets will come when funds will allow Rich
ciaranrb5 Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 I will be stripping the car as much as possible to get the weight down as much as i can. Rollcage and buckets will come when funds will allow Rich Where you get that idea? Bought a few more bits for the RB5 so it will be staying for definate. Also need to get myself a runabout so I can take the car off the road and dismantle it and fit all the goodies ready for our little dual at knockhill next year
sparky_sj04 Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 Nice one mate!! That's what I like to see, taking the bull by the horns.. I think you'll end up over the moon that you never sold the car.. Keep us updated, looking forward to seeing the progress.. Got me thinking about the Hawkeye now......
RS Grant Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Good news you're keeping it mate.. Cheers, Grant
scouk Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 WoW! Good on ya mate! Very best of luck with the project! Hopefully when the time comes you'll be posting some good times on the track! Keep us informed of progress with plenty of pics!
rosshendry23 Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Very nice!!! will be interesting to see how you get on. Just sold the car today. Wish i never. gutted!! All the best!
thefastone Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Glad to hear your not binning the thing now, that makes me happy! Thought that I posted this already... Going out of my mind...
scooby222 Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 right decision Rich,think the lack of buyers was divine intervention going to have to do something about my lardy ass nnewage now..... and Al,long time no post,whatya been up to??
thefastone Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 Al,long time no post,whatya been up to?? Yeah, we were talking about this last weekend... you lost your keyboard?
tommo9375 Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) Nice one Rich,look forward to watching your progress with the project. Edited October 12, 2009 by tommo9375
lewisscoob Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Glad to hear you're not breaking the car. That would have been an absolute travesty!
sczscoob Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Aye keep us updated with plenty o pics, or pop in past
TrackScotland Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 cage: Most usuful thing i can say about the cage is spend the money now, rather than fitting something like a dash dodger, then more later doing it right. Do it right first time Whats the plans for the engine...
soundie Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 cage:Most usuful thing i can say about the cage is spend the money now, rather than fitting something like a dash dodger, then more later doing it right. Do it right first time Whats the plans for the engine... whats a dash dodger? I'm thinking about a cage and one has come up that doesn't require cutting the dash - is that what you mean? The guy sais its not FIA approved, but is fine if not doing competitions etc. Looking at the design it doesn't look like it would be very effective for stiffening since it bolts on the footwells rather than the dash. Cheers, Chris.
TrackScotland Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 yup.... thats a dash dodger. We have one in one of our cars, but really need to change it for a proper multipoint cage.
cullenmin Posted October 13, 2009 Author Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) cage:Most usuful thing i can say about the cage is spend the money now, rather than fitting something like a dash dodger, then more later doing it right. Do it right first time Whats the plans for the engine... I'm going for a weld in (preferably an FIA approved) cage, just havnt decided who to buy from or who to fit it yet. I'll be leaving the engine as it is just now, but I'll have to do something with the oil sump. Cheers Rich Edited October 13, 2009 by Cullenmin
scooby222 Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 I'll be leaving the engine as it is just now, but I'll have to do something with the oil sump. hmmm, you sound baffled Rich......
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