Sprint/Trackday car advice
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:14 am
Hi Gents!
Well, a few things left to organise, however, it looks as though my car will be repaired. Phhhew. Definite confirmation awaits, however all signs point to things falling in my favour.
Nowadays, having a V6 smaller than 3.0 is just unfashionable! I had intended to sell the 2.5 to pay for repairs, but it doesn't look like it's going to have to occur! As I'd suspected, there wasn't heaps of interest in it. She's very much a historic racer's dream engine but most others want 24v!!
Anyway, with a short geared, high revving V6, I thought I should make it into a track car. I will keep it road registered and although it won't be daily driven, I plan on keeping the front windows and driving her around on weekends. I'm a masochistic bastard. I love it!!!!
She is never going to be a complete track weapon because of the sunroof, but I'm considering the following:
*Remove rear window framing, replace with Lexan in 105 type rubber at the front and on extendable hinges at the rear to allow airflow through the car - ala RX8/E46 3 series rear windows.
*I'd probably leave the rear door trims and seat in- they weigh bugger-all anyway!
*Fibreglass bootlid and lexan rear window- will this lock OK and fit OK with seals? Everyone seems to think the weight is in the glass.... damn- lose the rear demist...
*Remove crossover bar for brake booster and mount MasterCyl on driver's side (RHD), or possibly replace with Tilton Pedal Box.
*2X Bucket seats retrimmed in Alfa tan cloth. Possibly Recaro Mesh Headrest ones. Not quite as light but more comfy.
*Ditch V6 fuel tank, and replace with 15USG baffled fuel cell with EFI fittings and a surge tank in same spot.
*And the tiny amount of sound stuff I have in my car would be ditched for a portable box I plan to make with a few speakers in it (hey need Gee up tunes on the way to the track and during the weekend )
*Bug the absolute bejezuz out of MD on "HowthefarkdoImakeashortshifterthatshortshiftsasshortasyoursdoes?"
*Suspension- I can't afford RS stuff- so 28mm T/Bars, knuckle risers, RS watts link and stiffer AR bars to go with the Blisteins, 105 Castor Rods and dedion bush already in.
Spacer plate to push the rear track out (appearance mainly) and some Falken Azenis to get me started cause they're cheap and semi slicks!
Down the track I'd look at vented rear discs, RS Coil kit, boring her out with ITBs or rebuilding without the cams and highcomp for a GregG special to go with the straight cut gearbox I'm trying to line up hehehe
So, now I guess It's over to you to tell me I'm a moron. But please do it constructively by offering advice as to what you would do!
Well, a few things left to organise, however, it looks as though my car will be repaired. Phhhew. Definite confirmation awaits, however all signs point to things falling in my favour.
Nowadays, having a V6 smaller than 3.0 is just unfashionable! I had intended to sell the 2.5 to pay for repairs, but it doesn't look like it's going to have to occur! As I'd suspected, there wasn't heaps of interest in it. She's very much a historic racer's dream engine but most others want 24v!!
Anyway, with a short geared, high revving V6, I thought I should make it into a track car. I will keep it road registered and although it won't be daily driven, I plan on keeping the front windows and driving her around on weekends. I'm a masochistic bastard. I love it!!!!
She is never going to be a complete track weapon because of the sunroof, but I'm considering the following:
*Remove rear window framing, replace with Lexan in 105 type rubber at the front and on extendable hinges at the rear to allow airflow through the car - ala RX8/E46 3 series rear windows.
*I'd probably leave the rear door trims and seat in- they weigh bugger-all anyway!
*Fibreglass bootlid and lexan rear window- will this lock OK and fit OK with seals? Everyone seems to think the weight is in the glass.... damn- lose the rear demist...
*Remove crossover bar for brake booster and mount MasterCyl on driver's side (RHD), or possibly replace with Tilton Pedal Box.
*2X Bucket seats retrimmed in Alfa tan cloth. Possibly Recaro Mesh Headrest ones. Not quite as light but more comfy.
*Ditch V6 fuel tank, and replace with 15USG baffled fuel cell with EFI fittings and a surge tank in same spot.
*And the tiny amount of sound stuff I have in my car would be ditched for a portable box I plan to make with a few speakers in it (hey need Gee up tunes on the way to the track and during the weekend )
*Bug the absolute bejezuz out of MD on "HowthefarkdoImakeashortshifterthatshortshiftsasshortasyoursdoes?"
*Suspension- I can't afford RS stuff- so 28mm T/Bars, knuckle risers, RS watts link and stiffer AR bars to go with the Blisteins, 105 Castor Rods and dedion bush already in.
Spacer plate to push the rear track out (appearance mainly) and some Falken Azenis to get me started cause they're cheap and semi slicks!
Down the track I'd look at vented rear discs, RS Coil kit, boring her out with ITBs or rebuilding without the cams and highcomp for a GregG special to go with the straight cut gearbox I'm trying to line up hehehe
So, now I guess It's over to you to tell me I'm a moron. But please do it constructively by offering advice as to what you would do!