Hethel lotus test track retro event
Discussion
MPoxon said:
Yeah I did note the no filming rule as well - shame 
Slippery slope Trev... baffled sump and sticky tyres
Certainly is I have been agonising over upgrading the brakes for months, seems to me if it's a kit to fit inside the original 15" wheels my choice is between AP very expensive but generally considered the best or a choice between willwood,highspec or wms, probably still have the same brakes this time next year.Slippery slope Trev... baffled sump and sticky tyres
trev4 said:
Certainly is I have been agonising over upgrading the brakes for months, seems to me if it's a kit to fit inside the original 15" wheels my choice is between AP very expensive but generally considered the best or a choice between willwood,highspec or wms, probably still have the same brakes this time next year.
You choices are limited if you want to keep the 15" fronts. I went for the Alcon kit from David Gerald (Classic World Racing) which fit under my 15" fronts as wanted to keep the car looking original. If you want to hear my ramblings then click the link below. Sounds like you are methodically and sympathetically modifying the car which is good for getting the best out of track days but without compromising it as a road car which is exactly what I am doing with mine. Baffled sump is a good investment as an insurance policy and certainly required with sticky tyres as the G forces will now be much greater. https://matthewpoxon.wordpress.com/2015/07/26/brak...
trev4 said:
Certainly is I have been agonising over upgrading the brakes for months, seems to me if it's a kit to fit inside the original 15" wheels my choice is between AP very expensive but generally considered the best or a choice between willwood,highspec or wms, probably still have the same brakes this time next year.
An alternative upgrade that will retain the OE look but still provide a good upgrade is to fit bigger brakes from the Ford range.What used to be the 887/888 calliper upgrade - these are getting rare now and prices are reflecting this - can now be done with Fiesta 2.0 ST front callipers. Can usually be had for around £75 for a set including carriers off the bay of evils.
Add to that a pair of 283mm Sierra Cosworth discs - get them turned down to 278mm by an engineering shop - and some quality pads. Probably looking around the £200 mark all in.
The above should all bolt directly onto the upright. They even use M10 mounting bolts! You may need some spacing washers on between the upright and the calliper carrier to get alignment right.
Alternatively get some 278mm discs and fit a 10mm (ish) spacer between the upright and the calliper carrier.
Change of brake fluid and you're away. Not had any issues with the above set up on track.
Top Gear TVR said:
After a chat with his Scoobs, I suggest we plan (for those staying nearby) a suitable curry night at the local (mullet free) shapla. Anyone up for that?
Hi Steve,can't make the event but would love to meet up (again after our chance encounter) at the Shapla. Would you let me know eta for that?
Thanks,
Jeremy
Top Gear TVR said:
My V8S has suprisingly good brakes for 240mm discs. I'm keen to see how fade resistant they are
If you want to improve the quality of your braking and seriously reduce the chance of brake fade, change the fluid if it isn't fresh, and fit either Ferodo DS2500 or Mintex 1144 pads.
Booked for 8th May
1.yosini - lotus thingy
2. Mpoxon - medium rare TVR Griffith with chips and all the trimmings (booked)
3. Qbee - TVR Chimaera and salad - I'm on a diet
(booked)4. Phazed - Full fat TVR Chimaera 5.5, but surprisingly quiet (booked)
5. mk1fan - TVR S3
6. Trev4 Chimaera 400 now with baffeld sump and sticky tyres,(booked)
Booked for 25th Sept
1. Longers : S3
2. Top Gear TVR in it or V8S
3. AutoAndy: S3C
4. Scoobimax - S3 (
)5. tel595 - S3c for a gentle drive...
6. Mr Plow - Chimaera
7. Big Ian - S3
QBee said:
If you want to improve the quality of your braking and seriously reduce the chance of brake fade, change the fluid if it isn't fresh, and fit either Ferodo DS2500 or Mintex 1144 pads.
I would echo that - used both those compounds in the past (on the scoobs) and a great balance for high temp with no fade yet work perfectly well when cold.Currently running red stuff and they feel very similar
should i book the 8th as well?
Longers said:
Booked for 8th May
1.yosini - lotus thingy
2. Mpoxon - medium rare TVR Griffith with chips and all the trimmings (booked)
3. Qbee - TVR Chimaera and salad - I'm on a diet (booked)
4. Phazed - Full fat TVR Chimaera 5.5, but surprisingly quiet (booked)
5. mk1fan - TVR S3
6. Trev4 Chimaera 400 now with baffeld sump and sticky tyres,(booked)
Booked for 25th Sept
1. Longers : S3
2. Top Gear TVR in it or V8S
3. AutoAndy: S3C
4. Scoobimax - S3 (probable, just need to check work commitments now confirmed & booked )
5. tel595 - S3c for a gentle drive...
6. Mr Plow - Chimaera
7. Big Ian - S3
1.yosini - lotus thingy
2. Mpoxon - medium rare TVR Griffith with chips and all the trimmings (booked)
3. Qbee - TVR Chimaera and salad - I'm on a diet
(booked)4. Phazed - Full fat TVR Chimaera 5.5, but surprisingly quiet (booked)
5. mk1fan - TVR S3
6. Trev4 Chimaera 400 now with baffeld sump and sticky tyres,(booked)
Booked for 25th Sept
1. Longers : S3
2. Top Gear TVR in it or V8S
3. AutoAndy: S3C
4. Scoobimax - S3 (
)5. tel595 - S3c for a gentle drive...
6. Mr Plow - Chimaera
7. Big Ian - S3
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