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Hi all- keen to get into single seat racing. Total beginner- got my ARDS test done last week. I like the look of the monoposto club- and wondered what views people might have on the different types of vehicles available.
I am interested in views on whether to buy or rent for the first season, but more- on what car to try and get behind the wheel of.
I am looking at Formula Vauxhall Lotus, van diemens of various models etc.
Thanks, and any further advice welcome...
I am interested in views on whether to buy or rent for the first season, but more- on what car to try and get behind the wheel of.
I am looking at Formula Vauxhall Lotus, van diemens of various models etc.
Thanks, and any further advice welcome...
I have recently become a mechanic for a FF driver, he's on here as it happens. We haven't had any luck up to now but we'll get there.
As far as the monoposto club go, they are a good bunch. We were at donington at the weekend so mingled with a few of the other racers as our car was broken(lambo huracan GT3 ran into us on the test day). Everyone we met was welcoming and helpful. Come along to one of the meetings and have a look around/chat to some people, look at the cars etc.
As already said, the drivetrain of an 1800 zetec FF is pretty bullet proof. One word of advice would be that whichever chassis you choose be it Ray, van diemen etc then make sure you can get spares, something we are struggling with.
We are at Mallory next month if that's in your general area then pop over and have a look.
As far as the monoposto club go, they are a good bunch. We were at donington at the weekend so mingled with a few of the other racers as our car was broken(lambo huracan GT3 ran into us on the test day). Everyone we met was welcoming and helpful. Come along to one of the meetings and have a look around/chat to some people, look at the cars etc.
As already said, the drivetrain of an 1800 zetec FF is pretty bullet proof. One word of advice would be that whichever chassis you choose be it Ray, van diemen etc then make sure you can get spares, something we are struggling with.
We are at Mallory next month if that's in your general area then pop over and have a look.
Renting or buying: If you are renting a proportion of the cost is rental of the car and also insurance, as well as buying the experience of the team, but you can quickly spend a significant amount without having the equity of the car as part of the deal.
Which type. FF's offer great value, whether its Kent, Zetec or Duratec. I think Zetec offers the best value for money, but plenty of places to race Kents (FFF / WHT). FVL's, Van Diemen Formula Fords, Jedi's or other bike engined cars, or ex-F3 Dallaras - plenty of choice for all budgets really.
Which type. FF's offer great value, whether its Kent, Zetec or Duratec. I think Zetec offers the best value for money, but plenty of places to race Kents (FFF / WHT). FVL's, Van Diemen Formula Fords, Jedi's or other bike engined cars, or ex-F3 Dallaras - plenty of choice for all budgets really.
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