Ginetta, Audi and VW.
Discussion
After completing the build of my corrado race car and racing half a season, I decided to move to a purpose built race car and RWD rather than continuing to develop a high power FWD, the thought being this will allow me to concentrate on learning more and progressing my racecraft as opposed to developing a car. The decision was made and the car was put up for sale along with my M3 CSL. Didn't want to be selling this after only a year of ownership as it was nothing short of amazing, but with so much money tied up in it, something had to give.
For those who missed the old threads, heres a few snaps of what was to be replaced.
After the sale of the CSL Ginetta G50 was sourced from a team down south and purchased along with a few spares, of engine, bumper, clutch, wheels and propshaft. The car was basic G50 cup spec with the 300bhp engine and quaife box, but had been well looked after and maintained.
So she was collected and sent straight to Warren at North East Autobody in Aberdeen to tend to some bodywork issues and to get it all one colour.
At the same time I managed to get hold of a VW Transporter T5 T32 2.5tdi 50k miles VW main dealer trade in for towing the car to meetings and when converted somewhere to sleep at meetings further afield. The plan is to convert it over time with cooker, bed, entertainment etc.
Finally, a local Trackscotland forum member made an offer I couldnt refuse on the corrado, of a swap for a C5 RS6 which would be a great winter toy for the road. Spec was excellent with every box ticked, and it was extremely well maintained with all known RS6 issues dealt with and some well thoughout out upgrades of coilovers, Arbs, Miltek System and a Map. Only had this a week and its a cracking bit of kit, total chalk and cheese to the CSL, but very comfy and can certainly shift when it wants to.
Some photos taken today of the bunch together with another Ginetta purchased a few weeks earlier by my Dad, a slightly better spec than mine with geartronics paddleshift and a stage one upgrade +30Bhp. I managed to get a shot of this car at its previous home at Padborg Park in Denmark and the paddleshift system was excellent and despite the icy conditions the car felt brilliant, incredibly planted and much less intimidating than I had thought it would be.
Plans are to give the ginetta a going over over the winter and strip and spanner check as much as possible and tidy some bits up along the way. Next year the plan is to do a few rounds of the SMRC Sports and Saloons at knockhill, and dependant on how I get on with the car, possibly a few rounds of the GT Cup too, with a final aim to be to do the Race at Spa meeting in October.
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For those who missed the old threads, heres a few snaps of what was to be replaced.
After the sale of the CSL Ginetta G50 was sourced from a team down south and purchased along with a few spares, of engine, bumper, clutch, wheels and propshaft. The car was basic G50 cup spec with the 300bhp engine and quaife box, but had been well looked after and maintained.
So she was collected and sent straight to Warren at North East Autobody in Aberdeen to tend to some bodywork issues and to get it all one colour.
At the same time I managed to get hold of a VW Transporter T5 T32 2.5tdi 50k miles VW main dealer trade in for towing the car to meetings and when converted somewhere to sleep at meetings further afield. The plan is to convert it over time with cooker, bed, entertainment etc.
Finally, a local Trackscotland forum member made an offer I couldnt refuse on the corrado, of a swap for a C5 RS6 which would be a great winter toy for the road. Spec was excellent with every box ticked, and it was extremely well maintained with all known RS6 issues dealt with and some well thoughout out upgrades of coilovers, Arbs, Miltek System and a Map. Only had this a week and its a cracking bit of kit, total chalk and cheese to the CSL, but very comfy and can certainly shift when it wants to.
Some photos taken today of the bunch together with another Ginetta purchased a few weeks earlier by my Dad, a slightly better spec than mine with geartronics paddleshift and a stage one upgrade +30Bhp. I managed to get a shot of this car at its previous home at Padborg Park in Denmark and the paddleshift system was excellent and despite the icy conditions the car felt brilliant, incredibly planted and much less intimidating than I had thought it would be.
Plans are to give the ginetta a going over over the winter and strip and spanner check as much as possible and tidy some bits up along the way. Next year the plan is to do a few rounds of the SMRC Sports and Saloons at knockhill, and dependant on how I get on with the car, possibly a few rounds of the GT Cup too, with a final aim to be to do the Race at Spa meeting in October.
To follow me racing during this season Like our page. https://www.facebook.com/akremotorsportuk
Edited by Gingernuts on Wednesday 12th February 17:24
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Bit of an update.
After getting the car home work started getting under the skin of it and giving it a good spanner check along with fitting my own saftey gear and a fluids change.
Then it was off to a friend at a local garage who have some tip top alignment kit to get it all pointing in the right direction and dial in some circuit specific settings.
Then it was ready for its first pre-season test at knockhill. Was pretty nervous as although I have dealt with RWD on track in the form of the CSL, this is a different beast entirely, factoring in having to get used to slicks and a sequential box as well. However, after a few tentative first laps getting the slicks warm and shaking the car down, it proved to be a much less frightening car to drive than expected, instead being very stable and compliant at least at the pace I am currently pushing it to. Its has phenomenal cornering capabilities and the stopping power is going to take some getting used to. Braking points are way later than anything I could have imagined, and for the minute Im struggling to gain the bravery to brake as late as the car will allow. But overall, I am extremely pleased and really enjoyed the experience of beginning to get to know the thing.
Enough chat, here are some pictures and a short clip of Sundays antics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnKsqHdtB0w
Now looking forward to last bit of testing to really work on getting times down to where they should be and then the first race on the 6th of April in the SMRC Sports and Saloons!
After getting the car home work started getting under the skin of it and giving it a good spanner check along with fitting my own saftey gear and a fluids change.
Then it was off to a friend at a local garage who have some tip top alignment kit to get it all pointing in the right direction and dial in some circuit specific settings.
Then it was ready for its first pre-season test at knockhill. Was pretty nervous as although I have dealt with RWD on track in the form of the CSL, this is a different beast entirely, factoring in having to get used to slicks and a sequential box as well. However, after a few tentative first laps getting the slicks warm and shaking the car down, it proved to be a much less frightening car to drive than expected, instead being very stable and compliant at least at the pace I am currently pushing it to. Its has phenomenal cornering capabilities and the stopping power is going to take some getting used to. Braking points are way later than anything I could have imagined, and for the minute Im struggling to gain the bravery to brake as late as the car will allow. But overall, I am extremely pleased and really enjoyed the experience of beginning to get to know the thing.
Enough chat, here are some pictures and a short clip of Sundays antics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnKsqHdtB0w
Now looking forward to last bit of testing to really work on getting times down to where they should be and then the first race on the 6th of April in the SMRC Sports and Saloons!
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