1970 Alfa Romeo GT Junior Racer
Discussion
I feel compelled to feedback on this thread and say what a beautiful car/project/racer you have got yourself there. So nice to see something this unique being used for genuine thrills which will continue in the hands of it's new owner!
It's a beaut and I will be checking back for updates on this one for sure. I bet you can't wait to get your hands on it!!! :-)
James.
It's a beaut and I will be checking back for updates on this one for sure. I bet you can't wait to get your hands on it!!! :-)
James.
Thanks for the comments folks.
Yes, what a relief on the cage. Its really nicely designed and ties in to a greater number of points than an off the shelf cage. Saves me a couple of thousand at least.
The car is sailing now and is expected into Tilbury in March 2nd. Then Customs to pass through before it heads to Alfaholics around the 5th. There for just over a month as it's first shakedown is a Castle Coombe Trackday on the 11th April. Cannot wait!!!!!
Yes, what a relief on the cage. Its really nicely designed and ties in to a greater number of points than an off the shelf cage. Saves me a couple of thousand at least.
The car is sailing now and is expected into Tilbury in March 2nd. Then Customs to pass through before it heads to Alfaholics around the 5th. There for just over a month as it's first shakedown is a Castle Coombe Trackday on the 11th April. Cannot wait!!!!!
I have been speaking to the chaps at Alfaholics and all is looking good. They're extremely helpful and so knowledgeable. I've saved money already on things that I was assuming needed done that they were able to say didn't need doing.
Their job list isn't short however....
For making road legal:
1 Supply and fit lightweight headlights to the car
2 Supply and fit Alfaholics HID lighting to headlights
3 Supply and fit Indicator stalk
4 Supply and fit rear numberplate Carello lighting
5 Supply and fit front heated screen
6 Supply and fit lightweight heater unit
7 Supply and fit horn and horn push button
8 Supply and fit passenger wiper and washer system
9 Supply and fit wide angle rear view mirror
10 Fit Yokohama A048 tyres
11 Fit vinyl '2 UBE' number plates front and rear
12 Fit short ratio OS Giken gearbox
13 MOT the car
For racing:
14 Fit Plumbed in Lifeline Sero 360 electrically operated fire extinguisher with external button
15 Move existing drivers seat and harness to passenger side
16 Fit new Racetech bucket seat and HANS compliant harness to driver side
17 Remove Accusump and associated plumbing completely
18 Fit rain light to rear of car
19 Assess car for racing and suggest any upgrades you would recommend
They will have the car on the 5th March I hope and their trackday is on the 11th April which will be its shakedown day so i'll need to see how they get on in completing everything.
Their job list isn't short however....
For making road legal:
1 Supply and fit lightweight headlights to the car
2 Supply and fit Alfaholics HID lighting to headlights
3 Supply and fit Indicator stalk
4 Supply and fit rear numberplate Carello lighting
5 Supply and fit front heated screen
6 Supply and fit lightweight heater unit
7 Supply and fit horn and horn push button
8 Supply and fit passenger wiper and washer system
9 Supply and fit wide angle rear view mirror
10 Fit Yokohama A048 tyres
11 Fit vinyl '2 UBE' number plates front and rear
12 Fit short ratio OS Giken gearbox
13 MOT the car
For racing:
14 Fit Plumbed in Lifeline Sero 360 electrically operated fire extinguisher with external button
15 Move existing drivers seat and harness to passenger side
16 Fit new Racetech bucket seat and HANS compliant harness to driver side
17 Remove Accusump and associated plumbing completely
18 Fit rain light to rear of car
19 Assess car for racing and suggest any upgrades you would recommend
They will have the car on the 5th March I hope and their trackday is on the 11th April which will be its shakedown day so i'll need to see how they get on in completing everything.
Having received the car's technical papers I've been able to identify a few more areas for improvement.
1) Fuel cell.
Currently the car is fitted with a foam filled plastic type tank of 30 ltr capacity. The install looks ok but the tank is positioned at the back and to one side which can't help the balance of the car. The car is cornerweighted so a fundamental change like this will affect it but I'm keen to improve the fuel system and will have any weight shift dialed out with another corner weighting session.
This is how it looks at present:
I plan to fit this:
http://www.alfaholics.com/2010/07/alfaholics-57-li...
It's better positioned, tidier and of nearly twice the capacity. I think it makes sense to fit. It will eventually look like this:
(Coincidentally the yellow car will also be racing in Classics at KH this year I'm told)
2) Brakes
The car is fitted with a set of relatively standard looking discs and Wilwood 4 pots on the front and then a near standard setup on the rear. I have a pic at home which I'll post later.
I think it's worth my while putting on something beefier so will probably go for the Alfaholics 6 pot setup on the front and then the billet rears. My car has had the servo assistance removed and a balance bar system fitted. If the system is deemed quality enough then i'll just change out the front and real caliper and disc assemblies. If it's a sub-optimal setup at present then the whole lot comes out and i'll fit the Alfaholics GTA-R system.
A lot of money could be frittered away on this site....
http://www.alfaholics.com/race-performance/alfahol...
I would obviously then have the decision on whether I go with the regular calipers and bells or the Superleggera versions to save 2.0kgs over the regular calipers all for the princely sum of another £450.......
People who know me will also know that 2kgs of additional weight in the car is not a particularly big deal when compared with the mobile weight penalty I add!!!!
1) Fuel cell.
Currently the car is fitted with a foam filled plastic type tank of 30 ltr capacity. The install looks ok but the tank is positioned at the back and to one side which can't help the balance of the car. The car is cornerweighted so a fundamental change like this will affect it but I'm keen to improve the fuel system and will have any weight shift dialed out with another corner weighting session.
This is how it looks at present:
I plan to fit this:
http://www.alfaholics.com/2010/07/alfaholics-57-li...
It's better positioned, tidier and of nearly twice the capacity. I think it makes sense to fit. It will eventually look like this:
(Coincidentally the yellow car will also be racing in Classics at KH this year I'm told)
2) Brakes
The car is fitted with a set of relatively standard looking discs and Wilwood 4 pots on the front and then a near standard setup on the rear. I have a pic at home which I'll post later.
I think it's worth my while putting on something beefier so will probably go for the Alfaholics 6 pot setup on the front and then the billet rears. My car has had the servo assistance removed and a balance bar system fitted. If the system is deemed quality enough then i'll just change out the front and real caliper and disc assemblies. If it's a sub-optimal setup at present then the whole lot comes out and i'll fit the Alfaholics GTA-R system.
A lot of money could be frittered away on this site....
http://www.alfaholics.com/race-performance/alfahol...
I would obviously then have the decision on whether I go with the regular calipers and bells or the Superleggera versions to save 2.0kgs over the regular calipers all for the princely sum of another £450.......
People who know me will also know that 2kgs of additional weight in the car is not a particularly big deal when compared with the mobile weight penalty I add!!!!
So I saw the car in the flesh for the first time today. It really is every bit as good as I hoped!
Alfaholics are already well underway with the work. The screen is out for the heated one to be fitted and the headlights are in but we're needing to fit all new wiring as it had been removed.
After a bit of deliberation we decided that the best way forward for the braking system was to replace the whole lot inc the pedal box. There is an unknown type and fitment of master cylinder in there that will mean I would have replacement/maintenance issues. Add to that the fact that the Alfaholics kit is literally the best in the biz it made sense to do it. I went for the superleggera kit in the end too.... I'm such a sucker for lightness! Haha
The suspension and rear setup all looks good with the right bits in the right places. A few minor tweaks required but nothing fundamental.
I also test fitted the seat and I fit...just!
It's going to be lowered by around 2" and moved back a touch if possible. On the strength of the test fit I've bought a matching seat so will have the new one fitted to drivers side and the existing one shifted across to the passenger.
The car is due for the Trackday at Combe on the 11th April so Alfaholics are going to have it all done in time for that. However, there was one less than ideal part. The roll cage.
Whilst being safe and MSA approved now that I've seen it in the flesh I'm not completely happy. It's actually quite small in the car and reduces the space within what is already a small car. It also has a daft cross member between the a-pillars that would usually be shaped to hug the top of the screen. This one is just a straight bar right across the top but about 3" from the roof so very visible to me. Sadly it will annoy me and it's not "right" so needs sorted. On that basis, following the Trackday, the car will come back to Alfaholics and have the interior stripped and the whole car will go to custom cages for a fully welded in T45 cage. It's the right thing to do and will make me happier about the cage. Its also lighter which is a bonus!
Then once it's all back together it can come home to Aberdeen for some racing!!!!!
Believe it or not but I was so happy to see the car I forgot to take many pics at all! I think I got three But all of the underneath. I'll upload anyway.
Alfaholics are already well underway with the work. The screen is out for the heated one to be fitted and the headlights are in but we're needing to fit all new wiring as it had been removed.
After a bit of deliberation we decided that the best way forward for the braking system was to replace the whole lot inc the pedal box. There is an unknown type and fitment of master cylinder in there that will mean I would have replacement/maintenance issues. Add to that the fact that the Alfaholics kit is literally the best in the biz it made sense to do it. I went for the superleggera kit in the end too.... I'm such a sucker for lightness! Haha
The suspension and rear setup all looks good with the right bits in the right places. A few minor tweaks required but nothing fundamental.
I also test fitted the seat and I fit...just!
It's going to be lowered by around 2" and moved back a touch if possible. On the strength of the test fit I've bought a matching seat so will have the new one fitted to drivers side and the existing one shifted across to the passenger.
The car is due for the Trackday at Combe on the 11th April so Alfaholics are going to have it all done in time for that. However, there was one less than ideal part. The roll cage.
Whilst being safe and MSA approved now that I've seen it in the flesh I'm not completely happy. It's actually quite small in the car and reduces the space within what is already a small car. It also has a daft cross member between the a-pillars that would usually be shaped to hug the top of the screen. This one is just a straight bar right across the top but about 3" from the roof so very visible to me. Sadly it will annoy me and it's not "right" so needs sorted. On that basis, following the Trackday, the car will come back to Alfaholics and have the interior stripped and the whole car will go to custom cages for a fully welded in T45 cage. It's the right thing to do and will make me happier about the cage. Its also lighter which is a bonus!
Then once it's all back together it can come home to Aberdeen for some racing!!!!!
Believe it or not but I was so happy to see the car I forgot to take many pics at all! I think I got three But all of the underneath. I'll upload anyway.
I said it before, this looks mega, fantastic spec too! Quite excited to see it at KH or in Aberdeen if you are about.
I've also been looking about for something similar but not a lot come close, time will tell, hopefully see you in the same race at some point.
One question tho, with all the weight saving, is she going to be within the 90% of original kerb weight? The r&rs of the Scottish Classics.
I've also been looking about for something similar but not a lot come close, time will tell, hopefully see you in the same race at some point.
One question tho, with all the weight saving, is she going to be within the 90% of original kerb weight? The r&rs of the Scottish Classics.
Edited by MrCippo on Saturday 21st March 00:01
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