Van Diemen Single Seater - Sprint time!
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I've been buying a new car today, Van Diemen single seater race car
Here are the photos taken by the seller.
It also comes with an extra set of bodywork to turn it into a Sports Racer, I don't have photos of that bodywork yet but here's someone elses car
Spec is as follows:
Van Dieman spaceframe - Ch RF01-2880
Honda Blackbird 1137cc injected engine c.170bhp
VD dry sump system
Electric reverse gear - currently removed to save weight
DTA management ECU
Tony Law exhaust
Techcraft repackable silencer
F3 4 pot AP brakes with floating discs
OZ 8 & 10" centrelock wheels
Pi Research C-Dash
Here are the photos taken by the seller.
It also comes with an extra set of bodywork to turn it into a Sports Racer, I don't have photos of that bodywork yet but here's someone elses car
Spec is as follows:
Van Dieman spaceframe - Ch RF01-2880
Honda Blackbird 1137cc injected engine c.170bhp
VD dry sump system
Electric reverse gear - currently removed to save weight
DTA management ECU
Tony Law exhaust
Techcraft repackable silencer
F3 4 pot AP brakes with floating discs
OZ 8 & 10" centrelock wheels
Pi Research C-Dash
Shadow R1 said:
What class does that race in ?
My dad had a string of formula ford rf80's.
I plan on racing it in Sport Libre with the Sports Racer bodywork fitted rather than the single seater bodywork. It'll be more competitive in that class rather than against 350kg 200bhp+ entrants!My dad had a string of formula ford rf80's.
More relevant to the activities involving the car but I've ordered low chassis stands and a quick lift jack (ultra low and more akin to the F1 pit jacks than a normal car jack). Also bought a second hand Race Technology DL1 (mk2) which is pretty much essential for Sprinting.
Also bought a V2 Elite helmet, I've always heard good things about them. I'm aware of the arguments about more expensive helmets but I'm not circuit racing (much less chance of an accident) and the Elite has much better padding inside.
Also bought a V2 Elite helmet, I've always heard good things about them. I'm aware of the arguments about more expensive helmets but I'm not circuit racing (much less chance of an accident) and the Elite has much better padding inside.
rhinochopig said:
OP is the 'bird lump dry sumped? If not it really should be. 'birds don't like lateral g even with a baffled sump.
I'd also look at a geartronics system if you have some spare cash - they can find a false neutral with worn dogs which is a 'box rebuild if you're accelerating hard at the time - I speak from expensive personal experience on that one.
Never realised you could run them as a sports proto - looks great.
"VD dry sump system"I'd also look at a geartronics system if you have some spare cash - they can find a false neutral with worn dogs which is a 'box rebuild if you're accelerating hard at the time - I speak from expensive personal experience on that one.
Never realised you could run them as a sports proto - looks great.
I finally got round to starting it up today, not a particularly exciting video but I was quite pleased that it started and made a nice noise (not reflected in the video clip unfortunately!)
http://youtu.be/y4ePYs5ZjeI
http://youtu.be/y4ePYs5ZjeI
Edited by MagicalTrevor on Sunday 20th April 18:51
Spent some time getting ready for the maiden voyage on Thursday. It's forecast rain unfortunately which isn't my preferred weather status for my first drive!
Well, we'll start with a lovely shot of my knees shod in Levi's finest. These aren't what I'll be wearing whilst racing of course
Spent some time replacing the harnesses. The old ones were fine (out of date) but the seller included a brand new harness so I thought I might as well!
Also replaced the nasty blue padding, which was worn out, with some black stuff. It looks great!
Finally, slapped the wets on ready. I wanted to make sure my jack worked alright.
Well, we'll start with a lovely shot of my knees shod in Levi's finest. These aren't what I'll be wearing whilst racing of course
Spent some time replacing the harnesses. The old ones were fine (out of date) but the seller included a brand new harness so I thought I might as well!
Also replaced the nasty blue padding, which was worn out, with some black stuff. It looks great!
Finally, slapped the wets on ready. I wanted to make sure my jack worked alright.
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