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posted this on my website thought you would like a look
www.brayspeed.co.uk/assets/002%2057%20tim%20moore.wmv
Tony
posted this on my website thought you would like a look
www.brayspeed.co.uk/assets/002%2057%20tim%20moore.wmv
Tony
so it revs more and quicker...a light G4 with a NA 240hp engine
That's amazing clear footage and editing - I assume it was recorded by pro's?
Anyways it looks a very good run, but I'm suprised at the amount of oscillation in the rear suspension - I can tell it was being pushed, but the back looks like it was a handfull.
Man, every time I see one in action I want one more! I'm going to have to take a serious look at my finances, get off my arse more and get the money toghter for one!
WOW i like i like...cool vid 
Here is one of my vid's...this is how not to drive a ginetta!!
www.pistonheads.tv/clip659
[this was my second race weekend so i was a complete novice
]
Michal.
Here is one of my vid's...this is how not to drive a ginetta!!
www.pistonheads.tv/clip659
[this was my second race weekend so i was a complete novice
] Michal.
I was surprised too by the amount of rear suspension movement - Longleat is bumpier than it looks though. That run was also a lot more slippery than is obvious from the video - that's why it's not revving as high as in the dry and also why it's relatively slow off the line. More throttle just means it goes very sideways - can be fun but it's not quick. The "straight" up to the finish line is pretty scary - if you get it wrong there's nowhere to go. In the dry it will do 2 or 3 seconds faster than that run.
P.S. I was driving it....
P.S. I was driving it....
timg4d said:
I was surprised too by the amount of rear suspension movement - Longleat is bumpier than it looks though. That run was also a lot more slippery than is obvious from the video - that's why it's not revving as high as in the dry and also why it's relatively slow off the line. More throttle just means it goes very sideways - can be fun but it's not quick. The "straight" up to the finish line is pretty scary - if you get it wrong there's nowhere to go. In the dry it will do 2 or 3 seconds faster than that run.
P.S. I was driving it....
P.S. I was driving it....
That was some good driving mate! Like I said you can see it was a bit of a handfull and if it was wet too, then it must have been pretty hairy!
I assume you don't get the backend that up and down normally from your comments then? Do you ever use the car on the road, or is it setup solely for sprint and hillclimb use?
Do you think you could use one to drive down to the south of France, say, without needing a new spine and ear drum set?
I don't think it's usually that bouncy, but I don't get to see it on video much either. I'll get the guy who set it up to take a look. To answer the other questions, it's never difficult to get the tail out (but it's slow if you do), and in the wet care is needed, as it's very easy to get it sideways. I do use it on the road - I live in London, so no room for a trailer. I drive it to all my events. It's fine on the road - even with stiff springs, and not too noisy at seventy (4000 rpm with my gearing). I stick to the speed limits though, as you get noticed whatever you do. The furthest I go is a 500 mile round trip with a hillclimb in between. A few thoughts - wear race boots or similar, then you can get your left foot between the brake and clutch pedals (just) to give your leg a stretch. Don't use a race or even twin plate rally clutch - either is a nightmare on the road. Backache is not a problem, but it's no limo and the south of France would be pushing it for me. The ride is pretty good, but tramlines left by trucks can be a pain, and it also depends a lot on the tyres. Avon ACB10s are probably best for dry racing on a G4, but are very stiff and prone to vibration on the road. Not good in the wet either. I currently use Yokohama A48Rs.
Feel free to ask more questions.
Tim
Feel free to ask more questions.
Tim
So would you say you'd expect it to be like being in an Elise for longer drives? Though it sounds more fun to be in 'er indoors Elise is really quite loud without the roof on, and she made it to Monaco and back on the backroads in 8 days recently, so I'm thinking it would be ok in the G4 from what you've said; taking it on public roads to drive it to and from events with all the kit you need in the car too is pretty impressive for a race car!
Also, how's the car aged? I've seen a couple that Paul Stephens was selling that had done a few thousand miles and a couple of years old, and they seemed pretty scuffed up. Obviously its down to the owner a lot, but there were little bits that seemed to have aged badly, like the studs under the bonnet, the wheels and the seats.
Where abouts in London are you based, I'd love to meet up and see the G4 in the flesh sometime!
'er indoors Elise is really quite loud without the roof on, and she made it to Monaco and back on the backroads in 8 days recently, so I'm thinking it would be ok in the G4 from what you've said; taking it on public roads to drive it to and from events with all the kit you need in the car too is pretty impressive for a race car! Also, how's the car aged? I've seen a couple that Paul Stephens was selling that had done a few thousand miles and a couple of years old, and they seemed pretty scuffed up. Obviously its down to the owner a lot, but there were little bits that seemed to have aged badly, like the studs under the bonnet, the wheels and the seats.
Where abouts in London are you based, I'd love to meet up and see the G4 in the flesh sometime!
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