New Car - Trophy #433
Discussion
DanGPR said:
Looks like you had a decent time at Brands! Nice car too, always had a soft spot for them, since a private dealer round the corner has had a few. How did the little clio fair against the R26R I spotted in the background of one of the pictures? :P
Well in the morning, when it was very cold & slippery, they had to get out the way - their R888's vs my T1R's. But in the afternoon, with more grip, i couldnt keep up, both my friends in 172 cup's on 888's could though...I'm not sure id call it an upgrade tbh, quicker in a straight line from 80+, but in the corners, nothing in it, i wouldnt swop for one i dont think.
They also sound really dull imho.
Bought some more seats this week - whilst i liked the Imolas, i had really wanted a set of Bimarco Futuras all along, & when a good friend (James @ JMS) offered me his for a decent price, i couldnt really refuse ... Then eBay came up trumps with some 15" Pro Race 1.2's to reduce build costs a little - i'll be selling the 2118's, pretty wheels arent really needed for track car 
Cant wait to actually fit it all lol ... too blooming cold outside though!!!
Cant wait to actually fit it all lol ... too blooming cold outside though!!!
Ok, so i dont normally w
e, but as of last night, the TroFail is now finished. Chuffed isnt the word, it drives brilliantly & looks ruddy lovely imho 
Roll on Donington & numerous other trackdays/thrashing sessions.
Spec is as follows:
15" Pro Race 3's with T1R's, Brembo HC discs, Ferodo DS2500 pads, braided lines/Dot4, Eibach Sportlines, Whiteline rear ARB, Eibach camber bolts set to -1.75 degrees, BTB catback exhaust, Espace V6 airbox with ITG filter, Skoda wonky front splitter, RMD Dished steering wheel, 2 x Bimarco Futuras & OMP 3" 4 point harnesses. Rear seats are still in as i like to be able to use the boot.
Hope you like!!
e, but as of last night, the TroFail is now finished. Chuffed isnt the word, it drives brilliantly & looks ruddy lovely imho Roll on Donington & numerous other trackdays/thrashing sessions.
Spec is as follows:
15" Pro Race 3's with T1R's, Brembo HC discs, Ferodo DS2500 pads, braided lines/Dot4, Eibach Sportlines, Whiteline rear ARB, Eibach camber bolts set to -1.75 degrees, BTB catback exhaust, Espace V6 airbox with ITG filter, Skoda wonky front splitter, RMD Dished steering wheel, 2 x Bimarco Futuras & OMP 3" 4 point harnesses. Rear seats are still in as i like to be able to use the boot.
Hope you like!!
Thanks to Focused Events as per usual ...
New suspension setup on the Trophy is fantastic (setup for -2.8 degrees camber front/-1.8 degrees rear), maybe not in the wet mind you, but when it dried out; lift, turn in, foot down, grin. Everytime. Great fun!!
No where near fast enough, but simply means i can drive flat out everywhere, which is always nice. I remember Dave. mentioning that he was concerned about going flat out in 3rd through Craner curves (cams/itb's, ie power!), whereas i was pinned in 4th lol ...
Lack of power FTW
Tripod :approve:
Overall, very pleased, shame that a nasty whirring from the alternator area meant that i had to finish at 4 instead of 5pm though :dapprove:
Still, not that bad, it did tick over to 174k in the afternoon
New suspension setup on the Trophy is fantastic (setup for -2.8 degrees camber front/-1.8 degrees rear), maybe not in the wet mind you, but when it dried out; lift, turn in, foot down, grin. Everytime. Great fun!!
No where near fast enough, but simply means i can drive flat out everywhere, which is always nice. I remember Dave. mentioning that he was concerned about going flat out in 3rd through Craner curves (cams/itb's, ie power!), whereas i was pinned in 4th lol ...
Lack of power FTW
Tripod :approve:
Overall, very pleased, shame that a nasty whirring from the alternator area meant that i had to finish at 4 instead of 5pm though :dapprove:
Still, not that bad, it did tick over to 174k in the afternoon
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