Jake. Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 After watching this I really want to go out and buy my Dad a Triumph Herald... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) So I went out around Manchester last night to a friend of a friends. (college mates uni hall mate) Driving down there they joke and say you do know that his Dad has got two Ferraris and Royles' and I just laughed it off, then they went, no seriously he does... and he does! haha v12 plate on a v8 though ha The Mr2 turbo was a donor for a kit car murcielago. Didn't get a pic of that though as it was under a cover. Also had another Mr2 Lambo! Had an evogue, A3 sline and an AMG merc too All in white Epic stuff and a nice surprise haha The best thing is, he's such a sound guy, doesn't rub it in that he's that rich Edited August 31, 2014 by dann2707 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Foot cam looks impressive! The mx5 wants some new rear shocks on, it's currently bouncing all over the shop. Any recommendations on what to get or where from? Kinda tempted to go all out and get some coilovers, are the sub £200 sets anygood? Hah, cheers dude. I have no idea about the rear shocks, sorry, if they went on mine I'd head to the local motor factors and pick up the cheapest I could, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Did somebody say "pop-up headlights"? First to guess what this is wins a pat on the back. It's a Fiat X19. Keep your pat on the back, it was quite obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Lad Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Steady on, grumpy. Didn't think it was that difficult, hence only a pat was on offer. I'll be keeping the pat regardless since you're actually wrong, it's not a Fiat. Smart arse. Edited August 31, 2014 by Spider Lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 I genuinely don't think I could go any quicker Have a gander at this vid from 30:05 onwards, hopefully you'll see a few spots you can pick up some time. Obviously completely ignore the braking points haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 As mentioned on FB, nice work Out of interest, how hard is it driving fast/smooth when you're bunched up like that? Seems like being able to look ahead and properly pick out lines and braking points must be pretty hard or is that not really much of an issue because you're generally having to just freestyle it around what everyone else is doing anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Car hunter aligned for £40 including VAT. Absolute bargain love this shot, bit different location wise for you gays 2014-08-30 09.23.16 by dann2707, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Was that for all 4 wheels? If so that is well good! I like the pics of your car, it is making me want to get one as my bitch car whilst the Porsche has surgery Edited August 31, 2014 by CurtisRider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Adam, all your lines and braking points look the same as the ones I took, apart from the first corner. I started braking just as my rear wheels crossed the white line before the corner...looks like I scrubbed far too much speed off compared to you (although I assume I was going quicker in the first place). I think I would struggle to go into the corner any quicker though, its bloody scary entering a corner without scrubbing much speed off after coming off a straight in excess of 130mph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Was that for all 4 wheels? If so that is well good! I like the pics of your car, it is making me want to get one as my bitch car whilst the Porsche has surgery It was £40 for up to two adjustments and luckily with my car all you can change is the toe so it was all for that price Thanks for the positive comment mate. I really would recommend one. I've just bought a thing called an RS tuner for it too so I can remap it next week All for £75 all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 As mentioned on FB, nice work Out of interest, how hard is it driving fast/smooth when you're bunched up like that? Seems like being able to look ahead and properly pick out lines and braking points must be pretty hard or is that not really much of an issue because you're generally having to just freestyle it around what everyone else is doing anyway? Cheers dude! I think that depends on who you're following and what your trying to do. Typing anything on my phone is shit so I'll reply properly tomorrow :-P Adam, all your lines and braking points look the same as the ones I took, apart from the first corner. I started braking just as my rear wheels crossed the white line before the corner...looks like I scrubbed far too much speed off compared to you (although I assume I was going quicker in the first place). I think I would struggle to go into the corner any quicker though, its bloody scary entering a corner without scrubbing much speed off after coming off a straight in excess of 130mph! Hmm. There's not huge amounts of time in the first corner, is very much a risk/reward decision, especially in your road car! Any vids from the session? Will the car oversteer if you ask it to? Do you have stupidly stiff suspension/ARBs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 It's a Fiat X19. Keep your pat on the back, it was quite obvious. You miserable shitbag. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Steady on, grumpy. Didn't think it was that difficult, hence only a pat was on offer. I'll be keeping the pat regardless since you're actually wrong, it's not a Fiat. Smart arse. I'm guessing it's a Bertone made X1/9 then if it's not a Fiat? If not then I'd be curious to know what's hiding under the skin. Very cool little cars either way. (Didn't know they were sold as Bertones until reading your post and doing a quick google, I'd have said it was a Fiat too.) Adam, well done on racing, it's a shame the dyno worked out so unfairly but with the results as they are, I guess it doesn't really matter. Good to see the mission motorsport chap do so well, they do some seriously impressive stuff. Duncy, the cheap coilovers on mine are fine for normal getting around, but they're quite under-damped and therefore a bit too bouncy for pushing on, I didn't find them very confidence inspiring. If you're happy with the ride height then I'd personally just buy some new decent quality shocks unless you want to spend out for decent coilovers. Just got home from camping at Retro Rides Gathering, what a brilliant weekend and an amazing show. My decision to deliberately take zero pictures so I could just enjoy being there makes this a bit of a boring post though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Lad Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 I'm guessing it's a Bertone made X1/9 then if it's not a Fiat? If not then I'd be curious to know what's hiding under the skin. Very cool little cars either way. (Didn't know they were sold as Bertones until reading your post and doing a quick google, I'd have said it was a Fiat too.) Adam, well done on racing, it's a shame the dyno worked out so unfairly but with the results as they are, I guess it doesn't really matter. Good to see the mission motorsport chap do so well, they do some seriously impressive stuff. Yeah, Bertone. I normally wouldn't bother correcting anyone over the name. It's been stroked to 1600 and has a turbo and megasquirt. It's a proper go kart now Well done Ad, also. Didn't know you were so heavily into the racing (hardly use TF these days). All hail King Of The Salon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hmm. There's not huge amounts of time in the first corner, is very much a risk/reward decision, especially in your road car! Any vids from the session? Will the car oversteer if you ask it to? Do you have stupidly stiff suspension/ARBs? No videos unfortunately It will oversteer yeah. I have a 23mm front arb, and a 28mm rear. Its fairly stiff by all accounts, but seems pretty well behaved. I thought about getting some tuition, but all the places were full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Bum, never mind! If it oversteers then you need to use that to your advantage and try to get the car rotated on entry using the brakes, then apply the throttle to pull the car through. With less steering lock there is less scrub slowing you down and the front tyres have more grip remaining to drive the car forward rather than having to turn... Unless it tries to swap ends every corner, in which case the back end is probably a bit too stiff and it's preventing you carrying any speed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 You miserable shitbag. Remember the guess the car thread? Probably the best thread ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Makes sense! I did this on a couple of corners (Esses and the end of Coram), found that was the quickest way through, basically unsettle the car on the way in, then power it through for the way out. I also felt I had a good line for Bombhole (this was where I passed most people). My line through Coram always varied, and I'm not sure which was quickest, lol! I think if I could tie Coram up, and the first corner, I would have a pretty smooth lap. Sear is always a bit difficult to get perfected, I found I screeched a lot, no matter what I did, this is the main place an LSD would help me I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Well that's Ad's f**ked then... http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29004060 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 :'( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 When you've been announced as soon-to-be the youngest F1 driver ever, and with ex-drivers, current drivers, pundits and the media in general all questioning whether you're old enough or possess enough experience, what's the best way to silence those critics? Get stuck in a corner, get rolled back by marshals then slowly drive into a barrier: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hahahahaahhaaaahhahaha, I bet they absolutely loved him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Why on earth did he not turn or brake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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