Who's ready then? - Drifting forum

**Phil** · 03-04-2007, 10:28

Haha funny question that isn't it

..

Despite the constant battling, the S15 is no where near ready (with the amount of work going into it, it's not really suprising eh!) To be honest we're really going to struggle to get it ready for round 2, but the battle will continue!!
Anyway, that means that we've been bringing the R32 up to EDC spec. We've had an annoying grinding/squeeling noise and super high oil pressure on start up for the last couple of times I've driven it, so Clarkey has removed the oil pump to find it's absolutely fubbard. The new oil pump arrives at Nissan today.
Also we've had a litte revamp of the looks of the 32, stuff has been in and out of paint this week, and I've just got to make the main body that I painted 6 months ago match this new professionaly painted stuff

. Cage is in, and a new seat in to accomodate my girth

. and we've got fire extinguishers etc under control I think. Fingers crossed, we'll not be doing an all nighter Thursday/Friday morning..

Bon's on the other hand is a little worse for wear

.. He's busted his ball's to get the car ready, but at the 9th hour, with a serious lack of rollcage, and having slept an average of 4 hours a night for the last 2 months, it's taking it's toll on him. We're racking our brains, and really hoping that Julian will finish the cage in the S15 in time to get Bon's done.. Everyone cross your fingers for us

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**Mitch** · 03-04-2007, 11:00

Couple of bits and pieces, oil changes etc and we're good to go for Friday.

Well, all except for Bruno snapping a turbo mounting stud yesterday, which means the manifold and turbo coming off later today.

Good luck with your tasks, and see yers at the weekend

kieran_e1 · 03-04-2007, 11:03

yeah it's no fun if it's not a last minute dash

only finished painting mine yesterday , graphics still not done.

need to paint and refit cage and then fix seat but i'm in much better shape than i normally am this close to an event

edit: hope bon makes it as i wanna see this car fly!!!

ultramotorz · 03-04-2007, 11:07

working my ass off to get the car finished but its getting there, just a few minor wireing issues and i should have it done tomorrow, and then its off to graphics. (hopefully)

**Bon Bon** · 03-04-2007, 11:15

No cage. No cage. No cage.

I can't even think straight, it's all I can think about. Argh.

webby · 03-04-2007, 11:30

My list of problems consists of:

Downpipe hanging off
Severe lack of tyres
No tow vehicle
No money left for fuel!

KARLOS DA JACKLE · 03-04-2007, 11:37

Christ guys,You've still lots of things to sort for this!! Well all i can say is good luck, hopefully everybody will get sorted in time, and cars are all going well. So good luck.

YorkshireRam · 03-04-2007, 13:10

Not so bad this year, all the hard work was done before last years season, I've spent a few hundred quid just sorting the engine/gearbox mounts and fitting a metal headgasket this year, so hopefully that'll be it mechanically.

just need to find some tyres! that's the problem with this drifting lark! it's cheap but fierce on ze rubber!

Jason · 03-04-2007, 13:26

if, by 'ready' you mean 'shite loads to do' then yes, i am ready!!

after picking the car up on sun from being caged, the interiors in (didnt have to cut the door cards woo!) fia seat and harness, padding on the cage..

got the next 2 days off to get hectic and finish it all, do some alignment stuff, change the ride height a bit, fit rear subframe collars, and get used to the new setup :S :S

all ready for a 5.00am start on fri morning

eek!

Euge · 03-04-2007, 14:04

See y'all in the briefing room

**Phil** · 03-04-2007, 14:23

Alignment.. yeah forgot about that one

.. The R32 is currently set up by eye

Midgers · 03-04-2007, 14:35

The best way

A socket and some string

Good luck everyone, Looking forward to seeing footage and pics

webby · 03-04-2007, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

Alignment.. yeah forgot about that one

.. The R32 is currently set up by eye

Thats how mine was set up for about 3 months

missy · 03-04-2007, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

Haha funny question that isn't it

..

let's not even open that can of worms!

TaxiDori · 03-04-2007, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

really hoping that Julian will finish the cage in the S15 in time to get Bon's done.. Everyone cross your fingers for us

...

I don't feel too sorry for you either of you as you at least have working cars to use. My problem is not having a fixed/working car to get anywhere near a practice day so I can get anywhere near the skill involved in taking part in any competitions!

I feel like selling up and walking before i've done anything.

Good luck tho

mazdachris · 03-04-2007, 15:46

If there's more of a chance of getting Bon Bon's car done in time, would it not be an idea to roll the Frankensilvia out of the way for the time being and let his car get finished first? Or is it not that simple..

Pikey · 03-04-2007, 15:54

I took a look at this a couple of weeks ago, and decided I didnt have the time money or skill to go for EDC licensing

FULL respect to those of you pulling everything out of the bag to get there, and fingers crossed for you all, especially Bon - didnt get the chance to speak to you at Teeside but I saw you talking to Stav and you looked a bit 'tired'

TwinturboCH · 03-04-2007, 16:41

I'm pretty much ready

and i never thought i'd say that lol

Got a few stickers to sort between now and then, and some small allignment changes
but thats it really, picking my tyres up thursday and then ready to go

rayman- · 03-04-2007, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by webby

My list of problems consists of:

Downpipe hanging off
Severe lack of tyres
No tow vehicle
No money left for fuel!

i'll be at yours for 9am dude, just make sure the kettle's on!!!
with a bit of

and some

things should be sweet.

cptsideways · 03-04-2007, 17:38

I'm currently at SJS design having the stickers fitted as we speak....

Front rollcage to fit

Shocks to revalve

Geometry if I get round to it otherwise by eye - goes vaguley straight

Clutch slave cylinder to fit & bleed

Fire pull cables to fit

Find & fit some rubber

FIA switch finish wiring up

Bleed the brakes

So no where near finished a few late nights for me

03-04-2007, 10:28	#1 (permalink)
Phil 7JZGTE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 7,520	Who's ready then? Haha funny question that isn't it .. Despite the constant battling, the S15 is no where near ready (with the amount of work going into it, it's not really suprising eh!) To be honest we're really going to struggle to get it ready for round 2, but the battle will continue!! Anyway, that means that we've been bringing the R32 up to EDC spec. We've had an annoying grinding/squeeling noise and super high oil pressure on start up for the last couple of times I've driven it, so Clarkey has removed the oil pump to find it's absolutely fubbard. The new oil pump arrives at Nissan today. Also we've had a litte revamp of the looks of the 32, stuff has been in and out of paint this week, and I've just got to make the main body that I painted 6 months ago match this new professionaly painted stuff . Cage is in, and a new seat in to accomodate my girth . and we've got fire extinguishers etc under control I think. Fingers crossed, we'll not be doing an all nighter Thursday/Friday morning.. Bon's on the other hand is a little worse for wear .. He's busted his ball's to get the car ready, but at the 9th hour, with a serious lack of rollcage, and having slept an average of 4 hours a night for the last 2 months, it's taking it's toll on him. We're racking our brains, and really hoping that Julian will finish the cage in the S15 in time to get Bon's done.. Everyone cross your fingers for us ...

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03-04-2007, 11:00	#2 (permalink)
Mitch Driftgarage Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Derby fulltime Posts: 10,446	Couple of bits and pieces, oil changes etc and we're good to go for Friday. Well, all except for Bruno snapping a turbo mounting stud yesterday, which means the manifold and turbo coming off later today. Good luck with your tasks, and see yers at the weekend

03-04-2007, 11:03	#3 (permalink)
kieran_e1 In need of practice Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,445	yeah it's no fun if it's not a last minute dash only finished painting mine yesterday , graphics still not done. need to paint and refit cage and then fix seat but i'm in much better shape than i normally am this close to an event edit: hope bon makes it as i wanna see this car fly!!!

03-04-2007, 11:07	#4 (permalink)
ultramotorz touge runner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 169	working my ass off to get the car finished but its getting there, just a few minor wireing issues and i should have it done tomorrow, and then its off to graphics. (hopefully)

03-04-2007, 11:15	#5 (permalink)
Bon Bon Flame On!!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moseley, Birmingham Posts: 5,164	No cage. No cage. No cage. I can't even think straight, it's all I can think about. Argh.

03-04-2007, 11:30	#6 (permalink)
webby dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 517	My list of problems consists of: Downpipe hanging off Severe lack of tyres No tow vehicle No money left for fuel!

03-04-2007, 11:37	#7 (permalink)
KARLOS DA JACKLE touge runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Im an Irish man living in London Posts: 152	Christ guys,You've still lots of things to sort for this!! Well all i can say is good luck, hopefully everybody will get sorted in time, and cars are all going well. So good luck.

03-04-2007, 13:10	#8 (permalink)
YorkshireRam Harry Loves Ewe Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lancaster / Yorkshire Posts: 1,089	Not so bad this year, all the hard work was done before last years season, I've spent a few hundred quid just sorting the engine/gearbox mounts and fitting a metal headgasket this year, so hopefully that'll be it mechanically. just need to find some tyres! that's the problem with this drifting lark! it's cheap but fierce on ze rubber!

03-04-2007, 13:26	#9 (permalink)
Jason Onevia Vert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: All over Kent Posts: 2,742	if, by 'ready' you mean 'shite loads to do' then yes, i am ready!! after picking the car up on sun from being caged, the interiors in (didnt have to cut the door cards woo!) fia seat and harness, padding on the cage.. got the next 2 days off to get hectic and finish it all, do some alignment stuff, change the ride height a bit, fit rear subframe collars, and get used to the new setup :S :S all ready for a 5.00am start on fri morning eek!

03-04-2007, 14:04	#10 (permalink)
Euge NIGHTSPIRIT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Stourlamabad Posts: 3,831	See y'all in the briefing room

03-04-2007, 14:23	#11 (permalink)
Phil 7JZGTE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 7,520	Alignment.. yeah forgot about that one .. The R32 is currently set up by eye

03-04-2007, 14:35	#12 (permalink)
Midgers Get em! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leuchars, Scotland Posts: 1,198	The best way A socket and some string Good luck everyone, Looking forward to seeing footage and pics

03-04-2007, 15:46	#16 (permalink)
mazdachris Jam Hot Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MK Posts: 2,108	If there's more of a chance of getting Bon Bon's car done in time, would it not be an idea to roll the Frankensilvia out of the way for the time being and let his car get finished first? Or is it not that simple..

03-04-2007, 15:54	#17 (permalink)
Pikey dorifto kingu! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 3,254	I took a look at this a couple of weeks ago, and decided I didnt have the time money or skill to go for EDC licensing FULL respect to those of you pulling everything out of the bag to get there, and fingers crossed for you all, especially Bon - didnt get the chance to speak to you at Teeside but I saw you talking to Stav and you looked a bit 'tired'

03-04-2007, 16:41	#18 (permalink)
TwinturboCH dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bromley Posts: 4,785	I'm pretty much ready and i never thought i'd say that lol Got a few stickers to sort between now and then, and some small allignment changes but thats it really, picking my tyres up thursday and then ready to go

03-04-2007, 17:38	#20 (permalink)
cptsideways Pimms O'clock Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: N Dorset Posts: 1,772	I'm currently at SJS design having the stickers fitted as we speak.... Front rollcage to fit Shocks to revalve Geometry if I get round to it otherwise by eye - goes vaguley straight Clutch slave cylinder to fit & bleed Fire pull cables to fit Find & fit some rubber FIA switch finish wiring up Bleed the brakes So no where near finished a few late nights for me