Drift takes on TA at Brands on the 2nd Sept - Drifting forum

Albert · 22-08-2007, 10:51

Came across a couple of names that I had to do a double take on while looking to see how busy we'd be at the Time Attack final.
Anyone recognise them?

Race
No. PRO Class Entrant Vehicle
1 1 Clive Seddon RC Developments EVO 6
2 3 Adrian Smith Fensport GT4X Celica
3 4 Rob Barnes Sumo Power EVO 8
4 8 Andy Barnes Sumo Power Nissan 350Z
5 9 Andy Harvey Scooby Clinic Impreza
6 10 Darren Robinson Whifbitz Mazda RX7
7 11 Dan Lewis (Renton) Redline Magazine Sierra Cosworth
8 14 Martin Green RC Developments Evo 5
9 16 Maxim Taylor RE-Worx RX7 FD
10 17 Mick Wade Distinctive Cars York Skyline GTR32
11 19 Stephen Guglielmi Guglielmi Motorsport Audi Power Elise S1
12 20 Terry Horne TSImports EVO 6
13 21 Phil Bennett / Jimmy Mcrae TEIN Impreza
14 22 Andrew Whincup RSE Motorsport EVO 7
15 23 Phil Glew Zen Performance Impreza
16 24 Mark Luney SVA Imports Nissan 350z
17 25 Olly Clark Roger Clark Motorsport Impreza
18 26 John Terzidis Auto Ergonomics EVO 8
19 28 John Goodwin WGT FC3S RX7
20 29 Tim Marshall APEX R33 GTS

Also heard a little whisper that there will be a drift demo there as well.
Hope some of you guys will come and support the Gentleman Drifters, should be a terrific day!

**Bon Bon** · 22-08-2007, 11:33

Wish it weren't the same day as Trax, I'd love to run in time attack.

Stavros · 22-08-2007, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bon Bon

Wish it weren't the same day as Trax, I'd love to run in time attack.

Do it!

(just realised it same day

ill be at TRAX then

)

TwinturboCH · 22-08-2007, 11:47

God this is a proper toss-up

Timeattack at a circuit 5 miles from my house, or Trax at Silverstone to drift the brand prix circuit hmmmmmmmmmmm

Ed. · 22-08-2007, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stavros

Do it!

(just realised it same day

ill be at TRAX then

)

Yeah the lure of cheap totty is always too much for you eh Stav

looking foward to seeing how Buff and Tim do,should be interesting

Cheap hoes,plastic cars vs eleventy billion and one bhp,I know where I will be

sidewaysmatt · 22-08-2007, 15:26

Cant wait for this, been looking forward to it since silverstone. And I reaaally hope theres a drift demo even if the DW boys arn't there. Stupid Trax

Daniel san · 22-08-2007, 15:46

Can't understand the logic of having an event on the same day 20,000 people go to Trax as they do every year

sidewaysmatt · 22-08-2007, 15:53

Just proves that event organisers should talk to each other so clashes like this don't happen. Never mind I still know where i'd rather be

bren · 22-08-2007, 15:55

We are working hard on the Skyline to get it ready for TA.

The cars currently too soft for traction, it moves around too much. We are stiffening it up and dropping it on its arse. To avoid screwing up the roll centres we currently fitting taller ball joints to the front and rear lower arms.

Ive just had a set of assister springs and adapters land on my desk to allow us to run a load of droop to reduce damper travel as we dont need the tyres smacking into the arches if we can help it plus we need to keep the inside tyre in contact with the tarmac.

Ive also got a R33 GTR rear end on its way to try to stop Tim from snapping any more driveshafts. I dont think we will be able to get a decent track orientated LSD through in time so will probably stick with the original R33 plated diff but with increased preload. Theres only one tight corner at Brands so fingers crossed the increased preload and additional droop will retain enough traction on the inside wheel to prevent us losing too much drive on that one corner.

We are pulling the gearbox back out and replacing the original selector rod with a much stronger solid item. We will also remove the block preventing the box from selcting 5th or reverse as we will need 5th. We will increase the spring tension on the level self centering and also fit a short shifter. The dog box is superb for fast shifts but 2nd to 3rd is a little tricky for full bore ultra fast clutchless shifts, its a real possibility to hit 5th instead of 3rd so anything we can do to make the change more accurate will be a bonus.

We are going to strip the doors of all gubbings to remove as much weight as possible.

We have ordered another front bumper to do aero mods to, we want to try to generate some front downforce if at all possible. Im also looking at a BGW to help sort the rear.

The whole car is getting realigned for pure track use.

Finally Im hoping to stick the car on race fuel to gain another 50bhp or so.

Should be intereresting to see how the car fairs. Tims more than upto the job, we will see if I can manage to get the car upto a respectable level in less than two weeks!

DavidRuston · 22-08-2007, 16:57

SVA are changing the oil + filter in the 350z, resetting the suspension to suit the grip/weather and telling Mark to go enjoy himself

the weight reduction plan

bren · 22-08-2007, 17:06

I need to try harder than that, the Skylines a big chunk of power down on the 350

**Bon Bon** · 22-08-2007, 17:24

My modification would be to turn the air con off.

suprmek1 · 22-08-2007, 18:24

what about that heavy sterio bon it will make you a million times faster without it

Bladerider · 22-08-2007, 23:47

We're just fitting sticky rubber to the orange and a few geometry tweeks !!!

Maybe we could run race gas and a tad more boost for 500+ at the wheels !!!

hashiriya · 22-08-2007, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidewaysmatt

Just proves that event organisers should talk to each other so clashes like this don't happen. Never mind I still know where i'd rather be

It also proves that people like to post opinions as fact on internet forums... Have you taken the chance to see who the TA boys are running alongside that weekend?

suprmek1 · 22-08-2007, 23:58

yes will be a great evnt with the btcc and as some of the time attack boys are quicker it should gain some megga support

docwra · 23-08-2007, 09:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by hashiriya

It also proves that people like to post opinions as fact on internet forums... Have you taken the chance to see who the TA boys are running alongside that weekend?

Dont be silly Maz - BTCC isnt exactly "high" profile now is it

Excellent stuff - I shall be trying to make it down for it

bren · 23-08-2007, 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bon Bon

My modification would be to turn the air con off.

Putting out the bifta and kicking the ho's out of the pimp mobile would also help

ESL · 23-08-2007, 11:06

Awesome. Some of the Pro cars have 800+ bhp, 4WD, GT spec drivers and have worked at making them grip for 2 years though.

Not saying you won't beat them, just that the opposition is quite stiff.

Current Champ leaders are the Zen Impreza closely followed by the RCMS Impreza.

Isn't "19 28 John Goodwin WGT FC3S RX7" Pete Barbers' ride?

bren · 23-08-2007, 11:11

Thats why we arent just tweaking the alignment and sticking the car out on track. Its going to be very hard to get the drift cars up to speed and to be competitive. Im aiming for a top third place, not a win.

22-08-2007, 10:51	#1 (permalink)
Albert touge runner Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 180	Drift takes on TA at Brands on the 2nd Sept Came across a couple of names that I had to do a double take on while looking to see how busy we'd be at the Time Attack final. Anyone recognise them? Race No. PRO Class Entrant Vehicle 1 1 Clive Seddon RC Developments EVO 6 2 3 Adrian Smith Fensport GT4X Celica 3 4 Rob Barnes Sumo Power EVO 8 4 8 Andy Barnes Sumo Power Nissan 350Z 5 9 Andy Harvey Scooby Clinic Impreza 6 10 Darren Robinson Whifbitz Mazda RX7 7 11 Dan Lewis (Renton) Redline Magazine Sierra Cosworth 8 14 Martin Green RC Developments Evo 5 9 16 Maxim Taylor RE-Worx RX7 FD 10 17 Mick Wade Distinctive Cars York Skyline GTR32 11 19 Stephen Guglielmi Guglielmi Motorsport Audi Power Elise S1 12 20 Terry Horne TSImports EVO 6 13 21 Phil Bennett / Jimmy Mcrae TEIN Impreza 14 22 Andrew Whincup RSE Motorsport EVO 7 15 23 Phil Glew Zen Performance Impreza 16 24 Mark Luney SVA Imports Nissan 350z 17 25 Olly Clark Roger Clark Motorsport Impreza 18 26 John Terzidis Auto Ergonomics EVO 8 19 28 John Goodwin WGT FC3S RX7 20 29 Tim Marshall APEX R33 GTS Also heard a little whisper that there will be a drift demo there as well. Hope some of you guys will come and support the Gentleman Drifters, should be a terrific day! Last edited by Albert : 22-08-2007 at 14:00.

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22-08-2007, 11:33	#2 (permalink)
Bon Bon What Pizza? Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moseley, Birmingham Posts: 5,285	Wish it weren't the same day as Trax, I'd love to run in time attack.

22-08-2007, 11:47	#4 (permalink)
TwinturboCH dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bromley Posts: 4,821	God this is a proper toss-up Timeattack at a circuit 5 miles from my house, or Trax at Silverstone to drift the brand prix circuit hmmmmmmmmmmm

22-08-2007, 15:26	#6 (permalink)
sidewaysmatt Is broken Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norwich Posts: 457	Cant wait for this, been looking forward to it since silverstone. And I reaaally hope theres a drift demo even if the DW boys arn't there. Stupid Trax

22-08-2007, 15:46	#7 (permalink)
Daniel san spl dori master Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grays, Essex. UK Posts: 273	Can't understand the logic of having an event on the same day 20,000 people go to Trax as they do every year

22-08-2007, 15:53	#8 (permalink)
sidewaysmatt Is broken Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norwich Posts: 457	Just proves that event organisers should talk to each other so clashes like this don't happen. Never mind I still know where i'd rather be

22-08-2007, 15:55	#9 (permalink)
bren tail slider Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 124	We are working hard on the Skyline to get it ready for TA. The cars currently too soft for traction, it moves around too much. We are stiffening it up and dropping it on its arse. To avoid screwing up the roll centres we currently fitting taller ball joints to the front and rear lower arms. Ive just had a set of assister springs and adapters land on my desk to allow us to run a load of droop to reduce damper travel as we dont need the tyres smacking into the arches if we can help it plus we need to keep the inside tyre in contact with the tarmac. Ive also got a R33 GTR rear end on its way to try to stop Tim from snapping any more driveshafts. I dont think we will be able to get a decent track orientated LSD through in time so will probably stick with the original R33 plated diff but with increased preload. Theres only one tight corner at Brands so fingers crossed the increased preload and additional droop will retain enough traction on the inside wheel to prevent us losing too much drive on that one corner. We are pulling the gearbox back out and replacing the original selector rod with a much stronger solid item. We will also remove the block preventing the box from selcting 5th or reverse as we will need 5th. We will increase the spring tension on the level self centering and also fit a short shifter. The dog box is superb for fast shifts but 2nd to 3rd is a little tricky for full bore ultra fast clutchless shifts, its a real possibility to hit 5th instead of 3rd so anything we can do to make the change more accurate will be a bonus. We are going to strip the doors of all gubbings to remove as much weight as possible. We have ordered another front bumper to do aero mods to, we want to try to generate some front downforce if at all possible. Im also looking at a BGW to help sort the rear. The whole car is getting realigned for pure track use. Finally Im hoping to stick the car on race fuel to gain another 50bhp or so. Should be intereresting to see how the car fairs. Tims more than upto the job, we will see if I can manage to get the car upto a respectable level in less than two weeks!

22-08-2007, 16:57	#10 (permalink)
DavidRuston dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,722	SVA are changing the oil + filter in the 350z, resetting the suspension to suit the grip/weather and telling Mark to go enjoy himself the weight reduction plan

22-08-2007, 17:06	#11 (permalink)
bren tail slider Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 124	I need to try harder than that, the Skylines a big chunk of power down on the 350

22-08-2007, 17:24	#12 (permalink)
Bon Bon What Pizza? Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moseley, Birmingham Posts: 5,285	My modification would be to turn the air con off.

22-08-2007, 18:24	#13 (permalink)
suprmek1 Dori Mechanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Torquay Posts: 1,281	what about that heavy sterio bon it will make you a million times faster without it

22-08-2007, 23:47	#14 (permalink)
Bladerider =The Guv'nor= Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Copying Lex's profile !!! Posts: 2,754	We're just fitting sticky rubber to the orange and a few geometry tweeks !!! Maybe we could run race gas and a tad more boost for 500+ at the wheels !!!

22-08-2007, 23:58	#16 (permalink)
suprmek1 Dori Mechanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Torquay Posts: 1,281	yes will be a great evnt with the btcc and as some of the time attack boys are quicker it should gain some megga support

23-08-2007, 11:06	#19 (permalink)
ESL doughnutter Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 67	Awesome. Some of the Pro cars have 800+ bhp, 4WD, GT spec drivers and have worked at making them grip for 2 years though. Not saying you won't beat them, just that the opposition is quite stiff. Current Champ leaders are the Zen Impreza closely followed by the RCMS Impreza. Isn't "19 28 John Goodwin WGT FC3S RX7" Pete Barbers' ride?

23-08-2007, 11:11	#20 (permalink)
bren tail slider Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 124	Thats why we arent just tweaking the alignment and sticking the car out on track. Its going to be very hard to get the drift cars up to speed and to be competitive. Im aiming for a top third place, not a win.