My car and the trackday!!

[Simo]

Study is now out of the way and its time to get the beast back on the road properly.

Here's my list of jobs... is it achievable in time I wonder?

- fit new drivers side drivesahft
- replace seized drivers side caliper
- fit new alternator
- repair weld-in flexible joint in exhaust
- Put through MOT
- fit new suspension legs & bearings
- buy/fit new discs & calipers
- confirm if crown-wheel damaged after driveshaft repaired... if fooked, fit new gearbox.

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Ive tried buying new brakes but so far im told there is a 28 day waiting list!!!!! smileys/fcuk.gif

Also... on top of all that.

Should I leave all of the ICE in, or strip the rear again. Only problem is, if I strip it, I really dont think I can be bothered fitting it all back in again.

I could just remove the subs for the trackday, or go full on track-attack.

Opinions? smileys/smiley17.gif

[hesslevtr]

full track atack its the way forward smileys/smiley2.gif

you have a hell of a lot todo is all this on the blue beast

[CampDavid]

None of those jobs look too hard, 12 hour day of hard boshing should see it done. What brakes are they to have a 28 day waiting list? Can't you get alternatives?

[CampDavid]

I wouldn't strip it. I get fed up with mine when its stripped, just whip the ICE out for trackdays

[saxoash]

might aswell leave ice, carnt see it makign that much difference lol pluss u can listen to some clasical music while goign round track

[barrett]

Let me know when you are doing the break business please Simo' as if
possible i wouldn't mind watching to get a better idea of how to do it in
the future!! smileys/smiley2.gif

I think its all possible, you managed to get your uni stuff done eventually
even when it seemed unlikely!!

If you want a hand let me know.I'm sure i could take the ICE out whilst
you do something else.

[Simo]

I wouldn't strip it. I get fed up with mine when its stripped, just whip the ICE out for trackdays

Yeah, I had it stripped for a year but got fed up with it, so re-fitted it all.

The complicating factor is that last time I fitted the ice back, the rear was too low, so I had it hired. Now if I take the ice out, it may look too high smileys/smiley17.gif

Brakes... Im looking for 330mm 4/6-pot

Tarox have no stock and Hi-spec say they cant guarantee for 28days.

Ap/Brembo... wouldnt like to think of the prices there smileys/smiley24.gif

[saxoash]

how much u wanting to spend on brakes?

[willsy]

Get workin Simo, i really wanna see the Blue Beast flying around the track. If you take the Ice out for track attack im sure Barrett will help put it back in after, wont you Barrett..? smileys/smiley4.gif

[starkie]

You should be fine getting it all done Simo!

Im stripping mine! Its really up to you! Its not like your car will be lacking in power!

Simo> You gota take me out for a spin round the track in yours!

[hesslevtr]

You should be fine getting it all done Simo!

Im stripping mine! Its really up to you! Its not like your car will be lacking in power!

Simo> You gota take me out for a spin round the track in yours!



good point starke i want a go to smileys/smiley2.gif

[Chris]

Take the ice with you, then just before you go out on track, so it doesn't look too high when people come round having a look at it, , whip the subs out and leave them with someone you trust..... have a few tears round the track, then re-fit the subs before your journey home.

Chris smileys/happy.gif

[Simo]

Time shouldnt be a problem... im hoping to get it mostly done this weekend.

Unknown is that I think the crown wheel is slipping, which will mean gearbox replacement. Thats the bit I cant be bothered with.

But before I start on the big jobs, I just want to get the brakes fixed and get it through its mot. smileys/smiley24.gif

Got the beast fired up for first time in ages on Wednesday night. New battery sorted her out a treat smileys/smiley17.gif

Drivers side caliper seized at FCS last year and Ive still not replaced it smileys/smiley17.gif

I have 285mm discs now, which is why im looking for something bigger... but nobody appears to have stock. Will have to try another ring around.

[saxoash]

im sure u can sort somthignout with your "connections"

[starkie]

LOL Simo!

No response to the:


Simo> You gota take me out for a spin round the track in yours!



HAHA smileys/smiley17.gif

[hesslevtr]

LOL Simo!

No response to the:


Simo> You gota take me out for a spin round the track in yours!




HAHA smileys/smiley17.gif

or my question

[Graeme]

you missed somthing simo you need seat bolts smileys/smiley9.gif

they will be at yours at the weekend thought

if you need a hand just give us a txt i will come watch LMBO! © sax-p smileys/smiley17.gif

[Simo]

Youve been promising to return my seat bolts for months G... I'll believe it when I see it smileys/smiley17.gif

rides can be arranged guys, but my priority at the minute ti to get out of work and get the car back on the road! smileys/smiley17.gif

Connections are starting to do their work... smileys/smiley15.gif

[Baz]

another 24 hour Sax on they way maybe? smileys/smiley17.gif

[Graeme]

Youve been promising to return my seat bolts for months G... I'll believe it when I see it smileys/smiley17.gif


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well my girlfreind found out i aint give you them back and she went mad at me so i think i best do it before you loose it as well smileys/smiley17.gif

[Dan]

Strip it out Si, I would.

You like leaving things to the last minute, especially for fcs lol

I wouldnt mind a ride in vts if possible Simo' smileys/smiley4.gif

[boz]

lol
rides in simos car a £5er each, help to pay for the massive discs smileys/smiley2.gif

carnt belive you havnt sorted the caliper out since last year lol (i know uve been busy tho smileys/smiley17.gif )

strip it out mate, im doing mine. got loads to do too, still not sure when im due back in the UK yet! smileys/smiley5.gif smileys/smiley17.gif so time will be a little tight for me too smileys/smiley3.gif smileys/smiley17.gif

[barrett]

Yeah i would give you a hand putting it back in.

Or you could put it in the back of my car and i could take up to FCS and it
would be something else to do after the track session? Then you would
have it in for the stand making it look a nice height.

I've never had a proper look at the blue beasty, had a glance at it last year
at trax and looked from a distance at your house. I want to be there for
the test drives on the weekend!!smileys/smiley4.gif

[Simo]

OK... the decision has been made smileys/smiley17.gif

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[Dan]

Nice one boss!

That a recent pic?

[AM4R]

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[barrett]

thats from today!

Simo' and I stripped out the ICE, went to Halfords to find they had no paint, went to a paint shop to get some mixed up, waited an 1 and 1/2hrs.

Then Danny Spate showed up in a skyline, decided that we should fill in the drilled holes (hence the brown patches). Had a cupa and filled them in.

Then thats where the photo is upto.

[willsy]

Ooh sweetness that things gonna take off. Cant wait to see it in action. Have you started work on the checklist yet, or is it going to be a last minute 24 hours of Sax?

[Simo]

Went to colelct driveshaft this morning and it hadnt arrived, so thats got to wait till monday.

Alternator weill be sorted tomorrow and rear floor smoothed and sorted smileys/smiley2.gif

Will replace drivers seized caliper tomorrow too, so it will be ready for its MOT.

Got a few things to order too... and cross my fingers that Monday morning, Hispec will sort me out some brakes!!

[willsy]

Nice one, sure ull have the beast on the road in no time then. Just out of interest, i was reading earlier about the Saxo/Punto 1/4 mile trials at santa pod i think it was and wondered if you had done a 1.4 mile run in the Blue beast/ what times it capable of?

[dannsax]

is good to see you getting stuck in . must be nice having a break from the studies smileys/smiley4.gif

[Simo]

Nice one, sure ull have the beast on the road in no time then. Just out of interest, i was reading earlier about the Saxo/Punto 1/4 mile trials at santa pod i think it was and wondered if you had done a 1.4 mile run in the Blue beast/ what times it capable of?

Last time it was measured was 2 years or so ago before new manifold, etc.

Video of rtun is oin videos section... 0-60 in 6.08 and a 14.5 quarter.

Need to fit my new turbo, which is gathering dust on my window ledge then the times will fall a fair bit smileys/smiley17.gif

[Bakes_vtr]

man i cant wait to be overtaken by your car simo smileys/smiley2.gif

think il have to strip my rear likes your too, just done an oil change and fitted a decat pipe today so after iv done the rear, im ready smileys/smiley16.gif

[willsy]

smileys/smiley3.gif im dribbling already at the thought of seeing it fly around the track

[Simo]

man i cant wait to be overtaken by your car simo smileys/smiley2.gif

think il have to strip my rear likes your too, just done an oil change and fitted a decat pipe today so after iv done the rear, im ready smileys/smiley16.gif

If I do com e past you, make sure you;re wearing sunglasses... smileys/smiley17.gif

My car cannot help but spit flames on over-run. Its often embarrasssing smileys/smiley17.gif

[jaybiss]

ill take you on up the quarter mile si (not in a kinky way smileys/homme.gif )

[Bakes_vtr]

simo, is it hard to get the carpet up in the back of your car when you strip it?

[Simo]

simo, is it hard to get the carpet up in the back of your car when you strip it?

There is no carpet in the rear... a lift out panel in the boot and its just mucky paint under the seats.

[hesslevtr]

iv seen the videos of the flames doesnt it damage your bumper

was the flamer kit easy to fit smileys/smiley2.gif smileys/smiley17.gif

[boz]

looks good.

im suprised you have found time to do it lol

looking forward to seeing it blast around the track smileys/smiley2.gif

[oz_borne]

this is not the si we know, where is last minute dot com si!!?!!?!?

Jay has offered to take you on, and so will i. As long as you don't fit that new turbo before fcs!!!!

My car is running just over 6 secs for 0 - 60, and i'm beginning to enjoy the power now, albeit a lot heavier than your beastie!!!!

Good stuff though mate, glad to see it being attacked!!!

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[Luke]

That is one hell of a list of things to do on the car. Most of us now, are doing little bits and you have a big list Simo'.

Good luck with it all, unfortuately(sp) i won't see it around the track because i won't be down till late afternoon now but can't wait to see on the stand.

[boz]

westie, i will have it on video along with many others. give me a shout and i will play it back smileys/smiley17.gif many times over lol

[Simo]

Just got back from stripping the ICE out of Suies Rallye... now the work will re-commence on the blue one smileys/smiley17.gif

After Ive eaten the hearty breakfast that is cooking right now smileys/smiley17.gif

[hesslevtr]

Just got back from stripping the ICE out of Suies Rallye... now the work will re-commence on the blue one smileys/smiley17.gif

After Ive eaten the hearty breakfast that is cooking right now smileys/smiley17.gif

any going spare for me

[boz]

pmsl @ hessle smileys/smiley17.gif

simo: suie on the track too?

[Mattvtr]

might aswell leave ice, carnt see it makign that much difference lol pluss u can listen to some clasical music while goign round track

are very own stig.lol

[Graeme]

just drove past simos and the bonnet was up and looked like alot of work was being done smileys/smiley17.gif

[Simo]

Been a busy day...

Almost ready for the top coats now smileys/smiley2.gif

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[landy]

lookin nice simo u wanna come and paint mine did u get that pm?

[GreenSaxo]

that looks good.. i keep meaning to finish of the painting of the interior that citroen couldnt be bothered to do . . .

i also keep meaning to buy a vts lump and fit it.. but that wont happen now... if anyone loses a vts lump over the weekend.. or feels there car is down on power.. dont come asking me smileys/smiley17.gif lol

[barrett]

Looks good Simo'

Did you manage to get much else done today?

Did you do tha caliper too?

Did danny show?

Mike

[Dan]

Looks very nice now its been painted, looks like a good colour match too. smileys/smiley2.gif

[willsy]

looks like a top job to me smileys/smiley20.gif

[barrett]

Looks very nice now its been painted, looks like a
good colour match too. smileys/smiley2.gif

It better be after we both waited for 1 1/2 hrs for it to be mixed up!!!
Could have had it all stripped out in that time! smileys/smiley2.gif

[Simo]

The interior is all back in now...

Ive been trying to work on the car all week, but it has rained every single day!!

Today, I made a make-shift shelter to hide from the rain smileys/smiley17.gif

Seized caliper was replaced with a spare I had in the shed.

Drivers side driveshaft was replaced with new item... but the box sounded a little noisy when rotating it.

Took the car out for a 10 minute warm up... and unfortunately the gearbox is DEFINATELY knackered!

As soon as I go over 3k rpm in 1st/2nd/3rd with slight throttle, the torque is too much and the gearbox grinds!!

Same old problem it seems... crown wheel slipping!

So.... I need a replacement gearbox... and FAST!!

MOT has been re-scheduled for Tuesday and should pass.

New brakes haven't arrived yet, but they were only ordered on Thursday, so fingers crossed for Mon/Tues delivery.

Still a lot to do!! smileys/smiley17.gif
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[Graeme]

good luck matey

i will pop round one day and help smileys/smiley14.gif

[Luke]

You got a LOT of work to do there mate.

It's gonna be amazing to see it ready in time.

[saxoash]

u got stock gearbox then?

[Dan]

There always something hey simo. Hope you get it sorted in time matey! smileys/smiley2.gif

[hesslevtr]

good luck mate

if i want so far away id offer to help out

[willsy]

Hows progress coming along Simo??

[GreenSaxo]

simo... has ant got a spare box??? from the donor car for the yellow car to blue car change over?

[Suie]

simo: suie on the track too?

no im not on the track, ill just enjoy watching... not sure about bringing my car to the show yet!!

sim took the ice out of my rallye ready to sell it!

[oz_borne]

need to sell it?!?!?

how much are you looking for?!

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[Ant_Jackson]

simo... has ant got a spare box??? from the donor car for the yellow car to blue car change over?

I spoke to Simo yesterday. The spare box I had was in the Blue one after the original Quaife box ran dry of oil on the N.West Stages. Then we destroyed the blue one. That car is now up at L.A.D as part of the deal on the 205.

[Simo]

Ive not sourced a box yet... was totally immersed in projet kicl off mereting all day in work today!!

TOmorrow is the day to sort it out... just hope the car passes its MOT tomorrow too smileys/smiley17.gif

[saxoash]

You reckon it will be finnished in time? im doing more to my car this week than in the last 2 months lol

[Simo]

yes, should be...

MIght not haver the new brakes on, but theres still time for things to work out smileys/smiley2.gif

[saxoash]

good looking forward to seeing it on track smileys/smiley17.gif

[Simo]

What a hectic day!!!

My car PASSED its MOT!</font>

Ive sourced a VTS gearbox... I go to select it tomorrow morning, then they will remove it from the donor car and give it to me for noon tomorrow.

There has been a slight misunderstanding with my new brakes, but they are now being dispatched for arrival on Thursday... cutting it close, but fingers crossed!!

So, if all goes to plan, the gearbox should be in and the brakes fitted in time for the trackday!

I'll collect my road tax tomorrow, then I'm set to go and blow it all up on Saturday!

Woohoo!! smileys/smiley14.gif

[saxoash]

Nice one! smileys/smiley10.gif

lol any prediction what time saterday your new gear box will explode? lol smileys/smiley17.gif

[boz]

LOL i hope it dosnt blow up on saturday!!! smileys/smiley5.gif

cutting it fine with the discs but im sure you will get them on the car smileys/smiley2.gif

just got to strip mine out and fit the harnesses then im up for a race with you smileys/smiley2.gif smileys/smiley17.gif

got all the track info today too, thanks smileys/smiley2.gif smileys/smiley17.gif

[barrett]

Thats all good news Simo'.

Let me know when your fitting the breaks, if its Friday I'm free so might
pop down and see how you do it!

Mike

[Dan]

Glad to hear ir passed simo, we cant have you blowing it up can we.

[Simo]

Another eventful day... smileys/smiley24.gif

Made arrangements to pick a VTS gearbox up this morning/afternoon. Was in no rush as the dude said he had FOUR VTS boxes in stock! Result.

However, when myself and Graeme arrived he seemed more concerned with the fact his dog was giving birth smileys/smiley24.gif

The 4 VTS's turned out to be a furio, a vtr and two 1.1's.

Ended up arguing with the fooker that the gearboxes are NOT all the same. He was a tit, so we left smileys/smiley17.gif

Now Im heading to Stoke first thing in the morning to pick up a 1.1 gearbox. Closest ratios to the VTs box and half the price... so it'll do for the trackday hopefully!

Fingers crossed the box change all goes well... AND that my brakes arrive tomorrow! smileys/smiley2.gif

[Luke]

Bloody hell, we are cutting it short.

Will you just get another VTS box at a later date?

Also, was wondering earlier. How much have you spent on this beast?

[Dan]

Simo's always like this for shows lol

I hope you get it sorted boss.

[JamieB]

hope hte car is ready for fcs mate! no doubt it will be as from what i have read in the past, you are very much used to leaving your car till the last minute!

hope the brakes turn up alright! shame about the gearboxes! like you said .. what a tit! lol

[Scott]

I finally managed to service the car last night and fix the brakes and rear bumper. Need exhaust to arrive and clean teh mother furker inside and out. Might be a saturday job that

[willsy]

Is anyone taking a video camera to FCS, i want to see Simos beast in action, ive got too much to do saturday morning to be able to come and watch.

[Simo]

Is anyone taking a video camera to FCS, i want to see Simos beast in action, ive got too much to do saturday morning to be able to come and watch.

Im taking a video camera with me.. in the car smileys/smiley17.gif

Only had time to buy a cheap and nasty mount frpom jessops though, so not sure if it will attach to the roll cage properly smileys/smiley5.gif

Just picked the gearbox up from Stoke - fingers crosseds its a good one and my stupid clutch doesnt complicate fitment!

[Ant_Jackson]

Is anyone taking a video camera to FCS, i want to see Simos beast in action, ive got too much to do saturday morning to be able to come and watch.

Im taking a video camera with me.. in the car smileys/smiley17.gif

Only had time to buy a cheap and nasty mount frpom jessops though, so not sure if it will attach to the roll cage properly smileys/smiley5.gif

Just picked the gearbox up from Stoke - fingers crosseds its a good one and my stupid clutch doesnt complicate fitment!

I'll lend you my F.I.A camera mount Simo, not used it yet .....
Bring it with me on Saturday morning smileys/smiley17.gif

[Dan]

Hows the fitting gone si? Any problems? Did the brakes finally arrive?

[Graeme]

dan not the brakes didnt arrive, dont think simos to happy about them not coming either

fingers crossed the gearbox fits fine smileys/smiley14.gif

[Simo]

Nope, the brakes have not arrived yet.. they may arrive tomorrow, but not sure I'll have time to mess around fitting them?

Just got back from the garage, where myself and dannysp8 have flung the 1.1 gearbox in. Much appreciated Danny - you're a life-saver! smileys/smiley2.gif

Gearbox on, new gear oil, changed engine oil and filled up with super silkolene stuff which Oilman sent me (top service guys!!)

Cars currently driving better than ever. Im expecting this box to wear away soon, but atleastr for now, the cr should be ready for the track!

Just got to fit the alternator and maybe the brakes now and the cars ready.

The white VTR has developed a blowing exhaust so need to fix that tomorrow too.

FCS here we come!!!

BTW - Ant, thanks for the camera mount!! top man! smileys/smiley14.gif

[Dan]

At least the box has gone in ok. Shame about the brakes though.

Any news on them today?

[barrett]

Spoke to Simo' earlier Dan and he said they hadn't arrived yet i think.

[Simo]

NIGHTMARE!!!!

THe brakes have just arrived!!

Gonna have to be a record breaking fitting time smileys/smiley17.gif

[JamieB]

sounds like a fun afternoon for you then! havent they gotta be worn in aswell before tomoro?

[gafvts]

you will have to do alot of driving to wear them in,how much you have to put on them anyway?should the drive to fcs be enough

[Simo]

Plans have changed...

The brakes are HUGE and look the dogz danglies... but a minor technicality has forced me to take them back off.

Gutted...

setting off in 15 mins. Hope the cars OK!

[Dan]

Nightmare si. Fingers crossed all will be well.

[Luke]

Wonder if he made it there ok?

I don't reckon that 1.1 gearbox is going to last all weekend.

[Sidesport]

Wonder if he made it there ok?

I don't reckon that 1.1 gearbox is going to last all weekend.

It will be fine and the acceleration of the car will be RAPID as the 1.1 box has much shorter ratios over a vtr/s box! smileys/smiley14.gif

[Luke]

Spoke to Craig, the gearbox blew up on the track.

[Baz]

typical, what a nightmare he is having with the car!

[Luke]

I didn't think the 1.1 Gearbox would last. Craig went out in it and said it was rapid.