Not long now?

**Adam43** · 6 Jan 2004, 19:05 (Ref:829746)

So how long is it until your first race of the year? Are you nearly there yet?

What are your plans? The same as last year, or a change?

I'm doing the same, with the same car. However we are going modified. Nothing to much at first, just different tyres and a little less weight.

Plans are to do a few of the XJS races, a race at Spa and hopefully some longer races. At the moment the first race is at Croft April 17/18 although it says in the notes on my calendar "date may change"

***Chris Y*** · 6 Jan 2004, 22:29 (Ref:829940)

Well, both my cars are still exactly as they rolled off the trailer from the last race of '03. The Mini stil has the camping gear in

So you could say I am less than prepared for this season

woodyracing · 7 Jan 2004, 11:51 (Ref:830361)

Ive gotta fit the panels on mine and some other small work, Ive spent many hours on it over the winter break. When its ready it should be a little faster and look fresher. First outing will be testing in February!

zefarelly · 7 Jan 2004, 12:40 (Ref:830400)

my shell came back from the painters on 23rd Dec . . . .cage is in, new crossmember, TCA's and poly bushes fitted last night, still got quite a lot to do by 6th March . . . . .like build the engine, gearbox, back axle, brakes, bla bla bla

carrera · 8 Jan 2004, 10:50 (Ref:831382)

Sounds familiar. Shell now back in my possession, it has cage, doors, tailgate, front screen and a wiper motor.

Just need engine, gearbox, suspension, fuel tank, door glass and mechs, brakes...........

Wife won't be seeing much of me for a few weekends. Was that "hooray" from the kitchen?

Mik · 8 Jan 2004, 12:24 (Ref:831458)

First race of the season? Will be first race *ever* for me

April 10th I think - if I can get the car finished in time!

Mik

kickstart · 9 Jan 2004, 01:12 (Ref:832201)

Mik,
Go on then, tell us a little more, first race in what & where ?

steve_arion · 9 Jan 2004, 06:53 (Ref:832351)

Hi Adam

Rebuilding my XJS to conform to new class G regs. Hopefully now lighter and faster.

First outing will be testing at Mallory 2nd March. Then racing with you at Croft 17th April.

Steve

DAVID PATERSON · 9 Jan 2004, 07:30 (Ref:832383)

I haven't touched my ar since the l;ast race of '03. It suffered total brake failure adn an overheating engne casued the block to crack, so i have a fair bit of work to do.

I'm getting a large garage built in my backyard and have decided to wait until it is finished before touching the car. So, I'll miss the first couple of meetings and hope to have the car ready by June.

zefarelly · 9 Jan 2004, 10:24 (Ref:832468)

that sounds familiar too . . .I finished wiring, insulating and painting my new workshop on 21st December . . .2 days before the car arrived.

Carrera, same as me, I have wiper motor, Ive got front suspenasion nearly built up now too . . . .Ive only been in the house to eat, sleep and get changed for work, Ive never seen the place so clean!

Mik . . . likewise . . .I'm not nervous . . . .honest !!!

kickstart · 9 Jan 2004, 11:28 (Ref:832540)

F Renault being re-built at the moment...Feeling very organised this year and then hope to be out at the end of Feb at Goodwood to see if it all still works.

**Adam43** · 9 Jan 2004, 12:55 (Ref:832604)

Quote:

Originally posted by steve_arion
Rebuilding my XJS to conform to new class G regs. Hopefully now lighter and faster.

Excellent. Similar thing for us! Good stuff. Working on it this weekend. No great plans at the moment, just lose a bit of weight.

zefarelly · 9 Jan 2004, 15:37 (Ref:832746)

Im trying to loose a bit of weight . . . .its not as easy as buying aluminium bits for the car but its cheaper !

kickstart · 9 Jan 2004, 16:42 (Ref:832815)

zefarelly, don't tell me, you are about to announce a major sponsorship deal with Dr Atkins that will see you racing at Le Mans in 2 seasons and bringing home the bacon there in your third season...Yes I am bored at work if you are reading this...

**Adam43** · 9 Jan 2004, 16:53 (Ref:832827)

I did a spreadsheet ('cus I'm sad

)detailing potential loses from the car. Passenger seat, windows, boot, bonnet, etc... Then I did one for me, Curry, Beer... (somethings are more likely than others...)

**Tim Falce** · 9 Jan 2004, 23:57 (Ref:833143)

Hi Adam

I don't think I have much chance of being out before about May

due to a shoulder injury.........car fell off axle stands onto me

Luckily there was no engine or running gear fitted or it may have been next season.
Ken will be about October due to a total rebuild.

**Adam43** · 10 Jan 2004, 00:25 (Ref:833174)

Tim, I am sorry to hear that. I hope you get out there as soon as possible. Looking at the calendar you might not miss too much.

All the best.

**Tim Falce** · 10 Jan 2004, 00:28 (Ref:833176)

As far as the powered by series goes, I am not sure if we will have many races this year, I spoke to John Arnold of revival today and the calendar has been changed again this week.

goforit500 · 10 Jan 2004, 10:00 (Ref:833416)

Not sure what to do here...The Cossie is rebuilt (Again) and pretty much ready to go - Just some tarting up to do and maybe build a fresh loom in the car (already done the engine & Stack looms) as some extinguishant got in there and it really does rot the bits you can't see.

But.....The car is for sale if anyone is interested...If it sells I'll do a season of Fiestas or NWFF1600 - I really do fancy the strange concept of spending money and getting some track time/racing in return...

BigFella · 11 Jan 2004, 16:42 (Ref:834429)

Adam, when I see the car at Croft will it still have it's "distinctive" livery or is something else planned for this season ?

Redracer77 · 11 Jan 2004, 17:09 (Ref:834446)

Quote:

Originally posted by goforit500

But.....The car is for sale if anyone is interested...If it sells I'll do a season of Fiestas or NWFF1600 - I really do fancy the strange concept of spending money and getting some track time/racing in return... [/B]

It would be good to see more drivers in the NWFF. Come on goforit500 get yourself a FF1600 you know you want too!!!

We had 80 drivers registered last season.

Once you have driven a FF1600 you will not want to drive a saloon again.

**Adam43** · 11 Jan 2004, 18:33 (Ref:834508)

Quote:

Originally posted by BigFella
Adam, when I see the car at Croft will it still have it's "distinctive" livery or is something else planned for this season ?

It will still be the same distinctive colour. The changes are all under the skin this year!

zefarelly · 12 Jan 2004, 10:25 (Ref:835152)

ther only spread sheet Ive done so far is how much of our and the banks money I've spent !!!

I very nearly knocked my car off its stands yesterday , , , ,hopefully itll be back on wheels within a few days. and I dropped a grinder when the handle snapped off . . . .scary ! bloody lucky it didnt chop anything and I managed to get at the mains quick

Mik · 12 Jan 2004, 11:48 (Ref:835249)

For whoever it was that asked - a Triumph Spitfire, at Silverstone

I only have a few issues to work out yet - it needs an engine, and I discovered I built it with too little legroom - doh!

Oh, and there's the small matter of the medical and ARDS test to sort out too...

I think I might be busy for the next couple of months

Mik

**Adam43** · 12 Jan 2004, 12:14 (Ref:835276)

Sounds like you'll have fun. Where are you doing your ARDS test?

Also is it easier to shorten your legs?

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