Pistols Roadster... project track

[pistol pete]

was not sure where this went.. so

With the 1.5 gone  s:( s:(
new project must take place..
A deal was done with the 1.5 its gone to ayresboy on here for a full restoration to be done  :thumleft:  :thumleft:  :thumleft:

I am and wanting to do many trackdays
As i have the Focus ST is the best road car and family car..
so the mk3 is going to be a tracktoy..
when it arrived last night..




saying goodbye this afternoon



This is how it looked this afternoon








even as a tracktoy i still like my cars shiney and clean.. so couple of hours for a quick clean up and polish.. and a wax.. no idea when it last had a wax bless it..




taz lives on




wheels are as normal with a mk3 pretty shot..

so my old trusty 16's will be going on..

it does not show how well it came up due to it being dusk but its miles better

work to be done.. full service, fit 16's with new tires, new 02 sensor
and lightweight it..

[StuC]

Interesting to see the fade on the nearside how did that clean up for you?

Nice job on the rest of it.  :-) :-) :-)

Reminds me that's banana needs some love this weekend.  :-) :-) :-)

[s12vea]

These banana 2s keep turning up.... Looks great after a clean up

[pistol pete]

Seen as though I only gave it a quick polish it Cam up really really well

Very impressed  s;) s;)  just had to show in current weather conditions

[StuC]

These banana 2s keep turning up....

It's a sign Steve, you know it is!!  s8) s8)   s8) s8)

[ayresyboy]

Saw the difference today in the flesh. Nice job Pete.

[s12vea]

These banana 2s keep turning up....

It's a sign Steve, you know it is!!  s8) s8)   s8) s8)

Hahaha it could be ..... Maybe one will come my way one day!

[pistol pete]

I've been very busy on the car  s;) s;)

Found out it has still got the precats in so been busy removing them
All the decals have arrived yet to fit
Changed one of the O2 sensors
And really good clean and hoover inside
New tires on order
Went to do a service but found its got new oil and filters so I have changed the sparks
Also cleaned the maf with electraclean
And big pile of stuff arrive today including the decals and the new steering wheels boss

Found a crac in windscreen so got to get that changed just got quoted 189 so not too bad

Will get some random pics up later

[TiM3]

Sorry to hijack the thread, but could I ask where you got the windscreen price from, I need one and that is a great price!

[cabbydave]

Shame your not closer I've got a screen here. I bought 2 but im only going to use one just need to buy some bond to glue it in.

[pistol pete]

i looked on ebay and couldn't find any.. thanks though dave

[pistol pete]

nice new toyota serice bits


oh look air filter looks band new.. same as oil and filter.. be saving my new ones till next time then


use this

to clean


lots of goodies arrived today


one manifold


to remove this


in very good condition for 104K when people say they have problems after 30k
soon it was like this

[chris3boro]

Interesting thread. Keep the pics coming!

[ayresyboy]

those pre cats do look in good condition  :-) :-) :-)   great work and great pics.

[pistol pete]

The pre cats were immaculate
And they were still rock solid really took some beating to get them to break up
So at least we know it doesn't burn oil
It's just a little hesitant now....

[pistol pete]

Well its been a stressful couple of days with kelly tearing her cornea in her eye across her pupil

So been looking after her lots while trying to get the mr2 sorted for the 1st feb..
I have managed to get the brake pads changed and brake fluid changed to 5.1, gave the interior a good clean as it was rather revolting.
Re-fitted the exhaust manifold with new toyota gaskets, new toyota spark plugs and new cat o2 sensor
Fitted the 16's temporarily until the 15's tires come through as don't want to drive round on arrow speeds
Also painted the calipers





It was ready for its first run out
Which unfortunately was take kelly up to see the eye specialist
firstly she is on the mend, lots of pain but getting better

The mk3, well a bit of a disaster, it drove badly   s:( s:(  coughing and spluttering no power..
Got home, a quick all to Peter Gidden  :thumleft:
Then got out my new OBD reader.. o2 sensor another one..

Decided it would be best to change both of them, found out SC do standard toyota denso ones for £45
so went in the ST and picked them up

Fitted.. and what a difference,  pulls really well i like it a lot. Can see its going to be a lot of fun on track

It needs the 15's though and defo needs an alignment..

Then this happened..

I was going to go full race car decals.. but seemed wrong as its not, its a cheap bit of fun tackday car, thats all out to be a good laugh.. so we thought this would give everyone a laugh.. also stops it being so yellow and girly

Going to be a lot of fun on track and give the marshals something to giggle at






love this




all a bit of fun

Now for getting as many miles as i ccan under its belt before its first trackday friday

[cptspaulding]

outstanding  s:) s:)

[Star_69]

Words fail me... the only thing I can think of is "AWESOME!"   s:D s:D

[pistol pete]

Thanks guys
I had a lot of fun fitting it

[simers]

The decals are mental looking mate... She'll definitely get some looks...
Hope Kelly gets well soon mate...

[StuC]

love this

+1,   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

It has been duly sent onto an ex-owner who burnt more oil than petrol!   s8) s8)    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s8) s8)

[pistol pete]

Fitted 15s now
Got some Michelin pe2 from ginetta race series only don't 10 laps each pretty much brand new
4 for 100 quid so they are on the front 195 50 15
And money etc and a weird size and needing rear tires I have 215 45 15 t1r's for the rear

All fitted And painted them black
Just off to go get alignment done

[pistol pete]

Well today was first time I really had a chance to play with as now has the new tyre set up

Got on a road I really know well coming home from work
And we'll it's gonna take some getting used to...
The speed is there its good and pulls well in everygear but whereas in the Mk1 you knew what speed you were doing, this I find you have to look down as it's very deceptive as to how much speed you are carrying
The handling is brilliant, I will get bigger arbs and stiffen the suspension but if handle very nice,
But it's the steering I am struggling with its so very light
I'm used to man handling the mk1 round this is so light in comparison I find you just don't get the feedback
But looking forward to brands where I can really get to learn it

Just so soft and light compared to 14years of mk1s

Really like it just got to learn it

[jinxedkitten]

love this

+1,   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

It has been duly sent onto an ex-owner who burnt more oil than petrol!   s8) s8)    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s8) s8)

+2

[pistol pete]

Well what a day...
Its been awesome.. definatly a trial by fire.
Got to brands it was chucking it down, done all the normal signing on etc
Rain stopped but very wet out on track..

Went out for sighting lap.. instantly noticed the extra grip i had over the mk1 in the wet coming out of druids..

Then out for first session.. couple of sideways moments but nothing too bad, felt very good, back end was a little loose.
Had a good chat with an instructor when i came in and dropped the rear tyres a few PSI
Back out again, the track was now in greasey stage, but car felt good pulled really well and gripped enough to upset the hyudai coupe race cars that were out testing...

had a couple more sessions before lunch, noticed the camera was dying so didn't record any of the last 2 sessions,
Then luch... THE SUN , it came out!!!
and my, that little mk3 is awesome... handled brilliant over the last few session, just building up confidence with it, building up the pace
Loads of grip to play with

The whole car was faultess, never missed a beat brakes never faded, although they did take some warming up

Last stint i had a great time playing with an elise for a few laps before traffic come in between

I must say brands can get a little "busy" so i am really looking forward to bedford in a couple of weeks as that is not so busy..

will upload the vids tonight, plenty of proper race cars out, we had a 355 race car in garage next to us

couple of pics i took
hopefully pete K will have a couple of it on track in the sighting lap




Will definatly be looking at larger ARB's and someform of suspension at some point