My 2001 Silver MR2 - Mr Stev3's track day now sprint roadster

Anonymous · July 27, 2015, 16:21

Is the half cage enough mate? I have never looked but assumed we would require a full cage. Maybe I should look to join next year !!

Best of luck!

MrStev3 · July 27, 2015, 16:23

Half cage is minimum requirement
Main stays and roll over bar
So you would be fine to join aslong as you meet the regulations for the group

tomaky · July 27, 2015, 16:31

Ah just read that guideline, guess thats me out of the running haha

MrStev3 · July 27, 2015, 16:38

Quote from: "tomaky"Ah just read that guideline, guess thats me out of the running haha

Yeah a cage or half cage is compulsory for this and grass route sprinting
But only for the roadster which is why I guess they aren't used in it.
I think t tops also have to have them
Next year I may change to the 1.0l class for fun if the mr2 dies

tomaky · July 27, 2015, 17:12

Is a bit irritating its the convertible idea s:(

s:( wanted to have ago to see how i faired.

MrStev3 · July 27, 2015, 17:18

Even with hardtop only you still have to have a cage
I don't have the soft top at all just hardtop
Plus there's a few other regs I had to change the car for from its track case guise

MrStev3 · July 27, 2015, 17:18

Even with hardtop only you still have to have a cage
I don't have the soft top at all just hardtop
Plus there's a few other regs I had to change the car for from its track car guise

Anonymous · July 27, 2015, 18:42

Quote from: "MrStev3"Even with hardtop only you still have to have a cage
I don't have the soft top at all just hardtop
Plus there's a few other regs I had to change the car for from its track car guise

What else have you had to do?

MrStev3 · July 27, 2015, 19:24

I forget now lol
The regs aren't to bad but for the mr2 roadster the cage is needed and I've had to get door panels again as I don't have door bars, film the headlights, lots of niggly stuff. My helmet was sah2000 approved so bad to get a new one even though you can rent on the day if early enough.
Exhaust back box was too loud aswell as ugly as sin so I binned that along with the cat pipe that fell apart
You would have to run in my class as in c street you aren't allowed engine changes
Have a look on the site at regs but be good to have you there next year

Anonymous · July 27, 2015, 19:52

Sounds interesting, I'll have a look into it.

Anonymous · July 27, 2015, 20:40

Just spent the last 45mins reading the regs and rules. Sounds like my car is legible but I'd need to colour the earth lead for the battery and I'd want to fit a plumbed in extinguisher.

So where do I sign up!

Will you be going to Cadwell in November? I might go up there to see what it's all about.

MrStev3 · July 27, 2015, 23:37

Yup you are good to go
I will be at Caldwell
Read the terms of Cadwell park as its offered first to people who have competed earlier in the year first and if spaces are left then new comers can sign on
When you purchase a round you also must purchase a sticker sponsor pack which all cars must wear or you cannot score points

Anonymous · July 28, 2015, 09:52

I think Cadwell is the only event I can make regardless of participation or viewing. I've emailed the guy who seems to coordinate things called Adrian with a few questions.

Where did you get your sponsorship sticker pack from then, I didn't see that mentioned anywhere?

At the moment it's my plan to join in next year, I need to get miles on my car first and get this gearbox noise fixed, which will probably end up in a replacement gearbox.

Thanks for making me take the plunge s:)

s:)

MrStev3 · July 28, 2015, 10:49

Quote from: "Meeerrrk"I think Cadwell is the only event I can make regardless of participation or viewing. I've emailed the guy who seems to coordinate things called Adrian with a few questions.

Where did you get your sponsorship sticker pack from then, I didn't see that mentioned anywhere?

At the moment it's my plan to join in next year, I need to get miles on my car first and get this gearbox noise fixed, which will probably end up in a replacement gearbox.

Thanks for making me take the plunge s:) s:)

When you book the event there is the option for sticker pack or buy it on the day, contains all the decals for your car from the sponsors. Basically if you don't wear them you cannot score the points .
I've paid for mine and will have them on the day
Yeah don't rush in and risk more issues just sign up for a full year next year as I shall be but I think next year I'm going to drop to d pro in a yaris or hatchback of similar as it will be cheaper for me than carting the oil burner everywhere
Thinking of building an iq or aygo at the moment

Anonymous · July 28, 2015, 11:44

Oh ok I see, thanks.

I'm planning on coming to Cadwel to watch and learn etc, but I won't participate.

depending on weather I may drive the mr2 and get them to look it over and point out anything I may wish to do.

You should just spend the money on fixing the mr2 rather than starting again! Then we can be in the same group s:D

s:D

MrStev3 · July 28, 2015, 12:32

The mr2 will stay but I fancy building something else too haha

Or do half the season in the new car and half in the mr2

Get a new aygo £99pm and drive the cack out of it

The mr2 will have more toys but no more power I'm really 100% not going to engine change or turbo It's gonna be big brake kit next when the brakes need doing

Plus I need to empty my garage from when we moved in I still haven't made it into the man cave haha

Anonymous · July 28, 2015, 14:23

you could just replace the smokey 1zz for a good one...but as long as you are having fun that's all that matters.

I'll come and see you and the TSS team at Cadwell s:)

s:)

MrStev3 · July 28, 2015, 14:47

That be good mark as we keep saying we will cross paths
The car seems to be fine now it was just the 0 ring leaking badly
So now she's sweet and no loss of oil so I assume its not burning but yeah if worst comes to worst I'll replace it with another 1zz

MrStev3 · July 30, 2015, 17:37

So the spending continues
New front drop links
New rear drop links
Hel braided brake lines
New brake fluid
New rear caliper
Fuel dump and spout

I just can't wait to get back on track it's only been 3 months but feels like a life time

Anonymous · July 30, 2015, 21:18

Getting there mate!

MrStev3 · July 30, 2015, 21:25

If it doesn't make it to croft to compete I'm going to ebay it haha

Anonymous · July 30, 2015, 22:08

Don't give up your almost there

Paul1087 · August 18, 2015, 12:04

How was the sprinting then Steve?

MrStev3 · August 18, 2015, 12:26

Amazing !
Hard though
No sighting laps so didn't know the circuit so just had to go for it so span out on first go haha
I was so out gunned so beating some gt4 celicas and mr2 turbo was good consideringy spec is poor I'm very happy
Roll on the next round
Only had 6 runs as it was so busy and the noise restrictions made us have to have breaks
Considering I have no power and just lowering springs and never having been to croft then just had to compete It went well plus my spin braking into tower bend at speed really woke me up
Track was slippery and we lost a celica gt4 in the first run and had many spinners.
Tyres struggle to warm as do brakes so it's so different compared to track days where everything gets to warm up but I'm hooked
Car looks awesome with stickers at the race track but proper chav on the road lmao

Anonymous · August 18, 2015, 12:34

great to hear! do you have any pictures from the event? how many were in your class?