BLiNK Motorsport Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Adam, if you are 'leaning' towards a track day car and looking at swapping don't rule out the Fisher Fury type either. They tend to be quite a bit quicker on track than a seven due to aero etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Mark, Fraser, thanks for your input! Mark - both of those factors were definitely a large consideration. I do love making my own bits BUT I think it would prove tricky having such little other knowledge to draw upon. The bodywork point is very valid too!! I usually work on the car alone so that could be a nightmare at times... Fraser - I did look at a few adverts for those as well. Weirdy there was something that didn't 'grab' me about them - I am sure it would be a different story if I had driven one mind you - possible a good half-way house between a Westy and some sort of Radical/Juno type car...? One other thing I thought about was having a car that's 'too quick'. Sounds odd, but you can get into trouble pretty fast when closing speeds are high on track days, so I ruled out a Juno/Radical type car. I also decided the odd road blat would be necessary, even if it's just for checking the car runs fine or any changes that had been made to setup, driving position, etc. I had Mike Reynold's old car on my shortlist when I bought my first one, but decided it was too much car for a first Westy: http://forum.wscc.co...__fromsearch__1 However, it came up for sale again, and the guy who bought it from Mike had only done about 1300 miles in the last year, just hadn't had time to enjoy it. After a quick (well, I say quick, we were out of the house from 6am til midnight) trip down to Taunton, I now have a yellow and black car sat on my trailer. Needs a few tweaks (seat position, clutch, spanner check, etc) but hopefully be able to get out for a blat this evening I'll report back on the differences (in spec and how the two cars drive) in the hope that this thread may be useful for anyone else in the same position in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Nice one! I looked at the ad for that one many many times when I was looking for mine too!!! Unfortunately I couldn't afford it at the time. I look forward to seeing it at the next 'dry' meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 You could bring it over to Skipton next Wednesday... Rory's Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Sounds like a sensible idea! Hopefully I'll be free and the weather will be favourable... PS: Spent a lot of time tinkering to get pedals / seat / harnesses etc correct, so only been for a quick blat so far, but it's a night and day difference already. Need to check the geo as it appears to have changed since it was set up, and have a weird steering 'issue' (where something appears to slip - but everything is tight!), but hoping I can get that done before Weds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLiNK Motorsport Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Very Nice Adam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Looks very nice Adam, there's getting to be a pretty regular group of us trackdaying from on here so hope you can join us some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Awesome, good call Adam! *jealous* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Cheers guys! Yep, definitely up for some track days Steve To be honest, that's the only time I'll be able to enjoy the car properly... Was hoping to be at Anglesey this Friday but can't make it now - I'll keep an eye on the Events forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 You're filling up your driveway again Adam, couldn't resist it could you, looks a bit rapid by the spec.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D7PNY Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Meant to say on this thread before...when you come to sell the new car let me know as it is exactly what I'll be after in a couple of years! Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 That's a bit presumptuous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D7PNY Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 That's a bit presumptuous Haha...just thought I'd get first dibs I remember when the car was for sale the last time but timing wrong for me...still learning with the car I've got. Now at 193bhp but anything else is going to cost big ££'s (Gearbox, suspension etc etc!). car's still faster than me but when the car starts holding me back I'll be copying you I think and funds should allow in the next couple of years I reckon. Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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