jake supra Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Just out of interest do you use trailers for transporting the supra to events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Just out of interest do you use trailers for transporting the supra to events. No, we use http://tripletservices.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Off to grab my helmet now Cya in morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Off to grab my helmet now I leave that to the wife these days;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Quick update. We had a very successfull weekend at the 1st round of our 2010 Time Attack campaign, you can read all about it here http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=216410 The car itself performed very well with 4 seconds being knocked off the lap time from the previous year. The best part of the car is now the power delivery, the difference between this time last year and now is amazing. At Oulton Park circuit last year I was having to use 2nd gear in some places creating wheel spin and unsettling the car with downshifts. This year I was only using 3rd and 4th gear, only having to downshift twice each lap which in turn makes it quicker on a lap. The car is so tractable now, pulling out of bends low down in 4th gear riding a tidle wave of torque, so a very good debut for our new twin wastegate manifold setup. Suspension wise, definately noticed a difference with the Ikeya rose jointed suspension arms. When I had the alignment done at Wheels In Motion we managed to get 7 degrees of caster, the most we can normally get it is 4, this was down to the Ikeya front lower arms. This gave the steering a lot more weight and made the car felt very pointy, a bit to much as I found out early on the practise day with an enormous tank slapper! Made some adjustments to the low speed rebound on the rear and changed the tyre pressures on the front a bit and found a nice balance. The worst part of the car was the brakes, having a soft pedal braking into druids wasn't the nicest of experiences! I will be given them an inspection this week to hopefully find the problem, dont want another repeat of this at the next round at Knockhill in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 The worst part of the car was the brakes... I will be given them an inspection this week to hopefully find the problem, dont want another repeat of this at the next round at Knockhill in a couple of weeks. Fair one! All sounds great, Paul. Well done to you and the team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Nice work Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Paul, what seats and subframes do you and Steve use, I have sold my Sparco Corsa and bride frames and looking for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Only 3 weeks to go to the first round now and I cant wait! http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/mysuprapics/titanium exhaust.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/mysuprapics/twingate manifold.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/mysuprapics/twingate manifold2.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/mysuprapics/twingate manifold3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 (edited) When is knockhill dude, wouldnt mind popping down to have a look at the cars/event Just seen its the 16th of May If im onshore i'll see if i can drum up some local support Edited May 3, 2010 by monsween (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake supra Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I may be pooping up. Saw Paul and Steve at oulton park really enjoyed watching them race around the track. Would be good to see some fellow owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I think I might come along to knockhill for a wee nosey as well, would love to see/hear some powerful Supra's tearing about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerikbok Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Glad to see you are off to a good start this year, I will be truly sad next year when I leave the U.K and I don't have you guys around to do my tune-ups! Best of luck to you and your team Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Paul, what seats and subframes do you and Steve use, I have sold my Sparco Corsa and bride frames and looking for something else. I currently use Recaro Pole Position, which are super comfortable and look good but let me move around a bit to much. Might be putting in some Cobra Evolution S in soon though I think http://www.cobraseats.com/evolutions.htm Steve has Recaro Profi SPG's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Glad to see you are off to a good start this year, I will be truly sad next year when I leave the U.K and I don't have you guys around to do my tune-ups! Best of luck to you and your team Paul! Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Would be good to see some fellow owners. Its a rarity at the Time Attack events unfortunately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 The titanium exhaust has started to go a nice shade of purple, yum. http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/mysuprapics/titanium exhaust4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I may be easily pleased, but I always love to see Ti doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 I may be easily pleased, but I always love to see Ti doing that. Makes me happy as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 The titanium exhaust has started to go a nice shade of purple, yum. http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/mysuprapics/titanium exhaust4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 In fact the whole system looks rather tasty! http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/mysuprapics/titanium exhaust5.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake supra Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Paul which time attack track is your favorite when driving the supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 Paul which time attack track is your favorite when driving the supra. Its a tough one that. I love Brands Hatch but it doesn't bring out the best in the Supras. Same with Oulton Park but I'm still learning that one! Haven't been to Cadwell Park yet and Knockhill I only did 8 laps in the wet last year before my turbo died. Snetterton is my favourite at the moment I think. It suits the Supra really well, it has slow, medium and fast corners with 2 long straights for it to stretch its legs. Plus I really seem to be able to push the car to its limits around there, plenty of run off! I always come away from there knowing I got the most out of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Are the straights at Knockhill long enough to come close to your (the cars) limits Paul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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