Wez Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I am also thinking about getting an Accusump to prevent starvation.. Whifbitz does Accusump kits for the MKIV as they used them on the TA cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Whifbitz does Accusump kits for the MKIV as they used them on the TA cars Cheers will have a chat with them, hmmm I wonder if SteveL still has his? The Only issue is that they are quite big bits of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It's no issue, it's a big car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It's no issue, it's a big car True, but believe it or not I actually don’t have a huge amount of room in the engine bay, Its all taken up with the V-Mounted Intercooler and Radiator I suppose I could mount it near the steering rack if there is enough room there hmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It would have to be in the passenger footwell. One big enough for the 2JZ-GTE is pretty huge. I have one here in the workshop, no way would it go under the bonnet. - - - Updated - - - It would have to be in the passenger footwell. One big enough for the 2JZ-GTE is pretty huge. I have one here in the workshop, no way would it go under the bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It would have to be in the passenger footwell. One big enough for the 2JZ-GTE is pretty huge. I have one here in the workshop, no way would it go under the bonnet. Ah that could be difficult... Any chance of a Pic so I have an idea of what I am dealing with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Ah that could be difficult... Any chance of a Pic so I have an idea of what I am dealing with... Will have to be later, or tomorrow, my camera is in my wife's car. About 2 feet long by 6 inch diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) Will have to be later, or tomorrow, my camera is in my wife's car. About 2 feet long by 6 inch diameter. 2ft long !! Whaaat... that is big... Yeah no worries a Picture tomorrow would be fine mate, thanks. Edited August 13, 2012 by ManwithSupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Whaaat... that is big... sorry that pic msg was meant fr the mrs.... gigady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 sorry that pic msg was meant fr the mrs.... gigady Gigady goo.. http://gifs.gifbin.com/1236166298_quagmire_-_giggity.gif lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 The Whifbitz ones were mounted under the bonnet, nice tidy install from memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 The Whifbitz ones were mounted under the bonnet, nice tidy install from memory The one mounted in SteveL's Time attack car was mounted underneath just by the engine mount. Looks to be a smaller unit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Steve's unit holds about 6 extra pints of oil if that helps Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 a few of us on here turned up for TSS round three. me in my na, with fresh billies and yellowstuff: http://www.saidro.com/barkston_2012/62/slides/IMG_5203.jpg paul in his na with fresh coilies: http://www.saidro.com/barkston_2012/52/slides/IMG_5696.jpg and alex with his awesome TT6: http://www.saidro.com/barkston_2012/57/slides/IMG_5548.jpg as alex has already said he unfortunately had issues with his car cutting out hope you get that sorted soon fella. we also had bek in his brill na mk3: http://www.saidro.com/barkston_2012/53/slides/IMG_5123.jpg apologies for the non mk4 content there my car ran well, the bilsteins despite being softer than expected certainly balanced things up, i definitely think the old kyb's i had on had seen better days! the yellowstuff really helped- initial bite installed confidence, and under load (they never really get warm on a sprint) they performed better than the stock mintex road pads i had on before. results wise i was last in class! but there was only 2 other drivers- they were in a stock GT86 and the worst driver (or least best i should say!) managed nearly 2.5secs faster than me....... which is a lightyear at a short track (0.9 miles i think it is) like barkston! i need more brave pills although i did crack my personal best (first time here in the supra) so i was well chuffed with that really enjoyed it, was great to see the other members, had a superb sunday out as for those accusumps- i want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Good stuff Dan, the car looks nice and settled in the pic of you, the Billies are obviously up to the task. Weight is your biggest enemy, every kilo lost is a fraction of a second gained, there are plenty of kilos to be lost in a stock Supra if you are prepared to live with the consequences! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Good stuff Dan, the car looks nice and settled in the pic of you, the Billies are obviously up to the task. Weight is your biggest enemy, every kilo lost is a fraction of a second gained, there are plenty of kilos to be lost in a stock Supra if you are prepared to live with the consequences! Amen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 thanks mate i do see the potential in weight loss- even for myself! but I run in street class which dictates all interior trim to be retained. the reason i choose this class for now (aside from cash- very limited budget) is because this class is limited to street tyres- and i want to use street tyres to learn how to drive my soop before progressing onto sticky track day tyres. once i make the shift over to pro (more experience with the car and more money also required) then yes i'll be looking at a fully stripped out jobby as for weight transfer these pics show more of a story: http://www.saidro.com/barkston_2012/62/slides/IMG_5025.jpg http://www.saidro.com/barkston_2012/62/slides/IMG_5291.jpg http://www.saidro.com/barkston_2012/62/slides/IMG_5704.jpg but is was all very progressive which is what i need to learn RWD with IRS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp9876 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Just booked a track day at Castle Combe on Monday 1st October just in case anyone else fancies popping along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 im going to build a new track car soon, im bit bit short of funds for it though so it wont be a supra,.. its ging to be a £200 e36........ but im thinking of a 1uzfe in that light pefectly balanced body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 im going to build a new track car soon, im bit bit short of funds for it though so it wont be a supra,.. its ging to be a £200 e36........ but im thinking of a 1uzfe in that light pefectly balanced body Why not just start with a Soarer, would surely work out much cheaper in the long run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Why not just start with a Soarer, would surely work out much cheaper in the long run? e36 is an awsome chassis, and light when striped, and ill get the 1 uz in ther for pennies . seriously it will be easy and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 e36 is an awsome chassis, and light when striped, and ill get the 1 uz in ther for pennies . seriously it will be easy and cheap. Go for it young man! The enthusiasm with which you attack projects is nothing short of humbling. I have no doubt it'll be a weapon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Go for it young man! The enthusiasm with which you attack projects is nothing short of humbling. I have no doubt it'll be a weapon. thank you kind sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 e36 is an awsome chassis, and light when striped, and ill get the 1 uz in ther for pennies . seriously it will be easy and cheap. This, I also Co-Own a E36 328 which we are building for a track car. Chassis are very good, A lot of weight can be saved. Just by stripping the interior we saved over 50kg's, We still have to skin the doors, put a carbon roof on, perspex windows, carbon bonnet, plastic rear boot hatch, and nice 12 point weld in cage. Should make a nice little track car when we are done over winter. Here is the car after 2 hours of taking delivery http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426365_10151378999465112_370412642_n.jpg http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/418046_10151378511405112_1533378601_n.jpg http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431649_10151378510485112_1650558116_n.jpg Got loads more to do to it (all over winter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Quick Update on my recent track day with the BMWCC at Silverstone. Well the weather at Silverstone was awful, so much so that it ended up cancelled. In the morning we had low lying fog and heavy rain, which meant we were delayed in starting, then when the sighting laps were done the rain just got even heavier and the morning session kept getting red flagged due to spins. The decision was then made to close the track early for lunch (11am - 12pm) to see if the rain would ease, however the conditions didnt and Silvertstone deemed it too dangerous to carry on, So unfortunately the day was cancelled. In a way it was very disappointing but then you have to be safe at these events. It was clearly way too wet to be safe and if you did go out you wouldnt be enjoying yourself. Silverstone have been fantastic and offered to re-run the day in november for people that paid and attended at zero charge as there was pretty much zero track time for everyone. I was sat in the garage all morning (I’m sat in the car). http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/148798_345972398829447_270872504_n.jpg It was a bit of a waste of petrol and hotel money but at least everyone stayed in one piece I will update when I attend in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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