Guest Andy Barnes Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Hi all. As the title suggests : Its a non Supra post but will interest some of you here. I have recently been to visit J's Racing in Japan ( as we represent them in the UK ) and was extremely honoured to be invited to drive thier Time Attack S2000 at Suzuka on test day. I introduced them to the Honda Revolutions Club ( http://www.hondarevolutions.com ) as part of the trip. A full report on the trip will be available on the Honda Revolutions site shortly along with a feature in J Tuner soon. It unconfirmed at this time however you may just see the S2000 in the UK this summer, it specialises in Time Attack Enjoy... J's Racing Time Attack S2000 ( 310bhp 2.2litres ) http://sumopictures.sumopower.com/WEBSTUFF%20260306/webstuff%20260306/JSRACING/11.jpg Andy Barnes (me) being interviewed for a local Osaka TV channel at Suzuka in the pitlane http://sumopictures.sumopower.com/WEBSTUFF%20260306/webstuff%20260306/JSRACING/5.jpg Some of J's customers vehicles in the pits at Suzuka http://sumopictures.sumopower.com/WEBSTUFF%20260306/webstuff%20260306/JSRACING/6.jpg L-R J's Manager Mr Murakami, Andy Barnes, and J's President Mr Umemoto http://sumopictures.sumopower.com/WEBSTUFF%20260306/webstuff%20260306/JSRACING/7.jpg Flying the Honda Revolutions flag!, L-R Andy Barnes, Mr Umemoto and Mr Murakami and thier EP3 road car. http://sumopictures.sumopower.com/WEBSTUFF%20260306/webstuff%20260306/JSRACING/9.jpg All following photos are on track at Suzuka in the J's Time Attack S2000 with Andy at the wheel. The best lap time I managed with being careful not to damage the car was 2m31 seconds on the full circuit. http://sumopictures.sumopower.com/WEBSTUFF%20260306/webstuff%20260306/JSRACING/12.jpg http://sumopictures.sumopower.com/WEBSTUFF%20260306/webstuff%20260306/JSRACING/13.jpg http://sumopictures.sumopower.com/WEBSTUFF%20260306/webstuff%20260306/JSRACING/14.jpg http://sumopictures.sumopower.com/WEBSTUFF%20260306/webstuff%20260306/JSRACING/15.jpg I also drove the black EP3 pictured above and ran a 2m39seconds, within a tenth of Mr Umemoto on the same day in the same car which I was pleased with. Suzuka was fantastic, what a circuit, just wished I had a few more hours there....and one of our cars so I would have to worry about damaging someone elses car. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Did you forget your razor mate? j/k. How did the cars feel compared to the other ones you've driven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy Barnes Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Yeah Fanks Its my new look although the Jesus jokes are wearing thin now This car was amazing tbh, I used to have an S2000, a JDM one too but sold it after importing it. This car runs a 2.2 engine and 310bhp so it wasnt as hard to drive on circuit as other Vtec I have driven as it has the larger displacement and more power earlier but only revving to 8500rpms. The car was very quick and quicker than me on the day however I dare not damage the car as it was entrusted to me to being back in one piece - which I did thankfully. Got me thinking about selling something to buy one for sure. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Seen this car on Best Motoring, nice S. Still one for the ladies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 cool would like to have a go round there myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I bet its a great circuit to drive round. The 120R at full speed... one to keep your concentration up. Whats the surface like, and whats it like overall to drive round? (I'm a racing driver and I like to know these things - not that I'll ever get the chance to go and drive there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I bet its a great circuit to drive round. The 120R at full speed... one to keep your concentration up. It would be keeping your attention if you were going round the 120R at full speed, as you'd not have made it round the corner since it's the 130R! Sorry, couldn't resist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 doh ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy Barnes Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Hi, The circuit is awesome although like any large circuit it takes afair few laps to get to grips with. Honda Revs/ JT will have a full write up soon so I best leave it for then. I can say if you ever get the chance...take it Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Yeah yeah yeah Andy, never mind all that. Just tell us when there's going to be a Sumo Supra on the loose in the UK:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee_rz Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 that's it i knew you looked like someone i knew.........yes jesus hello ol holy one nice one fella top time, strokered out f20 must scream i bet, raised rev limiter??, any vids atall anywhere, gorgeous gorgeous car, my girlfriends new toy to be soon.....not that one good going fella, gonna be a star overseas now too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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