Heard about an app for the iphone 4 called trackcam, so got it and gave it a try (as was thinking of getting a better track day camera but for £2.49 you can not really go wrong). Gave it a trial run in the Jag and it looks pretty good for the money:
Sunday 29 January 2012
Wednesday 25 January 2012
DINOCing
Well, had the time so tried to put some DINOC on the rear wheel arches:
Was not very happy with my attempt so ripped it off and decided to DINOC the centre tunnel parts instead:
Am pleased with the result:
Was not very happy with my attempt so ripped it off and decided to DINOC the centre tunnel parts instead:
Am pleased with the result:
Sill covers on.
Well, thought I would add some CF sill covers for 2 reasons really:
1. They will help protect the sills from scratches and chips as I get in and out.
2. More importantly, I think they look really good!
Anyway, just used some velcro tape, as that way I can remove them easily if I do not get on with them.
Anyway, a few pics:
Before:
After:
Am thinking of putting some CF DINOC on the rear arches to protect them a bit too, so may well get on with that this afternoon if I feel like it.
1. They will help protect the sills from scratches and chips as I get in and out.
2. More importantly, I think they look really good!
Anyway, just used some velcro tape, as that way I can remove them easily if I do not get on with them.
Anyway, a few pics:
Before:
After:
Am thinking of putting some CF DINOC on the rear arches to protect them a bit too, so may well get on with that this afternoon if I feel like it.
Sunday 22 January 2012
Current Cars
Well, apart from the daily driver (Jag XF) we have 2 'toys' in the garage, and they are very different:
Porsche 911 (996) with GT3 kit, LSD, Sports exhaust, sports interior etc etc
This is a very easy and nice car to drive, as the wife likes using it too!!
Westfield SEIW, with a 184bhp DOHC VX engine, running on Jenvey throttle bodies and all the other bells and whistles you need! I was looking for a while at what to get to replace the R1 MK INDY (which I sold last March), thought about all sorts of options, such as a supercharged VX220 but decided on the Westfield as I remember the fun I had in the R1 MK INDY on tracks. The Westfield is FAR superior in every way to the MK INDY, as the previous owner was very fastidious and made an excellent job of the car. Anyway, a few pictures:
Been out in it a few times and am VERY impressed with the speed and the way it handles. had to lower the driver's seat a few inches and I fit in it so much better now. Was thinking of raising the steering wheel too but I do not think it needs it, but we will see.
Went out for a bit today:
Still not fully used to it yet but getting more and more confident now! May need to look at a new camera mind as this was taken with an old Oregon Scientific action cam.
Been thinking of a few things to do to improve the car slightly (in my opinion):
1. DINOC the tunnel top and side panels, and maybe even the rear bulkhead?
2. Maybe change the shift light from the single light, to a sequential version, as in this link SHIFT LIGHT.
Anyway, that is all for now and will update as I progress with it.
Porsche 911 (996) with GT3 kit, LSD, Sports exhaust, sports interior etc etc
Westfield SEIW, with a 184bhp DOHC VX engine, running on Jenvey throttle bodies and all the other bells and whistles you need! I was looking for a while at what to get to replace the R1 MK INDY (which I sold last March), thought about all sorts of options, such as a supercharged VX220 but decided on the Westfield as I remember the fun I had in the R1 MK INDY on tracks. The Westfield is FAR superior in every way to the MK INDY, as the previous owner was very fastidious and made an excellent job of the car. Anyway, a few pictures:
Been out in it a few times and am VERY impressed with the speed and the way it handles. had to lower the driver's seat a few inches and I fit in it so much better now. Was thinking of raising the steering wheel too but I do not think it needs it, but we will see.
Went out for a bit today:
Still not fully used to it yet but getting more and more confident now! May need to look at a new camera mind as this was taken with an old Oregon Scientific action cam.
Been thinking of a few things to do to improve the car slightly (in my opinion):
1. DINOC the tunnel top and side panels, and maybe even the rear bulkhead?
2. Maybe change the shift light from the single light, to a sequential version, as in this link SHIFT LIGHT.
Anyway, that is all for now and will update as I progress with it.
Some of my previous cars!
Well as I said here are a few of my previous cars (and yes, I do have a VERY understanding wife!)
Ford Sierra RS COSWORTH (3 door)
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 6:
Mk1 Escort:
Yet another Mk1 Escort (bubble arched with an XE engine). I stripped this down to re-do a lot of the bodywork etc but lost interest and therefore sold it in bits!
Ford Sierra RS500 (build number 56). Nice car, however melted a piston and so sold it!
Yet another MK1 Escort, however this one had a 426bhp engine in it! Was EPIC in a straight line in the dry (once the big old T4 turbo had spun up), but a nightmare in the wet!!
Ford Escort Harrier (this was a nice and quick car, especially with the 197bhp HPE engine in it!), I spent a lot of time and effort on this car, as when bought it was a little bit rough round the edges! This was the car that made me learn how to weld and paint, as well as shout and swear a LOT!
TVR Cerbera 4.2. Awesome car, however the visibility for someone my height (6ft 2") was not the greatest. was brilliant in a straight line (in the dry) but you always thought it was going to hurt you any minute!
MK INDY with an R1 motorbike engine. I swapped my EVO 6 for this as wanted something to use on tracks that would not cost the earth to run (and repair if anything went wrong). I had this for about 2 years and managed to get in 5 track days, as well as some good weekend blasts. I did a fiar bit to this car, such as fitting the paddleshift. Would I have another motorbike powered car, for the amount I managed to use it on the track.......no!
I have had a fair few more 'toy cars' than this and will try to get them uploaded too!
Ford Sierra RS COSWORTH (3 door)
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 6:
Mk1 Escort:
Another Mk1 Escort:
Ford Sierra RS500 (build number 56). Nice car, however melted a piston and so sold it!
Yet another MK1 Escort, however this one had a 426bhp engine in it! Was EPIC in a straight line in the dry (once the big old T4 turbo had spun up), but a nightmare in the wet!!
Ford Escort Harrier (this was a nice and quick car, especially with the 197bhp HPE engine in it!), I spent a lot of time and effort on this car, as when bought it was a little bit rough round the edges! This was the car that made me learn how to weld and paint, as well as shout and swear a LOT!
Ford Escort MK2 RS2000 X Pack:
MK2 RS2000 with a Cosworth turbo engine:
TVR Cerbera 4.2. Awesome car, however the visibility for someone my height (6ft 2") was not the greatest. was brilliant in a straight line (in the dry) but you always thought it was going to hurt you any minute!
MK INDY with an R1 motorbike engine. I swapped my EVO 6 for this as wanted something to use on tracks that would not cost the earth to run (and repair if anything went wrong). I had this for about 2 years and managed to get in 5 track days, as well as some good weekend blasts. I did a fiar bit to this car, such as fitting the paddleshift. Would I have another motorbike powered car, for the amount I managed to use it on the track.......no!
Saturday 21 January 2012
Introduction
Never written a blog before and thought I would give it a go. Decided to do one about my cars and stuff and see where it goes from there.
I will start later by uploading details of some previous cars I have had and then get on to my current cars, what I have done to them and all that.....
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