Johnnytempest's 850.

JT · Sunday 9th October 2011, 13:33

just for the sake of it and to keep my spirits up,
I put some more bits on the car today

then I started to investigate why the seat seemed to be down on 1 side

and found this:

a crease in the tunnel behind the handbrake

figuring the cage runs above that area,fingers crossed its not a problem.
I still think she gonna need a visit to a jig though........ho hum

I'm off to the fridge for multiple lagers! lol

**p fandango** · Sunday 9th October 2011, 14:34

i think the seat fix is easy, keep off the pies & a bit of exercise won't hurt

i'm sure it'll be alright, probably just needs a bit of strengthening in the floor pan

**Jim S70R** · Sunday 9th October 2011, 19:51

She's looking good mate.

**Rydell** · Sunday 9th October 2011, 20:35

Just finished reading this thread from the start. I was referred here from T5D5 where I was asking for info on developing a T5 for racing!

Thought I was being clever doing something nobody else had done! Oh well, found this thread really interesting and loads of useful info on what im currently doing. The car is in the strip down and cage fabrication stage at the moment. I can see it taking a good year to 18 months to finish!

I am looking to enter the Clasisc Sports Car Club future classics series, but the regs appear to be roughly the same as Project 8, so development will probably be pretty close to your car.

I will start a thread shortly.

**claymore** · Sunday 9th October 2011, 20:38

Originally Posted by Rydell

Just finished reading this thread from the start. I was referred here from T5D5 where I was asking for info on developing a T5 for racing!

Thought I was being clever doing something nobody else had done! Oh well, found this thread really interesting and loads of useful info on what im currently doing. The car is in the strip down and cage fabrication stage at the moment. I can see it taking a good year to 18 months to finish!

I am looking to enter the Clasisc Sports Car Club future classics series, but the regs appear to be roughly the same as Project 8, so development will probably be pretty close to your car.

I will start a thread shortly.

Glad to see you took my advice

, ohh and welcome over

JT · Sunday 9th October 2011, 20:55

Originally Posted by Rydell

Just finished reading this thread from the start. I was referred here from T5D5 where I was asking for info on developing a T5 for racing!

Thought I was being clever doing something nobody else had done! Oh well, found this thread really interesting and loads of useful info on what im currently doing. The car is in the strip down and cage fabrication stage at the moment. I can see it taking a good year to 18 months to finish!

I am looking to enter the Clasisc Sports Car Club future classics series, but the regs appear to be roughly the same as Project 8, so development will probably be pretty close to your car.

I will start a thread shortly.

Welome,

"doing something nobody else had done!" thats sounds farmiliar?? lol
that would be cool to see 2 out there, You building an 854 or 855?

once the cage is in,putting it back together doesn't really take that long,depending on spec of course.

I'll look forward to reading your thread.

JT

**Rydell** · Sunday 9th October 2011, 21:00

854!
The spec will include:
KW Suspension
Uprated brakes (not sure which way to go yet)
TD Pro 1.2 17" with suitable tyres
Gripper diff
Looking for around 270 - 300bhp
Cage, seat etc
Full 1995 BTCC livery!

dejavou or what

Keep up the good work.

JT · Sunday 9th October 2011, 21:19

Originally Posted by Rydell

854!
The spec will include:
KW Suspension
Uprated brakes (not sure which way to go yet)
TD Pro 1.2 17" with suitable tyres
Gripper diff
Looking for around 270 - 300bhp
Cage, seat etc
Full 1995 BTCC livery!

dejavou or what

Keep up the good work.

all sounds good to me!! lol
Chuck in turbo tuner and you'll get around 280bhp,even as standard!

have you raced before?

**Volvostorm** · Sunday 9th October 2011, 21:42

1995 they had the estates!

Nice upgrades though, I have them too

**p fandango** · Sunday 9th October 2011, 21:47

Originally Posted by Pault5estate

1995 they had the estates!

estates were used 1994

**Volvostorm** · Sunday 9th October 2011, 21:53

Sorry, I got mixedup, mine is a '95 car replicating a '94 car

JT · Sunday 9th October 2011, 21:55

where as mine is a 94 replicating a 95!!

**Rydell** · Monday 10th October 2011, 18:00

And mines a 95 in bits hoping one day to look something like the 95!

Has your race season ended now then JT?

Would be interested to know if you plan any winter testing.

**Rydell** · Monday 10th October 2011, 18:22

Originally Posted by johnnytempest

all sounds good to me!! lol
Chuck in turbo tuner and you'll get around 280bhp,even as standard!

have you raced before?

Not circuit racing as such, but used to sprint a Clio 172 Cup.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_iSKcHUYyA&feature=related[/ame]

If you start at 2:50 it gives you an idea of what sprinting the Clio was like!

JT · Monday 10th October 2011, 18:37

Originally Posted by Rydell

And mines a 95 in bits hoping one day to look something like the 95!

Has your race season ended now then JT?

Would be interested to know if you plan any winter testing.

This year is over for me, only 1 more meeting at Brands on the 12th Nov.
The car wont be ready for that (although I will be there!), but as soon as its back in piece,I'll be testing, dont worry about that! lol

Good Vids,shame about the roll, but thats motorsport!
Your not really a stanger to a race car then,this was my first year,only got my licence the day before my first race! lol
I had better pull my finger out or you'll be off in the distance!

**The Flying Moose** · Monday 10th October 2011, 19:12

Nearly there mate!

Question... do you need door cards for MOT? Is yours still MOT'd?

JT · Monday 10th October 2011, 19:18

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

Nearly there mate!

Question... do you need door cards for MOT? Is yours still MOT'd?

allo mate!

No idea??????
Mine is sorn,so no need for the MOT

why do u ask?

JT

**The Flying Moose** · Monday 10th October 2011, 19:30

Originally Posted by johnnytempest

allo mate!

No idea??????
Mine is sorn,so no need for the MOT

why do u ask?

JT

Cheers

Just wondering... might have a few plans up my sleeve thats all.

Will be revealed at a later stage one decisions made and work carried out

**Jamest5r** · Monday 10th October 2011, 19:31

Sorry for the late reply JT, i gave The Moose a couple of spare lamba's i had he might still have one to donate to you

JT · Monday 10th October 2011, 19:32

Originally Posted by The Flying Moose

Cheers

Just wondering... might have a few plans up my sleeve thats all.

Will be revealed at a later stage one decisions made and work carried out

oh no! you cant leave it like that!
spill the beans!!!!!

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