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Just bought this ex-race car..anyone recognise it?
puma931 - 26/4/12 at 10:30 AM

Does any on recognise this ex-race car (last raced in 2006 I think).



Also, do most cars have an engine fan and eectric fan, or just electric?
I am in the process of fiting new fibreglass panels, rebuilt engine andplan to trackday it, as I don't have the time or money to race

Hope to be at Donington on 23/24 June to watch the racing.

Cheers

Mathew

puma931 - 26/4/12 at 03:20 PM

305 hits, so I gues no one recognises it

How abour the question on cooling... for trackdays should I use engine fan + electric (current setup) or just electric?

Norfolkluegojnr - 26/4/12 at 03:33 PM

i'll jump in then

I'd always use an electric fan, and preferably on a thermostat switch. That way you can run the engine up to temp. Crossflows do benefit from being kept cool, water wetter is a useful additive, and make sure you don't have any air in your hoses if your on track.

D Beddows - 26/4/12 at 03:36 PM

I recognise it - just can't remember who owned it What do the stickers say on the side of the scuttle?

puma931 - 26/4/12 at 03:44 PM

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Originally posted by D Beddows
I recognise it - just can't remember who owned it What do the stickers say on the side of the scuttle?


Huntingdon Coachworks

ernie - 26/4/12 at 05:10 PM

If your just using it on track, an electric fan will suffice.
i use just a manual switch, mainly for cooling on the grid, once going fan is redundant

D Beddows - 26/4/12 at 08:59 PM

lol, it's going to annoy me this - I do remember the car (it was ok, never really at the front of the field mind you or I'd probably remember better!)........ didn't come with a seat for the 'larger' gentleman did it?

Wish I knew what happened to the 1st car I built, it last raced about the same time as I recall - rotting in someones garage I suspect, unloved and unwanted Mind you the 2nd one is also rotting in someones garage as well but at least I know who's! lol

iank - 26/4/12 at 09:12 PM

If you only use it on the track you don't really need either, a fan should only come on when you're sitting for a long period in traffic.

steveiow - 29/4/12 at 08:07 PM

You dont need a fan.

puma931 - 2/5/12 at 08:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by steveiow
You dont need a fan.


Great web site Steve.... I want to go racing now!

steveiow - 2/5/12 at 10:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by puma931
quote:
Originally posted by steveiow
You dont need a fan.


Great web site Steve.... I want to go racing now!


I try to keep it updated. Hopefully get a few more race reports on there soon with some good results as well if possible.

puma931 - 30/6/12 at 10:17 PM

Found a race number for my car. In 2004 and 2005 with was no. 62
Any ideas who owned it, as I would like to know a bit more about it and also the paint code for the chassis and roll cage.....

puma931 - 30/6/12 at 10:45 PM

quote:
Originally posted by puma931
Found a race number for my car. In 2004 and 2005 with was no. 62
Any ideas who owned it, as I would like to know a bit more about it and also the paint code for the chassis and roll cage.....


I think it might be Pete Brown who posted some slow times in 2005 (Silverstone 1.57.45 and Snetteron 1.42.33)

[Edited on 30/6/12 by puma931]

puma931 - 16/7/12 at 09:41 AM

Quick update.

Removed rear pannel and tried to replace it with a fibre glass item, but it would not fit, so I fitted a new sheet of ally. I have also turned the underside of the car into a trailer as I don't have space for a real trailer.



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1) Fit rear wings
2) Fit rear lights
3) Check the old escort engine and remove engine fan
4) Find a private road for a shake down (any ideas where I could go in Derby? I know a farmer nearby but his drive is on 0.5 mile).
5) Fit some Yoko 048 tyres and give it a good clean
6) Book a trackday

adamwilkinson - 10/10/12 at 09:20 PM

Looks like the old huntingdon regional college car that i used to race against between 1999-2001. Driven at the time by malcom mitton.

Hope this helps

Adam