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Black 56 plate crossing tower bridge with a single exit exhaust crossing tower bridge just now

I believe that there are some aftermarket ones in the for sale section at the moment, otherwise zmanalex would be able to help you out

Really looking forward to British GT, DTM and Blancpain this year. Work should hopefully be sending me to some of the classic events too, whislt they don’t feature the most amazing drivers the machinery there is pure pornography

OE53XXX Very tidy Zer spotted in the car park at the members meeting! I hope you managed to escape the mud!!

Im the same when I’ve got the dog in the car! Nope was just having dinner with a mate, I’m up there quite a lot as Work brings me to Silverstone pretty regularly!

Opposite 185 in Towcester about 6pm, thanks for letting me out of that junction!!

That was me! I’ve only seen a couple round this neck of the woods, nice zed matey!

I just don't really see the point.. if you want F1 levels of performance why not just buy an F1 car? As a common man, I highly doubt it's a dilemma that I'll ever face!

It it were me it would be either a 997 or more realistically a 981with a pdk gearbox as it is absolutely sublime. The current gen evoras are decent cars, even though lotus seem to insist on releasing a new variant on a weekly basis! Other than that all I can think of is the F-Type or perhaps a corvette?

Hi Paul, Please don't take this as me attempting to scupper your sale - quite the opposite. Just to make you aware, there is currently a large number of counterfeit Takata belts on the market which may be why nobody appears to be biting on this. To put a potential purchaser at ease, I recommend posting a picture of the FIA homologation label and hologram to demonstrate that this is a genuine product. I've attached a sample image below. Since 2013, the FIA has mandated that many safety devices (belts, race suits, helmets, fuel bladders, HANS etc) must carry an FIA hologram. This is to fight counterfeiting and to ensure manufacturers consistently produce quality products to protect consumers. Statement regarding counterfeit belts on the Takata website here: https://www.takataracing.com/landing.php Good luck with the sale!

Agreed! It's times like this that all of the years spent at law school prove themselves worthwhile!

Welcome to the forum

Gave it some thought and I'm going to stick to my original plan of fitting a like for like revup engine and get a refund As it turns out, on further inspection the engine was damaged anyway After all, if you're going to do something take some time, spend the money and do it properly Don't worry, I like to think I'm reasonably honest and after buying a few questionable cars in my youth, I couldn't mislead someone if i came to sell!

I may be able to help you with this OP. I had one delivered on monday (ordered a revup but got sent this instead) As the people I bought it from messed me around endlessly, I'm not feeling hopeful of a refund so will probably look to sell it PM me and I'll give you some info

Thanks Alex, much appreciated!

So after a couple of months of messing around, nearly three weeks after the original delivery date, an engine finally turned up. Whilst the engine itself was the barest I've ever seen (they even removed the spark plugs and pulleys) the largest problem is that it isn't what it's supposed to be. I ordered a revup and on comparison with the old engine, its obvious they aren't the same. My question is as above, what exactly have I been sent? I'm reluctant to part with this as it was an utter nightmare to get and it's obviously been rebuilt recently. Am I right in thinking if it's a DE, with some ECU tinkering it should be ok, but if its a HR its game over? Thanks in advance everyone

Thanks for the positive answers, as there seems to be a bit of interest here, over the next week or so I'll put something more comprehensive together in a separate thread. For now I'll cover the following points, but if anyone would like information on a specific subject area please let me know and I'll put a few bits together. -Helmets (more detail than previous post) -HANS (more detail than previous post) -Race Suits, nomex underwear, boots and gloves -Seats -Belts -Roll cages I work at Brands Hatch and spend the majority of my life at race tracks so I'm available to discuss specific questions by phone or in person.

Thanks, and apologies for going on a bit! No need to sell up, could be a good opportunity to build the car into a proper track car and maybe even do some racing!

As I mentioned at the start of these post; belts, seats, and roll cages are beyond the scope of my expertise however I can do some digging and come back to everyone with something concrete. Whilst I could probably offer an informed opinion at this stage, I do not want to get something wrong which could compromise someones safety. Apologies for the multitude of posts, but this is a complicated subject area and the above is just the tip of the iceberg. I know the above is well known information, but as I'm sure most can appreciate, if it helps one person, its worth it. If anyone has any questions, feel free to PM me and I'll send over my number or reply to this thread and I'll try to stay on top of it, however I may be a tad slow with Le Mans coming up. In the meantime, I've sent some emails to people far more intelligent and better paid than myself with regards to the roll cage discussion, seats and belts

HANS Devices The following information is to help people make an informed decision by explaining some basic principles and FIA jargon: With regards to HANS devices, development on them started in the 1980s and they were first introduced in the early 2000s (first in NASCAR, then F1 and mandatory for UK motorsport as of 2016). As of 2010, all HANS devices are manufactured to the FIA 8858-2010 standard. This applies to both the HANS device and also the anchor posts on the helmet. A common complaint is that they limit head movement. Frankly this is not the case. We developed ours with the Andros Trophy to ensure this wasn't a problem. For those unfamiliar with that series, have a look at this video and you'll see what I mean! Another common complaint is that they don't offer a much protection. For those with this opinion, please watch this video. Whilst I recognise that you need to be running with a harness to be able to use a HANS device, if you have a harness, please use one. They start at £200 + VAT and will save your life in an accident. There are a variety of angles and sizes available. In terms of size, this is down to the individual, however medium will generally suffice as large is only for russian lumberjacks. With regards to angle, 30 degrees is for single seaters (F1, GP2, GP3 etc). For sports cars, touring cars you need a 20 degrees. It is essential that you use the correct angle with your car as the belts will slip off the legs on the HANS device and it will also be extremely uncomfortable. All HANS devices we manufacture are designed to work with both two and three inch belts. I can't comment on other manufacturers, but I can find out. How the HANS device works is that it prevents over extension of the neck in a frontal accident (30 degrees either side of zero). There is no lateral impact protection from a HANS device or the simpson hybrid. This comes from the 'halo' on the seat. They halo is the winglets on either side of an FIA seat. Like I said regarding helmets, please only purchase these from a reputable retailer or direct from manufacturer. A small saving is not worth potentially sacrificing your safety.

HELMETS The following information is to help people make an informed decision by explaining some basic principles and FIA jargon: One thing I see frequently is people using motorcycle helmets in cars on track days. This will often tick the box with the organiser, however a motorcycle helmet and a motorsport helmet are vastly different when it comes to protection. A bike helmet is designed to withstand one big impact (your head hitting the ground when you come off the bike). A motorsport helmet is designed to protect from multiple impacts (rolling a car for example). Furthermore, motorcycle helmets offer no fire protection and are incompatible with anchor posts for the HANS device. Under no circumstances should someone ever attempt to drill holes in a helmet to fit HANS anchor posts. When it comes to choosing a full face helmet or an open face helmet, an open face helmet will be a bit cheaper and less claustrophobic, however you have a far higher level of protection with a full face helmet. I personally know several drivers whose lives have been saved by a full face helmet, this video playlist on youtube (video 1 is the shunt caused by a failure on the car, video 2 is the remains of the drivers helmet) I am aware that which helmet to choose is confusing, the best thing to do is to visit somewhere and try the helmet on for real that way you can be sure it's comfortable, and it fits correctly. Remember a helmet should be a snug fit with some compression in the cheeks. Only buy from an official distributor or direct from the manufacturer don't be tempted by a fleabay bargin. How do you know what your buying hasn't been involved in a huge accident or is genuine product. It is your safety, its worth your time and money. These sound like obvious things, but they are mistakes made frequently. When buying a helmet, there are a number of different safety standards (homologations). They are: -FIA 8860 [Highest safety standard required for F1, WEC, etc. Unlike all other homologations, this helmet is HANS compatible without a separate certification] -FIA 8859 [New homologation introduced last year, does not include HANS compatibility on its own as this only refers to impact and heat protection] -Snell 2010 [Older homologation from the USA, again it only refers to impact and heat protection] -Snell 2005 [Really old homologation from the USA and will be redundant in UK motorsport in 2019] -FIA 8858-2010 [Current HANS device safety homologation, with no expiry date] -FIA 8858-2002 [Previous HANS device homologation, with no expiry date] Whilst FIA 8860 helmets offer the best protection, they are predictably the most expensive (budget £2000 + VAT), from now on we'll just look at the other homologations. What I would recommend purchasing is a helmet with FIA 8859 and FIA 8858-2010. What this means is the helmet is HANS device compatible (it will come with pre drilled holes for the anchor posts) and will have an adequate level of protection. This standard is ludicrously difficult to pass. It took us over a year to certify our large size helmets, and other large manufacturers are still trying! Whilst it doesn't offer as much protection as the top spec 8860 helmets, its very close in terms of safety but much cheaper. These helmets start at approx £300 + VAT.

marzman, this isn't a boring topic in the slightest, however I am biased as I work for one of the three companies which manufacture the HANS device and deal with these questions on a daily basis. My specialist subject area is specifically on driver safety equipment (helmets, HANS, race suits etc), however if people bear with me I can source some information on seats and roll cages due through some of the people we work with For now, I do not want comment on things I'm not positive about as I would hate to get something wrong which could compromise someones safety. In general there is a shockingly low level of basic safety when it comes to track days. This comes from a lack of real scrutiny but mainly lack of education. As that statement applies to motorsport as well as trackdays we are working with the MSA, FIA and other international governing bodies to improve the level of education, but Rome wasn't built in a day! As I have a lot of information to share, I’ll break things down in separate posts.

Regarding Brands GP prices, they have a limit on the number of days that can use it per year (12 I think) due to noise. Essentially part of the GP loop backs onto a housing estate. Why someone would move in next door to one of the counties oldest race tracks and complain about the noise is beyond me, but as a result of the limitation it's really a case of supply and demand.

I've driven at Brands, Donington, Silverstone, Snetterton, and Spa (the latter isn't quite the UK but close enough). I think Brands is my favourite, however I am biased as it's less than 2 miles away from home and as a result have done many a track day there. Silverstone really doesn't do it for me, I think you need something properly quick with tons of aero to really appreciate it, however at least if you fall off you won't hit anything, unlike Cadwell which is why I haven't driven there. Personally I find Rockingham rather depressing!

This is proving to be considerably more difficult than i initially anticipated!