Riceburner 284 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Well,with the new season just around the corner.It was time to blow the cobwebs off the old girl and do some prep work. My trusted Techs fitted a oil catch tank A gauge pod with oil,pressure,temp & coolant temp gauges A BEE-R Rev limiter with Launch control.A interesting bit of kit which cuts the ignition rather than the fuel to keep engine temps down for better protection.Launch control is activated by handbrake switch. Can be adjusted to suit a hard or soft cut & produces some rather loud bangs & flame throwing out of the back end. 2 Polishingpedlar and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Now this is why I am building my TSS car . Only problem is, I don't have any trusted Techs to help me! 2 Riceburner and Neal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 I'll be washing mine... that's about it for prep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polishingpedlar 49 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 I'll be washing mine... that's about it for prep And pump tyres up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Not sure if the knock sensor on your engine is the same as in the 3S-GTE but there has been cases in the GT4 world of the Bee-r limiters killing them, especially on the hard cut setting... Not that it'll be an issue for you to get a new one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 And pump tyres up? I guess so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Not sure if the knock sensor on your engine is the same as in the 3S-GTE but there has been cases in the GT4 world of the Bee-r limiters killing them, especially on the hard cut setting... Not that it'll be an issue for you to get a new one I thought Betty was loud enough anyway without added pops and bangs? I think you are right Jamie,it will cause issues if overused or misused like anything.If used as designed and not just for the party piece it will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffinnn 11 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Can i stick one of those rev limiters on the 86 to scare other people at traffic lights? Car sounds like it will be great fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted March 26, 2015 All ready for the weekend at snetterton Can't wait to get in the saddle again It's likely going to a bit damp Sunday Yaaaaay for front wheel drive 2 Keethos and Jamie_GRMN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 30, 2015 You said it was likely to get a bit damp on Sunday Rich.... Oh how right you were, you just forgot to mention the torrential bit and the wind, thunder and lightning.. still, I enjoyed watching, even if I did get soaked!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted March 31, 2015 Nigel - it was even worse as a spectator ! The most popular place in the paddock was Maz's marquee... many thanks to Maz for bringing it and his helpers for keeping it groundside in the wind.. Rich - car looked good and Paula as usual looked better.. Spec K 1 rob275 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 A bit of work on the rear of the celica this weekend with addition of adjustable rear arms and polybushed trailing arms.The rubber bushes we're crumbling causing a lot of movement in the rear hubs.Should help with the understeer and now has fully adjustable camber and toe with ease. 1 Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 Looking good, Rich . . did Paula use the frypan on you when you told her the cost?Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 25, 2015 What a great design by Toyota there.. much better than the beam design all front wheel drive cars seem to have these days.Now you have all that adjustment what will you do? Rear Toe on a FWD car really makes a big difference to the handling and stability under all circumstances!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Looking good, Rich . . did Paula use the frypan on you when you told her the cost?Spec KShe doesnt know yet LOL but not bad price for those arms £260,so not much more than a bush kit which involves a lot more work. 1 Special K reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 What a great design by Toyota there.. much better than the beam design all front wheel drive cars seem to have these days.Now you have all that adjustment what will you do? Rear Toe on a FWD car really makes a big difference to the handling and stability under all circumstances!!I am running 3 degrees of camber & slight toe out to improve the understear and we will see how she fares at cadwell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 What wheels is that on? They suit it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Toe out on the rear of a front wheel drive car???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Toe out on the rear of a front wheel drive car???? that should help turn in response/reduce understeer/induce oversteer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 27, 2015 I tried it on my sprint Lancia beta years ago. It became undriveable off the throttle. The back end used to just wander around like it was on drag slicks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 there's your problem, you're off the throttle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 Well at least Cadwell is a nice easy circuit to try it on. Guess it's a case of suck it and see, not sure about toe out though, but you'll have to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 27, 2015 Is Cadwell the circuit with the ramp where the car takes off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted October 27, 2015 Is Cadwell the circuit with the ramp where the car takes off? nope, not at all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
