shiftspark 41 Report post Posted February 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Mike said: Should... I know the handbrake does something to the front lights, just can't remember what Think it puts the drl on when you first set off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted February 27, 2017 4 hours ago, shiftspark said: Think it puts the drl on when you first set off Sounds about right. Anyway, 2 presses of the start button with foot off the clutch and reverse light works for future reference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted February 28, 2017 22 hours ago, Paul said: The letter of the law in terms of number plates is down to sizing and spacing of lettering, colour of plate, font and the legal marks in terms of manufacturer. There's no requirement for the plate to be a particular size as far as I can see. The letters on the 13x7 plate are exactly the same size as on my old rectangular plate, and the letters are spaced exactly the same. The problem is whilst the size of the characters is fine the spacing isn't. The gap between the top and bottom row needs to be 19mm for it to be legal. You can't fit the correct sized characters and spacing on a 7" plate. A 12x6 has small characters altogether (64mm vs 79mm). I still want one though lol... 1 Ade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted March 7, 2017 Really minor change today, wheels were a state so had them refurb'd and re-finished in matte black (apologies for the godawful photo, not my forte). 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 10 hours ago, Paul said: (apologies for the godawful photo, not my forte). you're always going to have that issue with a white car + black wheels 1 TTR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTR 509 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 9 minutes ago, Tareim said: you're always going to have that issue with a white car + black wheels It's such a PITA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 I can't see the wheels. Go for a brighter colour. 2 Mike and GT86-Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 What Lauren said, black wheels just don't work as they get lost with the tyres and arches and any shadows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 Gloss black is much better. I have a set of both. The matt black ones don't really work, but the gloss ones look superb when clean as they catch the light. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 Wait until it's finished. 3 Nicebiscuit, Ade and GT86-Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 Gloss black on mine never stays clean enough for long enough to make a difference @Paul unless you're changing the wheel colour, it's not going to matter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 Time for an update, the most recent modification to the car was totally unplanned Car is being collected tomorrow and taken to RRG Macclesfield for assessment. Great advertisement for trackday insurance everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 9 minutes ago, Paul said: Time for an update, the most recent modification to the car was totally unplanned Car is being collected tomorrow and taken to RRG Macclesfield for assessment. Great advertisement for trackday insurance everyone! So what happened chap, were the aids off? oversteer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 It doesn't look too bad, it certainly looks like it could have came off worse. Hopefully not too pricey to fix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 @Ade Basically, the track was drying off, Will had stiffened my suspension a bit, I had all the aids off, was braking later and later and later for Wigglers, pretty sure this time I broke too late, made the left ok then on the right the back end just let go, car swung 180 degrees and my ass was in the barrier before I knew much about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Paul said: @Ade Basically, the track was drying off, Will had stiffened my suspension a bit, I had all the aids off, was braking later and later and later for Wigglers, pretty sure this time I broke too late, made the left ok then on the right the back end just let go, car swung 180 degrees and my ass was in the barrier before I knew much about it. If only there was an unlike button bad luck chap, but doesn look too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, Ade said: If only there was an unlike button bad luck chap, but doesn look too bad. I'm hoping not. It's already cost me ~£500 in recovery, storage and transport fees just to get it to RRG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTR 509 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, Paul said: I'm hoping not. It's already cost me ~£500 in recovery, storage and transport fees just to get it to RRG. Ouch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 1 hour ago, TTR said: Ouch! As I stated above, track insurance people! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 Is there anyone on this site who HASN'T binned their car on a trackday? (And no Lauren - you don't count because 'race driver') Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Mark-in-Stoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTR 509 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 Just now, Nicebiscuit said: Is there anyone on this site who HASN'T binned their car on a trackday? (And no Lauren - you don't count because 'race driver') Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think pretty much everyone at Blyton apart from 2 people, haven't binned their cars on track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, Nicebiscuit said: Is there anyone on this site who HASN'T binned their car on a trackday? (And no Lauren - you don't count because 'race driver') Lauren has come close - Croft one year I think? I've hit plenty of things on track, nothing solid and nothing more than a couple scuff marks. @Paul - I'm with Rob in that it doesn't look too bad so hopefully the repair bill isn't too bad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Nicebiscuit said: Is there anyone on this site who HASN'T binned their car on a trackday? (And no Lauren - you don't count because 'race driver') Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I've not and don't plan on doing so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerastes 204 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 Insurance would clarify that as a write off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 3 hours ago, Nicebiscuit said: Is there anyone on this site who HASN'T binned their car on a trackday? (And no Lauren - you don't count because 'race driver') Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I've not and don't plan on doing so I dont think anyone plans to bin their car on track! 😂 Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
