Craig's Xe track Nova (pb fixed to page 10)

[Dar]

That is a sweet car! Keep up the good work

[8valve-craig]

Thanks for all the positive comments. It's far from perfect, but I knew very little when I started so have learned on the job. It would be a better car if I started again, but that's not going to happen.

Regarding the the tyres I don't use R1R, just put them on as a wet tyre which I hopefully won't use. It made sense as fitting them frees up space, as well as protecting the OZs from damage in storage. My tyre of choice is the Dunlop Direzza 03g, which I have a new set of ready to go on the TH's.

[kevster]

Looks amazing to me , very neat and clean

[Iain]

What made you use the Clio column? Just availability?

Looks like a proper competition car, when is the first outing planned?

Regarding r1r, theyre a good road tyre but wouldn't hammer them in the dry. Should make a good damp/wet tyre for track as very soft.

[RallyMarshal]

I always hated the handbrake cables too so got rid of them and fitted a hydraulic one I had lying around.

Just one thing to mention is that if the car needs an MOT to compete then you need a cable handbrake as a mechanical backup - hydraulic with a line lock / handle lock isnt enough to pass an MOT.

Lots of rallycars picked up and questioned at scrutineering due to this even when they have an MOT.

Thats why I have a vertical hydraulic handbrake and a separate cable handbrake in the Astra.. Just rather you know now if you didnt know than later when you might have issues

Paul..

[8valve-craig]

Hi Paul, thanks but yes I know that already. It will never need an MOT to compete.

[RallyMarshal]

No probs.. Didnt know the rules in racing.

Even on events with no road sections (ie race tracks like Donington) we need to have MOTs..

Paul..

[8valve-craig]

A little more work today, but not a lot. Just re-fitting the dash and making some changes to the wiring. It will stay as it is for now, but after a bit of racing a full loom will be made to do away with anything not required.

[BRoadGhost]

Tidy, but will look more professional with anodised pieces matching (black tbh).

[toymex]

Tidy, but will look more professional with anodised pieces matching (black tbh).

Anodising won't make it any faster ! Function over form is my moto ,can't wait to see how you get on Craig