985cc Turbocharged Nova Sprint Car

[novarally]

Good to see it coming along so well Colin.

Sorry if it's been mentioned but I guess your using the iscv for ALS ?

It hasn't been mentioned as far as I can recall......during the time it was owned/developed by BTEC Racing there had been plans to run ALS, but he never got any further than installing all the gubbins to get it operational.

At the moment that part of the mapping is de-activated as it needs some tinkering to get it spot on.

[novarally]

Looking good Colin, is the driver now on a crash diet to save weight?

I know I'm on a crash diet for NATS................

Can't wait to see the transformation inn the flesh next month hopefully at NATS

Keep up the good work

I've sustained myself so far today on just 6 x McVities chocolate digestives, so I'm making an effort on that front.........but I fear now I shall almost certainly relapse and eat properly.

[novarally]

looking good, where's the extra weight come from then? just in paint?

Certainly extra layers of paint/lacquer are a factor. It did end up getting lavished with more of both than I intended.

But I've also had to go back to the original doors, rather than the composite items, which has resulted in a small increase.

My calculations for a lower weight also included losing the windscreen rubber, as I intended to replace the 'screen with a bonded in item, which hasn't happened yet due to the costs.

There are still a few places where I can shave some weight for no money, but I am now refusing to spend any more cash......

[Jonlem]

It hasn't been mentioned as far as I can recall......during the time it was owned/developed by BTEC Racing there had been plans to run ALS, but he never got any further than installing all the gubbins to get it operational.

At the moment that part of the mapping is de-activated as it needs some tinkering to get it spot on.

Good stuff, probably best not to hurt the engine much but a little ALS would probably help the response, saying that I have no idea what it goes like so I must come along to a sprint day and see for myself.

All the best for the weekend, hope it goes well !

[novarally]

All loaded up and (I hope!) ready to race...........















I'm still not sure about the clutch and the new front brakes, but I haven't had time to take it anywhere to properly test them, so the first practice tomorrow morning will have to do.

I'm taking the old Wilwood brakes with me, just in case I have to do a swap in the paddock.

[peester]

wow, nice quick turnaround that has been. Looking great. People will wonder where this has come from and maybe where the BTEC red n yellow famous 1.0T has gone .

[scott.parker]

Looks really nice now mate, i wish you the best for tomo and hope it goes well mate, and the weather is good for you at the event.

Scott

[istf]

Very nice! Waiting for the first hillclimb videos!

[M Sutton]

Looks great!good luck tomorrow mate

[SimonTW]

Good stuff Colin. It's looking amazing. All the best for the weekend. Looking forward to seeing some pictures and footage after the event!