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Author Track Days, Where/Cost/When + increased Performance
t.n07
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Registered: 16th Nov 07
Location: Bexleyheath, Kent
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28th Feb 08 at 22:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I live in bexleyheath if anyone knows where that is, about 15 mins away from Dartford where are the nearest tracks to have a tear around in my car and how much will it cost.

Ok lol i only have a 1.2 Corsa B but can someone be kind enough to list the things which i could do in order to compete with standard 1.3/1.4s if thats possible, i can only really think of:
*Air Filter (which gives the best performance under £80)
*Exhaust (Best performance under £150)
*Tyres maybe???
*Weight Lost, where is the best way to start e.g light weigh battery????

any help will be Great Many thanks
Tom
JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Essex Drives: GLC63S
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28th Feb 08 at 22:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
remove everything bar 1 seat is the best way batteys etc is a bit of a waste £ per Kg
suspension is a must
whiteline ARB

drop a 1.6 bhp

airfilted not worth it just get a k&n filter for the box they work better.

i would fook off the cat and get a manifold
Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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28th Feb 08 at 22:47   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Being completely honest and diplomatic, change the car.
AK
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Location: Aberdeen City
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28th Feb 08 at 23:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
a 1.2 8v is just going to be a slow moving chicane on a track to be honest :/

I wouldnt bother spending anything on that engine as its never going to be that fast at all.

Either trade for something that lends itself to being on track, or start making the car handle and stop, before fitting a bigger engine to it.

From past experience..... get rif of the corsa. There are much better cars for taking on track, more parts available for them too.
Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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29th Feb 08 at 14:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
In regards to the closest track to you, it's Brands Hatch.
Superlite Ltd.
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29th Feb 08 at 15:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by t.n07
*Weight Lost, where is the best way to start e.g light weigh battery????



un-sprung weight makes the most difference i.e. wheels are brakes
Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
Location: Lancashire
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29th Feb 08 at 15:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Being completely honest and diplomatic, change the car.
Tom
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29th Feb 08 at 15:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
BTW look here:

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/forumdisplay.php?fid=68
jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
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29th Feb 08 at 16:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If your really up for developing the car, my best suggestion would be put in a 1.6 8v (c or e16se) which will fit in with yout mounts, use the same gearbox etc

then get a set of ate 16b 256mm brakes, strip the interiour and get a decent fixed rate suspension kit like koni or bilstien

will be quick enough to learn then

your most local track will be brands hatch, evening trackday is around £70, or Lydd, which will be cheaper
Graham88
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29th Feb 08 at 17:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
They do evening trackdays

I never knew that

 
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