Formula Renault BARC - Page 19

Redracer77 · 13 Dec 2007, 15:32 (Ref:2088020)

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Originally Posted by Bob Pearson

James,
Having just brought 2 FR2000's I am pretty sure there is no such thing as a good price, unless you are the seller !!

Whose did you buy bob?

JHMotorsport · 13 Dec 2007, 15:36 (Ref:2088021)

Ha ha, I completely agree Bob!
Just using the old economies of scale rule that very rarely, (but sometimes) can apply to motorsport too ;-)

Bob Pearson · 13 Dec 2007, 15:40 (Ref:2088022)

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Originally Posted by Redracer77

Whose did you buy bob?

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Bob Pearson · 13 Dec 2007, 15:46 (Ref:2088025)

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Originally Posted by Bob Pearson

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Sorry about the short reply, nothing to hide. One is an ax AKA car run privately for a year and the other an EX RSR car also run privately for a year. The scary thing is that I was told on good authority, a day after purchases were complete that a guy from Scandanvia was offering sums of money for cars in this country which would have resulted in us making £5k in 2 days. Easy to feel tempted and lose focus on what you are meant to be doing !!

7UpJordan · 13 Dec 2007, 20:23 (Ref:2088182)

I'm starting motor racing for the first time next year, I have a National B Licence to hand and I'm considering either Formula Ford or Formula Renault BARC as my starting point, anybody here race in FR BARC? I'm considering racing a couple of races in arrive and drive deals as I haven't got the budget yet to enter a full season, but I am looking to start as a pay-driver in a team to get a feel for the sport and just basically get started.

I've been the the Formula Ford sampler day and there's a couple of teams that I have expressed an interest in racing for, but I am also considering Formula Renault BARC as I believe someone said on this forum it is cheaper than Formula Ford. What would I be expecting to spend for an arrive and drive race? According to the brochure on Renaultsport's website an arrive and drive starts from £1,500.

Thanks

Bob Pearson · 14 Dec 2007, 08:40 (Ref:2088519)

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Originally Posted by 7UpJordan

I'm starting motor racing for the first time next year, I have a National B Licence to hand and I'm considering either Formula Ford or Formula Renault BARC as my starting point, anybody here race in FR BARC? I'm considering racing a couple of races in arrive and drive deals as I haven't got the budget yet to enter a full season, but I am looking to start as a pay-driver in a team to get a feel for the sport and just basically get started.

I've been the the Formula Ford sampler day and there's a couple of teams that I have expressed an interest in racing for, but I am also considering Formula Renault BARC as I believe someone said on this forum it is cheaper than Formula Ford. What would I be expecting to spend for an arrive and drive race? According to the brochure on Renaultsport's website an arrive and drive starts from £1,500.

Thanks

I think the enormous registration fee will make BARC Renault the wrong formula to choose if you only want to do a couple of races as a try out. Why not try some test days to see if you like it . If you are interested in that PM me.

jedrinck · 18 Dec 2007, 20:01 (Ref:2091484)

Is a 97 tatuus tough enough to run over elevated curbs, especially in chicanes like they do in f1? I did that on several occasions because I was used to being able to do so in roadgoing cars, but it just occurred to me that it might not have been a good idea. So, what is common practise with those who have run such cars for years?

Bob Pearson · 19 Dec 2007, 08:31 (Ref:2091790)

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Originally Posted by jedrinck

Is a 97 tatuus tough enough to run over elevated curbs, especially in chicanes like they do in f1? I did that on several occasions because I was used to being able to do so in roadgoing cars, but it just occurred to me that it might not have been a good idea. So, what is common practise with those who have run such cars for years?

It's tough enough, the deciding factor is whether it unsettles the car sufficiently to make you slower than if you had missed the kerb.

jedrinck · 19 Dec 2007, 09:37 (Ref:2091817)

Thank you, Bob!

learner driver · 28 Dec 2007, 18:50 (Ref:2095897)

Does anyone know what a good lap time is for snetterton or brands indy in heavy rain conditions in a barc fr2000?

jedrinck · 29 Dec 2007, 12:03 (Ref:2096140)

Oh, and another one: Will wishbones from a 98/99 tatuus fit a 97? Someone is offering wishbones on racecarsdirect.com and I have a dent in one top rear wishbone and a slightly bent rear pushrod.

JHMotorsport · 2 Jan 2008, 10:02 (Ref:2097941)

Happy New year all!

'jedrinck' - The 98/99 wishbones are longer and not interchangeable ;-(
Not sure if it's possible to completely change all the sets of wishbones to effectively make a wider track 97 but I think the mounting points are differently spaced.

Bob and Ian can definitely confirm... (and must have run out of turkey by now!)

J

Bob Pearson · 2 Jan 2008, 10:14 (Ref:2097946)

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Originally Posted by JHMotorsport

Happy New year all!

'jedrinck' - The 98/99 wishbones are longer and not interchangeable ;-(
Not sure if it's possible to completely change all the sets of wishbones to effectively make a wider track 97 but I think the mounting points are differently spaced.

Bob and Ian can definitely confirm... (and must have run out of turkey by now!)

J

Yes, festivities have ground to a halt and the harsh realities of trying to earn a living have returned.
You are dead right James, the 98 wishbones do not fit a 97. I saw an advert on racecars direct sometime ago for 98 tatuus w/bones. Bearing in mind that we make them, we couldn't recognise any of the items in the photographs.

Bob Pearson · 2 Jan 2008, 10:16 (Ref:2097948)

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Originally Posted by learner driver

Does anyone know what a good lap time is for snetterton or brands indy in heavy rain conditions in a barc fr2000?

Very difficult to answer, if you hadn't hit anything in those conditions, call it a success and go home.

Triple J Motorsport · 2 Jan 2008, 13:04 (Ref:2098016)

For Sale

Mad'in Formula Renault Wheels for Tatuus Mygale Van Diemen etc

All A1 and straight.

Medium (middle) offset

Two sets one standard black one dark grey with late 2007 slicks or good wets

£450 per car set of 4

Other parts for sale:

Two Nose Cones (can be resprayed) one currently yellow and one white
New original Tatuus RC98/99 Wish Bones
New Rad suit Tatuus RC98/99 probably more chassis too
New Inner tri lobe drive shaft joint

various Front wing parts

Triple J Motorsport · 4 Jan 2008, 12:47 (Ref:2099247)

Standard Formula Renault Parts:-

Madin Wheels suit all Tatuus Mygale Van Diemen Swift etc

Two Complete sets of medium off set Madin rims - £350 each

Standard Formula Renault new Inner Tri lobe drive shaft joint £25

Tatuus Parts:-

Tatuus New Boxed Radiator £85 Bought for RC98 may fit others
Two RC98 nose cones / boxes used £275 each Yellow can be sprayed at cost
Brand new Tatuus RC98 Front Top Wish bone - £130
RC98 Half front wing used but A1 Black (could be sprayed at cost) (drop plates and fixing plates free) £40

Total £1,530

All for £1,450 cash

learner driver · 4 Jan 2008, 18:37 (Ref:2099430)

cheers bob......

i was hoping for some thing a bit more scientific.....lol

brands was high 52's and snetterton was mid 1.22's but i can't find any race or qualifying times to compair with.

and yes, i did manage a few 360 spins going down graham hill and through surtees.

Mr138 · 6 Jan 2008, 20:32 (Ref:2100840)

Hi there

This is my first post on this forum, but I have to admitt Ive been lurking around for a fair bit. I know its a bit of a shot in the dark, but Im trying to compile a accurate dynamics model of the car, under steady state cornering conditions. Im trying to get the model as accurate as possble and im trying to find some data on the amount of downforce produced at different speeds. Would anyone have done anything similar to this and have any advice where to look? I have sent a few emails to tatuus, but no reply as of yet...

The car im trying to simulate is a FR2000 in BARC spec. Any help would be much appriciated!

Regards

Bob Pearson · 10 Jan 2008, 11:58 (Ref:2103374)

Registrations for championship class all taken and only one club class left a couple of hours after opening

ADEE · 10 Jan 2008, 13:47 (Ref:2103473)

do you have names Bob?

Bob Pearson · 10 Jan 2008, 13:51 (Ref:2103474)

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Originally Posted by ADEE

do you have names Bob?

No

ADEE · 10 Jan 2008, 14:14 (Ref:2103483)

I'm sure it won't be long before we get a press release from Renault MS!

Triple J Motorsport · 11 Jan 2008, 16:27 (Ref:2104310)

Standard Formula Renault Parts:-

Madin Wheels suit all Tatuus Mygale Van Diemen Swift etc

offset front 115mm from extreme inside edge to the face that bolts to the hub

offset rear 128mm from extreme inside edge to the face that bolts to the hub

PCD is 100mm as near as I can measure it..

Two Complete sets of 4 medium off set Madin rims - £350 each set

Standard Formula Renault new Inner Tri lobe drive shaft joint £25

Tatuus Parts:-

Tatuus New Boxed Radiator £85 Bought for RC98 may fit others
Two RC98 nose cones / boxes used £275 each Yellow can be sprayed at cost
Brand new Tatuus RC98 Front Top Wish bone - £130
RC98 Half front wing used but A1 Black (could be sprayed at cost) (drop plates and fixing plates free) £40

Total £1,530

All for £1,450 cash

highlandracer · 12 Jan 2008, 22:58 (Ref:2104957)

Bob

Sorry to see that you and Ian are not on the entry list for the coming season.

Fraser

ADEE · 14 Jan 2008, 11:17 (Ref:2105829)

Good spot Fraser... you are right, that is dreadful news. Unless of course Bob & Ian, you will be focusing you extensive energies on sorting out a proper club racing series for the older FRen cars.