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4 May 2000, 23:20 (Ref:10918) | #1 | ||
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The radio's staying!!!!!! From what I've seen there's not much difference from road cars - I think even fibre glass is banned...
I'm already a member of the MGOC - is a goatie beard allowed?? Maybe I'll have to have a shave... I'm going to the next three meetings, Zolder, Thruxton and Combe - so i'll check it out.. Hopefully the regs will come through next week.. |
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5 May 2000, 07:10 (Ref:10916) | #2 | ||
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Something I put in another forum, but was suggested I put it here....
We have now started to plan for next year... Options for racing include: MG Midget in the MGOC series, as I've just got hold of bargain - although it's 1500, rumber bumper version.. I've sent off for the regs, but from what I've seen its all pretty basic and modifaications are limited.. Apart from the usual safety requirements. What should I be looking at modifying first for the best value of money?? I'm realistic enough to know that we'll be chugging round at the back for the first year. But I reckon that suspension, exhaust, carbs, manifold, and brake modifications are the best way to start going quickly for value of expenditure... Am i well off the mark??? |
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5 May 2000, 08:17 (Ref:10917) | #3 | ||
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Sounds pretty good, Dan.
Are these stripped out, big-arched monsters or complete down-to-the-radio club racers? Can we lose the rubber bumpers and grow some chrome ones?! Do we have to join the MGOC? What kind of moustache do I have to grow? (Just kidding!!!) As you suggest, brakes and suspension are the ways to go in a learning year. Uprated engine and driveline parts will come when the familiarity suggests the car's slowing down! Do tell when you receive the regs. I'm interested to know about driveline weight. Can we drastically lighten the flywheel/clutch/propshaft etc? This will have an incredible effect on throttle response, and make the car feel twice as powerful. Same thing with body weight. The more we can (legally) shed, the more responsive the whole car will be to handling changes. (Isn't the general rule, 10lbs of weight is equal to 1hp?) Same thing with weight relocation. Most regs require a battery in the boot (or at least out of the engine bay) this could be used to advantage to balance the car. This is gonna be exciting I reckon! Maybe pretty expensive if it gets bent though! |
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8 May 2000, 07:53 (Ref:10919) | #4 | ||
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The regs arrived this weekend - going to have a decent read later. All looks quite promising though..
Doesn't look too expensive, but depends on how competitive you can afford to be!!! |
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8 May 2000, 19:20 (Ref:10920) | #5 | ||
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A suggestion.
If you want a good (legal) head. Go to Peter Burgess in Derby. |
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11 May 2000, 07:08 (Ref:10921) | #6 | ||
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Now had a decent read of the regs.... there' pretty restrictive on the mods your allowed to do. Not allowed a modified head on a 1500 Midget!! But looks like there's plenty of scope in the Carbs / Exhuast department..
Main mods can happen in the suspension area - lower the car as far as it can go!!! Shall have a long chat with the drivers over the next few weeks to get a realisitic view on budgets!! |
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11 May 2000, 07:39 (Ref:10923) | #8 | ||
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I see what you mean - ie the americans may have had different heads - which may mean better performance, but it's still a pucka 1500 Truimph head...
May be worth while doing some research!! |
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