Astra finishes Wales Rally GB!

kickastra_codr · 05-12-2006, 14:22

After 3 grueling days, and many challenges before, during and after, we are proud to say that we have brought a Mk4 Astra OPC to the finish of the Wales Rally GB. It was nice to see alot of Vauxhall fans (maybe some MIG members too??) cheer us on and take interest in the car. It is nowhere near the spec of the Fiesta STs, but we had a great time, and a nice small etched crystal as a momento.

Vauxhall (and Opel as the car is incorrectly badged) rules!!!!

Any photos?

**RobJenko** · 05-12-2006, 14:35

well done matey, so post some specs and pics of the car up.

kickastra_codr · 05-12-2006, 14:36

How do I do that on this forum?

CortraGTE · 05-12-2006, 15:15

[img] url here [/img]

kickastra_codr · 05-12-2006, 15:21

Do the photos have to be posted on the internet somewhere then? To have a URL?

CortraGTE · 05-12-2006, 15:24

yeah you can host the at http://www.imageshack.us

it will give you a load of stuff you can copy, copy the one that says direct link to image and paste it in between the [img] [/img]

kickastra_codr · 05-12-2006, 16:38

Photos.

[img] http://static.flickr.com/103/3149677...209770.jpg?v=0 [/img]

[img] http://static.flickr.com/112/3149667...2c3f8e.jpg?v=0 [/img]

[img] http://static.flickr.com/118/3149677...25280b.jpg?v=0 [/img]

Can someone let me know if this works?

jon_hills1 · 05-12-2006, 18:25

it works m8, car looks good, lot more standard than i would have expected though, how'd it cope?

vxlgsi · 05-12-2006, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by kickastra_codr

Photos.

Can someone let me know if this works?

awsome good on ya!

kickastra_codr · 07-12-2006, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon_hills1

it works m8, car looks good, lot more standard than i would have expected though, how'd it cope?

Quite good, actually. The Mk4 is quite a strong car, and it was mostly standard. Did any MIG members watch us or get any photos of us?

GaryVaux · 07-12-2006, 22:29

Looks smart, What seats is that? Looks like std sport/sxi seats with backs from some reclinable buckets??

**Add_Gee** · 08-12-2006, 09:37

looks cool, any more pics or info on the car?

kickastra_codr · 04-01-2007, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryVaux

Looks smart, What seats is that? Looks like std sport/sxi seats with backs from some reclinable buckets??

The seats are std. Recaro reclining option seats for the OPC. They are super comfortable. After some frowns from the scrutineers, I pointed out that you can run the standard production seats in FIA group N, which we did! We are looking to put in proper fiberglass ones for the future, but only to save weight.

kickastra_codr · 04-01-2007, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Add_Gee

looks cool, any more pics or info on the car?

Specs on the car:

Astra OPC Rally Car
Group N3

Team: Kickastra
www.kickastra.com

Driver/Co-driver: Adrian Linton / Jonathan Linton

Sponsors: Ravensden PLC
www.ravensden.co.uk

Carib Lager/Global Brands
www.clubvk.com/gbl/index.htm
www.caribbeer.com

Engine Type: X20XER
Bore/Stroke: 86.00 x 86.00 mm
Engine Capacity: 1,998 cc
Max Power: 160PS / 118kW @ 6,500 RPM
Max Torque: 19,2kgm / 188Nm @ 4,300 RPM
Engine Management: Std. Siemens Simtec 70 - Reflashed

Transmission: Std. F23 Gearbox with Bacci Romano (www.bacciromano.com) plate LSD

Std. Ratios:

1st 3.58
2nd 2.02
3rd 1.35
4th 0.98
5th 0.81
Reverse 3.31
Final Driver 3.95

Optional Dog-Engagement Ratios:
(Dont have these yet!)

1st 2.54
2nd 1.80
3rd 1.44
4th 1.22
5th 1.04
Reverse 3.31
Final Driver 3.4/3.733/4.214/4.429/4.714

Performance (Std. Car):

Max Speed (mph) 136
0-60mph (secs) 8.2

Safety:
- FEV FIA Plumbed-in Extinguisher
- OMP FIA Handheld Extinguisher
- Sabelt FIA Harnesses
- Autolec Electronic Cut-Out Switch
- Carbon Fibre Door Panels

Chassis:
- Sparco FIA-Homologated Cr-Mo Multi-point Weld-in Roll Cage

Suspension:
- Front: AVO (www.avouk.com) 40mm inverted insert double-adjustable with remote cannister
- Rear: AVO (www.avouk.com) single adjustable

Brakes:
- Tarmac: 308mm front / 264mm rear
- Gravel: 280mm front / 264mm rear

Wheels/Tyres:
- Tarmac: 7.5J x 17 / Dont know yet!
- Gravel: 6J x 15 / Silverstone S525 15/62 R15

Here are a few more photos:

[img] http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/3...98d9ab29_m.jpg [/img]

[img] http://farm1.static.flickr.com/125/3...6ed66121_m.jpg [/img]

[img] http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/3...c1a4060a_m.jpg [/img]

[img] http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/3...501cfa30_m.jpg [/img]

[img] http://farm1.static.flickr.com/111/3...526927a1_m.jpg [/img]

Big Drifter · 13-01-2007, 19:09

looks sweet
where did you come

kickastra_codr · 09-05-2007, 12:33

Got our website up and running. Photos of the WRGB experience will follow soon:

www.kickastra.com

kickastra_codr · 25-07-2007, 17:14

Finally got around to posting the untold story. Check out our website as our story unfolds....

www.kickastra.com

(PS Turn you PC speaker down before you go to the WRGB06 page)

kickastra_codr · 14-11-2007, 16:27

WRGB06 story complete on our website.

We are getting ready to do it again! We will be in Wales next week preparing for the rally. The car has gone through a makeover. The specs are now:

Specs on the car:

Astra OPC Rally Car
Group N3

Team: Kickastra
www.kickastra.com

Driver/Co-driver: Adrian Linton / Jonathan Linton

Sponsors: Ravensden PLC
www.ravensden.co.uk

Engine Type: X20XER
Bore/Stroke: 86.00 x 86.00 mm
Engine Capacity: 1,998 cc
Max Power: 165PS / 118kW @ 6,500 RPM
Max Torque: 19,2kgm / 188Nm @ 4,300 RPM
Engine Management: Std. Siemens Simtec 70 - Reflashed
Weight: 1,130kg (160kg removed!)

Transmission: F23 with Hewland dog-engagement close-ratio gear kit
Drexler plate LSD

Ratios:

1st 2.54
2nd 1.80
3rd 1.44
4th 1.22
5th 1.04
Reverse 3.31
Final Drive: 4.429

Performance (Std. Car):

Max Speed (mph) 136
0-60mph (secs) 8.2

Exhaust: Sandtler stainless steel group N motorsport system with BRAID FIA-homologated catalytic converter

Safety:
- FEV FIA Plumbed-in Extinguisher
- OMP FIA Handheld Extinguisher
- Sabelt FIA Harnesses
- Autolec Electronic Cut-Out Switch
- Carbon Fibre Door Panels

Chassis:
- Sparco FIA-Homologated Cr-Mo Multi-point Weld-in Roll Cage

Suspension:
- Front: AVO (www.avouk.com) 40mm inverted insert double-adjustable with remote cannister - special Kickastra design for >8" travel
- Rear: AVO (www.avouk.com) single adjustable

Brakes:
- Tarmac: 308mm front / 264mm rear
- Gravel: 308mm front / 264mm rear

Wheels/Tyres:
- Tarmac: 7.5J x 17 / Dont know yet!
- Gravel: 6.5J x 15 Special Revolution Wheels / Silverstone S525 15/62 R15

DaveB · 14-11-2007, 17:02

details of where the rally will be please?

kickastra_codr · 14-11-2007, 17:22

Go to our WRGB07 page here: http://www.kickastra.com/WRBB07_Kickastra.htm

You can also get some info at www.walesrallygb.com.

kickastra_codr · 04-12-2007, 19:28

Well, we made it! Finished #77 on WRGB07. Check out kickastra.com for photos and video. A full rally report will be posted soon.

Any MIG members watched?

dave wilkinson · 04-12-2007, 20:26

saw you were goin well!
gutted to see ya getting towed on the last stage tho. what happened?
how much did it cost to enter?

Big Drifter · 04-12-2007, 20:35

i was watching to you were going pretty well

kickastra_codr · 07-12-2007, 16:40

Broke a CV joint on Trawscoed, but fixed it and finished under superally. You have to fix it in service, otherwise we would have changed it in the stage and continue. Rules are rules!

Entry fee was 2,175 pounds, but thats a small piece of the cost to do the rally.

Where do you think the Fiesta STs are going faster than us? Corners, straight line speed, both? Was hoping to be a little closer to them.

kickastra_codr · 07-12-2007, 17:01

oops!

[img] www.kickastra.com/images/WRGB07_2/JRB_6658.jpg [/img]