Project pikey racing

[dewismotorsport]

Well as Rich & myself have cars that eventually will be decent but are not ready yet. We decided to build ourselves something cheap and cheerfull that can be raped violently at trackdays without too many issues.

As we both know our way around a corsa b that seemed like the perfect choice to avoid to many issues (well we hoped)

the beginning idea was also that we would take this to germany for a nurburgring trip as neither of us have done that as yet.... no plans for this but this is still our intention.

Anyway onto the car

this is what we purchased..









this is worth at least a handjob



we could not handle this power so we are planning on down grading



Within 1 1/2 hours this happened and a picture message sent to the previous owner showing what had happen to his car msl:











This should not be used for any new adverts at PV James Middleton



one second earlier and dewis was doing is famous pose

[dewismotorsport]

Then we pretty much got onto adding all the track related parts

Spax suspension


Little service



then onto replacing and putting back together the badassness


suspension being fitted





new dash loom to be fitted as the engine loom had been wiried up different to either of us has seen before and my car neeeded a new dash/car loom so i had the origional and this car had the one that came with the engine





then onto getting the engine together, used my old gearbox which was minus the clutching arm and release bearing... we did not have the correct parts to hand but fitted the engine and box anyway as dewis said he could refit later on
















Bearing was royaly ****ed so on with a new one



New ****ty exhaust gasket i found in my shed




Video of first start up.... minus the manifold - FLAMES ANYONE??

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/v...t/7d8d5d72.mp4

Pics of engine in the car and looking more ready than it was
msl:




Radiator Fitted



Oil Cooler Fitted

[dewismotorsport]

New botom Ball Joints all fitted



amazing brakes????



Well at least decent pads



Thanks to Ash for the spigot rings he made



Got Rob to skim them on the lathe cause I was busy



All fitted and ready - bleeding was needed.... badly msl:

the rears gave a bit of a fight, especially when the bleed nipple broke and we needed a new rear cylinder



Cooling for extra coolness



one cool as **** wrapped standard manifold



one £68.99 exhuast



one shiney exhuast manifold... with a now dirty wrapped manifold



Read to rock



and roll



See you at Coombe

[scooby-KILLER]

Looks like this could be entertaining

[dewismotorsport]

Cost to Build

Car
Shell £256 16.0%
Safety £46 2.9%

Engine & Conversion
Engine £400 25.0%
Conversion £200 12.5%
Exhaust £68.99 4.3%

Handling
Suspension £150 9.4%
Ds2500 £80 5.0%


Other
Delivery £175 10.9%
Towbar £90 5.6%
parts Sold £-25 -1.6%
Service & spares £120 7.5%
Labour(tyres) £40 2.5%


Total cost - £1601

Total Cost excluding Other £1200

Points to note when you see us at coombe

safety 2.9%!!! and thats the half roll cage we have not fitted yet

Handling 14.4% this is suspension and then pads

[dewismotorsport]

Time to build the car in man hours

Interior stip 2.5% 2
Engine Removal 5.6% 4.5

Car Loom Change 17.5% 14

Engine prep & fitting 20.6% 16.5

Running Gear 8.8% 7

Service & interior 11.3% 9

track related messing 33.8% 27


Total build in man hours 80
Total Build in actual hours 56

[Rich_J_Williams]

the advantage this car has is that its totally stealth looking..lol

and the sticker add's 52bhp :-)

[Rich_J_Williams]

are we painting the wheels tomorrow?

[Craig-S]

Very good. Look forward to seeing what its like in the rain. Where will it be parked and what sessions is it on?

Not sure on the manifold. Looks cool but i have seen one catch fire on an XE wrapped that far down. And it was a nightmare to extinguish.

I would personally peel it back to "just before the oil leak"

[Rich_J_Williams]

sessions the car is on:

10-15

11-45

12-45

1-45

2-45

[Spinbitch]

Absolutly love this! Want to do the same to a mk3 Astra SRi I've spotted local to me. You just gonna trailer it?

Bricks and a driveway, Vauxhall tuning at its best.

Chris

[Rich_J_Williams]

yes going to trailer it... glad youv'e just reminded me

i need to phone up about a trailer lol

we did also have axel stands on the car..lol bricks as a just encase..lol

do it mate, its a really satisfying type build, nice and simple and comes together quite fast, and will be ok if dry on track for some fun

[Craig-S]

sessions the car is on:

10-15

11-45

12-45

1-45

2-45

What a shame. Mine are

10.00

12.15

3.00

[Rich_J_Williams]

and as an added bonus... im not lying about what i drive anymore

[Rich_J_Williams]

What a shame. Mine are

10.00

12.15

3.00

never mind, maybe next time, would have been an interesting matchup on the straights... we would be pants in the bends in comparison though..lol

[Craig-S]

Should be fun

[Spinbitch]

It is tempting, though getting an Omega and going Trampdrifting is also very tempting.

[Rich_J_Williams]

It is tempting, though getting an Omega and going Trampdrifting is also very tempting.

+1 lol

you at the spring action day or PV this year mate? not seen you in a while?

[Spinbitch]

Neither is looking very likely this year due to my new job mate.
Wanted to make it to Coobe in the Saab but selling up so I can put the money into that old Astra I've had for a few years
Reckon I'll only be getting to Billing unless my shifts change.

[dewismotorsport]

Cheers guys! Has been a good laugh building it, and although I've got a big power turbo Corsa I do have a big soft spot for a xe Corsa as they are just so cheap and cheerful.

Your probably right Craig, didn't really think at the time just got carried away wrapping, tbh we're on the look out for a cheap 2 1/4" manifold so next time I'll stop before the leaks

[dewismotorsport]

Project pikey racing strikes again msl:

Got given a tigra from one of my old bosses, so thought it would be rude not to relieve it of its 15" alloys, have manage to get some part worn uniroyal rainsport 2's for £10 a corner so will whip the tyres off these an get the new wet tyres fitted so if it pisses down at combe we have a back up plan

[Craig-S]

Yeah it was an old friend off here. The wrap set light on the rollers where oil had saturated it. And that stuffs like a candle wick so never goes out. We had to cut it off above the smouldering end and through that bit out before it set something else alight.

Tyre wise, My back up plan is T1R's on steels for if there is standing water, But Dunlop Direzzas on the OZ's for any dry / damp sessions.

[Rich_J_Williams]

Final update before Coombe

Rear brakes were dragging so gave them a clean and free'd everything off



Was too oily to get any other pics :-)

Then the temp gauge was not working so changed the sendor and it was jobs a gooden :-)



This had potential to fail to sorted out a temp fix



Then onto the bit I'm most pleased about :-)

Bit of a spray job on the wheels

Prepped



Primered



Sprayed



Comparison





Finished



Also picked this rental up :-) £40



Test load

[GTE 16v]

Nice work, Look forward to seeing it tomorrow.

What stand you on?

[Rich_J_Williams]

Vauxsport mate :-) but tbh its on track every hour from 10.15 till 2.45 lol so won't be on a stand for too long lol