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[Nev]

I will take a look nev 👍 Which update is it nev

 

Here you go: https://sites.google.../07---update-29  

[leevx2.2]

probably going to end up with a 215 front tire and a 255 rear, which means im going to putting even more pressure on the braking system which i already struggle with (wear ) so is it time i went 4 pots on the front and bigger discs on the rear 

i have some 4 pots here mate if you want them

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

I've decided to sell some parts to fund some new brakes up front ( what you got lee )

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Well Lee has donated his 4 pots from a mini cooper S with the adapter brackets which im going to give a try (probably not straight away but certainly will as  year goes on ) 

I am feeling very nervous about playing with the brakes especially considering i love the standard brake setup, but now im playing with wheel and tire size and i want to really start chasing down lap times and winning sprints i think it might be time to upgrade the braking system ( so any comments or experiences you have had will be appretiated ) 

 

my next question is about the rears, i dont want to move away from the brembo rear but is there a common way of getting the caliper to move out to take a bigger disc ?

 

 

[hughcam]

Well Lee has donated his 4 pots from a mini cooper S with the adapter brackets which im going to give a try (probably not straight away but certainly will as  year goes on ) 

I am feeling very nervous about playing with the brakes especially considering i love the standard brake setup, but now im playing with wheel and tire size and i want to really start chasing down lap times and winning sprints i think it might be time to upgrade the braking system ( so any comments or experiences you have had will be appretiated ) 

 

my next question is about the rears, i dont want to move away from the brembo rear but is there a common way of getting the caliper to move out to take a bigger disc ?

 

 

 

If you're serious about improving lap times through braking improvements you are going in the wrong direction IMO by increasing front caliper size in isolation. Its well known that the brake bias on the elise platform is pretty poor from a track/race perspective. 

 

I would be looking at a bias bar set up (ABS delete) with front A.P calipers on the rear on custom brackets. If going for larger front calipers make sure the rear is getting the same attention. 

 

If the above is not an option think carefully about pad compounds in order to balance the car.

 

Take a look at the following links for people who really know the elise chassis/braking systems:

 

https://www.boefab.c...dime-every-time

 

http://www.pilbeamra...t_14/index.html

 

Really excited to see how you get on next year!

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Well the javelin rules were set last night and they are quite different from last year, the biggest difference is to be included in the overall all championship you have to be on E marked road tires which is fine by me, my car qualifys in group J6 which is the highest 2wd class without a role cage. There also looks like a few more of lotus cars involved including a 350 hp Elise with big aero and weight reduction so on the face of it, things should close up, and if Hugh adds his sc to his exige he will also be in J6 so please fit one Hugh 👍 And if Lee and Joe come and play they will also be in J6 after the the modifiers have been added So onwards and up wards a set of R888R need ordering and a set of the uniroyal rainsports for the damp/wet conditions on the old wheels

[SteveA]

a 350 hp Elise with big aero and weight reduction

 

Turbotoaster?

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

a 350 hp Elise with big aero and weight reduction

  Turbotoaster?

Has he not given up yet ?? Rules are here if anyone intrested http://www.javelinsp...formation_id=33

[SteveA]

If he does compete and its cold you will have something to keep you warm

[Zoobeef]

I think the spec 3 and 4 need changing as classing cars in a "bhp" range isn't even. They've got the normal trackday goer mentality of going faster needs more bhp and thats it. That's why they get so confused when a lotus platform goes passed with a quarter of the power.

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

I think the spec 3 and 4 need changing as classing cars in a "bhp" range isn't even. They've got the normal trackday goer mentality of going faster needs more bhp and thats it. That's why they get so confused when a lotus platform goes passed with a quarter of the power.

I think they will put a powerlimit on the lowerof the two classes around a 2.0 NA power level as they will be in spec 3 The problem with power it's all done on trust

Edited by CHILL Gone DUTCH, 29 December 2017 - 12:56 PM.

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

IVE been doing some research on the high powered Elise and it looks quite special and very capable so I think making the car lighter and maybe even front splitter and wing to keep up with it and give me a chance It's a Honda SC Elise Here is a video of it

[pete-r]

Lightness is the key to making improvements everywhere at once. Speed, handling, grip, brakes, wear and tear all get better. If you're prepared to sacrifice you could take good chunks out of the cars weight.

[Acidpopstar]

Think I saw this on the lotus FB page. Rapid car and a committed driver. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

yep i will be up against it thats for sure and have a bit off work to do on the car to be able to compete 

 

[ultimate]

I can see a Garw LCD Dash in this video... interesting, interesting...

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Little update on Honda Elise sc it looked very quick at donny but was kicked of for sound restrictions So there could be hope for me

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Here is a copy of the provisional rules for the javelin sprints if anyone is intrested I will be in J6 http://www.javelinsp...formation_id=33

Edited by CHILL Gone DUTCH, 03 January 2018 - 05:07 PM.

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Got a bit of time off work 

things to try and get sorted

 

1. front clam off, ( fix some minor cracking which has appeared in the clam )

2. change rad hoses ( been in garage for 3 years ) 

3.look at putting a splitter on the front

4.New tires on new rims 

5. rainsports on old wheels 

6. carbon fibre hardtop

7. look at removing some weight out of car 

8. remove splitter and straighten and re profile it 

 

i do not think i will get it all done but see how it goes 

 

Edited by CHILL Gone DUTCH, 13 January 2018 - 09:54 PM.

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Pictures of a few of the issues with the clam

The bit around the light and above the towing eye looks worst