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We need to remember that F1 is meant to be a spectacle...... the sound of an F1 car is supposed to make the hair on your arms stand up. You won't get that with a turbo four with a 10k rev ceiling. You just won't.

They could just save a bunch of money and have a control engine. I'm thinkin SR20. For 20k each they'll have 650HP, and no need for a five engine per season limit, they'll only need one if they give it a few oil changes through the season. What a farce.

Whart thar fark?

Please, please tell me this is a bad joke? You are kidding aren't you? Edit; Oh no, you aren't kidding I feel physically ill.... YES, I remember the turbo era, it was wonderful, but those engines (even the four bangers) were 850 to 1200hp, not a piddly 650 that this proposed reg brings "Apr.26 (GMM) F1 teams are close to agreeing upon a new engine formula for the six-year period beginning in 2013. Until then, development of the current 2.4 litre V8s will remain ‘frozen’, to be replaced thereafter by similarly powerful engines that use less fuel, emit less pollution and are affordable for the small teams. Spain’s El Mundo Deportivo newspaper said an in-principle agreement has been reached for a four cylinder, 1.5 litre engine equipped with a twin-turbo and direct injection. The new formula would reportedly also involve KERS. “If F1 has to develop something helpful for real (road) driving conditions, then the best solution is for an engine that is turbocharged and GDI (gasoline direct injection,” Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa told Autocar magazine at the Beijing Motor Show. “That is what we would support,” he said. Mercedes’ Norbert Haug agrees that smaller engines are likely for reasons of consumption and emissions, but warns that high technology needs to remain a crucial focus. “If you fly from Europe to Japan on a 747, you would use more fuel than an entire F1 season. We need to see the whole picture,” he insisted." Paddock Talk's thoughts on this; "PaddockTalk Perspective We continue to shake our heads over this lunacy. If Formula One isn't going to be significantly different as the pinnacle of racing, then they are acting like fools. In our minds the super-rich billionaire owners are trying to dumb down the sport to save themselves millions and pocket that extra cash rather than put it back into research and development which benefits everyone."

Yes, def take the stone gaurds off. i have no idea re the brake lines, I steer clear of 33 GTS-t's

Great writeup Roy! My word that Caterham sounds like my old ride on mower! Did you check to see if it actually had a Rover Rancher II engine?

Thanks guys! I think we'll put a urethane one in the S13, and I'm going to leave the 32 as is. If it aint broke, don't fix it

This is close to what I was temped to do at Lakeside to this Walkinshaw.... it mustn't have mirrors. Jetwreck can attest to that. LOL

Roy and Baron..... BLAH!

Linky no worky Mark - "this video is private".

What, you didn't even strap it to the side of "it" on your first night romp?

Not bad at all! Well done!

Looking for some feedback as per the topic description. We have an S13 where the factory "rubber and four bolt with plastic spacers" coupling is quite worn, creating a fair bit of slop. I've since investigated my 32 and it too has some play there, though not dramatic. Does anyone have thoughts on replacing this item with either; A. A new factory item. o,r B. An aftermarket billet piece. My initial perception is that that factory is best, as I have a hunch that having this coupling solid will transfer rack rattle into the rack itself, wearing the rack prematurely as opposed to the coupling absorbing it. Does the perceived "benefit" to more direct steering feel outweigh the concern I have? Thanks in advance gents

You know I hate your guts right.....

Tech has certainly moved on since then, and they of course were built to Group A rules, so I don't know why anyone would want to stiffle their build by replicating the specifications of them. You could PM "Jetwreck" to request some specs and settings on the Group A GTR he is involved with.

Exactly, should be a great day! I haven't seen an entry list. Berry's gonna bring the 32 so that'll be fantastic. No doubt there'll be plenty of stuff to ogle at in the car show too. I gotta get someone to drive to 34 out to display.

Certain person Rich?

I think a Baron clutch pack would be the go, but ask the shop to ensure the ring gear and pinion can be properly set up before committing to fixing that diff. (backlashed and pinion depth). it may have gone too long at it's current setup and have permanent marks in the gears making it impossible to shut up.

Maybe the cheap RPM harnesses are nearing their expiry date?

All the mentionaed harnesses are good, but are only as good as the fitment. Have the lap belts done up first and as tight as you can, so you can just get them clipped up. Then clip in the shoulder straps and pull them down tight, wiggle a bit, then pull again and repeat to take any slack out. It may feel uncomfortable but you'll soon "bed in" to it once you move off. Now check that the buckle is in the correct position, it should not be up around your belly, it should be in your lap. Far too often I've seen very badly adjusted harnesses where the buckle is in the guy's stomach, especially 4 point harnesses. I know most of you know this, but it's important and I thought it worth mentioning

Heya guys, I know ads help fund this great forum, but seriously, this Subaru ad that drops down half the screen for about five seconds when your mouse hovers over it is just beyond a joke.

".... for that fantastic V shape we're all looking for in summer" You know real race cars don't have such things as girly sliding rails..... bolt the fuggers in!

They came with the car mate, love em!

I've just now received my RadCam from Mark (cheers mate, great delivery time!) and my word it looks good! If it performs half as well as it looks, it's a winner! Nice comprehensive kit for mounting etc too.

I suggest going with 3" wide straps as opposed to 2". Also go with a five/six point to stop submarining under in a big crunch. Pay particular attention to the buckle mechanism and get on that suits you. I'm astounded with how bad some are for this day and age, in particular the terribly bulky "Cam-over" type ones, just appalling for 2010 imo. Personally, I use RPM in find them excellent. They have a nice compact bucket, push in like a normal seatbelt, turn to release. They also have nice shoulder strap adjusters that just seem easier to use than most, they don't jam like a lot I've used.