2K Cup entry

[softlad]

Just got myself another '92 Levin Apex Gt to enter in the 2K cup.
Really looking forward to taking it racing.

Anyone else entering?

I was looking for a gear selecter bush kit to sharpen up the gear selection but was having no luck with Google searches can anyone point me in the right direction.

[~SlideWays~]

I read about this the other day, looks interesting and I thought about doing it but to be honest I don't think I'd have the time to travel up to the upper North Island tracks all the time.

Cool idea though!

I imagine it will be pretty hard to administer which cars are OK and if they are making more power than standard etc.

[touge_ae101]

Great concept it is you should enjoy it! Good tips to make it go fast for cheap are some ae111 rear springs as they are slightly stiffer and will help combat understeer which will be your biggest enemy.. also keep/find all gaurd liners and bottom engine covers. will help with aerodynamics and fuel usage.
also the fuel tank will need to be run at least 3/4 full or it will surge. surprisingly the balance of the 101s actually make it handle better when tank is full.
the shifter bushes wear out on the gearbox end. They are small brass bushes which are easy to make although replacing them with skateboard bearings gives a good direct feeling.
other than that do the basics right. remove brake stone backing plates front and rear, regrease caliper sliders and invest in some good brakepads.

For guys further south manawatu car clubs winter series has a similar class. time limit is 1.30 which most $2000 cars wouldn't go any faster than. My mate just got himself a dereg vn commy wagon and got it on the track for $1500 including a half cage. absolutely loves thrashing around its a great way to get into motorsport.

[touge_ae101]

As for brake pads i would suggest a hawk front pad and ferodo ds2600 rear. got to get as much rear brake bite as possible.

These are the only pads from experience that will be able to be pushed and not wear out or fall apart.

[Snoozin]

We're entering, picked ourselves up a Lantis Type R for $1000 last week! Can't wait.

[touge_ae101]

They are really gold cars richie should be great fun. biggest problem is the soft suspension..

also fantastic unassuming cars we've found to be awesome are mazda eunos' and ford telstars (both v6 and the earlier ones)

[dnalunchie]

best car would be an EF9sir but I would think it would be a hard sell to convince anyone its less than 2k. I brought one for 1400 4 years ago but.... that was 4 years ago.

[MR2SIK]

Why is this not in the South Island?

[touge_ae101]

Why is this not in the South Island?

you'll probably find your local car club or series has a very similar class with no cage required. a lot of people think that motorsport is expensive to get into and to do but it can be done on a very modest budget. $2k is no more than you need to spend on a car to get started and learn how to drive on the track.

some people spend big money getting into motorsport but they don't enjoy it nearly as much as the guy spending nothing cause they think; 'i've spend X $$ on flash shit I will be awesome and cane everyone because I am the best driver in the world..' and ALWAYS leave the sport 1 or 2 seasons into it dissapointed and sour.
nothing teaches you more about race craft and how to corner than a shitty car with very little power..

[Mr Ree]

Truth ^

[Al]

Why is this not in the South Island?

Keen on going halves in a car?

[dnalunchie]

Why is this not in the South Island?

Keen on going halves in a car?

3rds?

[Al]

That would make gearboxes cheaper after I destroy them

[Grrrrrrr!]

Think carefully about the car you buy. Make sure it left the factory with an LSD if you are looking at a front tugger (your particular car, not just that model). Basically you want to find the highest spec model that came with as many goodies as possible, because you cant upgrade much except brakes and springs.

[dnalunchie]

There are only 2 FWD cars I can think of that left the factory with an LSD that could plausably be had for 2k

SIR civic

Oh wait, you cant have supercharged

Forget about the GTZ then

Okay so only 1

SIR civic

[Grrrrrrr!]

There are plenty, pretty sure the 1600cc sports models (Levins, pulsars, civics etc) would all have had them as a factory option.

[Snoozin]

Lantis Type R.

[Leon]

N14 Pulsar Gti and SSS can be had with an acceptable for club hack use LSD.

[Dell'Orto]

Just had a quick look over the approved list. Bit rude they allow Integras up to 94 (So DC2's) but not MIVEC FTOs. Heaps of other good candidates on there though!

[dnalunchie]

There are plenty, pretty sure the 1600cc sports models (Levins, pulsars, civics etc) would all have had them as a factory option.

Finding any with the LSD will be a mission I recken