Chris' Blue FD2 Track Car
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My Blue FD2
Suspension is now on but not set up. There was some damage to the front right suspension turret on the car which has now been fixed. It looks as if it’s hit a pot hole or kerb hard. A bit annoying but Tom says it’s all fine now.
Brakes are on, but no pads as the RS29 are coming in north of £500! I guess that’s what you get when you have pads which are 190mm long - I kid you not. The standard size I believe is 135mm long. Probably in Porsche GT3 tax territory.
Tom is looking into alternate options to see if the likes of Hawk would work out cheaper. I’m also trying to get a price for CR6e pads.
Pics and full update soon.
Suspension is now on but not set up. There was some damage to the front right suspension turret on the car which has now been fixed. It looks as if it’s hit a pot hole or kerb hard. A bit annoying but Tom says it’s all fine now.
Brakes are on, but no pads as the RS29 are coming in north of £500! I guess that’s what you get when you have pads which are 190mm long - I kid you not. The standard size I believe is 135mm long. Probably in Porsche GT3 tax territory.
Tom is looking into alternate options to see if the likes of Hawk would work out cheaper. I’m also trying to get a price for CR6e pads.
Pics and full update soon.
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Tried Ian at carbotech for pads? Might be worth asking?
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XP 12 not a bit extreme?
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My Blue FD2
What do I use the car for? Sine I’ve bought the Focus it barely moves.
Tom will be able to get me the RS29 for £480 ish, I’m tempted to just stick with them as I know exactly what they offer.
What do I use the car for? Sine I’ve bought the Focus it barely moves.
Tom will be able to get me the RS29 for £480 ish, I’m tempted to just stick with them as I know exactly what they offer.
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True, but I think I may be able to get two years out of them, there’s a lot more surface area compared to OEM plus they are really, really good pads. I think I did 6 track days in my DC5 on them and they were about 50% worn.
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I've decided to get the RS29 pads - stick with what you know and all that. I didn't want to get another pad which would save me £80 or so for them to last half the time or to be disappointed in them. I've also asked TGM to tidy up the cloudy headlights. Willie said he fixed the suspension turret with a hammer and block of wood and it now looks as if it's never had any issue and he's said I have nothing to worry about.
It may be ready to pick up tomorrow, if so I'm going to Castle Combe next Friday to get a feel for the new setup and give me enough time to iron out anything prior to the 'Ring/Spa at the end September. If it's a no go this weekend, there's a track day at CC the following Wednesday I will go on. I'm starting to get a little excited now.
It may be ready to pick up tomorrow, if so I'm going to Castle Combe next Friday to get a feel for the new setup and give me enough time to iron out anything prior to the 'Ring/Spa at the end September. If it's a no go this weekend, there's a track day at CC the following Wednesday I will go on. I'm starting to get a little excited now.
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Booked the Radisson Blu Palace Hotel, driving over the Sunday so hopefully be a fair relaxed drive over then heading home Tuesday. Will be good to catch up and hopefully join you lot for steak and beer
That’s where we are.
I’m guessing you’ll be dropping your car / trailer at the circuit on Sunday night?
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Hadn't thought of that, will they let you do that? Would be a big help if I can so I'm not carting it around more than I have to.