First test at Hockenheim for the Team Schirmer 2010 CSL Cup car

[Steve Gill]

Hi Folks

Sorry for the delay in posting this, been a bit busy as some c**t hacked one of the websites at work :bigcry:

However, I went to Hockenheim on Monday for the first testday with the new racecar. It's not the fastest of laps as its my first time driving a sequential gearbox, and its left hand drive, but I had great fun regardless.

Needless to say the car is incredible and I'm extremely happy with it. Schirmer Race Engineering have created a monster!

The video is here (http://vimeo.com/10721429) :beer:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/sgill22/GT012/JJ3N6758.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/sgill22/GT012/JJ3N6821.jpg

[karbonkid]

Car looks spot on Steve!
Seems Tom has done a superb job. Look forward to watching the vid when back my way later this eve/.

[DuncanR]

Glad you pleased with it Steve, saw your mate Mr Stringfellows on a trailer outside Blau Ecke on .... fook ive drank since then !! Sunday nite was it??

[lawsy]

Looking good Steve,

I had a drenth box fitted to my evo, lighting gear changes on a sequential shifter. :beer:

[outnumbered]

I like the fact that despite all the hardcore race addenda it still has a BMW keyfob dangling next to the steering wheel !

[northernjim]

I have just watched your video :thumbs:

your car looks great sounds fantastic and goes like stink now mate:smokin::beer:

good luck with your races this year:supz:

[DazBlackCSL]

Hi Folks

Sorry for the delay in posting this, been a bit busy as some c**t hacked one of the websites at work :bigcry:

However, I went to Hockenheim on Monday for the first testday with the new racecar. It's not the fastest of laps as its my first time driving a sequential gearbox, and its left hand drive, but I had great fun regardless.

Needless to say the car is incredible and I'm extremely happy with it. Schirmer Race Engineering have created a monster!

The video is here (http://vimeo.com/10721429) :beer:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/sgill22/GT012/JJ3N6758.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/sgill22/GT012/JJ3N6821.jpg

Car looking awesome Stevo, good luck this year bud ;)

[Steve Gill]

I like the fact that despite all the hardcore race addenda it still has a BMW keyfob dangling next to the steering wheel !
The keyfob is required because of the standard ECU - normally Tom's racecars don't need this. :thumbs:

Everyone who arrives at the workshop here is asking the same question, so you're not alone! :hahaha:

[Dan]

The pictures look stunning mate, car looks very well prepared indeed, I can't wait to get home and watch the video! :smokin: :thumbs:

[mole]

Looking good Steve :thumbs:LOVE that gearbox :smokin:

[Bounce]

Nice one Steve.:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

[Hazy]

nice one Steve, cars looking a bit better than ours does ATM:bigcry:

loving that front bumper too...:smt055

[DazBlackCSL]

think your gonna have to watch out for Mr Gill this year :whistle: he was getting quicker last year, and wont have me out starting him this year :hahaha:... and then there's mr stringy .. should be quick this german grown UK driven team :smokin:

[mattCSLnut]

I like the fact that despite all the hardcore race addenda it still has a BMW keyfob dangling next to the steering wheel !


... plus "Rain Sensor" in the windscreen :hahaha:
Great looking car Steve :thumbs: what did it start as and how much of your old SG CSL lives on inside it ?

[glendog74]

Looks great Steve - would love to have a go of something like that round a track :thumbs:

[NZ_M3]

More photos of the car please!!

[TANKSLAPPER]

think your gonna have to watch out for Mr Gill this year :whistle: he was getting quicker last year, and wont have me out starting him this year :hahaha:... and then there's mr stringy .. should be quick this german grown UK driven team :smokin:


ere ,ere Left hooker are faster

They where original designed to be a left hookers, No extra bends in the exhaust = more BHP , equal corner weight a cross the car = better balance :thumbs:

[Steve Gill]

Glad you pleased with it Steve, saw your mate Mr Stringfellows on a trailer outside Blau Ecke on .... fook ive drank since then !! Sunday nite was it??
Dan was over this weekend just past getting work done to both cars......fitting a tow bar to the back of his so I can hook on :hahaha:

[Steve Gill]

nice one Steve, cars looking a bit better than ours does ATM:bigcry:

loving that front bumper too...:smt055
Toms done a fantastic job and Thorney will be pleased to know that my nuts get cut off if the car is dirty, so for a change this year I will need to make sure the car is kept clean :thumbs:

The good news is that Tom has agreed to attend all races supporting Dan and myself, so really looking forward to it even more know, having his expertise behind us.

Lots of people have said it looks like a M3 bumper, but if you look closely you'll see its one piece including the lip at the bottom, to which the splitter is attached. Tom's design, and I think it looks fantastic. :beer:

[Steve Gill]

think your gonna have to watch out for Mr Gill this year :whistle: he was getting quicker last year, and wont have me out starting him this year :hahaha:... and then there's mr stringy .. should be quick this german grown UK driven team :smokin:
Thanks Daz - its a real shame you're not in this year as you were exactly the same - your car was definitely getting quicker and I had to force you into making a mistake to get past at Snett :hahaha:

Most people know I'm no longer a fan of the SMG box in racing, perhaps it was my bad experience, who knows, but either way I don't think I got a proper chance to prove how good or crap I am, with the exception of Castle Combe perhaps when I threw away 3rd place in the first race by a silly mistake. I blame Daz, he was encouraging me to drift :hahaha:

[Steve Gill]

... plus "Rain Sensor" in the windscreen :hahaha:
Great looking car Steve :thumbs: what did it start as and how much of your old SG CSL lives on inside it ?
Its a brand new shell from BMW, and most components from the old car were replaced as they were getting tired after numerous ring laps. Main big item is the engine of course from the old car.

My old shell was sold to one of John's customers.

[Steve Gill]

ere ,ere Left hooker are faster

They where original designed to be a left hookers, No extra bends in the exhaust = more BHP , equal corner weight a cross the car = better balance :thumbs:
Thats what Tom tells me - left hand = better. But there are other arguments, with most circuits being clockwise that right hookers are better - so I've no idea.

It was also built as a left hooker because the car is far more valuable - it could be sold in the future to a VLN team or anyone racing in pretty much any country apart from the UK!

[DazBlackCSL]

Thanks Daz - its a real shame you're not in this year as you were exactly the same - your car was definitely getting quicker and I had to force you into making a mistake to get past at Snett :hahaha:

Most people know I'm no longer a fan of the SMG box in racing, perhaps it was my bad experience, who knows, but either way I don't think I got a proper chance to prove how good or crap I am, with the exception of Castle Combe perhaps when I threw away 3rd place in the first race by a silly mistake. I blame Daz, he was encouraging me to drift :hahaha:


lol !! Was a giggle for sure, im gonna save my pennies as want to do the VLN at some stage, hoping this year but at worst early next, and may have a race or two for this year in something if it all works out, but will be a shame not be with you lot again, although I will be there supporting during the day at some of the rounds, and maybe some evenings :hahaha::hahaha:

[Curly]

Steve that looks like my old bus with a rear wing:thumbs:had a chat with desperate dan at oulton on wednesday he recon's your the man to beat with your new motor:smokin:

[AlexGTT]

Steve, that car is frickin amazing! Your gonna do well this year mate.:thumbs: Definately be out this year supporting you boys.:smokin:

[mattCSLnut]

Its a brand new shell from BMW, and most components from the old car were replaced as they were getting tired after numerous ring laps. Main big item is the engine of course from the old car.

My old shell was sold to one of John's customers.


Very nice indeed :drool: Was that a NEW LHD M3 CSL shell with the CF roof or the regular, all steel M3 shell ? :whistle: Either way, must have been a real joy building a race car with mostly NEW parts. :beer:

[derek]

Car looks superb Steve. Best of luck this season