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Forum: General M-Car Discussion 23-04-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
It probably isn't ideal to run 4 degrees, but to...

It probably isn't ideal to run 4 degrees, but to clear the arches with the current wheel setup I do have to, plus it's the original camber numbers Schirmer put on the car, and the turn in was...
Forum: General M-Car Discussion 22-04-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
Around 4 degrees at the front - the carbon wings...

Around 4 degrees at the front - the carbon wings weighed around a kilo and a bit each if I recall, less than a third of the weight of the steel wings.
Forum: General M-Car Discussion 22-04-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
Absolutely badass :drool: , and absolutely...

Absolutely badass :drool: , and absolutely hideous at the same time. :notworthy:

Silly as it sounds, I'd like to keep it looking like a road car that goes well on the track, rather than a racing...
Forum: General M-Car Discussion 21-04-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
I'm not entirely sure what's involved or what on...

I'm not entirely sure what's involved or what on the engine loses relability (if any!)... I think once the chassis is developed fully then I'll start looking at increasing the power.

One thing's...
Forum: General M-Car Discussion 21-04-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
I'm not informed enough to give a proper answer,...

I'm not informed enough to give a proper answer, but it's not just about absolute weight pushing, it's reducing lift and re-directing airflow.

The spats blocking the front wheels for example stop...
Forum: General M-Car Discussion 21-04-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
Yes and no. On one hand, a CSL is a fully...

Yes and no.

On one hand, a CSL is a fully trimmed road car, four seats, a stereo, glass windows, air-con, xenons, etc. It has a much lighter exhaust system than me, lighter glass, lighter fuel...
Forum: General M-Car Discussion 21-04-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
I was also skeptical, I won't lie. But as I...

I was also skeptical, I won't lie. But as I mentioned, there may be a placebo element to it making me drive faster - however the lap times obviously are a scientific comparison.
...
Forum: General M-Car Discussion 21-04-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
So the car got back from the 'Ring unscathed...

So the car got back from the 'Ring unscathed after putting up a pretty awesome few laps - it was a shame I couldn't run the Spires cardboard fibre aero longer to settle into it and see what it could...
Forum: General M-Car Discussion 21-04-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
When I embarked on the project, one of the goals...

When I embarked on the project, one of the goals was to improve the chassis as much as possible, stiffer, lighter and more control. Around the same time, Spires got in touch to say they had started...
Forum: General M-Car Discussion 21-04-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa404/Blair_Mc...

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa404/Blair_McWilliam/B8430374-EF77-4093-8566-43D874030E69-45876-000032F9274FF3CC.jpg

Oh and to answer yours/chavs question the centre consol is here ;)
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Forum: General M-Car Discussion 21-04-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
Good progress. Huge hole in the boot of the car,...

Good progress. Huge hole in the boot of the car, ready to tie the subframe and differential properly into the cage.
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Forum: General M-Car Discussion 21-04-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/3028...

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/302825_10151118826196375_1700814270_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/269406_10151118829346375_926111544_n.jpg

Waiting for the...
Forum: General M-Car Discussion 21-04-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
And so this was the format I drove the car in for...

And so this was the format I drove the car in for quite a while.

http://www.trackculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/alsmom3.jpg
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Forum: General M-Car Discussion 21-04-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 28,238
Posted By alclark
Cool E46 M3 Track car mega build & development

Well I thought I'd put up my full development thread here as I figure some people might find it interesting. Or not! Who knows. :hahaha:
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Forum: Parts For Sale 27-02-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,811
Posted By alclark
Hi Shimmy, I'll take the tyres please! Will...

Hi Shimmy,

I'll take the tyres please! Will be perfect for DN5.

I've sent you a PM. :smt055

Al
Forum: Cars For Sale 08-02-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,584
Posted By alclark
If my 996 Turbo sells quick enough... this looks...

If my 996 Turbo sells quick enough... this looks perfect. Fingers crossed timings work.

Hmm. Then I'll have to probably sell the E46 M3 too...
Forum: Main Message Centre 15-09-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,530
Posted By alclark
Why? To quote a friend who is a full time marshal...

Why? To quote a friend who is a full time marshal at the track:



It's really not that crazy when you sit down and look at it properly. I've been going for just under a decade now, several trips...
Forum: Main Message Centre 15-09-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,530
Posted By alclark
On percentages, the 'Ring has far more 'completed...

On percentages, the 'Ring has far more 'completed safely' laps than most circuits. You can probably imagine 60-120 cars on a regular circuit trackday, you might see anywhere between 1 to 3 crashes...
Forum: Main Message Centre 15-09-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,530
Posted By alclark
Depends how you look at it. Not that many tracks...

Depends how you look at it. Not that many tracks actually have 'that' much run off - Bedford, Silverstone, Cadwell, Brands Hatch etc all have 'drifty' sections with armco or walls literally next to...
Forum: Technical Area 14-09-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 945
Posted By alclark
It's probably worth having a look at the Personal...

It's probably worth having a look at the Personal range - same company that made the steering wheels for the McLaren F1, Honda NSX-R and have been on F1 cars since the start of time.
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Forum: Main Message Centre 14-09-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,530
Posted By alclark
Always bad to see people crashing. Hope no one...

Always bad to see people crashing. Hope no one was hurt! :)

But there's nothing complicated or dangerous about drifting at the 'Ring any more than any other track. Looks like poor Nick (?) just...
Forum: Events 14-09-2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,512
Posted By alclark
I'll be there for the 4th lapping, 52' regular...

I'll be there for the 4th lapping, 52' regular M3. I'm doing some Nordschleife work with Jag on the 26th so I'm going to haul my ass out there for a long week and weekend, and then head to Spa.
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Forum: Events 14-09-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By alclark
I'm going. £170 for a full day at Donington is a...

I'm going. £170 for a full day at Donington is a mad one to miss!

Linkatron: http://www.tctrackdays.com/#!trackdays/productsstackergalleryv27=0

I'm happy to organise free garages for everyone...
Forum: Parts For Sale 08-09-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,792
Posted By alclark
Talking I'll take the Recaro's if greedy people don't buy...

I'll take the Recaro's if greedy people don't buy the lot. :hahaha:
Forum: Photo Gallery 30-04-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 19,672
Posted By alclark
Hehe, cheers. No clutch - the dual mass doesn't...

Hehe, cheers. No clutch - the dual mass doesn't appreciate a clutch kick, or at least, I'm not prepared to risk it. Just go in at one billion miles an hour and give it a stern flick.

I did manage...
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