Skinners Sprint Micra

[l_jonez]

Thats the company id been looking at I would go flip front mainly for the GRP and light weight. GRP doors an boot too, Group 5 archs....

Maybe box the bulkhead to accept the ITBS that sort of thing

So the same as mine then although I've gone back to steel front etc the fit of the GRP bits was terrible and not suitable for a daily driver. No bulkhead box required

 

[Skinner_87]

So the same as mine then although I've gone back to steel front etc the fit of the GRP bits was terrible and not suitable for a daily driver. No bulkhead box required

Yours was the inspiration bud, that and the z cars minis

 

[Skinner_87]

2015 Manx Classic hillclimb entry went in today

 

[h701micra]

Get that camera ready Paul

 

[Skinner_87]

Get that camera ready Paul

Would like to get some more angles this year but suction mounts are now a no no

 

[h701micra]

Would like to get some more angles this year but suction mounts are now a no no

Nope, solid only now as far as I'm aware

 

[Skinner_87]

Nope, solid only now as far as I'm aware

I seen an MSA letter outlawing plastic mounting as not being sufficient but that would rule the whole GoPro holder/assembly out so I don't know if that was right or not.

Plenty to keep me busy over the next 5 month anyway

 

[frank]

i had to remove my helmet cam at the startline at shakespeare raceway, and get it passed by the scrutes before the 2nd run

 

[h701micra]

I seen an MSA letter outlawing plastic mounting as not being sufficient but that would rule the whole GoPro holder/assembly out so I don't know if that was right or not.

Plenty to keep me busy over the next 5 month anyway

We got told in driver's briefing today no suction mounts allowed only solid mounting allowed
I know its only a track day but I believe they like to use the msa as a guideline

 

[SuperUno]

It is as per H701's post, plastic cases are fine if a solid mount is used. Vacuum mounts are (and have always been) banned.

 

[Skinner_87]

Lighter pully taken off the old engine and trigger wheel machined to sit centric for a good for and to make the welders life a little easier

 

[frank]

where you gonna position the notch paul ?

 

[Skinner_87]

where you gonna position the notch paul ?

As far as I know Frank it just needs to be at 90deg to where ever I put the sensor

 

[l_jonez]

As far as I know Frank it just needs to be at 90deg to where ever I put the sensor

Yep doesn't matter as long its 90 before the sensor

 

[Skinner_87]

Yep doesn't matter as long its 90 before the sensor

So long as it's set at TDC as well mate?

 

[pork]

What ecu you going for mate?

 

[Noddie]

So long as it's set at TDC as well mate?

With the pully set to tdc the missing tooth needs to be 90deg btdc. It means the ecu has some time to count down to tdc iirc.

 

[pork]

With my ecu, it can be set anywhere, you jus type in how many degrees btdc the missing tooth is

 

[pork]

Edit:
I set the pulley to tdc, then count how many degrees the missing tooth is to the sensor

 

[l_jonez]

So long as it's set at TDC as well mate?

Yep, engine set to tdc then the missing tooth and sensor can go where you like as long as they are 90 apart.... Or as pork said some ecus can run at various degrees as long as you set it in the software.

 

[Noddie]

Yep, engine set to tdc then the missing tooth and sensor can go where you like as long as they are 90 apart.... Or as pork said some ecus can run at various degrees as long as you set it in the software.

The hawk ecu I had could be calibrated but had to be at least 70deg btdc

 

[Noddie]

Yep, engine set to tdc then the missing tooth and sensor can go where you like as long as they are 90 apart.... Or as pork said some ecus can run at various degrees as long as you set it in the software.

The hawk ecu I had could be calibrated but had to be at least 70deg btdc

 

[Skinner_87]

What ecu you going for mate?

Hopefully Omex 600 mate

 

[Skinner_87]

A little bit of drag reduction, hopefully....

 

[Skinner_87]

And the bumper mount getting the same treatment. Still needs tidying up

 

[h701micra]

You'll be nearing that 700kg target

 

[Skinner_87]

You'll be nearing that 700kg target

Hopefully Andy!

I really want to try some 13" revolutions to see what the accelerating would be like but it would be a dam close fit with AV22 calipers on id think

 

[h701micra]

Hopefully Andy!

I really want to try some 13" revolutions to see what the accelerating would be like but it would be a dam close fit with AV22 calipers on id think

They're a big old caliper, I'm staying 15". I found some team dynamics wheels in a scrapyard all fine no tyres, and for a 15" wheel it was weightless compared to my current ones

 

[h701micra]

Speaking of weight loss I forgot about this photo

 

[Skinner_87]

They're a big old caliper, I'm staying 15". I found some team dynamics wheels in a scrapyard all fine no tyres, and for a 15" wheel it was weightless compared to my current ones

I'd love to use my 14" team dynamics it's finding a suitable tyre for the 7" width that's a bit of a problem. Only a 205mm r888 seems to fit the bill and that's a bit overkill to be honest

 

[Skinner_87]

Ps doors are next on the list if some ever turn up at the scrappies

 

[h701micra]

Ps doors are next on the list if some ever turn up at the scrappies

I just crack straight into my doors, no spares required
There's not much left of the rear of my car
R888s are definitely overkill :/

 

[Skinner_87]

I just crack straight into my doors, no spares required
There's not much left of the rear of my car
R888s are definitely overkill :/

Yours isn't living outside anymore though lol

Yeh I'm looking at the Kumho v70a in 185 instead, soft compound

 

[h701micra]

Yours isn't living outside anymore though lol

Yeh I'm looking at the Kumho v70a in 185 instead, soft compound

That's very true

Heard that name pop up a couple of times might have to give it a go one day. Must have some good reviews

 

[Skinner_87]

That's very true

Heard that name pop up a couple of times might have to give it a go one day. Must have some good reviews

Il be able to give you a review. 3 class wins over the last 2 years each time where on those tyres on hot hatches and saloons so there must be something in it!

Does BSR stock revolutions / minilites?

 

[h701micra]

Il be able to give you a review. 3 class wins over the last 2 years each time where on those tyres on hot hatches and saloons so there must be something in it!

Does BSR stock revolutions / minilites?

Afraid not chap, only really keep the little things these days

Well there must be a secret behind them somewhere

 

[Skinner_87]

Drivers side poly window is in. Not happy with the way it looks at all so it will probably be coming back out.

A thought with the throttle bodies. I have a blank inlet flange and was thinking I could just have the bodies welded directly to that. Saves room for some good length trumpets and no need to remove the brake servo, opinions welcome

 

[frank]

should be fine paul and are the windows held in by the stock rubber ?

 

[Skinner_87]

should be fine paul and are the windows held in by the stock rubber ?

I had pop out windows Frank so they are tiger sealed and riveted in now. It's just not as neat as I'd like with the sealant so I might paint a black edge around to neaten it up

 

[frank]

i fitted mine into the rubbers paul, far neater and waterproof too eh

 

[Skinner_87]

i fitted mine into the rubbers paul, far neater and waterproof too eh

A few self tappers Frank?

 

[frank]

the fixed window type rubbers paul, oldschool insert them with a long cord eh

 

[Skinner_87]

the fixed window type rubbers paul, oldschool insert them with a long cord eh

Ah right, I'd have a bit of bother trying to track those rubbers down I'd imagine over here not sure if the glass is a different size?

 

[SuperUno]

If you are going over to TB's do you still need your bike carb inlet mani?

 

[Skinner_87]

If you are going over to TB's do you still need your bike carb inlet mani?

not once this is all up and running bud

 

[l_jonez]

Drivers side poly window is in. Not happy with the way it looks at all so it will probably be coming back out.

A thought with the throttle bodies. I have a blank inlet flange and was thinking I could just have the bodies welded directly to that. Saves room for some good length trumpets and no need to remove the brake servo, opinions welcome

Can't see it being a problem!

 

[Skinner_87]

Can't see it being a problem!

Did you run the bike injectors with your setup mate or the micra injectors?

 

[h701micra]

I had pop out windows Frank so they are tiger sealed and riveted in now. It's just not as neat as I'd like with the sealant so I might paint a black edge around to neaten it up

I haven't sealed mine yet although it lives in a palace of car stuff now
Use a marking gauge scribe a feint line about 20mm in all the way round. Mask up. Paint
Neat 20mm border all the way round to hide the sealant

 

[l_jonez]

Did you run the bike injectors with your setup mate or the micra injectors?

I run the bike injectors (240cc I believe), just blocked off the hole for Micra jobbies.

 

[Skinner_87]

Well the tailgate is at the painters to do at his leisure so i'm hoping that will be back ready for the new year, il pop the rear screen in & re secure the spoiler. (didn't realise how weighty they are!)
Also pending delivery of these , im hoping this will keep me very busy in January, sorted via a top bloke on here!