Ken's RS 200 daily/trackday car

[peter]

Peter, not tempted to go to Ecuyers in february?

tempted yes, but not sure about the weather in feb. are you going?
#166 needs new fluids by then. oil, gearbox and brakes.

 

[nutnutwelshman]

tempted yes, but not sure about the weather in feb. are you going?
#166 needs new fluids by then. oil, gearbox and brakes.

Guys what's the weather like at Spa April time tx Kevin

 

[Ice_ken]

tempted yes, but not sure about the weather in feb. are you going?
#166 needs new fluids by then. oil, gearbox and brakes.

mine aswell, i've got everything ready to go in, a days work:




Need new brake pads already? I'm not sure if i'm going I'd like to have someone to come with me to drive the car and me home after a full day of driving on track. I really like that track, It's awesome!

 

[Ice_ken]

Guys what's the weather like at Spa April time tx Kevin

In Belgium in april and especially the ardens, you can have snow or 26°C or something in between. You just never know, climate change ftw.

 

[nutnutwelshman]

In Belgium in april and especially the ardens, you can have snow or 26°C or something in between. You just never know, climate change ftw.

Thank you @Ice_ken

 

[peter]

Guys what's the weather like at Spa April time tx Kevin

same as the rest of the year, kevin. totally unpredictable.

last year i went one time in june, was moist in the morning, dry till 2pm, wet from there on with heavy rain come 5pm.
in august i drove a first tracknight (is more like a 'trackevening'). i had drizzle when driving up there, then brilliant sunny and cool weather when on track and drizzle again when driving home. in september a second tracknight, brilliant weather. in all, quite lucky with the weather in 2016.

i have my eye on circuit-days november date. a bargain for a full day (£199), but i'm not committing till i see what the weather is up to. for all i know it could be freezing or snowing. that said, it could be 20°C and brilliant sunshine.

 

[Ice_ken]

same as the rest of the year, kevin. totally unpredictable.

last year i went one time in june, was moist in the morning, dry till 2pm, wet from there on with heavy rain come 5pm.
in august i drove a first tracknight (is more like a 'trackevening'). i had drizzle when driving up there, then brilliant sunny and cool weather when on track and drizzle again when driving home. in september a second tracknight, brilliant weather. in all, quite lucky with the weather in 2016.

i have my eye on circuit-days november date. a bargain for a full day (£199), but i'm not committing till i see what the weather is up to. for all i know it could be freezing or snowing. that said, it could be 20°C and brilliant sunshine.

Galfer pads already worn out?

 

[peter]

Need new brake pads already?

nope. not the pads. just brake fluid.

i bought some DS1.11 a couple of weeks ago, but the galfers still have a bit of life in them.
curious as to how both pads compare.

 

[Ice_ken]

nope. not the pads. just brake fluid.

i bought some DS1.11 a couple of weeks ago, but the galfers still have a bit of life in them.
curious as to how both pads compare.

me to, let me know My ds2500 are just over half way done.

 

[Dystant]

haha, no doubt

me and peter going at it @ zolder: (20min48)

Peter, not tempted to go to Ecuyers in february?

Nice bit of drifting at about 2:40

 

[Ice_ken]

Nice bit of drifting at about 2:40

not the first time I had oversteer on that corner, this time due to cold tyres. My first flying lap of that session...I actually spon my vento last year in that corner

 

[nutnutwelshman]

same as the rest of the year, kevin. totally unpredictable.

last year i went one time in june, was moist in the morning, dry till 2pm, wet from there on with heavy rain come 5pm.
in august i drove a first tracknight (is more like a 'trackevening'). i had drizzle when driving up there, then brilliant sunny and cool weather when on track and drizzle again when driving home. in september a second tracknight, brilliant weather. in all, quite lucky with the weather in 2016.

i have my eye on circuit-days november date. a bargain for a full day (£199), but i'm not committing till i see what the weather is up to. for all i know it could be freezing or snowing. that said, it could be 20°C and brilliant sunshine.

I've been a few times now alright 9 trips only once did we have a damp morning @peter

 

[Ice_ken]

cleaned the PCV today, was about time. I'll be cleaning the TB next.

 

[Ice_ken]

Cleaned the TB, wasn't to bad, this is the dirty pic to be clear:


Swapped the ferodo pads for the Galfer's. And changed the engine oil and filter today.

 

[Ice_ken]

I just orderd a set of Eibach springs, I think the front right spring broke. Orderd the -20/-25mm springs.

 

[Ice_ken]

fitted the eibach springs, here's the broken springs:

 

[Pav]

how does the car feel now??

 

[Ice_ken]

how does the car feel now??

Massive improvement. Better comfort, less bodyroll, more grip. I never expected this amazing result. Wow :shocked:

Offcourse can't compare this to proper OEM suspension.

 

[Pav]

glad you are happy with the result..thumbs up..

 

[sevenfourate]

Massive improvement. Better comfort, less bodyroll, more grip. I never expected this amazing result. Wow :shocked:

Offcourse can't compare this to proper OEM suspension.

Is yours a Cup or Non-cup ?

I've just fitted the same springs to my Non-Cup and was amazed at the difference..............