SpeedFreakDave Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Morning Gents, I am new to the club so hello! I attended Brands this week and had an awesome time, we were very lucky with the weather. This summer I bought myself a Caterham 2.3 Duratec, one of Bob Walkers. The car has approx 270bhp on a 5 speed gearbox. Long gears, less revvy, but I like it so far! I am using the car for trackdays. So far I have done Rockingham, Lydden, Brands. I am off to Brands next week too! I have a few questions if you guys could help me out that would be great! I am running on Yoko A048s as I need to drive to the track. What tyre pressure should I use on the road and the track. Someone has suggested 22 when hot on the track? How often should I change the oil? And should I top the oil up after every tracck day? I was told that the oil should cover the baffle when running and it always does even after 3 track days - suggesting no need to top up? Are there any other bits I should check pre - track? I was told to do a quick spanner check but sadly I am not mechanically minded and not sure where to start? I would love to learn! Is there anything else I should change frequently? What brake pads shall I change to next? Pagids? If so which ones? What other upgrades are sensible for the track? I have Avo Pro Race shocks. Who should I use to look after the car too? I live in central london, west, near Kensington. Thanks for the help! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hi Dave, Welcome to Blatchat That sounds like quite a car !!! Did I get a photo of your car in action at Brands ? See BH threads in ChitChat for link. Hopefully the track/race boys (and girls) will be along in a minute ... Edited by - Stationary M25 Traveller on 19 Sep 2008 09:34:17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted September 19, 2008 Support Team Share Posted September 19, 2008 21/22psi hot sounds about right - probably 16 to 18 cold depending on ambient temperature. Check the oil regularly and keep it at the specified level. If you are using a good fully synthetic then no need to change it more than normal - lots of people do but there is no need to. I only do an oil and filter change once a year! Spanner check - always check the wheel nuts are torqued correctly (55 lbft) and do this several times on a trackday. As they heat up they can come loose (I speak from experience having wrecked a wheel ☹️). Its worth going round all the suspension bolts now and again to make aure none have worked loose. Brake pads - I a use Pagid RS14s front and RS4-2s rear but there are lots of alternatives - do a search. Yellow SL #32 - member of Drowned Rat Racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFreakDave Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks guys! Ok sounds like I am almost doing the right things! I wasn't checking wheel nuts mid session but I was before and so I will from now on! Good news about the service! It is quite a car, very fast in but also the longer gears mean gear selection on bends is crucial to get the right gear or it can get bogged down. Power isn't frightening in any way as the car is stable with good torque of around 200 I think! Can't see any pictures of me on that link! Mine is dark blue with a full cage and aero screen! Hey any ideas where I can buy those pesky bolts that attach the aero screen! They keeping dropping out! They have an allen key design. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BYKer Will Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Morning Dave Good to see you on Blat Chat and nice car by the way. Will (with the big hair and the blackbird in the garage next door) PS who are you doing brands with next week as I need another trackday fix already.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFreakDave Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hey Will - great to meet you this week! It is with MSV? It wasn't cheap but I needed another fix before the winter set in! I am looking to do more so if you see any others that look good let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BYKer Will Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 £399 £399 £399 Doesn't get easier however many times I say it. All I can say is well done to Geoff for getting the club day so cheap! Much as I need a fix that is just too much compared to say 2 days at Cadwell which I would prefer anyway. I normally post on chit chat if I see a trackday i fancy so hopefully will see you before the salt is on the road. Best Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Smith Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 If you are checking wheelnuts during the day, make sure they've had time to cool down, otherwise you'll be over-torquing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miura Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hi Dave, I live in Hammersmith so not so far from you, we meet every second Tuesday of the Month at the Ace cafe on the North Circular (a short drive from Kensington if not too congested) Come and join us some day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Dave, The club has another date this year - Rockingham 18th October - and there are still spaces available. Contact Geoff or see the form in Low Flying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFreakDave Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Yes I know 399 sheets!!! But it is open pitlane and I am happy to forget the money and enjoy the day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFreakDave Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 It poured down! I am no good in the wet, I need it to be somewhere safer like Bedford! If my car is around 99dcb static will that be unlikely to pass the 87 drive by at bedford? Or is it impossible to tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 your car is very quiet - I know it from when Tom owned it . But its a tall order to survive Bedford with your specification engine. The induction noise will be your problem as the large silencer is very quiet. here is C7 TOP Taffia rear gunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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