Time Attack - ESC Race Car - Alive & Kicking!! + Power G

mike-payne · Post by **mike-payne** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:21 pm

dynamix wrote:if you empty the gravel out, thats another 5 kgs

thats probably true... still finding gravel under the car!!!!!!

mike-payne · Post by **mike-payne** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:47 pm

Well another busy day trying to fit the new drivers seat...
But thanks to some new brackets from YVM's friend, and a little fabrication this was the end result...

The seat is very comfortable and provides great feel and feedback through the car. however the car is quite narrow inside and the seat does fill it...

Also found time to fit a passenger seat too!

Thanks to Alyn @AS Performance for the seat mounts (& octane booster & Bonnet pins :-D )....
Thanks to Kev @Apex for the seat and harness.

The car really is getting lighter now.... at this rate, I'll need to tie it down!! :lol1:

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:47 pm

Looking good Mike - cheers for the heads up on the fitting issue :thumb:

mike-payne · Post by **mike-payne** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:37 pm

Every day seems to bring more progress and more work trying to get the car ready for TA and also ready for the SIDC track day...

Well we managed to get more clearance fro both seats to the B Pillar and also mounted the FIA approved race harnesses.

And the good news is that the passenger seat has passed the Fat Boy test... both Neil & I fit!!! :luxhello: although it is a tight fit!!!

Then the next mod was to get the data the logger fitted...
this required some electronics to be produced, so that we could reduce the input voltage from the RPM signal to 5v.. but with the below work, it was a success (thanks Neil)

What will the data logger provide.???
Well it has a high precision GPS input, accelerometers for lateral and longitudinal G-Forces, analogue input for throttle position, rpm input and some very comprehensive software. So bottom line i can analyse every aspect of every lap on track, braking points, throttle usage, turning g-force, position on track, lap times, sector times and so much more (torque values, horse power values, etc.).

Here are some acceleration values taken yesterday on a very short run (Taken on private property).

mike-payne · Post by **mike-payne** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:06 pm

OK so the car is now with Darren @ABW for some essential body work...
Will look very different when she comes out!!! :-D

Then she is off to Mocom for a new ECU....
Going for a Simtek with dual maps (Race & Road), launch control & Anti lag. But more importantly for better control of the mapping!

Will have a few other minor mechanics applied at the same time ready for the season..

Then the Graphics go on.... well all i can say is you won't miss me!!! :twisted:

neilK · Post by **neilK** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:13 am

Mike's car get's it's new graphics today.

Make sure you all have your sunglasses on for when the pic's are posted! :-D

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:15 am

8)

Sunglasses at the ready :lol:

I cant wait to see it Neil

Dill · Post by **Dill** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:04 am

Good progress Mike.

What oil cooler set up do you run? Reckon mine may benefit from this for better cooling.

What are pros/cons of thermo controlled/non thermo controlled, apart from longer oil warm-up time.

Without thermostatic control looks easier to drain fully come,oil change time.

Dill

mike-payne · Post by **mike-payne** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:13 pm

Dill wrote:Good progress Mike.

What oil cooler set up do you run? Reckon mine may benefit from this for better cooling.

What are pros/cons of thermo controlled/non thermo controlled, apart from longer oil warm-up time.

Without thermostatic control looks easier to drain fully come,oil change time.

Dill

Hi Dill,

I have my oil cooler top mounted at the mo, but lookign to make it front mount.
I would definetly get a thermostat, as mine on a normal run without is around 70 or less in winter.
not sure what make mine is though, but it is very effective and never see above 105 on track.

mike-payne · Post by **mike-payne** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:24 pm

Firstly let me thank Tiny, RB5 286, Phil, YVM, Darren ABW, Mneame & Millamber (All ESC members) who come over to help with the application, and cleaning of the car.

But a massive thank you goes to Darren @ABW, who did an amazing Job of the car... And before you ask, the Pink & Silver are SPRAYED on the car :notworthy :luxhello:

And of course to Mark who came up with the awesome graphics design :notworthy :luxhello:

Well here she is... The TEAM-ESC car

And still more graphics to apply, once the TA series graphics arrive!

More pics here essexboy30/TA Graphics 2008 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Bigpower

Time Attack - ESC Race Car - Alive & Kicking!! + Power G

TEAM ESC is finaly dressed!!!