So, has anyone got their car ready for Spa yet?

I know there's still a bit of time to go, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to get the car ready. In the last month or so the car has been re-mapped by Leighton (Flea), and Joe (FCSS) fitted new belts, new clutch (CG fast-road), some slightly used red-stuff pads (from Leighton) and new Castrol SRF brake fluid.

I thought the car was ready after that, but there's a noisy top-mount and now some quite noisy ARB bushes too I think. That means I'm probably going to be making a call to Joe again soon to replace my top-mounts, wishbones, drop links, ARB bushes and maybe CHOD before June. And I'll probably need to buy some spares for the trip.

It all keeps stacking up. My NA never needed all this stuff done... And there's still the Bristol Auto Moto and AutoItalia Brooklands meets to get the car all shiny for in the next month. Busy busy busy.

How's everyone elses progress?

James

I'm just going to do an oil and filter change, as it's due one anyway and that'll pretty much be it's lot

im getting the car back in 2 weeks from the body shop...
still need to...

fit the suspension
do the tracking
get a Map
re-build the car from the re-spray
do the belts
Water pump
Cam phse sensor
service
compression test

and if i get time, clean it!!

Sounds good James
I was after those red stuff pads GRRR
Got some nice new Yellow stuff ones now

My progress has been long and expensive - cant wait to get out there!

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What spares are you thinking of bringing?

A few extra packets of tobacco, just in case I run out, couple of spare lighters maybe. That's about all I need I reckon

im Bringing Joe with me

T surly its better to buy fags out there? Will be cheaper no?

A selection of necessary accessories.

Yes, it will be, and I'm sure last years attendees will vouch for how I was like a kid in a sweet shop when we pulled up at a petrol station near the docks

Lmfao!!!

T i have just these four letter's for you to think about before Spa. CHOD !!!!

I know and I should really Along with many other things

Ha ha team jumpers !!!

Mine's all ready, recent MOT, aux belts, wheel bearing & I have not long done the oil / filter / plugs / compression test plus I have quite a bit of meat left on my yellowstuffs.

Can't wait !!!

If you get one. I will do it at Spa if you want.

Mine has gone through 2 track days in the last few weeks, has another at Donny on the 26th April, and probably Curborough and another in May.

Work - well, she'll need a good clean otherwise the recent TLC she's had "pre season" will stand her in good stead. Fingers crossed of course!

Cheers Joe

If I buy one and it doesn't get fitted before Spa, I'll bring it with me, so if my old one splits, then you can fit the new one

As the actress said to the bishop!

beer, purple jumper, JBT and Senny Dave - job done

All bar a visit to Flea, and a few little niggles, mine is ready.

Can't wait!

this isn't going to die anytime soon is it?

The pads were the right price at the right time Not as track-suited as yellow stuff, but the car is my daily driver too so I need pads to work from cold too.

As for spares, I don't really know. I was thinking maybe hoses (CHOD sounds like an essential anyway), but not sure past that. Anyone got any suggestions?

James

Proccy - there's a baby on the first row of page 3 (not the row of the bicycle, the next one) - hover the mouse over it...

This is my usual list of kit i bring for Spa.
Crash Helmet x 2.
Comppresor/ Footpump
Track Rubber.
Spare hoses.
Spare Fuses.
Fuel pump relay x 2.
Engine oil.
Gearbox oil.
Brake fluid.
Diluted anti freeze.
Oil filter.
Spark plugs.
Jubbly clips.
Insulating tape.
Light bulbs.(not for Patch)
Triangle.
Flouresent jacket.
Hand tools.
Socket set.
Trolly Jack .(2 ton)
Bits of wood
A prayer or two.

Mine is in the bodyshop to fit and spray the LE kit.

After that it needs new oil and filter, brake fluid, and if i can a short trip to the UK for a exhaust manifold, DV and Flea map, but i'm afraid that will be for after Spa

Flea will be coming as well... maybe he can do the mapping at Spa?

That would be great, but i don't know if a slightly blowing manifold would make a good mapping possible?

Here's my list..

Jaffa cakes (2 packs)
Toilet roll
Werthers originals (1 pack)
Telephone - old style, plug in the wall jobby
Vase for flowers
House light bulb
Cheese
Clogs
Wrist watch calculator
Chain for motorbike
Fizzy cola bottles

Should just about cover it!

since when??

Mmhhh... correct.

You forgot lot's of beer token's.