Racing in Thailand

[bazmlb]

The brakes and suspension parts getting put together ready piece by piece.

EBC Rotors

EBC E36 Yellowstuff

E36 suspension parts

[VocalNeal]

Hi ! I am bulding a toyota corolla dx for the nitto3k racing series and now is it time for the rollbar .what is minimum tube size for rollbars can not find anything on internet or should I just follow the FIA regulations. Where can I find a shop that can make the mainhoop and the A-pillars and screenbar by drawing, I'am living on samui and no shops here ,I will do the fitting and welding.I don't want to buy a tubebender for just to make this

Jees. Talk about a project when you are living in the industrial heartland of Thailand!

[Spoonman]

Supercar series has a rules and regulations book outlining vehicle build specs (including cage specs), does the Nitto 3K series not have the same ?

[bazmlb]

Supercar series has a rules and regulations book outlining vehicle build specs (including cage specs), does the Nitto 3K series not have the same ?

Supercar series was cancelled last year I thought, the main sponsor pulled out.

We are talking to Nitto right now and will then be calling GPI about Pro car.

Also will ask OMP about their new series.

[Spoonman]

TSS is running in 2014 with the 1st race at Sepang in May.

[soldoutbmx]

Hi ! I am bulding a toyota corolla dx for the nitto3k racing series and now is it time for the rollbar .what is minimum tube size for rollbars can not find anything on internet or should I just follow the FIA regulations. Where can I find a shop that can make the mainhoop and the A-pillars and screenbar by drawing, I'am living on samui and no shops here ,I will do the fitting and welding.I don't want to buy a tubebender for just to make this

hi fellow corolla lover! I also have a 1982 ke~70 DX Corolla

would you care to share a photo of her?

Whats the specs? engine/drive line etc?

[bazmlb]

Nitto have informed me there is an information day at MBK on February 1st and 2nd, suppliers will also be there for race equipment.

[transam]

OP, your first quest is to search for your chosen engines weaknesses. It will be working at it's RPM/TQ ceiling for extended periods of which many were not designed for. Sure you know that any motor sport is a bottomless money pit with many tears on the way. I have been there in a fun capacity ................

[bazmlb]

OP, your first quest is to search for your chosen engines weaknesses. It will be working at it's RPM/TQ ceiling for extended periods of which many were not designed for. Sure you know that any motor sport is a bottomless money pit with many tears on the way. I have been there in a fun capacity ................

The cars with SR20's now do quite well, they are however turbo, which a lot have problems with in the wet in getting the power down once boost kicks in, it will stay in its current condition to feel out how things are and then go from there.

[Rdrokit]

Baz,

Best of luck.

rokit

[bazmlb]

Here are the 2013 Pro series requirements from GPI, 2014 won;t change much in car prep spec, but we are waiting release dates for the races and entry

Officail_Pro_Racing_Sries_2013_Regulations.pdf

[Spoonman]

OP, your first quest is to search for your chosen engines weaknesses. It will be working at it's RPM/TQ ceiling for extended periods of which many were not designed for. Sure you know that any motor sport is a bottomless money pit with many tears on the way. I have been there in a fun capacity ................

The cars with SR20's now do quite well, they are however turbo, which a lot have problems with in the wet in getting the power down once boost kicks in, it will stay in its current condition to feel out how things are and then go from there.

Without a lung you will be at the back of the field.

[bazmlb]

OP, your first quest is to search for your chosen engines weaknesses. It will be working at it's RPM/TQ ceiling for extended periods of which many were not designed for. Sure you know that any motor sport is a bottomless money pit with many tears on the way. I have been there in a fun capacity ................

The cars with SR20's now do quite well, they are however turbo, which a lot have problems with in the wet in getting the power down once boost kicks in, it will stay in its current condition to feel out how things are and then go from there.

Without a lung you will be at the back of the field.

But once the car is ready out comes the SR20 and in goes the M70

[BSJ]

OP, your first quest is to search for your chosen engines weaknesses. It will be working at it's RPM/TQ ceiling for extended periods of which many were not designed for. Sure you know that any motor sport is a bottomless money pit with many tears on the way. I have been there in a fun capacity ................

The cars with SR20's now do quite well, they are however turbo, which a lot have problems with in the wet in getting the power down once boost kicks in, it will stay in its current condition to feel out how things are and then go from there.

Without a lung you will be at the back of the field.

But once the car is ready out comes the SR20 and in goes the M70

The M70 would be quite a bit heavier?

[bazmlb]

The M70 would be quite a bit heavier?

280kg vs 139kg.

Yes the M60 is lighter at 210kg, but its a 90 degree v8 as opposed to a 60 degree v12, the M70 nearly drops straight in without messing with stuff too much.

[bazmlb]

OP, your first quest is to search for your chosen engines weaknesses. It will be working at it's RPM/TQ ceiling for extended periods of which many were not designed for. Sure you know that any motor sport is a bottomless money pit with many tears on the way. I have been there in a fun capacity ................

The cars with SR20's now do quite well, they are however turbo, which a lot have problems with in the wet in getting the power down once boost kicks in, it will stay in its current condition to feel out how things are and then go from there.

Without a lung you will be at the back of the field.

Probably feel like driving this around with no turbo

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[Woodsie888]

The M70 would be quite a bit heavier?

280kg vs 139kg.

Yes the M60 is lighter at 210kg, but its a 90 degree v8 as opposed to a 60 degree v12, the M70 nearly drops straight in without messing with stuff too much.

I had an early Z4 with an M62 fitted. The same should fit an E30. Are you really sure you're making the right choice?

[Woodsie888]

The M70 would be quite a bit heavier?

280kg vs 139kg.

Yes the M60 is lighter at 210kg, but its a 90 degree v8 as opposed to a 60 degree v12, the M70 nearly drops straight in without messing with stuff too much.

I had an early Z4 with an M62 fitted. The same should fit an E30. Are you really sure you're making the right choice?Z3 1401.JPG

Brain fade!

It was a 1996 Z3

[bazmlb]

Roll Cage planning and design

OMP's design for the E30

Extra support for front struts as it doesn't have S Beams

[bazmlb]

The M70 would be quite a bit heavier?

280kg vs 139kg.

Yes the M60 is lighter at 210kg, but its a 90 degree v8 as opposed to a 60 degree v12, the M70 nearly drops straight in without messing with stuff too much.

I had an early Z4 with an M62 fitted. The same should fit an E30. Are you really sure you're making the right choice?Z3 1401.JPG

Will do some laps with what it has and see, maybe the M/S50 block is the way to go as its a lot lighter at around 130kg

[Andrew83]

Hard to get a manual box for a M70?

[Woodsie888]

Hard to get a manual box for a M70?

Not easy, although not impossible either. Quite a few 850 Coupe's were sold with M/T.

The trouble with them will be the ratios which are not suited for track use at all.

[Andrew83]

How about a 1UZ?

Those engines are famously bulletproof and plentiful in supply.

If you manage to blow it up they are only 25k from the engine importers.

Gearbox is the expensive part though.

[bazmlb]

How about a 1UZ?

not really what i am looking for, trying to get away from a Nissan motor and back to a BM motor

[steelepulse]

So there are no engine restrictions in this class, or are you changing class once the m70 goes in?

[soldoutbmx]

Do you need a roll cage for the drift events ? & do you know if you need the racing license to enter in the gymkhana events ? I know you don't need a roll cage to go to Bira circuit in your street car on any day if you want to go practice.

Would like to know because nearly finished getting my 1982 KE70 Toyota Corolla ready for some fun. Cheers.

Couple of photos of her...

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[bazmlb]

So there are no engine restrictions in this class, or are you changing class once the m70 goes in?

Not in the classes I am looking at, one of the other E30's has an M60

[transam]

OP, must ask, have you ever driven around a race circuit. ?

[bazmlb]

Do you need a roll cage for the drift events ? & do you know if you need the racing license to enter in the gymkhana events ? I know you don't need a roll cage to go to Bira circuit in your street car on any day if you want to go practice. Would like to know because nearly finished getting my 1982 KE70 Toyota Corolla ready for some fun. Cheers. Couple of photos of her... ImageUploadedByThaivisa Connect Thailand1389685081.192524.jpgImageUploadedByThaivisa Connect Thailand1389685127.274677.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand

Gymkhana discussion continues here http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/696627-gymkhana-trial-4-bangkok/

[bazmlb]

OP, must ask, have you ever driven around a race circuit. ?

Sanddown and Calder in a 635csi ex Bathurst car, also Alpine Rally and other smaller rally events, Gymkhana events.