Time Attack anyone?

[dannyg1]

Hi,

I'm entering the time attack series this year in my 327. anyone else planning to enter?

[blackcountrybimmerman]

What's the "Time Attack?"

[Theo]

What's the spec of your 327? You'll be up against some seriously rapid rice chariots!

[E30BeemerLad]

yikes, a 327 up against Mitsubishi Evo 9's with 700 bhp etc

[Cloud]

Get NoS.
Really, you gotta show the rice boyz that old skool rules.

Also, the throttle pedal is no longer a variable thing. It's simply a switch, which goes "on" at the beginning and doesn't come "off" again until the end of the victory lap.

[GrindCulture]

Get NoS.
Really, you gotta show the rice boyz that old skool rules.

As far as performance goes, good luck

[Morat]

Ferrari 430, Evo 7.8.9. various scoobies, Lotus Elise, Audi RS4 and thats 2008!
The very best of luck.

[E30BeemerLad]

This is who & what was compating in the "clubman" class in 2008

1 Kev Atkins Mitsubishi EVO 6 F/I
2 Kev Horsley Subaru Impreza F/I
3 Sam Kerr Subaru Impreza F/I
4 Jeff Mileham TVR N/A
5 Terry Buckel Subaru Impreza F/I
6 Steven Darley Subaru Impreza Wagon F/I
7 Mike Payne Subaru Impreza F/I
8 Phil England Subaru Impreza F/I
9 Buckley Skinner Subaru Impreza F/I
11 Kev Duckworth Nissan 200SX F/I
14 Paul West R33 GTR Skyline F/I
15 Barrie Rycroft Mitsubishi EVO 7 F/I
16 Dave Ellen Lexus IS350 S/C F/I
17 Thomas Farnham Nissan 200SX S14 F/I
18 Steve Thorpe Mitsubishi EVO 8 F/I
19 Shane Smith R32 GTR Skyline F/I
20 Gunther Vallons Honda Civic Type-R EP3 F/I
21 Fiona Muir R32 GTR Skyline F/I
22 Duncan Graham Subaru Impreza F/I
24 Darren Leigh Honda Civic Type-R EP3 F/I
25 Neil Oldham R34 GTR Skyline F/I
26 Simon Deaton Subaru Impreza F/I
27 Damien Turner Nissan 200SX F/I
28 Jonathan Faull Mitsubishi EVO 8 F/I
29 Neil Wrenn R33 GTR Skyline F/I
30 Mark Biggers R32 GTR Skyline F/I
31 Dave Wilkins R32 GTR Skyline F/I
33 Ben Weeks Toyota Supra JZA80 F/I
34 Tony Marzetti R34 GTR Skyline F/I
35 Julian Lycett R32 GTR Skyline F/I
36 Peter Hall Nissan 200SX S14 F/I
37 Mathew Webb Mazda FD3S RX-7 F/I
38 Russell Tweed Mitsubishi EVO 8 F/I
39 Craig Winstanley Mazda FD3S RX-7 N/A
40 Mathew Pewsey Renault Clio 172 N/A
41 David Thorpe Honda Civic Type-R EP3 N/A
42 James McDonald 427 Cobra N/A
44 Zak Ramage Subaru Impreza F/I
45 Gordon Wright R33 GTS Skyline F/I
46 Nicolas Mitsotakis Subaru Impreza F/I
47 James Greenwood Subaru Impreza F/I
49 Tim Chandler Porsche GT3RS N/A
50 Ian Williams Subaru Impreza F/I
51 Alex Bruce Mitsubishi EVO 7 F/I
52 Gary Searl Mitsubishi EVO 8 F/I
53 Alan Tolley Ford Sierra XR4X4 F/I
54 Damon Gray BMW M3 EVO N/A
55 Michael Hill Subaru Impreza F/I
56 Mike Isherwood Mitsubishi EVO 5RS F/I
57 Jamie Reynolds Lotus Elise F/I
58 Donald Watt Mitsubishi EVO 8 F/I
59 John Begley R32 GTR Skyline F/I
60 Marco Haig FIAT Coupe F/I
61 Lisa Diamond R32 GTR Skyline F/I
62 Robbie Calder Mazda FD3S RX-7 N/A
63 Laura Bruce Mitsubishi EVO 5RS F/I
64 Gavin Cooper Mitsubishi EVO 6 F/I
65 Ross Walker Mitsubishi EVO 6RS F/I
66 Robert Wallace Peugeot 106 N/A
67 Martin Willox Mitsubishi EVO 7 F/I
68 Russell Paton Mitsubishi EVO 6 F/I
69 Weston Moore Saab 9000 F/I
70 Andy Forest Subaru Impreza GC8 F/I
71 Nick Holland Mitsubishi EVO 6 F/I
72 Richard Hughes Mitsubishi EVO 8 F/I
73 Neil Knight Honda Civic EP3 F/I
74 Matt Wiltshire Mazda FD3S RX-7 F/I
75 John Chadwick Subaru Impreza GC8 F/I
76 Ian Smith Mitsubishi EVO 6 F/I
77 Phil Young Mitsubishi EVO 6 F/I
78 Clive Seddon R35 Nissan Skyline F/I
91 Paul Hughes Honda Integra DC5 N/A
101 Steve Hawkes Nissan 200SX F/I
111 Brendan Simpson Subaru Impreza F/I

I applaud you for putting the E30 out there, but I think you are going to struggle considerably against this machinery

[Karan]

lol you'll be in the n/a class i guess so you'll only be up against vipers etc

[fuzzy]

i suppose someone has to come last.

[GrindCulture]

lol you'll be in the n/a class i guess so you'll only be up against vipers etc

There's a few Hondas and a Clio in that 2008 list that you might have a bit of a chance against, but for the most part it looks like M3 Evos, Porsches, TVRs etc.

No matter what place you come though, I'm sure it'll be a blast and a great chance to see some really quick cars doing their thing.

[rebelcruiser]

dont want to piss on your fire but you have more chance winning the lotto

but good luck anyway

[e30bmlover]

i commend you too my friend... prove that the e30 has still got it!! maybe slap a 318is badge on her for that extra 15bhp..... judging by the line up... your gonna need it!

[m666w]

dont want to pee pee on your fire but you have more chance winning the lotto

but good luck anyway

someone has to win

[Cloud]

Don't worry lads.

My B28 horror might be ready in time for next year.

[maggspower]

Good luck to you dude

Sounds like a blast to me, you get to drive your e30 "eyeballs out", on track, against some formidable opponents it must be said

Look at it this way, they will all be 5hitting themselves that a 20 year old motor is going to beat them, and I'm sure that every now and then you will get a few scalps

[leeparkes]

Best of luck to you

[beemerbird]

Do it, do it! I undertook a Masarati and a brand new M3 in me ol' 325 two days ago so anything is possible!










They were religiously sticking to the 40 mph signs and I knew where the next speed camera was, though

[e21Jason]

Do it, do it! I undertook a Masarati and a brand new M3 in me ol' 325 two days ago so anything is possible!


If it's any thing like my maserati it's easy to pass as the bloody thing never works

Jason







They were religiously sticking to the 40 mph signs and I knew where the next speed camera was, though

[Rich_W]

There was a E30 competing one year. Even then, I felt sorry for him.

http://www.timeattack.co.uk/

[maxfield]

There's a bloke round here with an Evo who competes and that is absolutely rapid.

Any 327i that can beat him round a track would be some hero.

Pretty sure this is the one:

http://www.timeattack.co.uk/gallery/Tim ... 20027.html

[E30BeemerLad]

this one is local to me and I know it has over 700bhp

http://www.timeattack.co.uk/gallery/Tim ... 20033.html

[E30BeemerLad]

infact half of the evos and scooby's on that site I've seen at events like TOTB and they do 10 second 1/4 mile times

[Karan]

yeh they're all mainly straightline heroes unfortunately

may i also point out that you have to pay for every round up front before the yr starts, so it does cost quite a lot..... so when spending so much (arguably more than any 327 is worth) whats the point you may aswell got get a more capable car with suspension that wasnt designed in the 60s and a shell that doesnt flex when a fatty sits in it

[Theo]

In fairness I think it's cool that you're doing Time Attack. You're not going to be competitive with most of the stuff out there, but it is a good opportunity to be able to drive your car at full tilt, unlike trackdays where you have to pootle around, get a written invitation to overtake, not outbrake people bla bla bla. Not to mention the black flags for drifting when you're actually just getting a bit of oversteer.

[Karan]

In fairness I think it's cool that you're doing Time Attack. You're not going to be competitive with most of the stuff out there, but it is a good opportunity to be able to drive your car at full tilt, unlike trackdays where you have to pootle around, get a written invitation to overtake, not outbrake people bla bla bla. Not to mention the black flags for drifting when you're actually just getting a bit of oversteer.

dude there is very little track time at time attack all for more than double the cost.... i have spoken to ppl about it....

oh and they'll still black flag you!

[Karan]

may i suggest some form of racing instead..... eg that 318/320 championship is it called pbmw cup

great fun, good crowd, real battles and cheaper.

[Theo]

The PBMW championship does look like a good crack and it's actualy bumper to bumper racing unlike Time Attack which is about nailing a fast lap IIRC. Only drawback with PBMW is the lack of outright speed in the cars, but I'm sure the competitiveness makes up for this.

[Jhonno]

I was talking to an ex PBMW racer and he wasn't impressed.. It isn't as cheap as it sounds as there can be a lot of sillyness apparently, resulting in repair work being needed or reshell..

He now does TTRS iirc and loves it

[dannyg1]

Guys,
Firstly I would like to say thanks for your concern, but I'm a big boy and am capable of doing quite well in category (N/A under 3000cc). My car was Jodie Halse's from Munich legends (his race car for 7 years), the car is just about to go in for another suspension upgrade (to GAZ Gold 500lbs front and 300lbs rear).
The car is already faster than pretty much anything, the only things that gives me a headache on a track are those Caterfields!
I'll keep you all updated interms of results.
Daniel

[Morat]

in that case - GO man GO !! (and put up lots of pics!)

[Nay]

Fair play.




NOS....

Good luck pal!

[Rich_W]

Daniel, does the car have to be road legal for Time Attack? I just wonder with regards to putting a race car out there.

[dannyg1]

My car is a race car but I pretty sure that they have to have an MOT. But we can get our nice friendly local garage to do us an mot....

[mrLEE30]

enjoy the racing mate, as a part time track instructor in Caterhams i can safely say if they are the only car that worries you then that is a great thing as they will beat just about any road going car round a track.

We have a similar series here called the CRC (circuit racers club) only one car has beat my lap and that was an endurance race prepped GT3, and at the end of the day the most important part of a race car is the squishy bit somwhere in the middle. You should get your car in for a Daytime MOT, that way you dont need certain lights thus a great weight saver.

enjoy the racing!! and even better everyone expects you to loose, so when you beat a few they will have a hard time making excuses in the pub afterwards, you just say '' well i am in a 20 year old car''

mrlee