The Wheels Day 2008 Event in Aldershot this GOOD FRIDAY

[zed sump]

might tag along with the southern vettes if the conditions are good enough. anyone else thinking of going?

http://www.solent-renegades.co.uk/wheels_day.asp

http://www.corvetteclub.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=543...

[viper paul]

Been to this the last couple of years and its a superb show, but it is in a field and the forcast is not very good, but who knows may see you there.

Was the loan Viper last year, if you didn't include the Hemi drag car.

[Phil E]

If the weather is not too bad, I fancy that. I have not been before.

[N GTS]

Hi Pete, we're going with a Viper and Lola; or SV if I've not got the Viper ready in time! I've still not got a car on the road, waiting on some more Tilton parts.

[mstanyer]

Out of interest if its nice(ish) tomorrow does anyone know if I can just roll up in my Viper later on in the morning (prob closer to midday) or will I just get put in normal parking?

Mark

[zed sump]

mstanyer said:

Out of interest if its nice(ish) tomorrow does anyone know if I can just roll up in my Viper later on in the morning (prob closer to midday) or will I just get put in normal parking?

Mark

unsure myself...but the corvette guys could tell you alot more or see if you can root out a contact number on the Solent Renegades w/site:

http://www.corvetteclub.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=543...

http://www.solent-renegades.co.uk/shows-wheels-day...

http://www.freewebs.com/wheelsday/

[Phil E]

Sadly will be going. The power steering pulley sheared today, so I am waiting on a replacement....bummer!

[Phil E]

Sadly will not be going. The power steering pulley sheared today, so I am waiting on a replacement....bummer!

[Viper]

the Roes SC are known to stress them a bit quicker than norm, you hear a lot of them braking im surprized Sean doesnt include a billet ali in his kit

get a billet aluminium, not another OE plastic one
http://www.davesbigbrakes.com/Power_Steering_.php

this will help
http://forums.viperclub.org/illustrated-upgrades/5...

Edited by Viper on Thursday 20th March 22:22

[V1PER]

Bracket and pulley from Dave ...
Got them on my viper and so have a few other UK members.....
Baz

[fatboy18]

Dont think im going to go this year, Ive had enough of muddy fields! Its a shame though, its a good show and is only on the one day, Shame it looks like poor weather Ive been told I have to carry on hanging wallpaper in the Hallway

[V1PER]

fatboy18 said:

Dont think im going to go this year, Ive had enough of muddy fields! Its a shame though, its a good show and is only on the one day, Shame it looks like poor weather Ive been told I have to carry on hanging wallpaper in the Hallway

Better get it done while you can ....................

[mstanyer]

I was woken up at 6am this morning with rain lashing the windows and my first thought was 'muddy field' so I'm not going unless a miracle happens in the next few hours. I imagine a lot of other people are thinking the same... Still might be able to get the beast out later on for something else if it brightens up a little!

Mark

[fatboy18]

So How damp was the Field? Any Pics?

[N GTS]

First time to this show, cold, but a good day out and plenty to see. Weather mostly held off, but hail storm on way home! Only snapped a couple of pics, 3 Vipers were there.
Phil, with the SC the stronger billet bracket and pulley is a must do, even good idea on OE GenII. I bust them competing, no fun, hope you get it fixed soon. Go careful cutting the old pulley center off! If you're tracking the car, make sure you sort the oiling issues (larger pan, windage tray and pan trap doors, OFA).

[Phil E]

Thanks Nad. Parts arrive on Tuesday! I have a problem with track days due to noise limits and no CATS, so I have invested in a DB meter. Do you know how the tracks check the noise levels? (i.e RPM, Angle (at 45 deg to car and fully from the rear?) and distant from car / exhausts)

[zed sump]

Good to meet all that went - hopefully conditions will be dry enough to persuade you Mark to bring your GTS out next time we meet :&#172 Glad atleast it didn't rain while we were there :&#172

[bmwdrivernigel]

Love the plate on the WTF IS IT !!

[Viper]

Phil E said:

Thanks Nad. Parts arrive on Tuesday! I have a problem with track days due to noise limits and no CATS, so I have invested in a DB meter. Do you know how the tracks check the noise levels? (i.e RPM, Angle (at 45 deg to car and fully from the rear?) and distant from car / exhausts)

you need a noise free day Phil there are a few about

the proper circuits have built in trackside microphones scattered around the circuit, all the trackdays i've been to i've never seen anyone walking around with a handheld meter taking readings, they just wait for you to get on track and see which cars are over the limit, warn you, then if you cant quieten your car ask you to leave

[A GTS]

I`m afraid `noise free days` are a thing of the past. Recently Silverstone, last bastion of `noisy` days, have imposed stringant new rules, after a local resident complained to the council. What was `noisy` days have now become limited to static 105 db, tested 1/2 metres away @ 3/4 revs and a 102 db drive by test. You get one warning, if you can`t silence your car further, you`re out. Bedford Autodrome have even tighter rules in place, making it all but impossible for a lot of bigger engined cars there, Goodwood is max 105db with noise meters are on both sides of the track, in 3 or 4 locations. Wired/monitored also by Chichester Borough Council, noise infractions incur a 30 minute 'cooling off' period to get the overall average for a day down. Imagine how popular you will be with your fellow track users should you be black-flagged for noise! Both Spa and Nurburgring are also enforcing limits of 105db. So get your noise meters out and start checking before paying out good money and being told you cannot play. I have had to restrict the CC with huge silencers to get the car on track at all, and I can at the moment only use the S/C GTS at pre-race test days or competitions where it just scrapes by at the 108 db static limit.