Tommo22 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'm in West Sussex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmar Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 No idea on those, but stickier ones will be class 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve and casper Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The p600s dont sound too good.Im in Class 4 on Kumho Ecstas v700 and they are expensively sticky.Class 2 choice seems to be Scudo Stunners or Toyo r888's? If you fancy Class 1 you can have my Yokohama a539s which have done 1 sprint this year Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo22 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Thanks Steve - Prob best for me to start in the lowewst class possible isn't it? Can I get into Class 1 with a 6spd box? If so how much do you want for your Yokohama a539s? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Tom, the 6 speed box would rule you out for class 1, I think you'd be in class 2 with that combo if you go for list 1a tyres such as the A539's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Durrant Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Tom Depending on tyres your car will be eligible for either class 2 (list 1a) or class 3 (list 1b). Class 2 is a good starting point (I did this class when I started) and the A539's are eligible for this class. As the season is nearly over I suggest you wait until next year and enter as a novice. Whereabouts are you in Sussex as I live in Horsham 🤔 Mark D Comp Sec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo22 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hi Mark Thanks for your reply. As you say I think next year and novice make sense in Class 2 so that's what I'll aim for. Roughly what sort of costs are involved and can I just do the stages that are local to me? I'm in Shoreham-by-Sea... having only just bought my 7 I was too late to get to the Dunsfold Handling day this weekend so pretty gutted about that as sounds like a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Durrant Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Tom To qualify for the novices championship you need to compete is five rounds although you can do as many or a few as you like. I suggest you consider entering any of the following rounds some which are close, others that are suitable for novices: Curborough 1 & 2 (organised by the club), MIRA near Nuneaton, Goodwood, Llandow (near Cardiff) and possibly Wiscombe in Devon. I have yet to finalise the calendar for next season and will publish on here when it is complete. Mark D Comp Sec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Can you tell me what the minimum age is ? He has passed his ARDS test Thanks MarkC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted September 5, 2008 Area Representative Share Posted September 5, 2008 The minimum age for sprints and hillclimbs is 16, and there is no requirement to take the ARDS test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Thanks MarkC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat boy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Hi All, I need some advice please, Im thinking of purchasing another 7 next year. and being a beginer would like to compete in the club speed series. Im intending on getting an ex- academy / roadsport A car and fitting it with a 6speed box and lsd, and I think I will keep the engine standard (115-120bhp). so am I right in saying I would be in class 2?. I also already have a set of 13inch wheels and I would think the car I would purchase would also have these rims. So do I stay with these rims or do I need to go bigger?, and where do you start with tyres . I have the understanding that if you have very sticky tyres you would be in a higher group and with 120bhp your not going to be very competitive. Sorry in advance if I sound green but any advice is very welcome. Cheers cat boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlymoFraser Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Cat Boy A 120bhp ex academy /RSA car will put you in class one but the mods will push it to class 2/3 and then you will be 40bhp or so off the leaders. If you did without the mods for a season you could have a very competitive year in class 1. Novice champions for the last 3 years (including this year) have come from class 1, indeed this years class 1 champion is in an unmodified ex academy car. Tyres for class 1/2 need to be normal road tyres on a set list, Yoko A539s/Toyo proxys/ Stunner Scudos are the choice tyres but seem to be getting harder to get below 15 inch. Stickier tyres Toyo 888s, CR500s, Khumos put you in at least class 3. There are a few class 1 ers in Leicester who I'm sure would talk you through the options or i'm not that far away if you wanted to pop across for a chat . It is great fun both on and off the track, hope to see you in the chamionship next year R287 Mobile Jaffa Cake- It's black at both ends with a smashing orangey bit in the middle here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat boy Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Thanks Neil. Is it both the 6speed box and lsd that put me in a higher class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmar Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 cat boy - no just the 6 speeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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