Balveniefan Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Hi All,I am hoping to enter some rounds of the Speed Championship this year. As I am a complete novice I would ideally wait for the 'Introduction to Sprinting' event but as this is September it would mean missing most of this years events and I am too impatient to wait!I therefore have loads of newbie questions. I have obviously read the the online guide which has lots of info and so understand what I need to obtain in terms of licence, racewear etc. It was more about getting my car prep'd and ready to pass scrutineeriing. I should point out that my ambition is to turn up and have some fun and I am not hoping or expecting to challenge the leaders, just enjoy some motorsport. I have a 1997 1.6 k series with a 6 speed box so it appears I will be in class 2. I already have a FIA roll bar fitted I would really appreciate any advice members could give me as a first timer and in particular on the following topics;- fitting a petty strut., how easy is it? Keeping windscreen on or do I need aero screen?/Tyre choice and how many needed? Recommended spares to carry? Any mods that are recommended?Thanks in advance for any help or input,Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted January 28, 2019 Support Team Share Posted January 28, 2019 Hi Alex - I'm sure you'll get plenty more advice but here's some pointers to get you started.Fitting the petty strut is quite straightforward. Enter "petty strut" (including the quotation marks) in the search box and you'll find lots of threads but here's a couple:https://www.lotus7.club/forum/techtalk/advice-fitting-petty-strut https://www.lotus7.club/forum/techtalk/petty-strut-5You can compete with the windscreen - plenty do - but the car will be quicker on the faster straights with an aero. For the twistier venues you probably won't notice much difference.Tyres - this will determine whether you are class 2 or 3. Check here for List 1A and List 1B Class 2 use List 1A tyres - the commonly used one is the Yokohama A539 although there may be other choices. Class 3 use List 1B tyres - most are using Avon ZZS but there are other choices a well such as Toyo R888R.No mods required apart from the mandatory Motorsport UK safety ones which amount to putting yellow tape around the battery earth lead!Spares - zip ties and gaffer tape. Maybe a throttle and clutch cable. Oil and coolant for topping up. You'll work the rest out but guaranteed someone in the paddock will have what you need and happy to lend it to you.Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team 700newtons Posted January 28, 2019 Leadership Team Share Posted January 28, 2019 I have always found there to be a very helpful atmosphere in the paddock - you should get plenty of help whenever you need it.good luck with the preparations, and see you in a few months, Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobson_justin Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I have just finished my first season, so give me a call and I will talk you through it. Will send you my number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobson_justin Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I also have a petty strut for an S3 that I don’t need any more if you need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Fox Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Shenstone and district car club have an introduction to sprinting day on 19th May this year at Curborough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucus72 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 i'm thinking about doing one or two of these sprints this year (the first Curborough, and Blyton). I have an SV and need a petty strut. Where's the best place to buy one from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted January 31, 2019 Support Team Share Posted January 31, 2019 There was one for sale late last year: https://www.lotus7.club/forum/market-place/sale-petty-strut-sv If you can't get one from Caterham then Arch might be able to supply one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Smith Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I have an SV petty strut spare as I have just fitted a full cage.Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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