Make a donation

Author Topic: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,  (Read 42531 times)

Offline Tfsi_Mike

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 241
  • -Receive: 309
  • Posts: 10222
  • Go Large or Go Home
    • Tfsi Mikes Money Pit AKS / TTE / RTech St2+ Cupra
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,32721.msg402587.html#msg402587
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #150 on: January 11, 2012, 10:41:51 pm »
Ok TC.....prepare to spuff your trousers......

Found myself walking around Lugano in Switzerland (millionaires playground....lots of private banking wouldn't be surprised if AS stashed his dosh there)

Found ths inside the foyer of a private bank so presses the button and asks the security chap if I can take some pictures..





Enjoy pal you frickin fruitcake ps luv the garage!

Ace Dave!  :notworthy:

Offline WhiteGTI

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 29
  • -Receive: 22
  • Posts: 3222
  • F-A-S-T
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #151 on: February 04, 2012, 08:42:45 pm »
More updates soon please  :party: :party: :party: :party:
2008 Golf GTI - Revo Stage 2 NOW SOLD

2006 E46 BMW M3 - 343hp
2000 Lotus Elise Sport160 - 160hp

Offline Top Cat

  • Top cat
  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 171
  • -Receive: 335
  • Posts: 8196
  • Almost Jacamo
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #152 on: February 27, 2012, 03:51:32 pm »
I have been saving my pennies for these over the last few months.
My first track day in the Exige went ok but the car suffered from understeer quite badly.  So after some investigation and after taking advice, the next track day at Oulton i dropped the tyre pressures down to the cold readings and this worked a treat, 90% on the understeer disappeared. However there was still a lot of body roll and the standard bilstein suspension was a bit to soft for hard track work.
To add to this i had a few passenger laps in a S1 Exige that had a Nitron suspension and this had a profound effect on me, i didn't even know any car could grip like it let alone an everyday Exige well set up.  :jumpmove:
So i had to get a kit for mine, if this turns out to be half as good as the one i had a go of, then i will have a proper track weapon.  :evilgrin:

This Nitrons latest kit with a new wider 46mm body. I only went for one way adjustable as it is quite difficult setting up 2 and 3 way. These will be straightforward, just reach under while in the paddock and add a few clicks until they start to feel how you want them. They are the track day-pro version and as such will need refurbing every 10,000 miles or so. This sounds a lot but it is only if you want to keep them in tip top condition. All shocks/coilovers performance degrade as much, but in most applications people cant notice the drop off in performance.


46mm Nitrons - Trackday pro. by T0P cat, on Flickr


Track day pro-kit by T0P cat, on Flickr

Offline jhtrophy

  • Won't Shut up.
  • *****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 8
  • -Receive: 5
  • Posts: 506
  • Oh no it's a diesel
    • Email
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #153 on: February 27, 2012, 04:24:09 pm »
Exige soft :signLOL: you wanna try an oil burner BMW  :laugh: they look awesome  :happy2:
BMW 335d msport touring lci. Auto, estate and diesel! Oh no

Offline VC

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 80
  • -Receive: 93
  • Posts: 4359
    • Very Cherry Stickers and Decals
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #154 on: February 27, 2012, 04:25:32 pm »
oooooh theyre pretty  :party:

Offline MAT ED30

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 25
  • -Receive: 82
  • Posts: 5728
  • Vwr fan boy
    • Email
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #155 on: February 27, 2012, 04:34:56 pm »
 8)

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

Offline WhiteGTI

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 29
  • -Receive: 22
  • Posts: 3222
  • F-A-S-T
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #156 on: February 27, 2012, 06:24:56 pm »
Oh God!!

Seriously, if there was a text book explaining the perfect way to mod a Lotus then you're following it word-for-word!!!!!!
2008 Golf GTI - Revo Stage 2 NOW SOLD

2006 E46 BMW M3 - 343hp
2000 Lotus Elise Sport160 - 160hp

Offline Top Cat

  • Top cat
  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 171
  • -Receive: 335
  • Posts: 8196
  • Almost Jacamo
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #157 on: March 17, 2012, 11:33:14 am »
Nitron's all fitted. Geo and corner weighting all done.  it is a fat little Lotus, it weighed in at 920kg.  :driver:
The ride quality for the roads is so much better than the Bilsteins they replaced. most of the tram lining has gone and the car does not try and pitch me into the curb anymore if i dare stop concentrating. Just need to do some testing on track now to find my best settings.  :happy2:

Offline Tfsi_Mike

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 241
  • -Receive: 309
  • Posts: 10222
  • Go Large or Go Home
    • Tfsi Mikes Money Pit AKS / TTE / RTech St2+ Cupra
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,32721.msg402587.html#msg402587
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #158 on: March 17, 2012, 11:35:07 am »


 :drool: :drool: setup for the bath tub  :notworthy:

Offline Top Cat

  • Top cat
  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 171
  • -Receive: 335
  • Posts: 8196
  • Almost Jacamo
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #159 on: April 03, 2012, 04:03:10 pm »
My car is already for this season's track days now.  Had some Nitron woes but all fixed now fingers crossed. Just had an early service with uprated brake pads and fluid and fitted my baffled sump + oil chnage which was expensive as the car  holds 9 litres now.  :wink:
A couple of new A048's are on the way, so bring on those bends.  :driver:

Offline Hurdy

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 52
  • -Receive: 137
  • Posts: 7683
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #160 on: April 03, 2012, 04:40:02 pm »
Oh TC, I love this little motor :love:

Be great to see it on track this year sometime.  :happy2:
Golf R gone.

Offline Top Cat

  • Top cat
  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 171
  • -Receive: 335
  • Posts: 8196
  • Almost Jacamo
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #161 on: April 03, 2012, 05:03:22 pm »
You should see it at some point John, i plan to do at least six track days this year. I am resisting all urges for more power. all spare cash is going on driver training and maintenance. I might try and add a bit of lightness at some point in the summer. These little cars are so capable when driven by someone who knows what they are doing my modding money is better spent on the driver this year.  :happy2:

Offline RedRobin

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 380
  • -Receive: 442
  • Posts: 16627
  • BIALI Motorsport's Chief Horn Blower
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #162 on: April 03, 2012, 06:05:20 pm »

You should see it at some point John, i plan to do at least six track days this year. I am resisting all urges for more power. all spare cash is going on driver training and maintenance. I might try and add a bit of lightness at some point in the summer. These little cars are so capable when driven by someone who knows what they are doing my modding money is better spent on the driver this year.  :happy2:


....There's wisdom in that peanut  :happy2:

Remapping the brain is a top plan.


On facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robin.procter.50

Throbbin' Red Mk5 GTI DSG with too many mods to list - Have Fun but Safe Journeys!

Offline Tfsi_Mike

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 241
  • -Receive: 309
  • Posts: 10222
  • Go Large or Go Home
    • Tfsi Mikes Money Pit AKS / TTE / RTech St2+ Cupra
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,32721.msg402587.html#msg402587
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #163 on: April 03, 2012, 06:10:36 pm »

Certainly something I need to invest in too  :happy2:

R32UK

  • Guest
Re: Top cat's, new Bath Tub,
« Reply #164 on: April 03, 2012, 09:59:21 pm »
Not seen this before... but TC that car is pure  :happy2: :driver: