I have owned my sierra xr4x4 for about 5 years, in that time it has developed from a £120 wreck to a well sorted easy to drive track car,
I have always wanted to try saloon car racing but never thought I could given the expense/family commitments, in 2009 I spannered for my m8 Jim in his RS200 rep in the northern sports and saloon car championship,being at the track with him gave me the inspiration to go for it..
as bought in 2005
during prep in 2005
finished car
the car drove well that first year if a little slow in a straight line, I then got a granada cosworth and fitted the engine from it in to the sierra
out with the old
and in with the new
the finished car on track at croft
the car also has cos 4x4 brakes and polybushed arb's all round with coilovers on the front.
track car to race car project
the car was never prepared with the idea to go racing so there is a fair amount to do before it goes near a track from cage mounting mods to fitting correct seat, harness, fire ex etc
over that last couple of of months I have been buying up anything I thought would be needed got some bargains along the way aswell
also picked up a BOB engine for £100 so I can remove the cams and fit them in my BOA, should release a few extra hp
braided brake hoses for £20 and mintex 1155 pads for £10
solid rear beam mounts a bargain at £10
electric cut off switch
clubman fire extingusher kit under £100
at the autosport show I bought an OMP race suit and helmet
I also got some seat belt mounts and bonnet pins
today I picked up a cobra suzuka gt width (I'm not skinny lol) seat with mounts and a sabelt 6 point harness dated until the end of 2013 for the grand sum of £180
last week my MSA go racing pack arrived and next month I take my ARDS race licence test at croft
I have started to remove the roll cage to mod the mounts and then I will remove the sunroof and the large support section and plate over the hole, I will update as the build goes on.
my first race in in the middle of april so need to crack on with it
steve