Hyundai Excel Racing Series - Track Attack - Evil things are about to happen to Hyundai Excels  

wasas

so whats everyone running for rubber then!?
I've found some 15's that fit, with a 35 offset. is it the rubber width thats the issue? slightly rolled guards?

Big_Red_

Good job on finding 15's with the right offset, centre-hub diameter and stud pattern.
I did a bit of looking around at different wheel / tyre options but it all got a bit hard (and expensive). Think i might just go the easy option and run 175...not alot about but Pirelli and Yokohama do have something half decent.

trackattack

I wouldnt stress about tyres for the first few runs, as long as what you have is in good condition.

undivided

would there be an issue if we bought a single cam auto and put a twincam manual into that car?

wasas

putting a tiwn cam into a x1... that would be a issue. spose as long at the motor came in that model, and it can be purchased in that config it'd be alright.

NISMOgemini

anyone looked in to 195 50 15?

wasas

they fit, and apparently run a very similar rolling diameter to the stock 165/70/13's. I guess if 195's fit the 205's wont be far off, but I'll let someone else try first

NISMOgemini

195 should be more then enough with a 7" rim. which is excellent.. cos i have a set in the shed spare ET38

03osh

theres a race spec excel form lakeside on ebay right now. wants 2500 but its got a half cage and seat + harness i think

Blur

Half think about entering into this series, sounds like good cheap fun!

Beannie

the only reason ive bought an excel was because of this thread

anyway, probably won't make it this weekend, but will certainly make it for the next one

just a quick question jeff, with mt cotton, will we need to sign up to the mg car club for hillclimbing??

trackattack

all of us mate, all of us
wait until you get a cage then the fun will really begin with the circuit racing !




NO.
99.9% of our events will be AASA
The few that we do that are CAMS (like Mt Cotton) you will need a CAMS Level2s license.
to get your L2S you can join any CAMS car club, doesnt have to be MGCCQ
I will try to make day licenses available for CAMS events if I can.

Beannie

sounds good buddy

i may come out to QR on sat (or lakeside on sun) to have a chat and feel whats going on. I could have the car ready but i'll wait until 14th mar at lakeside to get out there

trackattack

I dont know if my excel will be ready this weekend or not, going to start on the water pump tonight
so I'll either be in a white X3 2 door excel or a black datsun 1600.

I hope the weather holds - http://www.trackattack.com.au/weather showing scattered storms.....
The sprints will still run in the rain as long as there isn't standing water on the track.

Beannie

im guessing it would be ideal to have new water pump and cv's before the racing?

trackattack

the ones in my car were fucked when i bought it.
i suppose you cant expect much for $500.00 and 292'000 k's

I wouldnt bother replacing the water pump unless its leaking or the car is overheating
If you inspect the CV's and they are sound and not clicking then they could last for ages.

although you need to bear in mind that the car is going to get driven harder than it ever has
so parts that seem OK now may get rooted after a couple of race meetings.

trackattack

whilst I think of it if you get a chance swap out the brake fluid, its probably 100 years old.
I dont think the excels will be as much of an issue, but if the fluid in the datsun is more than 12 months old it starts to boil away when i race the car at QR. Lakeside is a bit easier on the driveline than QR, just remember to stay on the blackstuff.

nodrog

what a good price to pay for a 98 twin cam that needs a new water pump????

trackattack

we are making up some more race numbers.
anybody coming on the 14th have a requested race number ?
ta Jeff

wasas

$3.50

srsly, about 750. I wouldn't go over that, but aim for $500 and try for a bargain.
we paid 1k for ours with no rego or anything, but the nic was pretty good, nothing wrong with it engine/g'box/suspension wise.
new pump is ~60, and a timing belt kit is about 120 (got one yesterday from ultracheapauto on ebay, Allan seems like a alright guy).

nodrog

Wasas

So a 98 with 187k needing a new water pump for $500 is a good deal?? Actually looks too good to strip out though!!! Body is in really good condition and interior is spotless.

Any wreckers buying the interiors from those that have stripped theirs out???

NISMOgemini

i reccon they would buy it, but i doubt u would get much for it

Big_Red_

Pick up the exhaust this arvo .... car is raceable at the moment but isn't registered yet. 50/50 on whether i want to hire a trailer for the 14th or wait....

wasas

I'd say thats a good deal. if your handy with a spanner the pump is 60, and about 3hrs of work. there is a guide someone on replacing one. You could try and sell the bits on ebay but i doubt you'll get much. never know tho.


Where did you get the zorst done? we want to go have a chat to someone about getting a 2.25" header back done with a removable cat.
care to share your guy and throw him some more work?

Big_Red_

Ultimate Performance Exhausts in Brendale mate......i just went for the cat back system, 2" - straight through muffler.

Beannie

hi jeff, i haven't paid for the day yet (havent even received the car yet), but am i able to reserve a number in the mean time?
(and, as we have 2 drivers, is it possible to have two numbers or is it 1 number per car?)

PRO050

8 Excel's entered already for Sunday 7/3/10 sprint's at Lakeside, sure to be a mad day.
Keep it off the fences guys, and have a great day of racing.
Cheers Paul
Keep an eye out for no. 22 Green EB falcon.

trackattack

yes, if you let me know what numbers you want I will put your name against it in the numbers register - www.trackattack.com.au/excel

It depends how you enter the car,
If you single enter the car and have a seperate driver for each event you will only need one number
If you single enter the car and share one entry then the time keepers will only want you to have one number, they wont care who is driving.

You can can also double or triple enter the car and run it in two or three separate groups.
they have numbers at the track that can be taped to the side of the car if extra ones are needed on the day.

trackattack

sounds like an excellent deal to me
I started the water pump on mine last night, hoping to finish it tonight/tomorrow morning if i get time.
I am doing the timing belt as well while i am at it.
so far its been fairly straight forward, just a lot of stuff to unbolt to get to the stuff underneath.

I sold the towbar of mine for $65 on ebay, so parts can be sold,
I reckon that the seats would be salable if they are in pristine condition.
Try some of the Hyundai forums.

nodrog

Looks like I just got myself 2 1994 Excels for FREE!!!!

Is the 94 the first of the rounded shape?

trackattack

LOL I love it !
yeah the rounded shape x3 first came out in 94.
dont worry if they are the last of the old shape ones as they weigh the same and still have the fuel injected engine

nodrog

Cool, thats 1 for me and 1 for my wife!!!!

And I can get a crane truck to carry them both.

Looks like the 14th is going to be some fun!!!

Evaded Motorsport

We can do the exhaust if you like wasas, should be fairly cheap if you just want it press bent rather than mandrel bent.

Andrew

nodrog

There is a 98 twin cam available on gumtree.com.au with the asking price of $500 however he will take less as he is moving interstate and there are a few problems with the motor. It looks like it has blown a head gasket but other than that it seems ok. so if there is anyone looking for 1 and can swing a spanner this could be yours for about $300 (I was going to buy it until the free offer came up!!!)

The guys name is Mo-Zee and his no is 0411293316.

Hopefully this get anothe Excel on the track.

Another question - if I was to build my own roll cage where could I get the tube from, and what type of steel is it and what sizes??? (just realised this is actually 3 questions!!!)

trackattack

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cheers Jeff