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Hi just joined so I thought I'd post a pic of my latest track project.
Its a gen Elf Cup car which competed in period and then in the Super Coupe, seems to have been unused for quite a while but we have revived it and competed at Brands a couple of weeks ago. I think we have quite some work to do to compete with the BMs etc in the CSCC Future Classics. I don't want to lose its heritage so it will need to stay looking pretty well the way it is.
! This car will be very popular on here bud, looks well too, great job
And welcome
Mangnifico! Bella bella!
That's cracking mate how long you owned it, what you pay where did you find? Car and classic ?
Your so lucky ohhh more cupness
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Only owned it for just over a month! Paid somewhat over the going rate as it had a newly rebuilt engine with all the right bits in it bu the spending only just started - so much for a cheap race car!
Here it is in action:
Excellent find mate, and it looks smashing. As previously said on here, these Cup cars are very highly regarded.
There are a few of us who own Cup's in various states:
*Big Steve - Raider
*Jesus in the seat of a 5
*KrisM
*Pigsnake
(Sorry if I forgot any more?)
If you look on our profile's you'll see some pictures.
Do you know any History on your car? Who raced it, what it's number was?
If it was mine, I'd be tempted to get the front bumper painted the same colour as the arches, and then it would look AWESOME!!
Welcome to the club mate. rare car you have there. Looks nice.
Hi Jerry, I was at Brands a couple weeks ago watching Danny cassar and he said another 5 was out.
Was hoping to catch you for a chat, are you going to do any Project 8 races.
Dave
Originally Posted by Raceit
Was always my big decision........ Keep original or make a competitive car.
Guess what I chose
great to see another cup owner on here
great to see another cup owner on here
Welcome to the club
Would be great to know who used to race that back in the day. I'm sure Colin & Billy Pallets would have some further details on it.
Or the man at prima by the Looks of it
Welcome to the club
Would be great to know who used to race that back in the day. I'm sure Colin & Billy Pallets would have some further details on it.
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Thanks for replies, good to know there is still love for these cars!
Paintwork is probably going to have to wait...
Dave - would be good to chat and Danny just told me abour Project 8, so I would like to do some rounds...
I am looking forward to learning jow I can develope it with all your knowledge on th board.
Not sure of number - owner was Chris Armetfis - if that is how you spell it?
https://www.rtoc.org/boards/album.php?albumid=757
welcome jerry.... brilliant!!!!, the above is me and my coupe, really great to see another in use , having survived all those years, keep us updated to how youre getting on with her.....
ps, if you ever want to put some of the original decals back on , ive recreated the whole lot and have them here at all times... shameless plug..
Me and Oli Davies are racing our 5's in project 8 this year.
I will be at Oulton park in June and Oli is doing Cadwell in July, would be great to have 3 cup cars on track racing
I know there is another currently racing in CTCRC, need to get him over to Project 8 aswell.
Plenty of advise of info on these boards to help you. Feel free to ask me anything. These cars really can upset the big boys if you get them right
I'm loving these cup cars more and more
Nice find
Awesome car buddy, and nice to have you on the rtoc, hopefully i can help you out with some parts this weekend to help you keep this thing going.
Get signed up to the upcoming national day at blyton , be great to see another cup car there.
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Your car looks great in period livery and very original too. What decals do you have?https://www.rtoc.org/boards/album.php?albumid=757
welcome jerry.... brilliant!!!!, the above is me and my coupe, really great to see another in use , having survived all those years, keep us updated to how youre getting on with her.....
ps, if you ever want to put some of the original decals back on , ive recreated the whole lot and have them here at all times... shameless plug..
I am making a few (reversible) upgrades to mine as I am racing it in the present and would like it to give a good showing.
so far:
- Lexan side and rear windows
- Lobster Arm
Planned:- Cannot find any Cup steel wheel so maybe alloys (13" or 15"?)
- Bigger radiator
- Change to lighter weight battery & move to passenger side
Dave I can't do the Oulton Park one in June but may be able to do the Cadwell race in July, I am looking at CTCRC for August at Mallory. I hope to see you at one of those unless of course you want to come and play with the Future Classics?
Dave H aka Shaggy on here has a full set of Cup steel wheels for sale
https://www.rtoc.org/boards/member.php?u=445
Good event, Did it last year, nearly lapped the other cup car that was out there.
They dont want me back unless I change my car back to standard
Be good if you can do Cadwell.
It was great to see this round Cadwell today and great to chat to jerry too.
If you're reading this jerry, please thank your wife for my sons biscuit. It kept him entertained for 30 mins
Ross
Hello Jerry, I was also at Cadewell yesterday. The car looked ( and sounded ) great.
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Wow, Ross, 30 mins: thats cheap childrens entertainment!It was great to see this round Cadwell today and great to chat to jerry too.
If you're reading this jerry, please thank your wife for my sons biscuit. It kept him entertained for 30 mins
Ross
You're very welcome.
Thanks andybond, glad you liked it, however, the noise scrutineer did not! I had a torrid time stuffing wire wool up the pipe then getting failed again when it blew out as the rev limiter cut in at 5000rpm (disconnected for the race). He even tested me again in the Collecting Area and failed me.
We eventually got to race with the "kitchen sink" stuffed inside it!
Ignore the killjoys. What do they know
Keep racing ! Car looked fantastic on the circuit.
Diesel tip exhaust?
Oooooooh really like this
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