jesus goin up hill

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Just thought some may be interested in my new venture / project , just before oilvia was born.... allmost two years ago... , i promised myself i`d have a hillclimb car and i`d do a full season of hillclimbs and sprints....., yeah right... a little daughter put that idea to bed.., still i had aquired penfolds coupe car and made some changes to it and was prepping it just for that.................

well just as i was getting there and thinkin of renewing my msa liscence etc etc.. a friend {james george} put his car up for sale... well me being me i couldnt resist..., lets just say after a few friendly coffee`s and some SERIOUS haggaling ,i bought it.. and sold the coupe {not the rowan atkinson car} as it was still a little bit of a way to go to where i wanted it...

cut a long story short , ive now bought a new helmet , renewed my liscence and booked four hillclimbs and four sprints...., all i need to do is learn how to drive...

i must say a big thanks to james for all his ear bending i do and all of his help....

ohh and heres a few pics of the car..., wish me i luck ... who knows i may just do well..., im looking forward to it.....it only took two years...

[Pigsnake]

Car looks awesome mate.let us know some of the dates as would be good to come and watch.

[Tony Walker]

Fantastic good luck

[modfather]

good luck mate

[Steevo]

Wow James' car has changed a lot since I saw it last! Looks great and good luck!

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

cheers guys for all the kind words, should be good and a little different to all the track days ive done thus far, got a whole list of changes i may do in the future to the car but for now i just plan to use it all season. just waiting to hear from gurston down hillcimb as to whether or not i can compete in their championship too.....

[Sam Fish]

Nice one Matt! Are you going to get an onboard camera? It is always good to watch the session back.

You should put one of your coupe badges to use on that

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Nice one Matt! Are you going to get an onboard camera? It is always good to watch the session back.

You should put one of your coupe badges to use on that

Not sure if theyre allowed bud...consult the blue book again..., i have one , if so...err yes, as for the coupe badge......

[Mart]

[scratcher]

Nice buy there dude And good luck in your events!

Can I ask what the bit sticking out of the front bumper is? I've seen it on a lot of racy cars and guessed it was something to do with timing gear?

[Matt@CodeRedMotorsports]

Cameras are fine, but check your SR's first or contact the circuit/organisers.
Good luck!....could always give you a hand with the driving

[Matt@CodeRedMotorsports]

Nice buy there dude And good luck in your events!

Can I ask what the bit sticking out of the front bumper is? I've seen it on a lot of racy cars and guessed it was something to do with timing gear?

'Timing strut' for sprint/hill climb timing beam.

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

'Timing strut' for sprint/hill climb timing beam.

indeed , ive just snapped mine so im waiting on a 3m sheet of black plastic to come any moment... as for the driving tution matty... i think im allright cheers bud....., so i can use the camera to it seems , or so the comp secretary tells me.
First sprint is at coombe on saturday the 24th of march... i only hope the cars msa log book comes back in time...

[allanr5gtt]

is that coombe near yeovil?

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

is that coombe near yeovil?

its at castle coombe race circuit bud.

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

right , tried the new fia gloves earlier on the oe steering wheel.... hmm not a nice feel, like touching ice with slik.... so i hopped on rallynuts and got myself a nice flat suede jobbie, i frickin hate drivin in gloves but rules is rules...., got a few more bits to do and i should be about ready.....

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

I have been meaning to post but keep forgetting to...

car looks good Matty , I am so tempted to put the cup stickers on my red one (would help cover up a few pink bits haha.

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

I have been meaning to post but keep forgetting to...

car looks good Matty , I am so tempted to put the cup stickers on my red one (would help cover up a few pink bits haha.

cheers chris, im sure i can swing stickers bud...anytime.., done a few more bits today , emptied the catch tank of all the evaporated scum etc and flushed it out..., made up two new timming struts and started to convert the steering wheel to sude jobbie.

[Os8472]

Jesus going up a hill, wasn't that in the bible somewhere?

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Jesus going up a hill, wasn't that in the bible somewhere?

Amen stud muffin..... , im also sure it mentioned boost....

[Os8472]

Amen stud muffin..... , im also sure it mentioned boost....

Of course it does, where would we be without boost

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

right , first sprint is next weekend, i think luke{pigsnake} and his family and james george and his family are popping along for support etc which is nice..., im more or less ready , a few things to do etc as allways... , its funny really as its the first thing ive done thats actually timed and im bricking it..., still if i start off slow and work up the pace im sure itll all come good...or ill lose it at quarry and the car will blow up..., on a lighter note , any peeps got any suggestions with regards what tools to take as im makin a list...

all i gotta do is hope the ole citroen berlingo i picked up tows the car and trailer... it is a 1.9 so im hoping it will......

everyone is wellcome along and to be honest i could do with a pit person/ assitant with me so any offers......

[bod 182]

Matt my pug 1.9 expert van pulled my clio cup and trailer fine,you will be fine just a case of building up confidence and you will get quicker,anyway you have help from the allmighty

[Sy5GTT]

You there all day jeez?

I might pop over :-)

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

You there all day jeez?

I might pop over :-)

yes bud , be really good to see you guys...its been too long....

bod, cheers bud , yeah im sure itll be good on the day..."why is that guy in a robe in the paddock"........

[RussellT]

excellent news are you running in road going or the stripped out mod prod class?

[RussellT]

re cameras you need a propper mount clamped to something solid the scrut and Clerk ofthe course OK and finally the OK fromthe venue.

[RussellT]

re tools you can gen borrow all that you need from fellow competitors. I take a tyre pressure gauge and compressor screwdriver leatherman cable ties duct tape wheel nut spanner. Best bit of kit is a self errect tent to keep things dry, Halfords sell a good one.

[RussellT]

as for in car videos check out turborussell on youtube.

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Thanks russ for all the replies buddy , good advice...., yeah i have a good mount for the camera that ive used on the coupe before so ill try it and see what they say.
got a loose tool kit mocked up....hopefully ill not need it too much....
Thank people for the support and replies ................... much appreciated

sorry russ, im meant to say mod prod salloons.

[RussellT]

link to some 2 camera incar vid from Harewood Hill climb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpJKKUT4hYw

I was missing the restrictors in the breather hoses thats why she was bogging down off throttle.

Ran a 68.5 sec run last year which is much more like it

[w35ty]

Good vid mate! Loving the foot work

[westy94]

Awesome little vid

[Tony Walker]

link to some 2 camera incar vid from Harewood Hill climb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpJKKUT4hYw

I was missing the restrictors in the breather hoses thats why she was bogging down off throttle.

Ran a 68.5 sec run last year which is much more like it

That last hairpin looks immense fun, must be so satisfying getting that right

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

well done russ . something to aspire too i guess , well , hopefully ill get some footage

[allanr5gtt]

jesus did you get my pm

[g10far]

Love it Jesus! You'll be able to open a Renault museum soon with all these 5's, i'm sure of it!

[RussellT]

Thanks for the comments, you can tell by the resigned tone of my voice that I had given it my all and was way off the pace (a bit like Lewis at the weekend )

Getting your car in perfect working order for the events is a major challenge especially as I use her every day and to drive to and from the events there is always something on its last legs or a missfire etc its like spinning plates.

Jesus I should mention this book its really well worth getting and will tell you all you need to know and even includes some tips on driving the main venues

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hillclimbing...2236058&sr=1-1

You should be able to get a second hand copy a lot cheaper than this though!

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Cheers russ for all the input bud , someone with a real intrest which is nice..., yes buddy i have that book, nice collection of photos of you in it too...., tis a good book , i bought it when doin a lot of track days and hey presto here we are.....

more or less ready with most things, im sure there is something ill forget or something i should of done but i think ive coverd the basiscs so im going opened minded and viewing it as a rude introduction and a bonding session with the car and the sport...

ohh and al`, ive just seen your pm....

[Alastair]

Cheers russ for all the input bud , someone with a real intrest which is nice..., yes buddy i have that book, nice collection of photos of you in it too...., tis a good book , i bought it when doin a lot of track days and hey presto here we are.....

more or less ready with most things, im sure there is something ill forget or something i should of done but i think ive coverd the basiscs so im going opened minded and viewing it as a rude introduction and a bonding session with the car and the sport...

ohh and al`, ive just seen your pm....

Mmm which one?

[Sy5GTT]

Do you know what time your on track? Might pop over after lunch mate

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Do you know what time your on track? Might pop over after lunch mate

on and off all day buddy, if the car and driving allow....

[allanr5gtt]

do you know how much it is to get in? and what time it starts?

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

do you know how much it is to get in? and what time it starts?

for me al` it starts at 7,30 , i think its free , if not cheap as ....

[Woznaldo]

Good luck today oh holy one. The most important thing is to have some fun!

[BluntyR5GTT]

good luck matey, do us proud and as above have fun

[Sy5GTT]

It's tomorrow chaps

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Thanks guys for all the encouragement , hopefully james or sy will get some pics etc too..., shes all loaded up , set on low boost to start with the sticky avon`s to boot, the belingo took her round town for half an hour today also.... on a test flight, seems to pull it well..., right a 5.40 start and away we go.
what ive forgotten, well tough , its happening and i feel excited...., lets hope the ole girl does me proud and that i manage fo have fun etc etc....

[Tony Walker]

Good luck ........... very jealous, im sure itll be great fun.

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Good luck ........... very jealous, im sure itll be great fun.

cheers tony, thanks bud...