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a REAL race sim

Discussion in 'Off Topic - All other stuff here' started by Pekwah1, Jul 21, 2020.

  1. Pekwah1

    Pekwah1 Member

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    Hi guys,

    as the weathers been amazing here in the uk just thought I’d share my other rig that I’ve been making the most of while building my sim.....

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    And yes I built this as well!!

    also taking it on a proper track with some of my friends next month!

    Thanks
    Andy
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  2. GWiz

    GWiz Active Member

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    Wow, that's a nice looking car. You're making me jelous!
  3. ferslash

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    i love those uk hand made cars... i saw year ago a tv show top gear where they were racing one similar and it was pure joy!! :D:D:D what kind of engine you used? how much $$$ you spended?

    is it a caterham?

    - when i was 5 year old my dad build a "formula bee" (an small car in a formula style made with only mexican parts, the motor was the motor of a vw beattle... i can still say that for that single thing my dad still is my hero... :D (if you have kids... take them to the race track! :D)

    best regards from mexico

    fer
  4. SeatTime

    SeatTime Well-Known Member

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    Looks good:thumbs we have quite a few of those in Australia. Use to love my track days, just did not fit my budget when I retired. Still have my car, which is only used now and again on the road. Likely telling you what you already know, but Don't forget to change the oil and add/bleed some high temp brake fluid before hitting the track.
  5. Pekwah1

    Pekwah1 Member

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    Thanks all,

    the car is called a Sylva Striker and is basically a copy of a Caterham 7, although a bit smaller and probably the most different looking 7....

    It’s got a Ford 2.0 blacktop zetec engine, fairly standard so probably around 140hp but only weighs 500kg!!

    going on another track day next month with a few friends, I love racing sims but not as much as I love actually driving!!!
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