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Speedster · May 8th, 2002, 11:24 AM

Visited the JCC factory yesterday to see how far they had got with the repairs on my car. Click here to view some pics of the car. The radiator and its mountings have all been removed to either be 'de-bent' or replaced with new parts. The bonnet is also awaiting a small respray. Should hopefully be ready this weekend!

Racer · May 8th, 2002, 01:53 PM

Stephen - Looks better already - wont be long now

Make sure that put all the parts back wont you

Did they have to wait for any parts from BMW or was everything to hand ?

Andy and myself are off to Silverstone on Friday any tips?

Apial · May 8th, 2002, 01:58 PM

Just curious, but why is the "19" on the door crossed out with black tape?

smiffy · May 8th, 2002, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Apial
Just curious, but why is the "19" on the door crossed out with black tape?

Its a legal requirement for road use

smiffy · May 8th, 2002, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Racer
Andy and myself are off to Silverstone on Friday any tips?

Dont crash

Speedster · May 8th, 2002, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Did they have to wait for any parts from BMW or was everything to hand ?

Still waiting for a couple of small parts not held in stock at JCW. They hopefully will have arrived today.

Some tips for Silverstone:

- Stay on the black stuff
- Avoid contact
- Have a nice day!

Are you on the national or international circuit? You may need some new rubber afterwards, but you will have great fun.

ELISEBOY · May 8th, 2002, 06:14 PM

Glen - u taking the camera?
get some more high speed chase shots

remember to kick the caterhams arses!

Racer · May 9th, 2002, 03:41 AM

National circuit - should think the camera will be around ! + since it's general testing will have a chance for some more adventurous shots!?

AndyW · May 9th, 2002, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Racer
National circuit - should think the camera will be around ! + since it's general testing will have a chance for some more adventurous shots!?

I'll take the video & digi still camera - but not sure how the powers-that-be at Silv will react to in-car video...

Racer, we meeting up somewhere then? I'll prob be going up the M40 though - are you still going anti-clock on the M25 then M1? If so, guess I'll see you there.

Racer · May 9th, 2002, 05:14 AM

Meet you there I think - Is there a sign-on time etc. I have never had any documentation from them - What time we heading to be there for ??

G

PS Hope you had a good trip

AndyW · May 9th, 2002, 06:08 AM

I got a faxed info form before booking but nothing since

Signing on 9 - 10am, first closed-wheel session is 11 - 11.50am, then 2 - 3, then 4.10 - 5pm. Long sessions and not many of them then. garage is available from 7.30am, but it sounds like there's no rush to get there. I'll be aiming for about 10 I guess, leaving here at 8ish.

Good trip ta but knackered! 1500 miles in 48 hours - phew!

Off to bed now. Night all!

See ya tomorrow then.

A

Dom · May 9th, 2002, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AndyW

Good trip ta but knackered! 1500 miles in 48 hours - phew! Off to bed now. Night all!

That's an average of 31mph... I'm guessing that you didn't get lost on the M25 for two days then...

Dom

Racer · May 9th, 2002, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AndyW
Signing on 9 - 10am, first closed-wheel session is 11 - 11.50am, then 2 - 3, then 4.10 - 5pm. Long sessions and not many of them then.

A

I'll head for 9.30 - 10.00 then - Longer sessions should make tweaking a bit easier! - Don't know if I'll hang around for 4.10-5 sess' depends on how day has gone - Off to Cricket Saturday so need to keep Mrs Racer happy !

ELISEBOY · May 9th, 2002, 09:37 AM

sounds like the only time she sees you is at the races lol!!
you have a busier social life than me and i thought that was hectic

AndyW · May 9th, 2002, 10:17 AM

Yawn

Hello again.

Quote:

Originally posted by AndyW ...Signing on 9 - 10am...[/b]

Sorry, typo, still asleep when I wrote this - should've been 9 - 11am, so take your time.

Seems a shame to miss a third of the session time - go on, ask Mrs R nicely, she'll be all right - tell her I said it was ok

Gonna bring my race suit etc too - I think I've read somewhere (although it's not on these notes) that you should do. You also need your race licence.

A

PS Dom - not M25, but almost as exciting. Motorway all the way back from south of Spain to Cherbourg in a diesel Picasso loaded with booze for my sister's wedding - not the most responsive vehicle in those conditions. First time ever, not sure I feel like more driving tomorrow. Guess I'll perk up when I get there!

Dom · May 9th, 2002, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AndyW

PS Dom - not M25, but almost as exciting. Motorway all the way back from south of Spain to Cherbourg in a diesel Picasso loaded with booze for my sister's wedding - not the most responsive vehicle in those conditions. First time ever, not sure I feel like more driving tomorrow. Guess I'll perk up when I get there!

1500 miles, two days, Diesel Picasso... I'm guessing it was a brick on the accelerator job then!!

Dom

ELISEBOY · May 9th, 2002, 10:43 AM

hehe
well you should enjoy getting back behind the wheel of the MINI tomorrow then

Racer · May 9th, 2002, 12:01 PM

9-11am sounds much better - if first sess starts at 11 don't want to leave it too late - so 9.30 - 10.00 should be OK

AndyW · May 9th, 2002, 03:07 PM

BTW, meant to say (and back on topic

), glad your car's on the mend Stephen - see you at Abingdon all ready & raring to go!

A

ELISEBOY · May 9th, 2002, 03:13 PM

doesnt look like i will not make it

have to catch up at a future event

May 8th, 2002, 11:24 AM	#1
Speedster JCC Driver Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 172 Offline	Pictures Of Car Repairs Visited the JCC factory yesterday to see how far they had got with the repairs on my car. Click here to view some pics of the car. The radiator and its mountings have all been removed to either be 'de-bent' or replaced with new parts. The bonnet is also awaiting a small respray. Should hopefully be ready this weekend! John Cooper Motorsport BMW MINI Cooper Works CS, Interlagos Blue www.scampbell.co.uk

May 8th, 2002, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	Stephen - Looks better already - wont be long now Make sure that put all the parts back wont you Did they have to wait for any parts from BMW or was everything to hand ? Andy and myself are off to Silverstone on Friday any tips? JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

May 8th, 2002, 01:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Apial MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lincolnshire Wolds Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 825 Offline	Just curious, but why is the "19" on the door crossed out with black tape? Balloons? http://www.loony-balloony.co.uk

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smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 12:11 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Apial Just curious, but why is the "19" on the door crossed out with black tape? Its a legal requirement for road use S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 12:11 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Racer Andy and myself are off to Silverstone on Friday any tips? Dont crash S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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May 8th, 2002, 04:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Speedster JCC Driver Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 172 Offline	Quote: Did they have to wait for any parts from BMW or was everything to hand ? Still waiting for a couple of small parts not held in stock at JCW. They hopefully will have arrived today. Some tips for Silverstone: - Stay on the black stuff - Avoid contact - Have a nice day! Are you on the national or international circuit? You may need some new rubber afterwards, but you will have great fun. John Cooper Motorsport BMW MINI Cooper Works CS, Interlagos Blue www.scampbell.co.uk

May 8th, 2002, 06:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Glen - u taking the camera? get some more high speed chase shots remember to kick the caterhams arses!

May 9th, 2002, 03:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	National circuit - should think the camera will be around ! + since it's general testing will have a chance for some more adventurous shots!? JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

May 9th, 2002, 04:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
AndyW Ex-Mini2 Racer & Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 12:11 PM Posts: 568 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Racer National circuit - should think the camera will be around ! + since it's general testing will have a chance for some more adventurous shots!? I'll take the video & digi still camera - but not sure how the powers-that-be at Silv will react to in-car video... Racer, we meeting up somewhere then? I'll prob be going up the M40 though - are you still going anti-clock on the M25 then M1? If so, guess I'll see you there.

May 9th, 2002, 05:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	Meet you there I think - Is there a sign-on time etc. I have never had any documentation from them - What time we heading to be there for ?? G PS Hope you had a good trip JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

May 9th, 2002, 06:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
AndyW Ex-Mini2 Racer & Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 12:11 PM Posts: 568 Offline	I got a faxed info form before booking but nothing since Signing on 9 - 10am, first closed-wheel session is 11 - 11.50am, then 2 - 3, then 4.10 - 5pm. Long sessions and not many of them then. garage is available from 7.30am, but it sounds like there's no rush to get there. I'll be aiming for about 10 I guess, leaving here at 8ish. Good trip ta but knackered! 1500 miles in 48 hours - phew! Off to bed now. Night all! See ya tomorrow then. A

May 9th, 2002, 06:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 8,543 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AndyW Good trip ta but knackered! 1500 miles in 48 hours - phew! Off to bed now. Night all! That's an average of 31mph... I'm guessing that you didn't get lost on the M25 for two days then... Dom

May 9th, 2002, 06:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AndyW Signing on 9 - 10am, first closed-wheel session is 11 - 11.50am, then 2 - 3, then 4.10 - 5pm. Long sessions and not many of them then. A I'll head for 9.30 - 10.00 then - Longer sessions should make tweaking a bit easier! - Don't know if I'll hang around for 4.10-5 sess' depends on how day has gone - Off to Cricket Saturday so need to keep Mrs Racer happy ! JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

May 9th, 2002, 09:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 2,163 Offline	sounds like the only time she sees you is at the races lol!! you have a busier social life than me and i thought that was hectic

May 9th, 2002, 10:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
AndyW Ex-Mini2 Racer & Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 12:11 PM Posts: 568 Offline	Yawn Hello again. Quote: Originally posted by AndyW ...Signing on 9 - 10am...[/b] Sorry, typo, still asleep when I wrote this - should've been 9 - 11am, so take your time. Seems a shame to miss a third of the session time - go on, ask Mrs R nicely, she'll be all right - tell her I said it was ok Gonna bring my race suit etc too - I think I've read somewhere (although it's not on these notes) that you should do. You also need your race licence. A PS Dom - not M25, but almost as exciting. Motorway all the way back from south of Spain to Cherbourg in a diesel Picasso loaded with booze for my sister's wedding - not the most responsive vehicle in those conditions. First time ever, not sure I feel like more driving tomorrow. Guess I'll perk up when I get there!

May 9th, 2002, 10:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 8,543 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AndyW PS Dom - not M25, but almost as exciting. Motorway all the way back from south of Spain to Cherbourg in a diesel Picasso loaded with booze for my sister's wedding - not the most responsive vehicle in those conditions. First time ever, not sure I feel like more driving tomorrow. Guess I'll perk up when I get there! 1500 miles, two days, Diesel Picasso... I'm guessing it was a brick on the accelerator job then!! Dom

May 9th, 2002, 10:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 2,163 Offline	hehe well you should enjoy getting back behind the wheel of the MINI tomorrow then

May 9th, 2002, 12:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 1,373 Offline	9-11am sounds much better - if first sess starts at 11 don't want to leave it too late - so 9.30 - 10.00 should be OK JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

May 9th, 2002, 03:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
AndyW Ex-Mini2 Racer & Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 12:11 PM Posts: 568 Offline	BTW, meant to say (and back on topic ), glad your car's on the mend Stephen - see you at Abingdon all ready & raring to go! A

May 9th, 2002, 03:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 2,163 Offline	doesnt look like i will not make it have to catch up at a future event

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