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Evogone
06-05-2008, 11:05
Wondered what service schedules people follow for their competition cars / cup racers.

Car has just completed it second rally at the weekend and all went well and had a good result but i have some time before the next one to do some more bits and pieces.
Rich
06-05-2008, 11:11
it would be after every competition/ trackday if it was mine
Evogone
06-05-2008, 11:20
it would be after every competition/ trackday if it was mine

It does get a once over but your not going to change:-

Oil / filter
plugs
filters
dizzy cap / r-arm
coolant flush
gearbox oil
etc

every event (between 30-60 miles).
Rich
06-05-2008, 11:54
oil would be done every meeting,

plugs, dizzy ect would be once a year or 500 miles, same as things like coolant and box oils
Evogone
06-05-2008, 12:13
oil would be done every meeting,

plugs, dizzy ect would be once a year or 500 miles, same as things like coolant and box oils

Why every meeting surely oil last longer than 30-50 miles hard use ?
Lunner
06-05-2008, 12:37
As above, mine would get done every meeting, for what it costs, its not worth blowing up you nicely balanced, blue printed etc etc engine
northy
06-05-2008, 12:49
Mine get a oil change every other trackday....which is around 300miles.

Other than that its a quick once over....

Brakes, all fluids and a mechanical check.
Evogone
06-05-2008, 13:33
As above, mine would get done every meeting, for what it costs, its not worth blowing up you nicely balanced, blue printed etc etc engine

Suprised really, on the rally forums they only change every 200 comp miles min. For me its 4 events (or 2 national events) !!

I guess you will do more miles than a rally on a trackday.

Think every 3-4 rallies is fine. When it did britcar it used to run 6 hours non stop - i guess 400 miles plus (apart from fuel & tyres stops).!!
Tommo
06-05-2008, 15:57
What type of oil are you using? If it's something like a 10w-60 fully synth I'd assume it would be ok for a couple of races, can't imagine the oil breaking down after 50 miles of competition use?
evouk
06-05-2008, 18:56
Im changing mine every other track day now, (ive only done 4!!!!_

Using Silkolene Pro S 10 50 race oil thats ester based.

Any details pics of the second rally???
Evogone
07-05-2008, 11:16
Im changing mine every other track day now, (ive only done 4!!!!_

Using Silkolene Pro S 10 50 race oil thats ester based.

Any details pics of the second rally???

Using 5/40 fully synth from Halfords. Will be changing it every 2 rallies i think.

Second rally details to follow shortly..!!!